Rhythms & Realms of West Africa

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4.8 Based on 6 Reviews
  • duration 28 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 25
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-28516
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Accra, Ghana/ Freetown, Sierra leone
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Explore Freetown and visit the National Museum
  • Relax on the beaches of Freetown peninsula in Sierra Leone
  • Visit Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary and try and spot a rare Pygmy hippo
  • Shop for Ronko-dyed clothes in the market at Kabala
  • Try out the famous vine bridges of Guinea
  • Overland through Cote d'Ivoire
  • Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, the largest Christian church in the world
  • Explore the old colonial town of Grand Bassam
  • Visit a supported community project in Elmina, Ghana
  • Jungle visit at Kakum NP
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The Rhythms & Realms of West Africa tour starts in Accra and ends in Freetown. The Rhythms & Realms of West Africa is a trekking and hiking tour that takes 28 days taking you from Accra to Freetown and through other destinations in Africa.

The myth of West Africa is that there is no wildlife left. After 2 nights of staying at the Tiwai Island Widlife Sanctuary in Sierra Leone, and seeing up to 11 different primate species, including chimpanzees, plus otters and sea turtles and even, perhaps, the elusive pygmy hippo, you will realise that this is a myth.

If it's tribal culture and wild scenery that you are after mingled with raw adventure and off the beaten track travel, then this really is a trip to consider. The roads through much of Guinea and the Ivory Coast can be very poor, but this is part of the experience, as we get to see stuff that others usually only see from an armchair on the TV.

In the forests of northern Guinea, we will seek out the amazing vine bridges, while in the north of Ivory Coast we will explore the culture, music and villages of the Korhogo peoples. Then there are the stunning Atlantic beaches; those in Ghana are particularly beautiful and a great place to relax.

ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Day 1: Freetown
  • Day 2: Day 2: Freetown Peninsula
  • Day 3: Day 3: Freetown Peninsula
  • Day 4: Day 4: Freetown Peninsula
  • Day 5: Day 5: Tiwai Island
  • Day 6: Day 6: Tiwai Island
  • Day 7: Day 7: Makeni
  • Day 8: Day 8: Kabala
  • Day 9: Day 9: Faranah
  • Day 10: Day 10: Faranah
  • Day 11: Day 11: Gueckedou
  • Day 12: Day 12: Nzekore
  • Day 13: Day 13: Nzekore
  • Day 14: Day 14: Western Côte d'Ivoire
  • Day 15: Day 15: Western Côte d'Ivoire
  • Day 16: Day 16: Korhogo
  • Day 17: Day 17: Korhogo
  • Day 18: Day 18: Yamoussoukro
  • Day 19: Day 19: Grand Bassam
  • Day 20: Day 20: Grand Bassam
  • Day 21: Day 21: Grand Bassam
  • Day 22: Day 22: Elmina
  • Day 23: Day 23: Elmina
  • Day 24: Day 24: Kakum NP
  • Day 25: Day 25: Kumasi
  • Day 26: Day 26: Kumasi
  • Day 27: Day 27: Accra
  • Day 28: Day 28: Accra
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Transport
  • Overland Expedition Vehicle, Pirogue
Guide
  • Two Dragoman Crew Members, Local Guides where necessary
Accommodation
  • Guesthouse 4 nights
  • Camping 8 nights
  • Camping without facilities 2 nights
  • Basic Hotel 10 nights
  • Comfortable Hotel 1 night
Meals
  • 25 Breakfasts
  • 11 Lunches
  • 10 Dinner
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Accra and from Freetown are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Rhythms & Realms of West Africa tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.8 - Excellent
Based on 6 reviews
  • Donovan V
  • On Feb 15 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
The guides helped to make the trip memorable.
  • Bradley S
  • On Jan 29 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
The local people were so friendly and happy to see us
  • Felix B
  • On Jan 22 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
The group expierience was very important to me. This experience was made possible by the overlanding concept of living together, receiving a role and a task by working in the cooking group and caring for the truck. Thats what a... Read more
  • Sofia G
  • On Jan 22 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Lots of fun!
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

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Local Payment The local payment is a group fund, paid separately from the trip price on the first day of the tour. It covers everything that the group does together on the ground. This is primarily hotel accommodation and campsite fees, meals whilst camping (but not while eating in restaurants), and included activities and puts money directly back to the local community. The local payment, or kitty system, is unique to overlanding tours and provides maximum flexibility and best value on the road - you can see exactly what is being paid for, you get everything at cost price, it keeps costs competitive by leveraging group expenses and saves on administrative costs. The fund is run by the tour guide, and any excess left over at the end is returned equally to the group. Local prices are estimated in USD when we print the brochure then reviewed monthly as local costs and exchange rates vary throughout the year. It's therefore important once you book your trip to check the website regularly and just before departure for any changes to the amount.

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