Burkina Faso

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Togo, Benin, and Burkina Faso are three landlocked or coastal West African nations that together offer a rich immersion into the region's culture, history, and landscapes. Benin is widely regarded as the birthplace of Vodoun (Voodoo) and is home to the historic Kingdom of Dahomey, while Togo draws travellers with its colonial-era architecture, vibrant markets like Lomé's Grand Marché, and green highlands. Burkina Faso, meaning "Land of Upright People," is known for its thriving arts scene — including the renowned FESPACO film festival — as well as Sahel landscapes and traditional Mossi culture. Together, the three countries attract adventurous independent travellers seeking off-the-beaten-path West Africa, authentic cultural experiences, and encounters far from mainstream tourist circuits.

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Togo, Benin & Burkina Faso · 16 days

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The Voodoo Trail: Self-Launched West Africa — Lomé to Ouagadougou

Follow the legendary Voodoo Trail through Togo, Benin, and Burkina Faso independently — from the fetish markets of Lomé to the sacred python temples of Ouidah, the royal palaces of Abomey, and the adobe castle villages of the Somba and Lobi peoples. This self-launched route replaces the guided G Adventures minibus tour with a mix of shared bush taxis, local buses, and self-booked local guides, cutting costs dramatically while keeping every transformative cultural encounter intact. West Africa rewards independent travellers who do their homework — and this itinerary gives you exactly that. All costs are approximate estimates in GBP per person.

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