Day 1 DoualaArrive in Cameroon and discover Douala's curious mix of gracefully decayed colonial ambience and modern, marble buildings. Days 2-3 Kribi BeachSpice it up on the sophisticated sands of Kribi Beach. Days 4-5 LimbeTravel to Limbe and lounge on the black volcanic sands of its quiet beaches. Perhaps visit the Limbe Wildlife Centre and watch the playful antics of the resident monkeys and gorillas. Days 6-7 Cameroon RainforestTraverse Cameroon's rugged roads winding through jungles, arid plains and soaring mountains. Days 8-10 Drill Ranch Monkey SanctuaryDelight in spending time in the forests of the Drill Monkey Sanctuary and perhaps help out the guardians of orphaned drill monkeys and chimpanzees at this worthy wildlife project. Day 11 Bush CampHead into Nigeria and enjoy camping in the bush. Days 12-13 Yankari National ParkSoak in a hot spring beneath sandstone cliffs and spot prowling lions, springing antelope and elegant ostriches on safari in this remote reserve. Day 14 JosEnjoy cooler the climes of the scenic Jos Plateau. Days 15 AbujaExplore Nigeria's capital, then leave the city behind to camp in the bush. Days 16-18 Bush Camp/AbeokutaStroll around the marketplace of this thriving Nigerian city. Days 19-20 AbomeyCross the border into Benin. Pay a visit to a palace filled with gold and silver, and pervaded by the spirit of voodoo. Days 21 GanvieStay overnight in the fascinating village of Ganvie, built entirely on stilts in the middle of a lagoon and accessible only by canoe. Then, travel to Cotonou and take the chance to visit a unique market. Days 22-23 OuidahVisit the epicentre of Voodoo culture in Ouidah. Perhaps explore the fascinating Musée d'histoire d'Ouidah to learn about the history and culture of voodooism. For a sobering experience, visit the Ouidah Museum of History which gives a glimpse into the horrors of this town's slave trade past. Days 24-25 Grand PopoLounge on the beach or wander the nearby museum. Perhaps join locals in the evening to spot sea turtles on the beach. Days 26-27 AgbodrafoMake tracks to Togo and take a ride with local fisherman, visit Togoville and learn more of the mysteries and rituals of voodoo. Days 28-29 Mt KloutoPerhaps take a butterfly safari through lush jungle, then enjoy a night of traditional cuisine and music. Day 30 Akosombo/Lake VoltaLeaving the mountains behind, enter Ghana and camp by one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Days 31-32 KetaRevisit Ghana's colonial history at coastal stone forts, then pitch in and help at a local school project. Days 33-34 AccraRecharge on the beach in Accra, Ghana's golden capital city. Days 35-36 ElminaHelp out on a local community project in this little fishing town. Days 37-38 KumasiBrowse the lively markets of this bustling provincial city. Day 39 Kintampo WaterfallsVisit the picturesque Kintampo Waterfalls. Days 40-41 Mole National ParkHome to elephants, lions and leopards, this is one of West Africa's best parks for wildlife viewing. Days 42-44 BanforaTravel to Burkina Faso and explore the magnificent Kariguela Waterfalls. Days 45-46 Bobo-DioulasoThis vibrant African city is home to a sacred fishpond used for unusual rituals. Days 47-48 OuagadougouDance the night away to the hypnotic sounds of local musicians in this charming city. Days 49-50 SegouRelax into the laidback pace of this lively city. Days 51-52 BamakoFeel the rhythmic heart of Mali's welcoming capital. Why not catch a performance from some of West Africa's finest musicians? Dyas 53-55 Mandingue Country trekEmbark on a 4 day trek to the seldom visited area of Mali. Day 56 BamakoReturn to Bamako. Days 57-58 KayesEnjoy camping in the bush. Days 59-60 Niokolo-Koba National ParkEmbark on game drives in this forested park. Keep watch for chimpanzees, leopards, hippos and elands, which can all be found here. Day 61 Basse Santu-SuExplore a small Gambian village. Days 62-63 Kiang West National ParkTake a wildlife Safari in Gambia's largest National Park. Day 64-65 PalmarinJoin local fisherman exploring the mangroves by canoe. Days 66-67 St LouisSpot egrets, ducks, pelicans and flamingos in an estuary of the Senegal River. Days 68-69 DakarCelebrate the end of this unforgettable journey from Doula to Dakar in this vibrant African city.
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