West Africa
Call it mystique or adventure, whatever, West Africa has a power of attraction which despite its sometimes primitive conditions continues to entice. This most diverse of regions contains a delicious vitality and a wonderful contrasting range of experiences that are hard to find elsewhere. You do not go to West Africa to view game, that is East Africa. West Africa is for history, art, culture, people, vibrancy and music. Travel here and you could find yourself camel trekking on the edge of the Sahara Desert, hiking on forest trails, meandering along idyllic palm-lined creeks, bartering for goods in a crowded market, learning to drum, lounging on the beach, dancing the night away in a sweaty nightclub or watching flocks of pelican and flamingo take flight.
Journey to Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo and Ghana and immerse yourself in unique cultures that remain unchanged after centuries. Enjoy the incredible warmth and exuberance of the local people and witness a masked dance at a Dogon village or visit the fascinating Betamaribe tribe from the remote mountains of northern Benin.
Explore Ashanti villages specialising in gold-smithing, cloth weaving and stool carving. Experience the unique markets at Gorom-Gorom and spend an energetic evening at Bobo Dioulasso - Burkina Faso's music capital.
Voodoo Culture, Music Festivals, mysterious dance ceremonies and a town called Timbuktu - this is West Africa!
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Voodoo Highlights
Explore the coastal region of Togo and Benin and gain an insight into the mysterious and little understood spirit of Voodoo. You will visit a sea turtle conservation program, and spend a night in one of Africa’s largest lake villages. As Ghana was once know as the Gold Coast, this area was know as the Slave Coast and these are many sobering reminders and monuments to visit to gain a better appreciation of this dark period in human history. The vibrant night life of Lome and Cotonou will get the pulses racing, whilst the awesome beaches are the perfect place to take to reflect and relax.
- 7 days from NZD $2,050
- Small Group Tour
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Sahel & Sea
This tour starts in Bamako where African music first leapt from the bars and clubs of the bustling Malian capital to the stages of Paris and the world. Mali moves to its own unique beat and to this amazing sound track you will explore the ancient trading towns of Djenne and Timbuktu, as well as witness life on the Niger River. Explore on foot the unique culture and villages of the Dogon People. Walk with the elephants in Mole National Park and hang out with the sacred monkeys at Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary. This trip showcases the music, the people and the cultural diversity that makes West Africa so special.
- 16 days from NZD $5,825
- Small Group Tour
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Mali and Burkina Faso
Mali and Burkina Faso offer the adventurous traveler experiences that are unique and seemingly timeless. Many of the places visited here conjure up images of the halcyon days when they stood at the apex of major trading routes that linked the Atlantic coast with the Sahara Desert. Mail is home to the legendary Timbuktu (Tonbouctou) and Djenne, and the amazing Grand Mosque which is the largest mud built edifice in the world. From lively and colourful markets to rhythmic music, this journey in West Africa ensures a travel experience unlike any other.
- 14 days from NZD $7,010
- Small Group Tour
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Something Different
Markets, Coast and Voodoo
From Accra, you will visit Kumasi, the capital of the proud and strong Ashanti people. Walk through the treetops with the monkeys and birds on the Canopy walk in the rainforest of Kakum National Park. Beat some drums with the drum masters of the Ga region of Ghana. Dance the night away to some West African beats on the beach and give something back with Kumuka’s volunteering programs. Explore the fetish markets of Togo and Benin and gain an understanding of Voodoo. You will get an insight into the powerful kingdoms that used to rule with great strength and brutality, and witness the reminders of the Slave trade that changed the face of Africa.
- 14 days from NZD $4,070
- Small Group Tour
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- Telephone 0800 269 000