Itinerary
-
Day 1-3: Lome – Ganvié
Explore Togo’s vibrant capital, then travel to Kpalime and a local guest house in the forest. Join a local Voodoo ceremony as dancers fall into a deep trance as their bodies are possessed by spirits. Cross the border to Benin and the stilt village of Ganvié.
-
Day 4-6: Ganvié – Taneka
Cross Lake Nokwe to Portuguese-influenced Porto-Novo, capital of Benin. Journey to the Yoruba Kingdom of Ketou, hopefully to meet His Majesty the Oba (king). Witness the traditional Dancing Masks of Egun, and the fantastic World Heritage listed Royal Palace of Abomey.
-
Day 7-8: Taneka – Atakora
Hike Taneka Mountain to the ancient villages of the Yom. Meet nomads in their encampment, and the fortified dwellings of the Tamberma.
-
Day 9-12: Atakora – Gaoua
Visit traditional villages of the Moba with their round clay homes, and the Gurunsi of Burkina Faso, with colourful fortified houses. Learn how they live while on a local homestay, and sleep on the roof in tents. Head west to the fortified villages of the Dagarti. Camp under the stars, and visit the shy, traditional Lobi people of Burkina, and their unique fortified dwellings.
-
Day 13: Gaoua – Banfora
Travel to Loropeni, recently listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, inhabited by the Guen people. Here you’ll be welcomed personally by the village king. Visit the village of Senoufo before continuing to the lively town of Banfora.
-
Day 14-16: Banfora – Ouagadougou
Explore the town of Bobo, including the “domes” of Fabedougou and the waterfalls of Kerfiughela. Continue to Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, and witness a Bwa ceremonial dance. After a final group night out, it’s time for your tour to end.
* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.
Pricing
16 Days / 15 Nights From $4,999*
Enquire Online
Includes: Eight nights hotel accommodation, six nights bush camp, one night guest house on stilts, fifteen breakfasts, nine lunches, six dinners, some sightseeing.
Group size: Approximately 10 to 15 G Adventures tour leader, cook, driver, local guides.
Transport: By minibus and walking.
Note: Travellers with an open mind ready to accept an authentic experience will find this a fulfilling tour.
Accommodation: Includes 6 nights of bush camping, travelling in less-westernised regions of Africa from Togo to Burkina Faso.
Highlights
-
Witness mystical dances and trances
-
Hiking through forests and mountains
-
UNESCO World Heritage listed Abomey Royal Palace