Africa and the Middle East - Ghana and Togo
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Tour code: TWA Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Simple Trek grade: Easy to Moderate
Ghana and Togo on foot E
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Walk through rainforest, mountains and remote villages of West Africa
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 butterfl ies. We walk on the longest and highest suspended canopy bridge in the world, hike to the top 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 fortifi ed dwellings made of mud, similar to medieval castles. We also visit colourful markets, make our own glass beads and witness a traditional fi re dance.
14 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Accra. Day 2 Accra Experience the vibrant atmosphere in the capital city, visit Elmina castle, discover the colonial architecture and the colourful fi shermen’s boats in the harbour. Day 3 Kakum Spend the day trekking in the rainforest: listen to the animals that inhabit the forest and take an exhilarating canopy walk on the highest suspended bridge in the world. Day 4 Kumasi Drive through cocoa and palm oil plantations, discover the past splendour of the Ashanti civilisation in the Cultural Center. Day 5 Bobiri Visit the largest outdoor market in West Africa. Walk through the Bobiri forest and visit a butterfl y sanctuary Day 6 Krobo Learn how
traditional glass beads are produced and make your own. Day 7 Tafi -Atome Take a walk in the forest home to the Mona monkeys as well as countless species of birds and butterfl ies. Day 8 Afadjato Mountain Climb Ghana’s highest mountain (885m) and enjoy views of the forest, valleys and Lake Volta. Day 9 Atakpame Hike the Wli Waterfall; enter Togo in the afternoon. Day 10 Kara Visit local villages and colourful markets. Day 11 Atakora Climb Mount Kabye (810m), observe the arid landscape where baobabs and palm trees are some of the few plants able to survive. Day 12 Atakora Meet the Tamberma people, living in fortifi ed dwells made of mud, listed as World
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ATAKORA Mountains, Fortified dwellings
Mt Kabye 810m
KARA
SOKODE Fire dance
Tour essentials TOGO GHANA
Lake Volta
BOBIRI Rainforest walk
KUMASI Spiritual Capital of the Ashanti Kingdom
KAKUM NP Canopy walk
ATOME Monkey sanctuary
TAFI
ATAKPAME Commercial centre
WLI
Mt Afadjoto 885m
LIAT ACCRA
ODUMASE Glass bead artisans
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Accommodation: 5 nights simple hotels, 3 nights standard hotels, 5 nights basic camping. Meals: 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches and and 5 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, cook and local rangers. Transport: Bus. Trekking Details: Easy to moderate walks (approximately 2 to 6 hours) and 5 rest days. Maximum altitude: 885m. The terrain can be steep and the weather conditions can be hot and humid. We have graded this trek as easy to moderate. Group size: Generally 8 to 12.
Planned tour dates 100 km
2013 Tour only dates 02 Aug - 15 Aug 04 Oct - 17 Oct 22 Nov - 05 Dec 27 Dec - 09 Jan
2014 Tour only dates 14 Feb - 27 Feb 11 Apr - 24 Apr 08 Aug - 21 Aug
Heritage by UNESCO and learn about their culture. Day 13 Sokode Take a half day walk in the mountains and witness a traditional fi re dance. Day 14 Lome We transfer to the capital city where our tour ends.
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Single rooms are available from £240
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