9 Days Private Tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo & Ghana
Follow the transatlantic slave trade route from Badagry to Ouidah to Cape Coast Castle, with one guide crossing every border with you.
At a glance
The 9 Days Private Tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo & Ghana is a 9 days / 8 nights private tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana from $2,450 per person. It includes airport transfers, professional tour guide, private transportation, accommodation, daily breakfast. Your guide is Confidence Aguiyi.
This private nine-day journey follows the story of the transatlantic slave trade across four countries, from Badagry in Nigeria to Ouidah in Benin and on to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana. Along the way you explore Cotonou’s Dantokpa Market and Lomé’s Akodessewa fetish market.
Your guide crosses every border with you, so there is no handoff to a new operator in each country.
Highlights
- Badagry slave route and Point of No Return
- Door of No Return and Route des Esclaves, Ouidah
- Python Temple, Ouidah
- Dantokpa Market, Cotonou
- Akodessewa fetish market, Lomé
- Cape Coast Castle (UNESCO)
- Kakum National Park canopy walkway
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Arrival in Lagos, Nigeria
Airport arrival, hotel transfer and an evening orientation walk on Lagos Island.
Stay: Hotel in Lagos
- 2
Lagos and the Badagry slave route
Badagry’s Point of No Return and slave relic sites, plus the Lekki Conservation Centre canopy walk.
Stay: Hotel in Lagos · Meals: Breakfast
- 3
Cross to Cotonou, Benin
Nigeria–Benin border crossing, Dantokpa Market and transfer to Ouidah.
Stay: Hotel in Ouidah · Meals: Breakfast
- 4
Ouidah’s sacred sites
The Route des Esclaves, the Door of No Return and the Python Temple.
Stay: Hotel in Ouidah · Meals: Breakfast
- 5
Cross to Lomé, Togo
Benin–Togo border crossing, the Akodessewa fetish market and Grand Marché.
Stay: Hotel in Lomé · Meals: Breakfast
- 6
Lomé beach and the border into Ghana
The Lomé beachfront, the Togo–Ghana border crossing and transfer toward Accra.
Stay: Hotel in Accra · Meals: Breakfast
- 7
Cape Coast Castle
A guided tour of the UNESCO-listed castle and time in Cape Coast town.
Stay: Hotel near Cape Coast · Meals: Breakfast
- 8
Kakum National Park and Accra
The rainforest canopy walkway about 40 metres above the forest floor, then back to Accra.
Stay: Hotel in Accra · Meals: Breakfast
- 9
Accra and departure
Jamestown, Makola Market and the airport transfer.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s included
- Airport transfers
- Professional tour guide
- Private transportation
- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
9 Days Private Tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo & Ghana: your questions answered
How much does the 9 Days Private Tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo & Ghana cost?
The 9 Days Private Tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo & Ghana starts from $2,450 per person for a 9 days / 8 nights private tour. Not included: international flights, visa fees, travel insurance, lunch and dinner, personal expenses and tips and gratuities. Message Confidence on WhatsApp for a quote for your group and dates.
What is included in the 9 Days Private Tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo & Ghana?
The price includes airport transfers, professional tour guide, private transportation, accommodation and daily breakfast. It does not include international flights, visa fees, travel insurance, lunch and dinner, personal expenses and tips and gratuities.
How long is the 9 Days Private Tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo & Ghana?
The 9 Days Private Tour of Nigeria, Benin, Togo & Ghana runs 9 days / 8 nights across nigeria, benin, togo and ghana. Itineraries can be adjusted to your interests and pace.
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