15-day Benin, Togo, and Ghana tour itinerary

The 15-day Togo Tour offers a rich exploration of the country's culture, history, and natural beauty. Here's a summary of the trip:

DAY 1 - Welcome to Lomé International Airport Depending on your flight arrival time, transfer to the hotel or beach. Dinner and overnight stay in Lomé.

DAY 2 – Lomé to Cotonou, Benin Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an orientation and trip overview. Departure to Cotonou, Benin. Lunch in Cotonou. Visit the large Dantokpa Market and explore the city of Cotonou by night. Dinner and overnight stay in Cotonou.

DAY 3 – Cotonou to Porto-Novo Breakfast and departure to Porto-Novo. Visit the Garden of Plants and Nature, Honmè Museum, Obelisk of Zangbéto Kpakliyaou, Toffa I Statue, and architectural buildings. Lunch at a restaurant in Porto-Novo. Afternoon departure to Adjohoûn. Visit the Kpinkonzoun, Togbota, and Vazoun Sacred Forests, and Togbota’s Red-Bellied Monkeys. See the Royal Palace and the Gogbo Canary-Tank Production Site. Dinner and overnight stay in Adjohoûn.

DAY 4 – Adjohoûn to Ganvié and Ouidah Breakfast at the hotel. Expedition to Ganvié, "The Venice of Benin." Visit the lakeside city. Lunch at a restaurant in Ganvié. Departure to Ouidah. Visit the Python Temple, Zinsou Foundation Museum, Sacred Kpassè Forest, and Ouidah History Museum. Dinner and overnight stay in Ouidah.

DAY 5 – Ouidah to Possotomé and Aneho, Togo Breakfast and early departure to Possotomé. Lunch at a lakeside restaurant in Possotomé. A small tour of the barter market. Depart for Aneho, Togo. Dinner and overnight stay in Aneho.

DAY 6 – Aneho Village Tour and Voodoo Experience Breakfast and a morning visit to the Glidji Chapel, Sacred Stone, and beaches of Aneho. Visit the historic city with colonial houses where the mouth of the ocean meets Lake Togo. Visit the Slave House in Agbodrafo village. After lunch, visit Togoville, famous for voodoo and traditional rites, including Pope John Paul II’s 1985 visit. Visit the barter market (Wednesdays only), Mama Fikbo, and the Voodoo Convent. Travel to Lomé for an overnight stay.

DAY 7 – Lomé to Cape Coast, Ghana Breakfast and early departure to Cape Coast, Ghana. Resting evening, dinner, and overnight stay in Cape Coast.

DAY 8 – Cape Coast and Elmina Castle Breakfast and visit Cape Coast and Elmina Castle, significant sites in Europe’s Dark Slave Trade history. After lunch, visit Kakum National Park for a canopy walk and nature tour. Explore fishing villages, coconut groves, and Elmina. Community tour to Posuban Shrine and other sites. Overnight stay in Cape Coast.

DAY 9 – Cape Coast to Kumasi Breakfast and departure to Kumasi. En-route tour to Assin Manso Village and Slave River. Overnight stay in Kumasi.

DAY 10 – Kumasi Cultural and Historical Sites Visit Kente weaving villages at Bonwire/Ntonso, Adinkra village, and the Kejetia Local Market. Tour Manhyia Palace, Kumasi Art Centre, and the Okomfo Anokye Sword Site. Check out from the hotel and return to Accra for an overnight stay.

DAY 11 – Accra City Tour Breakfast and visit James Town fishing community, Independence Square, and Osu Castle. Shopping at the Accra Art Centre. Dinner and overnight stay in Accra.

DAY 12 – Accra to Lomé Breakfast and travel back to Lomé, Togo. Visit Lomé’s Big Market, Cathedral of Lomé, International Museum of the Gulf of Guinea, Togo Independence Statue, and Fetish Market. Dinner and overnight stay in Lomé.

DAY 13 – Lomé to Kpalimé After breakfast, depart for Kpalimé. Visit the Kpalimé market, craft center, and potters. After lunch, swim at Womé Waterfall (a 30-minute walk). Evening show with traditional music and dance. Dinner and overnight stay in Kpalimé.

DAY 14 – Kpalimé Hiking and Village Tour Breakfast and enjoy a hike to discover the local flora and various species of insects, butterflies, and birds (2-3 hours depending on the group). Picnic at Tkpbli Waterfall and visit the village of Kouma Tkpbli for vegetable paints. Dinner and overnight stay in Kpalimé.

DAY 15 – Return to Lomé After breakfast, return to Lomé. Free day for shopping or sightseeing. Evening departure for the airport.

Package Includes:

Sightseeing tours

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Transportation and accommodation

Excluded: Flight tickets, Visas.

Cost: $2,575.00

This is a comprehensive and exciting itinerary that combines cultural, historical, and natural experiences across Benin, Togo, and Ghana.