A Taste of West Africa - Ghana Togo & Benin
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A Taste of West Africa - Ghana Togo & Benin
By BlasTours
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About
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 21-60
Duration: 8 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Kakum National Park
- Entry/Admission - Cape Coast Castle
- Entry/Admission - Elmina Castle
- Entry/Admission - Fort St Jago
- Entry/Admission - Accra
- Entry/Admission - Artists Alliance Gallery
- Entry/Admission - Independence Square
- Entry/Admission - Lac Togo
- Entry/Admission - Great Mosque of Porto-Novo
- Entry/Admission - Lac Nokoue
- Entry/Admission - Temple des Pythons
- Entry/Admission - Ouidah Museum of History
- Entry/Admission - Osu Oxford Street
What's not included- Entry/Admission - Lome
- Start:
- Accra, Accra, Greater Accra
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 66673P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 66673P7
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Itinerary
Overview
Full Map
18 stops
Day 1
Accra Arrival
Day 2
Accra - Elmina
Day 3
Cape Coast - Accra
Day 4
Accra
Day 5
Accra - Lome - Ouidah
Day 6
Ouidah - Porto Novo - Cotonou
Day 7
Cotonou - Ganvie - Lome - Accra
Day 8
Accra - Departure
About the operator
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- Rriemen0 contributionsBlastours is the way to go!Blastours was a fantastic company to travel with. They designed a custom trip for us which included Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana. The trip was terrific! Communication prior to the trip was quick and informative. Our guides were personable and knowledgeable and they gave us their best efforts! Thank you Bright and Isaac. The locations we visited included local guides who were also very good. The company looked after all of our needs before and during the trip. I would not hesitate to use this company again! We were very happy and more than satisfied!Written September 16, 2024
- davidrontheroad0 contributionsKakum National Park Tour & Takoradi-Sekondi Local Tour - done by the bestBlasTours provided one of many highlights of a recent round the world cruise, with 29 ports where I and friends (up to 46 of us) did tours with local operators. In each port I read scores of reviews, to find the best tour operator, and BlasTours is the one in Takoradi. Mimi runs the show, and she and her crew are exemplary. This year, Felix took nine of us to the canopy walkway of Kakum National Park, and he was marvelous, a guide on top of his game. He made the one-way, two plus hour drive, a pleasure and knew the answer to essentially all of our many questions. Thirty-seven other friends from the ship took their local Takoradi-Sekondi tour, which I had enjoyed with 25 folks last year. Again they had Patrick and Tony, and again there was copious praise for them both. Having now done both tours, I highly recommend each experience. Kakum is unique and well worth the travel time. The variety of sites on the local tour is great. But what stands out even more is the quality of BlasTours.Written May 26, 2024
- averya6020 contributionsFantastic Takoradi Tour!!!Group of friends and I (10 total) used BlasTours for an all day tour from Takoradi and it was absolutely fantastic!!! We were able to be picked up right from our hotel in a van that was super spacious and had great AC. We were able to customize our day and visited Kakum National Park, Elmina Castle, and Cape Coast Castle. Everything was incredibly organized and well-ran. Our tour guide Felix was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the area from him. Was definitely a highlight for our trip in Ghana!!Written March 21, 2024
- fillingham390 contributionsTakadori History TourI arranged this excursion The History Tour, for 24 people and they all told me afterward what a great day they had. The visit to the fishing harbour was amazing and the castle guides were informative. Lunch was very good, served in lovely surroundings. We were on a 93-night cruise so communication was not always easy, due to lack of Wifi but Mimi always replied quickly to my messages and when we arrived at the port the 2 buses were waiting for us and all was in order. Very efficient. Because of some sickness on the ship, there were slightly fewer of us than there had been and I had been unable to communicate this to her, but there was no problem. A very nice lady. I would recommend this companyWritten March 1, 2024
- Viky F0 contributionsA very nice trip!A very nice trip along Ghana visiting Accra, Volta región, Mole, Kumasi abd the coast with Blas Tours and our driver Michael Zola!!!Written January 18, 2024
