West Africa destinations

• Nigeria

  Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, with big-city energy in Lagos and Abuja, Yoruba heritage in Osogbo, ancient Kano in the north and the Calabar Carnival in December.

  7 tours

• Ghana

  Ghana is a popular first stop for heritage travellers, with Cape Coast Castle and the Kakum Canopy Walk, plus Accra nightlife and the December festival season.

  4 tours

• Benin

  Benin is the birthplace of Vodun and home to the Door of No Return in Ouidah, the stilt village of Ganvié and the royal palaces of Abomey.

  4 tours

• Togo

  Togo is a narrow country between Ghana and Benin, known for Lomé's markets, the Akodessewa Fetish Market and the coffee and craft villages around Kpalimé.

  4 tours

Côte d'Ivoire is included in our 13-day grand tour.