9 Day 4 country tour: Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana
Lagos,Nigeria
Duration
9 Days 8 Nights TripTour Code
TP1092Description
Explore the heartland of West Africa, tracing the history of the transatlantic slave trade while experiencing rich culture, historical landmarks, and vibrant markets. Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival in Lagos – Evening arrival and overnight stay. Day 2: Lagos City Tour – Visit Nike Art Gallery, Lekki Conservation Center, and Makoko Floating Village. Overnight in Lagos. Day 3: Lagos – Benin – Stop at Badagry Slave Museum before crossing into Benin. Visit the Amazon statue, Centre de Promotion de l'Artisanat, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Overnight in Cotonou. Day 4: Benin – Tour Ganvie Stilt Village, explore the Royal Palaces of Abomey, then head to Ouidah. Overnight in Ouidah. Day 5: Benin – Togo – Morning Ouidah tour, visit the Python Temple, Sacred Forest, and Agbodrafo Slave House. Stop at Togoville and Akodessewa Fetish Market. Overnight in Lomé. Day 6: Togo – Ghana – Cross into Ghana and enjoy relaxation or a night out at Osu Market. Overnight in Accra. Day 7: Accra City Tour – Explore Black Star Square, W.E.B. DuBois Center, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, National Museum, and Jamestown. Overnight in Accra. Day 8: Cape Coast & Elmina – Visit Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, then explore Kakum National Park. Overnight in Cape Coast. Day 9: Return to Accra – Stop at Assin Manso Slave River, visit Aburi Botanical Gardens, shop at Accra Crafts Market. Departure or overnight stay in Accra.
Highlights
- Slave Trade Heritage Sites – Visit historic locations like Badagry Slave Museum, Cape Coast & Elmina Castles, and Assin Manso Slave River to trace the painful yet powerful history of the transatlantic slave trade.
- Ganvie Stilt Village (Benin) – Experience the unique floating village, often called the "Venice of Africa," where thousands live on water, preserving their centuries-old traditions.
- Royal Palaces of Abomey (Benin) – Discover the former seat of the powerful Dahomey Kingdom, known for its rich history and warrior Amazons.
- Jamestown & Black Star Square (Ghana) – Immerse yourself in Accra’s vibrant culture, colonial-era architecture, and key landmarks of Ghana’s independence.
Included
- Transport in AC vehicle Driver Professional Guide Entrance fees Hotel with Breakfast
Not Included
- Lunch & Dinner Flights other personal expenses
Itinerary
- Lagos arrival; Evening -Overnight in Lagos
- Lagos city tour A quick city tour in Lagos Visit the Nike art gallery Visit the lekki conservation center Visit the Makoko village on water Overnight in Lagos
- Lagos - Benin Quick stop at the Badagry slave museum Proceed to the border to cross to Republic of Benin (border processing) Stop over at the Amazon statue Visit the Centre de Promotion de l'Artisanat Visit the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de- Overnight in Cotonou
- Benin head to Ganvie stilt village on water
- 5 hrs drive to Abomey to visit the royal palaces of Dahomey kingdom Return to Ouidah Overnight in Ouidah
- Benin-Togo Morning tour of Ouidah Visit the python temple Visit the sacred forest Proceed to the border to cross to Togo Stop over at the Agobdrafo slave house Visit Togoville Proceed to the Akodessewa fetish market Overnight in Lome
- Togo-Ghana long drive from Togo to Accra after border crossing Relaxation and/or night out at the Osu night market/Oxford street Overnight in Accra
- Accra City Tour.
- Visit the black star square historical landmarks W.
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- Dubois Center for Pan African Culture Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Independence/Black Star Square, Accra National Museum, Jamestown Overnight in Accra
- Cape Coast and Elmina, Visit the cape-coast castle Visit the Elmina castle Explore the kakum national park Overnight in Capecoast
- Accra Quick drive to the Asin manso slave river Return drive to Accra Visit the Aburi Botanical gardens Last minute shopping at the Accra crafts market Departure/overnight in Accra and depart next day
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