- atob20240 contributionsHighly recommended! Will Re-use them!Very well organised from the start to finish. Got a driving masterclass from Mr Emmanuel who was nothing short of being a total professional. The mini van was very well equipped with multiple amenities to allow for a very smooth ride. Mr Emmanuel was very knowledgeable about the volta region and all its history and culture. BlasTours is a solid choice for all things tour and visiting in Ghana and I will be soon contacting them to be used again! I wish them all continued success in all their endeavours. Know that with them, you are in great hands!Written January 4, 2024
- NorthStar486461241090 contributionsGreat day tour from cruise ship - Kakum National ParkFun tour to Kakum National Park at a good pace. We had a delicious local lunch with a variety of local food. Informative guides that kept us entertained during the long drive between the ship and the park. And, they made sure they got us back to the ship before all aboard. The swing bridge hike was more difficult than many expected so not recommended at all if you have mobility issues or if you aren’t in shape. The hike was through the jungle and was a steep uphill on uneven pavers. We enjoyed the hike and loved walking on the bridges in the canopy of the trees.Written December 16, 2023
- C9468VPrandys0 contributionsExcellent day in Takoradi!Mimi was a pleasure to work with. She organized a great tour with our friendly and knowledgeable guide Justice. We had a poignant and informative tour of Elmina and Cape Coast Castles. Also had a delicious lunch in a beautiful setting! I highly recommend BlasTours!Written December 12, 2023
- R345STlenas0 contributionsOur trip in Ghana 🇬🇭A very interesting and good organized tour. The tour Guide gave us detailled information about Ghana.Written October 30, 2023
- Ken B0 contributionsGreatness in GhanaBlasTours was excellent. We didn't expect to, but we ended up using their services on three separate days while on vacation in Ghana. For me, this was a trip I had dreamed about for many years. They helped to make it a wonderful reality. Nii Marmah was our tour guide at the beginning of the first day. By the end of the last tour date, we were like family. Him and our driver were every bit professionals and helped to make everything enjoyable. I'm so glad we booked with them!!!Written October 24, 2023
- mfilla0 contributionsAn amazing trip for a reunion!We had a wonderful trip. The itinerary was well thought out, and we learnt a lot, even as Ghanaians. Eric, the driver and Nii, our guide were amazing. We will definitely do another trip with Blastours.Written September 28, 2023
- sheenaw6250 contributionsThe Best Family Trip Ever!I along with my mother and niece had the best time during our tour of Ghana. We had a private tour with Paul as our driver, and Patrick as our guide. We could not have asked for a better team. Paul was so quiet, but he was very professional and extremely helpful. My family was a bit worried about having a tour guide who was going to be stiff with no sense of humor. Patrick was the total opposite. He was so much fun, funny, and very knowledgeable. He kept my family very engaged. He was even great about keeping my 10 year old niece engaged. Not only was our trip educational, but it was fun. I’d recommend BlasTours (with Paul and Patrick) to anyone. I wish that they could be our guides all over the world. lol!Written September 13, 2023
- davidrontheroad0 contributionsMimi and Blastours is the bestMimi helped me organize a tour of Takoradi for 25 of us coming from the Zuiderdam, and she is excellent. All the glowing reviews I read on the Internet are accurate as she and Blastours are quality from start to finish. Patrick was our guide on one van, and Tony on the other. Both were also excellent. Six fantastic stops. Especially good was seeing wooden boat building.Written May 26, 2023
- Jerone_Vessels0 contributionsReliable, flexible, professional and funThis was our second trip to Ghana, and we wanted to spend more time in and around Accra, rather than touring country-wide. We also wanted flexibility to plan each of our four days while in Accra, so we could get some clothing made, shop, visit friends in Tema, and some touring. Our guide/driver Micheal Frempong was fantastic. He drove us in BlasTours’ comfortable, air conditioned 4X4 vehicle and took us where we wanted, when we wanted to go. He proactively arranged for a tailor our first day, as well as a location to buy fabric. Two days later, we had beautifully crafted clothing! He took us to Tema to visit a friend and was a welcome addition to the group. In addition to touring around Accra, he took us to the incredible Nkyinkyim Museum east of Accra. He took us shopping at local markets and was our consultant/teacher/advocate for negotiating the best deals. Micheal is a real gem. He always arrived ahead of schedule and was always happy and pleasant, with good jokes too. We thank BlasTours for him. We appreciate their flexibility, knowledge and professionalism. BlasTours and Micheal are highly recommended.Written May 8, 2023
