Togo, Benin & Ghana Circuit - 13 days
An immersive 13-day journey through Togo, Benin, and Ghana, exploring royal kingdoms, sacred Vodun heritage, UNESCO-listed sites, vibrant traditions, coastal landscapes, and authentic West African cultural experiences.
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN LOME
Assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel
Day 2: VISIT OF LOME
Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo, located on the Atlantic coast, in the far west of the country, near the border with Ghana. It is a major economic, political and cultural center. The city is known for its beaches lined with coconut trees with fine sand, especially those along the Gulf of Guinea and countless bars where a good part of the population of Lomé goes every evening and especially on weekends to unwind before going back to work the next day. Lomé is also a cultural melting pot with a strong influence of Togolese traditions, but also a significant presence of other communities. The large central market animated by the Nana Benz and which houses the magnificent cathedral “Sacré cœur Junior”, is an emblematic place to discover local crafts, fresh products and traditional fabrics. The city offers a mix of modernity and heritage, with modern administrative buildings and residential areas, while retaining aspects of its colonial history. One of the birthplaces of Voodoo, Togo is home to the largest fetish market in its capital. The fetish market is a place where ingredients for the practices of traditional religion are sold under the name of voodoo. The fetish market is a place par excellence for the introduction of the voodoo religion.
Day 3: AGBODRAFO - OUIDAH
Ouidah is a historic city located on the Atlantic coast of Benin, about 40 kilometers west of Cotonou, the largest city in the country. Its attractions include: the slave route that leads to the door of no return, the Portuguese fort that once played an important role in the slave trade, now converted into a museum, tracing the history of the city at that time. Ouidah is an important center of Vodou, a traditional religion widely practiced in Benin. The city is home to several Vodou temples including the famous Temple of Pythons, a religious site that is one of the most emblematic places of the Vodou religion and every year, it organizes festivals dedicated to this culture including the International Vodou Festival which is now celebrated every second Friday of January. Ouidah is an important place of memory, where tragic history, spirituality and living culture blend together, offering travelers an immersive experience in the past and traditions of Benin.
Day 4: OUIDAH-GANVIE-DASSA
Ganvié is a lakeside village located in Benin, often nicknamed “Venice of Africa”, because it is built on Lake Nokoué, near the city of Cotonou. This unique village is distinguished by the fact that it is entirely built on the water with houses on stilts. Ganvié is one of the largest lakeside communities in the world, an exceptional site that attracts many visitors. The village is accessible by pirogue and visitors can explore its canals and discover the daily life of the inhabitants. The houses on stilts, the floating markets and traditional activities such as fishing by pirogue create a very special atmosphere.
Day 5: DASSA - DJOUGOU
Dankoli is an important sanctuary of prayer par excellence in Savalou in Benin where voodoo followers especially from various backgrounds come to make their prayers and offerings to thank the spirits of the Dankoli fetish. The villages of Taneka are located in the Taneka mountain near Copargo and Dougou. This population has lived on an archaeological site for centuries. The first inhabitants would be Kabyè who came from the north of Togo since the 9th century. Thus, other populations joined them forming a great mix while each keeping their cults and initiatory rites. One of the characteristics of the Taneka is that they succeeded in creating common religious and political institutions.
Day 6: Djougou → Kara
Discovery of Tamberma and their heritage: Unique architecture of takienta: • Earth fortress-houses • Fortified collective dwellings Ancestral know-how: • Forging techniques • Traditional pottery • Resilient society with secular traditions
Day 7: Kpalimé → Sokodé
Dive into authentic Togo: • Former commercial crossroads (kola nuts) • Fascinating cultural and ethnic mix • Unique fire dance spectacle • Off-the-beaten-path experience
Day 8: Sokodé → Tamale (284 km / 6h)
Encounter with the Dagomba people: Traditional architecture: • Round earth houses • Thatched roofs • Chief’s house with central post • Council of elders in royal dwelling Possible visit to a witches village: • Community of exiles presumed responsible for tragic events • Unique social organization
Day 9: Tamale → Techiman (270 km / 5h)
Fiema Boabeng sacred monkey forest: Mona and Colobus monkeys considered as: • Sacred totems • Reincarnations of ancestors • Protective spirits • World’s largest concentration of these species • Guaranteed encounter in a majestic forest setting
Day 10: Techiman → Kumasi (149 km / 3h)
Historic capital of the Ashanti kingdom: Visit to the cultural center: • Art collection • Traditional habitat reproduction Participation in an Ashanti funeral ceremony: • Festive event honoring the deceased • Symbolic red and black fabrics • Chief’s arrival under giant parasol • Dances rhythmed by percussionists
Day 11: Kumasi — Akwasidae Festival
Immersion in Ashanti culture: • Royal festival honoring protective spirits Ceremony presided by the Asantehene: • Costumes and solid gold jewelry • Colorful royal parasols • Symbols of power Traditional rituals: • Historical storytellers • Dancers in red robes • Ivory trumpets • Exceptional participation of the Queen Mother
Day 12: Kumasi → Elmina (218 km / 4h10)
Historical dive at St. George Fort: • Oldest fort in sub-Saharan Africa • UNESCO World Heritage classified • Witness to gold, ivory and slave trade History of Elmina: • Coveted gold-bearing site • Christopher Columbus landing (1482) • Portuguese caravels
Day 13: Elmina → Accra (155 km / 3h44)
Last discoveries before departure: Jamestown: historic district of Accra • Birthplace of the Ga people • Preserved maritime traditions • Passage by Independence Square Artistic coffin workshop: • Whimsical shapes (fruits, animals…) Free time and refreshment before airport transfer
Price per person
6+ people
3,023 €
4-5 people
3,485€
2-3 people
4,025€
Your journey starts here
Discover the cultural and historical richness of Togo, Benin, and Ghana on this 13-day immersive journey blending royal heritage, sacred traditions, coastal landscapes, and authentic West African experiences. .