Ghana · Togo · Benin — 12-Day Signature Tour
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Ghana · Togo · Benin — 12-Day Signature Tour

12 Days  ·  Small group  ·  Price on request
Overview

A 12-day signature journey across three West African nations — from the energy of Accra and the historical depth of Cape Coast, through the Eastern Region's beauty, to the cultural richness of Lomé and the spiritual intensity of Benin. The full breadth of West African heritage: the slave trade and living Vodun tradition, Adinkra symbols and the Agojie warriors, Atlantic beaches and tropical waterfalls. Three nations, twelve days.

Tour Highlights
  • Three nations — Ghana, Togo & Benin — round trip from Accra
  • Accra, Cape Coast heritage, Aburi highlands & Kokrobite beach
  • Lomé, Togoville & Aného on the Togolese coast
  • Ganvié stilt village, Ouidah's Vodun & Door of No Return, and Porto-Novo
What's Included
  • Private A/C vehicle with professional driver — all 12 days
  • Professional English-speaking guide throughout
  • Breakfast daily, lunch on touring days & a welcome dinner (Day 1)
  • All listed site entry fees & boat rides (Ganvié)
  • Border-crossing assistance at all 4 crossings
  • Bottled water in the vehicle
Itinerary
Days 1–2 · Accra
Arrival & the Capital

Airport welcome and a welcome dinner, then Accra's heritage — Black Star Square, the Nkrumah Memorial, the National Museum, and the arts markets.

Day 3 · Cape Coast
Castles & the Door of No Return

Assin Manso Slave River, Cape Coast Castle, and Elmina — the heart of Ghana's coastal heritage and the transatlantic slave-trade story.

Day 4 · Eastern Region
Aburi Highlands & Cocoa

The cool Akuapem Hills and Aburi Botanical Gardens, with Ghana's cocoa heritage along the way.

Day 5 · Kokrobite
Atlantic Beach Day

A relaxed day at Kokrobite beach on the Atlantic coast before the cross-border leg begins.

Day 6 · Togo
Cross to Lomé

Cross the Aflao–Cinkassé border into Togo. Tour Lomé — the Independence Monument, Palais de Lomé, and the Grand Marché of the Nana Benz traders.

Day 7 · Togo → Benin
Togoville, Aného & into Benin

A pirogue ride to Togoville and the colonial history of Aného, then cross into Benin and on to Cotonou.

Day 8 · Benin
Ganvié & Ouidah

The UNESCO stilt village of Ganvié on Lake Nokoué by pirogue, then Ouidah — the Sacred Forest, Python Temple, the Slave Route and the Door of No Return.

Day 9 · Cotonou
Cotonou & the Agojie

The Amazone Monument honouring the Agojie warriors of Dahomey, the Graffiti Wall of Arts, and Cotonou's coast.

Day 10 · Porto-Novo → return
Porto-Novo & Border Return

Porto-Novo, Benin's capital — Royal Palace Museum and Grande Mosquée — then cross back through Benin→Togo→Ghana.

Days 11–12 · Accra
Return & Departure

Final stretch back to Accra for rest and any last shopping, then a private transfer to Kotoka International Airport on Day 12.

Important Notes

Currency: Ghana Cedi (GHS) in Ghana, West African CFA Franc (XOF) in Togo and Benin (Ghana Cedis are not accepted there — bring CFA or USD/EUR). Four border crossings: Ghana→Togo (Day 6), Togo→Benin (Day 7), Benin→Togo (Day 10), Togo→Ghana (Day 10). A valid passport or ECOWAS ID and a yellow fever certificate are mandatory at every border.

Cancellation Policy

A signature multi-country tour — pricing and departures confirmed on enquiry. Every guest must carry a valid passport and a yellow fever certificate (mandatory at all four borders). International flights, visas, and most dinners are not included.