Things to do in Maritime Region

West Africa Heritage Tour: 9 Days / 8 Nights Countries: Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana Start: Lagos, Nigeria | End: Accra, Ghana Embark on a transformative journey through West Africa, retracing the transatlantic slave trade route. Visit historical sites, cultural landmarks, and traditional villages for an immersive heritage experience. Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Lagos, Nigeria Airport pickup, hotel transfer, and rest. Day 2: Lagos City Tour Visit Nike Art Gallery, Lekki Conservation Centre, and Makoko Village. Day 3: Lagos – Badagry – Cotonou, Benin Explore Badagry Slave Museum, Point of No Return, then cross into Benin. Visit Amazon Statue, Artisan Center, and Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Miséricorde. Day 4: Cotonou – Ganvie – Abomey – Ouidah Boat tour of Ganvie Stilt Village. Visit Abomey’s Royal Palaces (UNESCO site). Continue to Ouidah, a major transatlantic slave trade hub. Day 5: Ouidah – Lomé, Togo Tour Ouidah’s slave route, then cross into Togo. Visit Agbodrafo Slave House, Togoville, and Akodessewa Fetish Market. Day 6: Lomé – Accra, Ghana Drive to Ghana. Enjoy Osu Night Market and Oxford Street. Day 7: Accra City Tour Explore Black Star Square, W.E.B. Du Bois Center, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, and Jamestown. Day 8: Cape Coast & Elmina Tour Cape Coast & Elmina Castles (UNESCO). Walk the Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway. Day 9: Accra & Departure Visit Assin Manso Slave River and Aburi Botanical Gardens. Last-minute shopping before airport transfer.

With Lomé city tour, we pick you up at your hotel in the morning at 8:30 am, then the visit begins with the house of slaves, then Lake Togo, the fetish market where we will discover the legba (voodoo) and the rest of the animals and dead birds which serve as ingredients in the treatment of diseases, good fortune, protection and love, then direction followed to the international museum of the golf of Guinea at this place the discovery of the objects used by the ancient Africans. the objects for example coffin of the chiefs, mask of deceased, canes of the kings.... the craft market watch the craftsmen in work and reassure you all is done with the hand, the large market and the German catholic cathedral. Return to the hotel.

Your experience begins at the bustling heart of Lomé, the Big Market where the scents of spices meets the colorful fabrics of the powerful Nana Benz. The next will take you to the visit of the iconic Independence Place, a symbol of Togo's resilience and freedom. From there, we'll lead you to explore the National Museum, a treasure trove of Togolese history and art. Our journey continues to the enchanted and mystical world of the Fetish Market. You'll discover a treasure trove of unique artifacts, herbs, and mystical items, each with its own story and purpose. Lastly, we'll make our way to the Palais de Lomé the old german governors palace; an unique place to learn about the country art and history Itinerary: - Hotel Pick up - National museum - Independence square - Big market of Lome - Palais de Lomé - Fetish market

Embark on a 14-day tour designed to immerse you in the rich cultural, historical, and natural beauty of West Africa. From the bustling markets of Lomé to the historical slave routes of Agbodrafo, and the vibrant Vodoun festivals of Ouidah and Porto-Novo, this journey offers an unforgettable experience. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, engage with local communities such as the Batammeriba tribe, and witness the incredible landscapes of Northern Togo and Benin, all while enjoying traditional performances, sacred rituals, and cultural festivities. Day 1: Arrival in Lomé Arrive at Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport. Visit the Akodessewa fetish market and Lomé Musee. Overnight at Hotel Napoleon Lagune or similar. Day 2: Agbodrafo & Togoville Visit the UNESCO-listed Agbodrafo slave house. Explore Togoville and Asigame market. Relax at the beach and enjoy the sunset. Day 3: The Batammeriba Tribe Drive to Northern Togo. Spend the day with the Batammeriba people. Enjoy dinner and cultural performances in Karra. Overnight in Karra. Day 4: Taneka Korko & Kota Waterfalls Visit the Taneka settlements and Fulani tribes. Explore Koussoukoingou and the Kota waterfalls. Overnight in Natitingou. Day 5: Ouidah Visit the Dankoli Vodoun shrine en route to Ouidah. Check into a hotel for overnight. Day 6: Ouidah Vodoun Festival Attend Vodoun festival ceremonies and rites. Participate in the procession to the Sacred forests and the slave route. Day 7: Ouidah Tour Visit the Python Temple, Sacred Forest, and Portuguese Forte. Explore the Sinzzou Foundation. Day 8: Abomey Visit the Royal Palaces of Abomey and the Historical Museum. Explore the Abomey fetish market. Overnight in Abomey. Day 9: Porto-Novo Tour King Toffa’s Palace and the Musée Da Silva. Visit the Zamgbetor house and Musée Honmé. Day 10: Porto-Novo Witness Egungun performances and initiations. Explore the Black River Adjarra and visit the Python Chief Priest. Day 11: Porto-Novo Festival Participate in the Porto-Novo Voodoo festival. Day 12: Ganvié Explore the stilted village of Ganvié by boat. Visit the floating market and Ganvié Museum. Drive to Cotonou with a stop at the Amazon statue. Overnight in Cotonou. Day 13: Cotonou Relax at the beach, visit the Amazon statue, and enjoy Cotonou’s nightlife. Overnight at a good hotel. Day 14: Departure Last-minute shopping in Cotonou. Airport transfer for departure.

When visiting the mouth, the tourist will see an incomprehensible thing. A river flowing into the sea. It's very pretty to see, plus the color of the water is no longer the same. One part is blue and another green. It's impressive and it's in the first capital of Togo The visit to the slave's house, the discovery of a house once used to shelter slaves. A slavers' trading post. The history of this house is very moving. In the village called Togoville, it is the village where the treaty at the start of colonization was signed. The Germans left stupid traces, it is a village that practices Vodou a lot. Visiting the Palace: tourism will listen to the history of Togo in particular before during and after colonization. They exhibit exhibits of objects, paintings, and photos dating from colonial times. It was a government palace. It's so vast.