12 Days Ghana Togo Benin Experience

$3890 per person

This Juneteenth, embark on a powerful 12-day journey across Ghana, Togo, and Benin designed for Africans in the diaspora seeking reconnection, healing, and exploration. From historic slave dungeons and sacred naming ceremonies in Ghana to the vibrant streets of Lome and the floating village of Ganvie in Benin, this unforgettable experience blends heritage, culture, and reflection. Discover your roots, witness the resilience of your ancestors, and celebrate the spirit of African identity in motion.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Accra & Kumasi City Tours – Explore Ghana’s political and cultural heartbeat, including Jamestown, DuBois Centre & Manhyia Palace
Cape Coast & Elmina Dungeons – Trace the footsteps of enslaved ancestors through solemn visits to historical sites
Traditional Naming Ceremony – Receive your Ghanaian name in a sacred ceremony with local chiefs
Kente & Adinkra Craft Villages – Immerse in Ashanti artistry and create your own cultural masterpiece
Assin Manso Slave River Visit – Reflect at the sacred river where ancestors took their “last bath”
Togo City Tour – Visit the Fetish Market, National Museum, and Independence Monument in Lome
Ganvie Floating Village (Benin) – Discover West Africa’s “Venice” and its unique water-based way of life
Cotonou Visit – Engage with Benin’s powerful Agojie history and modern Afro-art expression
Cultural Shopping & Cuisine – Shop traditional markets, enjoy local dishes, and celebrate with a farewell dinner

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Tour Plan

Tue Jun 9, 2026 [ARRIVAL]

Arrive at Accra airport. Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana. Meet, greet and trnsfer to your hotel. Settle in, brief orientation by Elidel Travels staff. Welcome Dinner at hotel Meal:Dinner

Wed Jun 10, 2026 [ACCRA CITY TOUR]

On this day we explore the capital city of Ghana. Visit the following places

National Museum of History and Ethnography.
A drive through Old Accra also called Jamestown
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park - Burial Place of Ghana's First President
A visit to WEB DuBois Centre.
The Black Star Gate, the second-largest independence square in the world, and Memorial Park.
Drumming Lessons and shopping at the Arts and Crafts Market

Evening: Nightlife to experience Juneteenth in Accra Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

Thur Jun 11, 2026 [ACCRA – CAPE COAST/ELMINA]

Depart Accra after hotel check out to visit the Cape Coast Castle Dungeons which was originally started by the Swedes in 1652. It served as the headquarters and seat of the British colonial government until 1877. Go on a comprehensive tour of the Castle, the Slave Dungeons Lunch Continue to visit Elmina Castle Dungeons, the first and oldest European structure built of any substance on African soil. This was built by the Portuguese in1482 and later used as an auction market for a comprehensive guided tour. See the slave dungeons and condemn cells where slave who attempted to escape were incarcerated. View its utterly distinct architecture. Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

Fri Jun 12, 2026 [ADVENTURE AT KAKUM & RELAXATION]

Visit the Kakum National Park in the Central Region. Go on a walk of the “Kuntan Trail” with its countless trees with medicinal properties. For the young at heart experience the “Canopy Walkway” suspended 100 feet from the forest ground for a panoramic view of the flora and fauna of the remaining vestiges of the rainforest. Return to hotel and rest of day is free to relax by the beach. Meal:

Breakfast & Lunch

Sat Jun 13, 2026 [ELMINA – ASSIN MANSO – KUMASI]

Check out and drive through the forest zone to Kumasi. Enroute stop at Assin Manso, visit the “Slave River” where enslaved Africans were allowed to have their “Last Bath” in preparation for auction to be sold to slave merchants before transported to the slave dungeons. Lunch Continue your drive to Kumasi where you will visit the Manhyia Palace Museum which provides a good insight into Ashanti culture and traditions, and the history of the Ashanti Kingdom which is over 300 years old Check-into hotel Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

Sun Jun 14, 2026 [NAMING CEREMONY AND CRAFTS VILLAGE]

Begin the day with a special traditional Ghanaian naming ceremony, where you’ll receive your very own Ghanaian name and its unique meaning. Continue to the Ashanti craft villages — discover the art of Kente weaving in Damang and create your own Adinkra print design in Ntonso, learning the symbols that carry centuries of wisdom. Enjoy lunch before returning to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon. Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

Mon Jun 15, 2026 [KUMASI – BESEASE SHRINE – ACCRA]

Check out and begin your journey back to Accra. En route, stop at the Besease Shrine (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) near Ejisu. This sacred site, linked to the legendary Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa, offers a rare glimpse into traditional Ashanti spirituality, unique architecture, and ancestral worship. Learn about African Traditional belief and spirituality. Continue to Accra, where you’ll check into your hotel for the evening. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Tue Jun 16, 2026 [DAY AT LIESURE]

The day is free for relaxation and other personal activities. Relax by the pool, take a swim, or explore the city on your own Meals: Breakfast Only

Wed Jun 17, 2026 [ACCRA – TOGO/LOME CITY TOUR]

After early morning breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart to Lome, Togo. Upon arrival you will embark on a city tour of Lome. Visit the Grand Marche (Grand Market), Marche des Feticheurs (Fetish Market), Musee National (National Museum), as well as the Place de I’independce (Place of Independence, where the independence monument is situated) Transfer to your hotel for check-in Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

Thur Jun 18, 2026 [LOME – GANVIE – COTONOU - LOME]

Set off for Ganvie – the “Venice of West Africa”, a 300-year-old village built entirely on water. Glide through its canals in a canoe, shop at the floating market, and watch daily life unfold on the water. After lunch, continue to Cotonou for a city tour. Visit the iconic Amazon statue and learn about the legendary Agojie warriors, then admire the vibrant Benin Graffiti Wall showcasing the country’s rich culture through modern art. Return to your hotel for the evening. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Fri Jun 19 2026 [LOME – ACCRA]

On this last day we depart Lome back to Accra. Explore Shopping Experience in Lome. After lunch transfer to Lome border to continue to Accra. Arrive in Accra and check-in to your hotel. Farewell Dinner Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner