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Worldwide Escorted Bus Tours & River Cruises
West Africa In Depth
This grand adventure is truly one of contrasts. Watch life slide by whilst retracing ancient trading routes on course to the mystical gateway to the Sahara - Timbuktu. Visit the ancient city of Djenné and its famous mud mosque. Stretch your legs whilst exploring the unique villages of the Dogon people. Walk with the elephants in Mole National Park and with the animals and birds of the rainforest in Kakum National Park. Explore deserts, rainforests, mountains, valleys, and beaches. See the sights in vibrant cities and sleepy villages, dance to West African rhythms or learn to beat a drum. Above all else, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes that make this region unique.
Highlights:
- Mali - Bamako, Djenné Monday Market and Mud Mosque , Mopti, Niger River Boat Trip, Ali Farka Toure's Village of Niafounke, Timbuktu Tour , Dogon Country Trek & Mask Dance
- Burkina Faso - Ouagadougou
- Ghana - Mole National Park , Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary & Ecotourism Site , Kumasi , Kakum National Park , Slave Coast, Elmina Castle , Cape Coast Castle, Kokrobite Beach & Community Project , Traditional Drumming Performance
- Benin - Ouidah Slave Route, Cotonou Fetish Markets, Abomey Voodoo and Salt Village Tour , Ganvie Stilt Village Tour , Overnight Ganvie Stilt Village , Grand Popo Beach , Grand Popo Turtle Conservation Project
- Togo - Vodun Fetish Markets , Lomé
Itinerary:
| Day #1 |
Depart Bamako for Djenné - Mud Mosque |
| Day #2 |
Djenné - Market, Drive to Mopti |
| Day #3 |
Niger River Boat Trip to Timbuktu |
| Day #4 |
Timbuktu - Optional Overnight Camel Safari and Tuareg Homestay |
| Day #5 |
Sévaré, Bandiagara & Dogon Country - Overnight Dogon Trek |
| Day #6 |
Bandiagara Escarpment, Cross into Burkina Faso to Ouagadougou |
| Day #7 |
Cross into Ghana - Tamale, Mole National Park - Game Walk |
| Day #8 |
Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary - Guided Tour |
| Day #9 |
Kumasi - Explore West Africa's Largest Market |
| Day #10 |
Kakum National Park - Canopy Walk |
| Day #11 |
Elmina - Slave Coast, Elmina & Cape Coast Castles |
| Day #12 |
Kokrobite - Optional Community Project, Drumming School, Solo Forest Monkey Sanctuary |
| Day #13 |
Cross Togo to Benin. Overnight Ouidah |
| Day #14 |
Cotonou - Fetish Markets, Abomey - Voodoo and Salt Village Tour |
| Day #15 |
Drive/Boat to Ganvie - Overnight Stilt Village |
| Day #16 |
Return via Cotonou to Grand Popo Beach |
| Day #17 |
Grand Popo Beach - Turtle Conservation Project |
| Day #18 |
Cross into Togo, via Lac Togo, Togoville to Lomé |
| Day #19 |
Cross into Ghana to Accra - Tour Ends on Arrival |
Hotels:
Camping (26 Nights), Stilt Village Inn (1 Night)
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Pricing Options:
There are only 12 spaces available on this tour. | Depart US | Land-Only | Availability |
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| 03/13/2011 | $4,850.00 | 5+ | | 05/08/2011 | $4,850.00 | 5+ | | 06/26/2011 | $4,850.00 | 5+ | | 08/14/2011 | $4,850.00 | 5+ | | 10/02/2011 | $4,850.00 | 5+ | | 11/20/2011 | $4,850.00 | 5+ | | 02/12/2012 | $4,850.00 | 5+ | | 04/01/2012 | $4,850.00 | 5+ | | 05/20/2012 | $4,850.00 | 5+ |
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