Ghana and Togo on Foot

Visit Kakum

in Ghana, Togo

Available as a Self Drive or Escorted Tour holiday

13 nights from £1,615 per person.

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Description

This adventure takes us to the pristine rainforest of Ghana to discover its lush vegetation and varied wildlife, such as the Mona monkeys and hundreds of species of colourful butterflies. We walk on the longest and highest suspended canopy bridge in the world, hike to the tops of waterfalls and meet local people living in the nearby villages farming cocoa and palm oil. In Togo the landscape becomes dry and rocky, and the verdant forest is replaced by baobabs and palm trees. Walking from village to village, we discover the remote Atakora Mountains where people live in fortified dwellings made of mud, similar to medieval castles. We also visit colourful markets, make our own glass beads and witness a traditional fire dance.

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Package Summary

Kakum National Park – Explore the primeval rainforest in Ghana and walk on the highest canopy bridge in the world
Atakora Mountains – Trek through remote villages where people live in fortified dwellings
Traditional rituals – Witness a traditional fire dance
From tropical vegetation to baobab forests – Walk through a variety of ecosystems and discover two contrasting countries
Unique culture – Learn about local traditions, customs and rituals

Summary Itinerary

Day 1 – Join tour Accra
Day 2 – Accra city tour and transfer to Kakum
Day 3 – Trek in the rainforest and join an exhilarating canopy walk
Day 4 – Drive to Kumasi, capital of the old Ashanti Kingdom
Day 5 – To Bobiri, walk in the forest and visit a butterfly sanctuary
Day 6 – To Krobo; visit artisans producing traditional glass beads and make your own
Day 7 – To the Volta Region, visit the Tafi-Atome Monkey Sanctuary
Day 8 – Climb Afadjato Mountain and visit the sacred river and waterfalls
Day 9 – Visit Wli waterfall and transfer to Atakpame in Togo in the afternoon
Day 10 – Transfer to Kara stopping en route to visit villages and colourful markets
Day 11 – Climb Mount Kabye walking through local villages and baobab trees
Day 12 – Meet the Tamberma, living in fortified dwellings in the remote Atakora Mountains
Day 13 – Take a half Day walk in the mountains and witness a traditional fire dance
Day 14 – Drive to Lome
Day 15 – Tour ends in Lome

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