14-Day West Africa Tour: Lagos to Abidjan

Trace West Africa's history across five nations in 14 days

A 14-day guided tour starting in Lagos and crossing Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire, visiting Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, Kakum National Park, and sites tied to the transatlantic slave trade. Air-conditioned transport, accommodations, entrance fees and meals are included. Guides speak English, French and Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Lagos arrival and city exploration

• Quick city tour of Lagos mainland
• Drive through third mainland bridge to Island
• Visit Kalakuta Museum

Day 2: Lagos art and nature tour

• Visit Nike Art Gallery
• Explore Lekki Conservation Center
• Tour J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture
• Visit Kalakuta Republic Museum

Day 3: Lagos to Cotonou via Badagry

• Visit Badagry Slave Museum
• Cross border to Benin Republic
• See Amazon Statue near border
• Explore Centre de Promotion de l'Artisanat
• Visit Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-

Day 4: Benin cultural and village tour

• Boat tour of Ganvie Stilt Village
• Visit Royal Palaces of Dahomey Kingdom

Day 5: Ouidah slave route and culture

• Walk Ouidah Slave Route and Door of No Return
• Visit Musée de la Fondation Zinsou
• Relax at Ouidah beach
• Experience Zamgbetor dance
• Attend masquerade performance

Day 6: Ouidah to Lome and cultural sites

• Cross border from Benin to Togo
• Visit Agbodrafo Slave House
• Explore Togoville town and market
• Tour Togo National Museum

Day 7: Lome to Accra travel and nightlife

• Drive from Lome to Accra
• Visit Oxford Street nightlife

Day 8: Accra historical and cultural tour

• Visit Black Star Square
• Tour Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
• Explore W. E. B. Du Bois Center
• Tour Jamestown neighborhood
• Visit Accra Art Center

Day 9: Cape Coast and Elmina castles

• Tour Cape Coast Castle
• Visit Elmina Castle
• Explore Kakum National Park
• Relax at Elmina beach

Day 10: Cape Coast to Abidjan travel

• Drive from Cape Coast to Abidjan
• Cross border from Ghana to Ivory Coast

Day 11: Abidjan city cultural tour

• Visit Cathedral of Saint Paul
• Tour Grande Mosquée
• Relax at Abidjan beaches
• Explore artisanal markets

Day 12: Yamoussoukro landmarks visit

• Visit Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
• Tour Palais Présidentiel

Day 13: Abidjan cultural and market tour

• Visit Grand Bassam seaside town
• Explore Galerie Eureka art gallery
• Tour Musée des Civilisations de Côte d'Ivoire
• Shop at vibrant local market

Day 14: Departure from Abidjan

• Depart from Abidjan

The experience

Lagos is your starting point. The first two days move through the city's cultural landmarks: the Kalakuta Museum, where Fela Kuti's former home preserves his legacy as an Afrobeat pioneer; the Nike Art Gallery across four floors of contemporary and traditional Nigerian art; the Lekki Conservation Center's 78 hectares of coastal rainforest with canopy walkways; and the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture. Then you cross into Benin, stopping at the Badagry Slave Museum in Nigeria before the border, where the Amazon Statue marks the transition between nations.

Benin holds four days of the itinerary. You navigate the Ganvie Stilt Village by boat, where the Tofinu people live in houses built on Lake Nokoué's waters, then visit the Royal Palaces of the Dahomey Kingdom in Abomey. Ouidah anchors three nights: you walk the Ouidah Slave Route and pass through the Door of No Return, explore the Musée de la Fondation Zinsou, and attend an evening Zamgbetor masquerade performance. The route then moves into Togo, passing the Agbodrafo Slave House and Togoville Cathedral before reaching Lomé and the Togo National Museum.

Ghana occupies five days. Accra's itinerary includes Black Star Square, the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park, the W. E. B. Du Bois Center for Pan-African Culture, Jamestown's colonial-era architecture and James Fort, and the Accra Art Center. From there, you travel to Cape Coast and Elmina on the coast: Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle are both UNESCO World Heritage sites where you walk through the Door of No Return and confront the slave trade's history. Kakum National Park's canopy walkway suspends you above the rainforest, and you end with an evening at Elmina Beach.

Côte d'Ivoire fills the final four days. A long drive from Cape Coast crosses the Ghana-Ivory Coast border into Abidjan, where you tour the Cathedral of Saint Paul, the Grande Mosquée, and the city's beaches and artisanal markets. Yamoussoukro's Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the world's largest churches, dominates a day trip, along with the Palais Présidentiel. Back in Abidjan, Grand Bassam's colonial streets and beaches, the Galerie Eureka contemporary art space, and the Musée des Civilisations de Côte d'Ivoire complete the journey before departure.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to all attractions.
• air-conditioned transport throughout the 14 days.
• overnight accommodations at each stop.
• meals.
• WiFi on board.
• and a live guide in your choice of English, French or Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

No-Stay Tour PackageGuide in English, Spanish or French · 08:00Transportation and guide in a saloon car or SUV, includes pickup

Full packageGuide in English, Spanish or French · 08:00Breakfast at 3-4 star hotels, saloon car or SUV, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Evans Aguiyi

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a structured 14-day journey through five countries with a group. Choose the No-Stay option instead if you need flexibility to set your own pace or prefer traveling privately.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens on the first day in Lagos?

Day one includes a quick city tour of Lagos mainland, a drive across the Third Mainland Bridge to the Island, and a visit to the Kalakuta Museum, Fela Kuti's former home and creative hub, now preserved with colorful murals and exhibits on his activism and Afrobeat legacy.

Do I visit the slave trade sites on this tour?

Yes. The itinerary includes the Badagry Slave Museum in Nigeria, the Ouidah Slave Route and Door of No Return in Benin, the Agbodrafo Slave House in Togo, and both Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle in Ghana, where you explore dungeons and learn the history of the transatlantic slave trade.

What is Ganvie Stilt Village and how do I get there?

Ganvie Stilt Village is a floating community on Lake Nokoué in Benin where the Tofinu people live in houses, markets, and schools built on stilts. You navigate through the village's network of canals by boat, experiencing daily life on the water.

Is the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace included in the tour?

Yes. Located in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, the basilica is one of the world's largest churches, featuring majestic domes, gleaming marble, intricate mosaics, and stained glass windows, surrounded by lush gardens and reflecting pools.

What natural attractions are on the itinerary?

Kakum National Park in Ghana features a famous canopy walkway suspended high above the rainforest, offering panoramic views and encounters with diverse flora and fauna. Elmina Beach and Abidjan's beaches provide coastal relaxation, and the Lekki Conservation Center in Lagos spans 78 hectares of pristine coastal rainforest with guided nature walks.