Day 1 AccraThe trip begins in Ghana's glamorous capital, among Accra's powdery beaches and lively bars. Days 2-3 ElminaHelp out on a local community project in the little fishing town of Elmina. Days 4-5 KumasiVisit the busy markets of this bustling provincial city. Day 6 Kintampo WaterfallsVisit the picturesque Kintampo Waterfalls. Days 7-8 Mole National ParkHome to elephants, lions and leopards, Mole National Park is one of West Africa's best parks for wildlife viewing. Days 9-11 BanforaExplore the magnificent Karfiguela Waterfalls. Days 12-13 Bobo-DioulasoBobo-Dioulasso is a vibrant city, home to a sacred fishpond used for unusual rituals. Days 14-15 OuagadougouDance the night away to the hypnotic sounds of local musicians in Ouagadougou. Days 16-17 SegouTravel to Segou and choose to revel in the lively atmosphere at a local nightclub. Days 18-19 BamakoDiscover the rhythmic heart of Bamako. Why not catch a performance from some of West Africa's finest musicians while here. Dyas 20-22 Mandingue Country trekGo on a 4-day trek to the seldom visited Mandingue country, south of Bamako. Trek between local villages amid wonderful scenery and stay in the villages overnight. Day 23 BamakoHead back to Bamako and take the chance to rest weary legs. Perhaps enjoy a blast of Malian sounds on a night out in the capital. Days 24-25 KayesCamp in the wild landscape. Days 26-27 Niokolo-Koba National ParkEmbark on game drives in the Niokolo-Koba National Park. Keep watch for chimpanzees, leopards, hippos and elands, which can all be found here. Day 28 Basse Santu-SuExplore the small Gambian village of Bassa Santu Su. Days 29-30 Kiang West National ParkExperience The Gambia's largest National Park, Kiang West. Day 31-32 PalmarinJoin local fisherman exploring the mangroves by canoe in Palmarin. Days 33-34 St LouisSpot egrets, ducks, pelicans and flamingos in an estuary off the Senegal River. Days 35-36 DakarCelebrate the end of your Nomadic West Africa journey in the vibrant costal city of Dakar.
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