Tour Togo and Benin from Accra
| This tour is not available due to Covid-19 land border closures | ||||
| 5 Day Voodoo Culture of Togo & Benin | ||||
| A 5 day extension to Togo and Benin from Accra. Visit the city of Lomé, fetish markets, beaches, traditional villages, voodoo culture, the amazing stilt city of Ganvié built in Lake Nokoué, a fantasy coffin workshop, as well as other historic and sacred sites. | ||||
 | Dates of travel: | You set the dates & number of days | ||
| Number of guests: | Any number of people in your party | |||
Overnight & Drive Time | ||||
| Traditional Blessing, Togo Border Crossing, Lomé City Tour | ||||
| Arrival | Early voodoo blessing in suburban Accra before departing to the Togo border. | |||
| Day 1 | City tour of Lomé, including Independence Square and the Grand Marché. | |||
| Lomé | Visit the Akodessawa Fetish Market, the world's largest voodoo market. | |||
| 4½ hours | Overnight in a budget next to the beach in Lomé. | |||
| Ekpui Traditional Voodoo Village, Togoville, Catholic Cathedral | ||||
| Morning visit to the spiritual village of Ekpui on the banks of Lake Togo. | ||||
| Day 2 | Togoville on Lac Togo, original home to Haitian voodoo. Chief's house with throne. | |||
| Lomé | Notre Dame de Togoville cathedral, which hosted Pope John Paul II's visit in 1985. | |||
| 4 hours | Overnight in a budget next to the beach in Lomé. | |||
| Benin Border Crossing, Ganvié Stilt Village | ||||
| Morning drive further east to the Benin border and continue along the Benin coast. | ||||
| Day 3 | Visit the unique stilt village of Ganvié, home to 20,000 residents in a floating city. | |||
| Ouidah | Travel by canoe through the market and other places to see this "Venice of Africa". | |||
| 5½ hours | Overnight in a budget guesthouse in Ouidah. | |||
| Voodoo Culture, Sacred Spaces, Slave History | ||||
| Full day at Ouidah. Visit the memorial of remembrance of slaves mass grave. | ||||
| Day 4 | Explore the unusual fetish market for animal parts, special medicines and charms. | |||
| Ouidah | Tour the Python Temple, Sacred Forest, Slave Route to the Point of No Return. | |||
| Overnight in a budget guesthouse in Ouidah. | ||||
| Border Crossings, Fantasy Coffins, Drop-off | ||||
| Departure | Early depart for Accra, visiting sites along the way as time permits. | |||
| Day 5 | Exotic Ga coffins in Teshie where the coffin represents the life of the deceased. | |||
| Late afternoon birding at Sakumono Lagoon, or last minute exploring in Accra. | ||||
| 6 hours | Safe delivery to airport 2 hours before your evening flight. | |||
We are happy to customize any tour! | ||||
Price | € $ £ | |||
| No reschedule fees! No Covid cancellation fees! | ||||
| €1,258 per person, as described, for 2 guests in 1 room. | ||||
| 5% discount for bookings confirmed 30 or more days prior to travel. | ||||
| Includes certified guide, vehicle & fuel, accommodations, meals and entrance fees. | ||||
| Price adjusted for number of travelers, visited sites, tour inclusions/exclusions, | ||||
| Ask for a quote! | and desired class of meals and accommodations. | Oct-2021 | ||
| Invite your friends & family: | ||||
Next Steps | ||||
| Status: | Awaiting your request | |||
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| Next Steps: | Help us customize this tour to your wishes. | |||
| Approve the final version of your tour. | ||||
| Review Terms & Conditions. | ||||
| Submit booking form. Make Payment. | ||||
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| Book directly with a licensed, tax-paying tour operator. Keep it in Ghana! | ||||
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