TOUR OVERVIEW
This immersive multi-country West African expedition combines island relaxation, heritage exploration, wildlife safaris, cultural immersion, historical experiences, coastal cities, traditional spirituality, and vibrant nightlife across seven remarkable destinations.
The itinerary has been carefully designed, ensuring operational comfort and realistic travel flow between countries.
The experience blends private touring, curated cultural encounters, cross-border road expeditions, UNESCO heritage sites, safari adventures, beach experiences, and authentic Vodun/Voodoo ceremonial immersion.

ROUTE OVERVIEW
Praia (Cape Verde) → Dakar (Senegal) → The Gambia → Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) → Accra & Cape Coast (Ghana) → Benin → Lomé (Togo)




DAYS 1-2 | CAPE VERDE EXPERIENCE
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN PRAIA
Arrival in Praia, Cape Verde.
Private transfer to your hotel by a ZayVoyage by SARI team, and leisure day to relax after your international journey.

DAY 2 - PRAIA CITY EXPERIENCE & RELAXATION
Breakfast at hotel. Guided Praia City Tour

Explore the cultural highlights of Cape Verde’s capital city including:
Plateau District
Presidential Palace exterior
Municipal Market
Ethnographic Museum
Historical colonial streets
Panoramic coastal viewpoints
Local artisan areas
Leisure and wellness
Return to the hotel by evening.

DAYS 3-6 | SENEGAL EXPERIENCE
DAY 3 - TRANSFER TO DAKAR
Flight from Praia to Dakar. Arrival assistance and transfer to hotel.


DAY 4 - GOREE ISLAND & DAKAR CULTURAL TOUR
Breakfast at hotel.
Experiences Include
Ferry to Gorée Island
House of Slaves Museum
Door of No Return
Colonial heritage walk
Artisan galleries
Historical storytelling

Afternoon Dakar Cultural Tour
African Renaissance Monument
Independence Square
Soumbédioune Craft Village
Local textile markets
Dakar Corniche


DAY 5 - BANDIA SAFARI & DAKAR HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Bandia Wildlife Reserve.
Safari Experience
Guided 4x4 game drive
Wildlife viewing:
Giraffes, Rhinos, Zebras, Antelopes, Monkeys, Ostriches
Baobab landscapes & Wildlife photography

Afternoon Historical Tour
Upon return to Dakar:
IFAN Museum of African Arts
Dakar Cathedral
Medina District
Traditional markets
Senegalese culinary tasting experience

DAY 6 - OVERLAND TRANSFER TO THE GAMBIA
Departure from Dakar at approximately 6:00 AM.
Journey Experiences
Scenic Senegalese countryside
ECOWAS border crossing assistance
Ferry crossing from Barra to Banjul
Arch 22 visit en route

Estimated arrival at hotel: Approximately 5:00 PM
Evening Experiences
Beachfront relaxation
Senegambia Strip exploration
Live music venues
Gambian cuisine experience


DAY 7 | THE GAMBIA EXPERIENCE & FLIGHT TO ABIDJAN
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning City Experience
Albert Market
Banjul City Drive
Kachikally Crocodile Pool
Serrekunda local experience
Craft shopping

Midday
Airport transfer for flight to Abidjan.
Arrival in Côte d’Ivoire in the evening.

DAYS 8-10 | CÔTE D’IVOIRE EXPERIENCE
DAY 8 - ABIDJAN CITY EXPERIENCE
Highlights Include
Plateau Business District
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Cocody District
Banco National Park
Lagoon-side experiences
Artisan shopping

DAY 9 - GRAND-BASSAM EXPERIENCE
Full-day excursion to Grand-Bassam.
Experiences Include
UNESCO colonial district
National Costume Museum
Beachfront relaxation
Cultural workshops
Seafood dining experience

DAY 10 - LEISURE & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Flexible day for:
Relaxation
Beach clubs
Shopping
Café culture
Optional nightlife
Culinary experiences

DAYS 11-14 | GHANA EXPERIENCE
DAY 11 - FLIGHT TO ACCRA
Arrival in Ghana and hotel check-in.
Evening activity suggestions (on your own)
Beachfront dinner
Skybar experience
Accra nightlife

DAY 12 - ACCRA CITY EXPERIENCE
Highlights Include
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
Independence Square
Black Star Gate
W.E.B. DuBois Center
Arts Centre Market

DAY 13 - CAPE COAST & ELMINA EXPERIENCE
Experiences Include
Cape Coast Castle
Elmina Castle
Historical heritage tours
Coastal town exploration
Overnight in Cape Coast

DAY 14 - KAKUM NATIONAL PARK & RETURN TO ACCRA
Experiences Include
Kakum National Park
Canopy Walkway
Rainforest eco-tourism experience
Return to Accra in the evening.

DAYS 15-17 | BENIN & TOGO EXPERIENCE
DAY 15 - ROAD TRANSFER TO BENIN
Early departure from Accra through Togo into Benin.
Experiences
Coastal road journey
Border crossing assistance
Cultural roadside experiences
Arrival in Cotonou


DAY 16 - VODUN / KOKU CEREMONY EXPERIENCE
Breakfast at hotel.
Today’s experience focuses on one of West Africa’s most spiritually and culturally significant traditions.
Experiences Include
Traditional Vodun/Koku Ceremony
Cultural interpretation experience
Spiritual heritage immersion
Ouidah historical exploration
Sacred Forest
Python Temple
Door of No Return
This experience will be coordinated respectfully according to local ceremonial schedules and community permissions.

DAY 17 - GANVIE & TRANSFER TO LOMÉ
Morning Experience
Boat excursion to Ganvié Stilt Village.
Experiences Include
Floating village exploration
Traditional fishing communities
Local markets
Cultural interactions
Afternoon: Transfer to Lomé, Togo.

DAYS 18-19 | TOGO EXPERIENCE & DEPARTURE
DAY 18 - LOMÉ CITY EXPERIENCE
Experiences Include
Grand Marché
Lomé Cathedral
Independence Monument
Fetish Market
Beachfront promenade
Craft shopping
Farewell dinner

DAY 19 - DEPARTURE FROM LOMÉ
Breakfast at hotel.
Private airport transfer for afternoon departure flight from Lomé.

INCLUDED SERVICES
Hotel Accommodation
Regional & Domestic Flights
Airport transfers & Private transportation
Cross-border logistics and assistance
Guided excursions and tours
Entrance fees & Safari experiences
Ferry tickets and transfers
Professional English-speaking guides
Bottled water during excursions

EXCLUDED SERVICES
International flights
Hotel accommodations
Visa fees & Travel insurance
Meals & Personal expenses
Suggested activities / Optional nightlife expenses
Tips and gratuities