- Adventure007015103980 contributionsPrivately organized tour through GhanaWe (two women) rented a car with driver to go from Kumasi to Axim, Nzuleso, Cape Coast, Kakum and back to Accra. Our driver was not only a very prudent driver, he was helpful in finding nice places, by bananas, coconuts at the roadside aso....Written May 2, 2023
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Sarah G
London, UK17 contributions
Jul 2023
I travelled with Blastours to Ghana, Togo and Benin in July 2023 and had a brilliant experience from beginning to end.
I was travelling solo and my guide Patrick took fantastic care of me. He was a really skilled driver with an almost superhuman ability to avoid potholes! Helped me avoid the pitfalls at each border crossing. At each hotel, he checked carefully that everything was okay with my room. The local guides he worked with were all great. He went above and beyond and added little experiences to the trip, such as stopping to see rubber being tapped or buying street food, whenever there was an opportunity, which really enhanced what was already a great itinerary. He was also a great conversationist and incredibly knowledgeable. After the end of the trip, during the rest of my stay in Ghana, it became really clear just how much I had learnt about West Africa and its culture from him, and how much he had done in terms of making everything during my trip run smoothly. Things were not as smooth without him!
Mimi was fantastic, especially in terms of her communication and responsiveness. She really took note of what I had asked to see and designed a perfect itinerary. She gave valuable and accurate information about the visas I needed and what was required. She was also really clear and transparent about how much extra money I would need to cover the cost of the meals etc. that were not included in the tour. Each of the hotels I stayed at were great in their own special ways. Nearly every one had a pool and the food in restaurants was excellent. It was great to have accommodation where I could get some proper rest and relaxation each evening after a long day's driving and sightseeing.
When things didn't quite go to plan, both Patrick and Mimi were on it straight away and quickly came up with alternatives and solutions.
I cannot recommend Blastours, Patrick and Mimi highly enough!
I was travelling solo and my guide Patrick took fantastic care of me. He was a really skilled driver with an almost superhuman ability to avoid potholes! Helped me avoid the pitfalls at each border crossing. At each hotel, he checked carefully that everything was okay with my room. The local guides he worked with were all great. He went above and beyond and added little experiences to the trip, such as stopping to see rubber being tapped or buying street food, whenever there was an opportunity, which really enhanced what was already a great itinerary. He was also a great conversationist and incredibly knowledgeable. After the end of the trip, during the rest of my stay in Ghana, it became really clear just how much I had learnt about West Africa and its culture from him, and how much he had done in terms of making everything during my trip run smoothly. Things were not as smooth without him!
Mimi was fantastic, especially in terms of her communication and responsiveness. She really took note of what I had asked to see and designed a perfect itinerary. She gave valuable and accurate information about the visas I needed and what was required. She was also really clear and transparent about how much extra money I would need to cover the cost of the meals etc. that were not included in the tour. Each of the hotels I stayed at were great in their own special ways. Nearly every one had a pool and the food in restaurants was excellent. It was great to have accommodation where I could get some proper rest and relaxation each evening after a long day's driving and sightseeing.
When things didn't quite go to plan, both Patrick and Mimi were on it straight away and quickly came up with alternatives and solutions.
I cannot recommend Blastours, Patrick and Mimi highly enough!
