5 Day Voodoo Culture of Togo & Benin
A 5 day extension to Togo and Benin from Accra. Visit the city of Lomé, fetish markets, beaches, traditional villages, voodoo culture, the amazing stilt city of Ganvié built in Lake Nokoué, a fantasy coffin workshop, as well as other historic and sacred sites.
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Traditional Blessing, Togo Border Crossing, Lomé City Tour
ArrivalEarly voodoo blessing in suburban Accra before departing to the Togo border.
Day 1City tour of Lomé, including Independence Square and the Grand Marché.
LoméVisit the Akodessawa Fetish Market, the world's largest voodoo market.
3¾ hoursOvernight in a budget next to the beach in Lomé.
Ekpui Traditional Voodoo Village, Togoville, Catholic Cathedral
Morning visit to the spiritual village of Ekpui on the banks of Lake Togo.
Day 2Togoville on Lac Togo, original home to Haitian voodoo. Chief's house with throne.
LoméNotre Dame de Togoville cathedral, which hosted Pope John Paul II's visit in 1985.
4 hoursOvernight in a budget next to the beach in Lomé.
Benin Border Crossing, Ganvié Stilt Village
Morning drive further east to the Benin border and continue along the Benin coast.
Day 3Visit the unique stilt village of Ganvié, home to 20,000 residents in a floating city.
OuidahTravel by canoe through the market and other places to see this "Venice of Africa".
5½ hoursOvernight in a budget guesthouse in Ouidah.
Voodoo Culture, Sacred Spaces, Slave History
Full day at Ouidah. Visit the memorial of remembrance of slaves mass grave.
Day 4Explore the unusual fetish market for animal parts, special medicines and charms.
OuidahTour the Python Temple, Sacred Forest, Slave Route to the Point of No Return.
Overnight in a budget guesthouse in Ouidah.
Border Crossings, Fantasy Coffins, Drop-off
DepartureEarly depart for Accra, visiting sites along the way as time permits.
Day 5Exotic Ga coffins in Teshie where the coffin represents the life of the deceased.
Late afternoon birding at Sakumono Lagoon, or last minute exploring in Accra.
6 hoursSafe delivery to airport 2 hours before your evening flight.

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No reschedule fees!     No Covid cancellation fees!
£1,078 per person, as described, for 2 guests in 1 room.
5% discount for bookings confirmed 30 or more days prior to travel.
Includes certified guide, vehicle & fuel, accommodations, meals and entrance fees.
Price adjusted for number of travelers, visited sites, tour inclusions/exclusions,
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Glidji festival celebration in Togo