West Africa Discovery
Nov. 4 - 19, 2026
Embark on an unforgettable journey through a region brimming with history, culture, and tradition.
Learn about rich artistic traditions and voodoo religion. Get a taste of modern life in rural villages and coastal cities. Contemplate the historical atrocities of the slave trade at museums and historic monuments.
Tour operator: Odysseys Unlimited
Highlights
- Take a cultural journey through three West African nations.
- Tour Accra, Ghana, including a visit at a “fantasy coffin” workshop.
- Stroll through Lomé’s colorful central market, the Grand Marché.
- Attend a voodoo (Vodun) ceremony in a Togolese village and visit with traditional healers.
- Experience a Zangbeto mask dance performance.
- Visit somber Slave Road monuments, including the Door of No Return.
- Cross Lake Nokwe by boat to visit the floating village of Ganvié.
- Visit a Krobo tribe artisan community, renowned for their handmade glass beads.
- Travel to Kumasi, Ghana, historic capital of the Ashanti Empire.
- Tour the Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle slavery museums.
Activity Level: Moderate
Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.
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