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Unexplored West Africa, 26 Days


Day 1 Friday – Dakar, Senegal

Arrive Dakar; meet assist and transfer to Hotel.

Meal(s) Included: No

Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar

Day 2 Saturday – Dakar

Tour of Gorée Island and the city of Dakar.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar

Day 3 Sunday – Dakar / St. Louis

Drive to St. Louis via Pink Lake and Fulani village.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at La Residence or Similar

Day 4 Monday – Saint Louis

Excursion to Djoudj park, a world heritage site and tour of St. Louis.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at La Residence or Similar

Day 5 Tuesday – Saint Louis / Touba / Kaolack

Travel to Kaolack via Touba, Senegal's holy city.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Hotel De Paris or Similar

Day 6 Wednesday – Kaolack / Saloum Island / Banjul

Drive to Banjul in Gambia via the Saloum Islands in Senegal.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Atlantic Hotel or Similar

Day 7 Thursday – Banjul

Suggested excursions include Juffureh Village and James Island, a world heritage site.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Atlantic Hotel or Similar

Day 8 Friday – Banjul / Ziguinchor

City tour of Banjul, then continue to Ziguinchor, visiting Joola villages on the way.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Kadiandoumagne or Similar

Day 9 Saturday – Ziguinchor / Bissau

Drive to Guinea Bissau and visit the city of Bissau.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Hotel 24 Septembro or Similar

Day 10 Sunday – Bissau / Quinhamel

Drive to Quinhamel and take a small boat to Orango Island.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Hotel Mar Azul or Similar

Day 11 Monday – Quinhamel / Bissau / Conakry

Take a flight to Conakry in the other Guinea in West Africa. Time permitting, begin the city tour of Conakry .

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Novotel Conakry Grand Hotel De L'Independence or Similar

Day 12 Tuesday – Conakry

Tour of Conakry and vicinity.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Novotel Conakry Grand Hotel De L'Independence or Similar

Day 13 Wednesday – Conakry / Dalaba

Drive to Dalaba stopping at points of interest on the way.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at SIB Hotel Fouta or Similar

Day 14 Thursday – Dalaba

Tour of Dalaba, then continue to Chutes de Kinkon of Pita.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at SIB Hotel Fouta or Similar

Day 15 Friday – Dalaba / Conakry / Freetown

Return to Conakry and fly to Freetown. You may also drive to Freetown.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Kimbina Hotel or Similar

Day 16 Saturday – Freetown

This morning tour the city of Freetown including visits to the University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College at Mount Aureol and the Botanical Gardens.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Kimbina Hotel or Similar

Day 17 Sunday – Freetown

Today you will visit the Tacugama Chimp Sanctuary located about 40 minutes from the centre of Freetown. Hike the nature trails to Charlotte Village and Charlotte Falls. You may spend time will the villagers.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Kimbina Hotel or Similar

Day 18 Monday – Freetown / Monrovia

This morning transfer to the airport for the short flight to Monrovia.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Mamba Point Hotel or Similar

Day 19 Tuesday – Monrovia

Visit places of interest in the capital of Africa's first independent state, including the World's largest Rubber Plantation.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Mamba Point Hotel or Similar

Day 20 Wednesday – Monrovia

Travel three hours north of Monrovia to visit one of Liberia’s many gems. Just outside of Gbarnga, the capital of Bong County, turn off onto a dusty road, through the rain forest and past tiny villages, you will marvel at Kpatawee Waterfall. Covered by the lush canopy, this tumbling waterfall and large natural swimming pool offers a great way to relax and enjoy Liberia's natural wonders.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Mamba Point Hotel or Similar

Day 21 Thursday – Arrive in Accra

On arrival in Ghana you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Today’s activities will depend on the time you arrive in Accra.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel or Similar

Day 22 Friday – Accra

Tour of Accra including Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and museum. The university of Ghana.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel or Similar

Day 23 Saturday – Drive to Kumasi

Drive to Kumasi arriving early afternoon. Get immersed in Ashanti history and culture including visits to Okomfo Anokye Sword, Ashanti craft villages and Manhiya Palace and museum.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Noda Hotel or Similar

Day 24 Sunday – Kumasi to Cape Coast

Depart for Cape Coast. You shall transit the rich Gold mine town of Obuasi. Stop at Assin Manso, the burial site of two former slaves from the U. S. and Jamaica whose remains were re-interred during Ghana’s first Emancipation Day Celebration. Visit Cape Coast Castle and the Castle Museum. See the “Door of No Return”.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at The Coconut Grove Beach Resort or Similar

Day 25 Monday – Cape Coast

Visit Kakum National Park. Kakum is one of Ghana’s most famous parks. Visit Elmina Castle, the first European built structure in sub-Saharan Africa.

This evening see the colorful boats prepare for overnight fishing.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at The Coconut Grove Beach Resort or Similar

Day 26 Tuesday – Cape Coast/Accra/Depart

Return to Accra this morning. Activities in Accra will depend on the time of your onward flight. You will be transferred to the airport for the onward flight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast



Tour Info

Schedule

2012
March 2 – 27
October 5 – 30
November 23 – December 18

 

Tour Includes

  • Meeting and assistance upon arrival
  • Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers and luggage handling
  • Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
  • Transportation in private vehicle
  • Experienced tour guides
  • Meals indicated
  • Admission to sites listed

Tour Does Not Included

  • International flight
  • Travel insurance
  • Cost of Visa
  • Gratuities for driver and guide


Pricing

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