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Ghana, Togo & Benin

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Ghana, Togo, and Benin form a compelling West African trio that rewards travellers with a rich mix of history, culture, and natural diversity. Ghana is known for its colonial-era slave forts along the Cape Coast, vibrant Accra street life, and lush Ashanti cultural heartland; Togo offers the dramatic Akwapim-Togo mountain range, colourful voodoo markets in Lomé, and a laid-back Gulf of Guinea coastline; while Benin is widely regarded as the spiritual birthplace of Vodoun, home to the royal palaces of Abomey — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and the famous stilt village of Ganvié. Together, the three countries attract independent and group travellers drawn to authentic cultural immersion, overland adventure, and some of West Africa's most storied history.

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Ghana, Togo & Benin · 24 days

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West African Adventure: Self-Launched Ghana, Togo & Benin

A self-launched 24-day overland trip from Accra to Cotonou through Ghana, Togo and Benin, hitting the same highlights as the G Adventures Classic itinerary — Accra's colonial history, Kakum National Park, Krobo bead-making, batik workshops with female artisans, the Akwasidae Festival in Kumasi, community guesthouse stays near the Picathartes Forest, Togo's voodoo markets and villages, and Ouidah's Voodoo heritage — but booked independently on local buses, shared taxis and tro-tros, with hostel and guesthouse stays. Expect a fraction of the group tour price if you're happy to move at your own pace and organise things locally. All costs are approximate per person.

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~£2,050

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