Explore Benin, Togo & Ghana 14-Days

BIENVENUE!!! WELCOME TO COTONOU, BENIN!!!  On arrival at Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport, proceed through immigration, claim luggage, clear customs procedures, exit, and meet our expert cultural tour guide who will meet, assist, and transfer you to your hotel in our private air-conditioned vehicle. Check-in and refresh. Once you have checked in, your bilingual (English/French) guide, who will be with you throughout your stay, will brief you on what to expect during this trip.  The rest of the evening is at leisure.  Overnight at Best Western Nobila or similar

After a leisurely morning, we embark on a city tour of Cotonou before our departure to Accra. We will visit the following sites: the "Esplanade des Amazones’, a public square located in Togo that is home to the ‘Amazon’, and a 30-meter-high statue built in homage to the world’s only all-female army. These Amazons belonged to the Kingdom of Dahomey, a West African empire that existed from 1625 to 1894.  The Remembrance Square reveals the splendour and fascinating historic works of the city. l Here you will find the Mathieu Garden, the former home of the late President of the Republic, Mathieu Kerekou, now transformed into a flowery area with a pleasant scent for visitors. We will also visit the statue of the Wassangari warrior Bio Guéra on his horse while running. It glimpses the ardour and bravery with which the warriors fought to stop the colonial invasion. In addition, the Martyrs’ Square was refurbished to pay tribute to the soldiers and civilians who fell with their weapons in hand during the military aggression of 16 January 1977. Following lunch (on your own account) at a local restaurant, we return to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Best Western Nobila or similar

After breakfast at the hotel and checkout, we depart to Ouidah to experience the mysteries of the Voodoo religion at Ouidah’s annual voodoo festival. Although there are many festivals around the country, this is the largest and most revered. You will see followers and adepts of the various voodoo gods, from the elaborately costumed Zangbetos to the followers of Kokou. Around the edges of the main performance area, groups from various voodoo temples perform their own rites and rituals.  Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight at Casa Del Papa or similar