5 countries in a 12 days Trip
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Nigeria-Benin-Togo-Ghana-Côte d'Ivoire with Confidence
The hallmark of this trip is to cover five countries in west Africa. Basically the heartland of the black people where slavery took place. We shall explore Important historical buildings, markets that specialize in interesting things, museums with authentic historical objects, good landscapes. We shall experience the real, traditional West Africa food, lifestyle, history and mostly this is about the local experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Lagos arrival
Accommodations
overnight at presken hotel or hotel capitol or any hotel of your choice
Lagos
Day 1-Arrival in Lagos and picked up by confidence. .O/N at hotel capitol or hotel of your choice.
lagos- badagry-portnovo-ouidah
Accommodations
overnight at hotel marriella a 3 star hotel in ouidah
Badagry Slave Museum and Black History Museum
Today we shall drive to badagry. Visit the slave museum, first story building and other tourist attractions in badagry. continue to seme border. After immigration protocols we continue to portnovo, visit the ancient mosque, musee d'homme and then continue to ouidah for overnight
visit Ganvie, Abomey and continue to ouidah python temple, sacred forest. O/N Hotel Mariella
Accommodations
O/N Hotel Mariella
Temple des Pythons
We shall visit the python temple, the sacred forest, the point of no return, the slave route and maybe see a local egungun display
ouidah-Togo-agbodrafo
Agbodrafo
Leave for Togo. After immigrations continue to wood home Agbodrafo slave house and continue to lome to the March fetish. overnight at hotel Napoleon lagune.
Day 5 : Drive to Ghana border, cross the border and continue to Accra. Arrive accra and check into hotel.
Accommodations
overnight at hotel koko palm
Elubo
Drive towards the border maybe stopping over at Nzulezu floating village for a quick visit.
Accra City Tour
Accommodations
overnight at koko palm hotel
James Town Lighthouse
Visit to historical landmark ,Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Independence/Black Star Square, National Museum, Jamestown, Kane Kwesi Carpentry workshop.
Day 7: Accra-cape coast: early drive to capecoast, visit Kakum-capecoast castle, elmina castle and the fish market.
Accommodations
overnight at royal elmount resort
Cape Coast
Accra-cape coast: early drive to cape coast, visit Kakum-cape coast castle, Elmina castle and the fish market.
Elmina-takroadi, continue to Elubo, via Ankasa for a couple of hours en route to the border
Accommodations
overnight at greenpalm hotel or labev
Elubo
We shall drive towards the border today
Early drive to Abidjan, embark on Abidjan city: Cathedral, The biggest mosque, Pyramid, Museum of civilization etc
Accommodations
overnight at ibis hotel
Early drive to Abidjan, embark on Abidjan city tour: Cathedral, The biggest mosque, Pyramid, Museum of civilization etc
visit Grand Bassam,Museum,cenotaph and continue to yamousoukro. arrive yamousokrou .
Accommodations
overnight at hotel Florence
Lighthouse Grand Bassam
Visit Grand Bassam Museum, cenotaph, plage and continue to yamousoukro. Arrive yamousoukrou and check into hotel.
Basilica yamoussoukro
Accommodations
overnight at ibis hotel abidjan
Basilica Our Lady of Peace
Visit the basilica, the conference center, the crocodile pond and return trip to abidjan. arrive and check into hotel
Relaxation and drop off at the airport for onward departure
Relaxation at the hotel and drop off at the airport for final departure.
Options
5 countries in a 12 days Trip
Pickup included
What‘s Included
letters of invite for visa application
wifi on board
fuel
Air-conditioned vehicle
guide fee
bottled water provided o board
visa and visa fees
flight ticket
Travel insurance and immunizations
Gratuities
Between meal snacks & drinks, non-arranged or extra meals, alcoholic beverages.
accomodation
Pickup points
Murtala Muhammed Airport
Lagos Nigeria
Hotel Capitol
6 Animashaun Close, Opposite Hubmart Mall, Opposite Omole Phase 1 Gate, Akiode Bus Stop Ojodu Nigeria
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!
edwardmW10MR,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic trip with Confidence. He is well organised, knowledgable about the area, and knows how to make the trip run smoothly. The borders and visas were easy with him which made the trip stress free. I would highly recommend this company. A great way to see West Africa!
West Africa Overland trip
F4936VGamyw,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Confidence and Alex were trustworthy and knowledgeable guides and skillful drivers. Getting across West African borders is no easy feat and Im grateful for their expertise. Our party of three traveled from Cote D'Ivoire to Ghana, Togo, Benin and finally to Lagos Nigeria. Highly recommend Ucomafrik!
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