Written August 23, 2023
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We appreciate the kind review.
It was a great pleasure having you here and to have the opportunity to show you around.
Patrick most certainly had an amazing time travelling with you, judging from all the stories he came back with. I'll make sure he sees this review.
Thank you again for entrusting us with your free time in West Africa.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Written February 14, 2024
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Erica W
Minneapolis, MN131 contributions
My trip to Ghana, Togo and Benin with Blastours was nothing short of amazing!! ♥️🙏🏽 I am so grateful to the team that I worked with for their professionalism and kindness.
From my initial contact with Mimi, I knew that I was in very good, capable hands. She answered every single question I had in a very timely manner and held my hand throughout the entire process! Preparing for a trip through 3 countries can be somewhat overwhelming but I always knew that I could ask anything of Mimi and she would come through!
Once I arrived in Ghana, I was then paired with Patrick Bediako Mantey! I have no words to describe my experience. Patrick showed each and every day his passion for the job and his extensive knowledge of the cultures. He went above and beyond to accommodate anything that I wanted to do. I was also able to make many very important connections .. which will allow me to grow both personally and professionally. I am so very blessed to have had Patrick as a guide. I would recommend his services EVERY single time!!!
I want to also thank Vivian for working behind the scenes to obtain the Togo visa for me. Her hard work allowed me to complete that process without any interruption to my journey.
What an amazing team!! I have already recommended Blastours and Patrick to many of my friends! I am also planning a trip back for my travel group!
If you are ever in need of good, quality services, you can never go wrong with Blastours. I wish you all many blessings! ♥️🙏🏽
From my initial contact with Mimi, I knew that I was in very good, capable hands. She answered every single question I had in a very timely manner and held my hand throughout the entire process! Preparing for a trip through 3 countries can be somewhat overwhelming but I always knew that I could ask anything of Mimi and she would come through!
Once I arrived in Ghana, I was then paired with Patrick Bediako Mantey! I have no words to describe my experience. Patrick showed each and every day his passion for the job and his extensive knowledge of the cultures. He went above and beyond to accommodate anything that I wanted to do. I was also able to make many very important connections .. which will allow me to grow both personally and professionally. I am so very blessed to have had Patrick as a guide. I would recommend his services EVERY single time!!!
I want to also thank Vivian for working behind the scenes to obtain the Togo visa for me. Her hard work allowed me to complete that process without any interruption to my journey.
What an amazing team!! I have already recommended Blastours and Patrick to many of my friends! I am also planning a trip back for my travel group!
If you are ever in need of good, quality services, you can never go wrong with Blastours. I wish you all many blessings! ♥️🙏🏽
Written January 4, 2020
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Hi Erica, Thanks so much for taking time off your busy schedule to review your West Africa experience with Blastours.
It was a great pleasure customizing the itinerary to suit your requirements.
Also very happy to hear Patrick delivered (as always). I'll be sure to pass this post on to our team.
This is what we always strive for. Absolute customer satisfaction!
We look forward to your next trip to West Africa
Written January 8, 2020
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LouP
Orford, Canada219 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
I was travelling alone and it was my first time in Africa. It was very reassuring to visit through Blastours. Blastours is really RELIABLE and flexible. They are very honest, and answer very quickly to messages. Thanks to them, I saw a wide variety of local traditions and cultures, plus beautiful landscapes and animals. I booked a first private customized tour to visit Togo and Benin from Ghana with Blastours. It was surprisingly cheap considering it included everything and I had the guide for myself. Guide Selassie was very respectful and flexible. I enjoyed my experience so much that I booked another tour with Blastours to visit Ghana at the end of my stay. Again, I was not disappointed, and the guide Samuel was very friendly.
Written April 24, 2019
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Thanks for taking time off to review your trip with us. It was a pleasure having you here and we are happy to know both guides helped in making the experience worthwhile.
Best wishes from Blastours.
We hope to see you again soon.
Written April 30, 2019
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