Ghana a nd Togo on Foot O
Tour code: TWA Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Simple
Trek grade: Easy to Moderate
DURATION DAYS 15
TOUR
£1665 £2420
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE Tour Highlights
✓ Kakum National Park - Explore the primeval rainforest in Ghana and walk on the highest canopy bridge in the world
✓ 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
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 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 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.
15 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour in 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 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 Centre. Day 5 Bobiri Visit the largest outdoor market in West Africa. Walk through
900m 750m 600m 450m 300m 150m 0m
Kakum NP Rest day
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 o f bi rds a nd 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 vi llages a nd co lourful m arkets. Day 11 Atakora Climb Mount Kabye
Bobiri Forest Reserve
Rest day Ho Wli
(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 a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Day 13 Sokode Take a half day walk in the mountains and witness a traditional fi re dance. Day 14 Lome Transfer to the capital city. Day 15 Tour ends in Lome.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Akakpame Atakora Atakora
D15 D15
AYS AYS
Discover remote areas of
West Africa
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
ATOME Monkey sanctuary
TAFI
ATAKPAME Commercial centre
WLI
Mt Afadjoto 885m
LIAT
Shai Hills Resource Reserve
KAKUM NP Canopy walk
ODUMASE Glass bead artisans
ACCRA 0 km Ghana and Togo on Foot TWA 100 km LOME
Accommodation: 5 nights basic camping, 5 nights simple hotel, 4 nights standard hotel. Meals: 14 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 5 dinners are icluded. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, cook driver(s), local guide(s). Transport: Bus, 4WD. Trekking details: We walk on 8 days for between 1.5 and 6 hours. Our maximum altitude is 885m. Group size: Generally 8 - 12.
Planned tour dates
2015 Tour only dates 13 Feb - 27 Feb 07 Aug - 21 Aug 06 Nov - 20 Nov
2016 Tour only dates 12 Feb - 26 Feb
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £250
Day 3: 5hrs
Day 4
Day 5: 2hrs
Day 6
Day 7: 2hrs Day 8 (1): 2hrs Day 8 (2): 3-4hrs Day 9: 4hrs
Day 10
Day 11: 4hrs
Day 12: 6hrs Day 13: 3hrs 80 For our latest dates, prices and more details visit
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Middle East and Africa - Ghana - Togo
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