17 Days Ghana, Togo, Benin Cultural & Voodoo Fest 2025 Tour

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ID: GYG616134-1030902
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Country: Ghana

Duration: 17 days


Description

Discover Ghana, Togo, and Benin's rich history and culture on a guided tour. Explore Voodoo, tradition, and Gold. Let us guide you through unique experiences."
Arrival Day (27/12/24): Meet guides at Kotoka International Airport, and transfer to Accra hotel.

Day 2 (28/12/24): Explore Accra's economic districts, National Museum, James Town, Independence Square, Fantasy Coffins, and National Cultural Centre. Lunch at a local restaurant and return to Hotel for dinner and relaxation.

Day 3 (29/12/24): Visit TK Beads, Aburi Botanical Garden and craft village. Travel to Kumasi, check-in, and relax.

Day 4 (30/12/24): Explore Manhyia Palace, Cultural Centre, Adanwomasie and Ntonso villages. Return to Hotel.

Day 5 (31/12/24): Visit Assin Manso, Cape Coast Castle, and check into Cape Coast hotel.

Day 6 (01/01/25): Explore Elmina's fishing market, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park, and return to Accra.

Day 7 (02/01/25): Depart for Lomé, visit Akodessewa Fetish Market, Togoville, and check into hotel.

Day 8 (03/01/25): Explore Agbodrafo Slave Home, visit Kpalime waterfalls, and attend a fire dance in Sokode.

Day 9 (04/01/25): Explore Koutammakou, the unique mud houses of the Betammariba community. Cross the border to Benin, attending a voodoo blessing ceremony in Boukoumbe and experiencing the traditional Tata Somba village with its remarkable fortress-like houses. Drive to hotel, enjoy dinner, and relax.

Day 10 (05/01/25): Visit Fulani Camp, Natitingou Museum, Taneka Village, and Dankoli Shrine, and check into hotel in Dassa.

Day 11 (06/01/25): Explore Gari processing and market in Dassa-Zounme, then witness the Guelede Dance in Agonlin, a UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritage. Continue to Holi-Ije to visit the Yoruba community with distinctive marks and body tattoos. Transfer to Porto-Novo, check into Hotel, enjoy dinner, and relax.

Day 12 (07/01/25): Explore Adjarra, visit Taneka village, Dankoli Shrine, and Kokou Voodoo Ceremony, and check into hotel.

Day 13 (08/01/25): Depart for Grand-Popo, attend Turtle's Day carnival, visit Turtle Center, and explore Mono River tour. Check into Ouidah hotel.

Day 14 (09/01/25): Experience the first part of the Voodoo program in Allada, with activities announced closer to the festival. Later, participate in the night purification ceremony in the Sacred Forest by King Kpasse of Ouidah. Return to hotel to relax after the day's cultural events.

Day 15 (10/01/25): Attend the main Voodoo Festival in Ouidah, where over 75% of the population actively practices Voodoo. Experience animal sacrifices, worshippers in a trance, and the exceptional energy of the festival. After lunch, witness the Egun-gun ceremony and return to hotel for the evening.

Day 16 (11/01/25): Explore Ouidah's Voodoo heritage with visits to the Pythons Temple, Sacred Forest, and the Slave Road. Attend the Zangbeto Voodoo Ceremony in Seygbe village. Return to hotel for a free leisure evening after a day of cultural exploration.

Day 17 (12/01/25): Explore Cotonou, visit Place du Souvenir, Amazon Square, Cotonou Craft Market, and Bio Guerra Statue. Transfer to the airport for departure.

Highlights

  • Meet with the Voodoo Pope in his Palace
  • Participate into real Voodoo purification ceremony
  • Immerse yourself in the traditional Koutammakou dance of Togo
  • Explore the Cape Coast and Elmina slave dungeons at over 400-year memorial site.

Guiding languages

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Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.