After over two years of careful and meticulous planning, Epic Life Outdoors is headed to West Africa for a trip that will exceed your wildest dreams and excite your intrepid spirit in ways that have become hallmarks of all that we do. Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Senegal — is next on the docket and promises to be our most Epic trip ever! Five-star accommodations, thoughtfully curated experiences, and the kind of journey that lets you tap into ancestral heritage and see West Africa in all of its splendor and breathtaking beauty.
We will start in Accra, spending time with FAIRAFRIC and their sustainable, community-led cocoa production, before settling into five-star comfort as we explore the city’s rhythm, flavor and Pan-African sensibilities. From there we will travel to Cape Coast and Elmina Castles to examine the violent and difficult histories of capture and enslavement that fundamentally altered the modern world. More than just a stop on the itinerary, this sacred experience of remembering and return will be soul-changing and conducted with the kind of care and dignity that it demands.
After the coast we will journey to Kakum Rainforest, to experience the Canopy Walkway and then continue to Togoville and Cotonou, where tradition and modern life converge in the streets. For those extending the journey, we close in Senegal — from the shores of Gorée Island, a place of deep ancestral significance, to the vibrant energy of Dakar, where art, music, and West African luxury come together.
This is a trip built for reflection as much as adventure, for connection as much as celebration. Spots are limited, so lock yours in soon.
Day 1
Arrive in Accra, Ghana. You will be met at the airport by Epic Life Outdoors representatives who will assist you with your transfer from the airport to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink at the hotel and participate in an orientation session. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure.
Overnight: Movenpick Hotel
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner
Day 2
After breakfast, depart for a sightseeing tour of Accra, the capital of Ghana since 1877 and the country’s most populous city. Travel through the administrative and economic districts, see the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African Culture and the Independence/Black Star Square, and learn about key events in Ghana’s history. Continue to The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, dedicated to Ghana’s first president — including his mausoleum, a museum of his life, his personal residence, the Eternal Flame of African Liberation, and the landscaped gardens. You will also be provided with a short history of Pan-Africanism and the politics of African decolonization by Dr. Fanon Che Wilkins, Epic Life Outdoors co-founder.
Overnight: Movenpick Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3
After breakfast, indulge in a full day of retail therapy exploring the best shopping spots in town — bustling markets, stylish boutiques, high-end malls, and unique local stores. A relaxed pace with time to browse, shop for souvenirs, and sample local flavor.
Overnight: Movenpick Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4
After breakfast, depart for Suhum for a journey through the world of cocoa — from cultivation to chocolate creation. Visit a cocoa farm to learn about bean varieties and sustainable practices, then tour a chocolate production facility, taste chocolate, enjoy lunch, and take part in a chocolate-making workshop with a chocolatier, wrapping up with a Q&A. In the evening, experience Accra’s nightlife at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill — live jazz, great food, and vibrant local energy.
Overnight: Movenpick Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5
After breakfast, check out and depart for Cape Coast to tour the Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. Visit Cape Coast Castle, built by the Swedes in 1653 and later taken over by the British, including the dungeons and the West African Historical Museum. After lunch on your own, visit Elmina Castle (St. George’s Castle), built by the Portuguese in 1482, learning about the relationship between western slave traders and African tribes in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. In the evening, a live DJ party with a state-of-the-art AV system, sound, and lighting for a night of dancing and celebration.
Overnight: Ano Mansa Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6
After breakfast, visit Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rainforests — choose a 2 km nature walk or the canopy walkway 40 meters above the forest floor. Afterwards, visit Elmina’s bustling fishing village to meet local fishermen and the “fishmongers” who preserve fish by salting and smoking. In the evening, a bonfire on the beach with music and stories under the stars.
Overnight: Ano Mansa Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7
After breakfast, check out and depart for Senchi, stopping in Accra en route for lunch.
Overnight: Royal Senchi Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 8
After breakfast, depart for Shai Hills, blending nature conservation, cultural heritage, and archaeology — trek the savannah plains for wildlife (antelope, baboons, birds) and visit the Obonu Tem and Se Yo caves, once inhabited by the Shai people and used as a strategic defense until the late 19th century. After lunch at Royal Senchi Resort on the banks of the Volta River, relax and enjoy a boat ride and kayak paddle on the river, with views of the Adomi Bridge.
Overnight: Royal Senchi Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 9
After breakfast, check out and depart for Lomé, Togo. Upon arrival, tour the city — the Musée National, Place de l’Indépendance and its Independence Monument, Grand Marché, and Marché des Féticheurs (Fetish Market).
Overnight: Hotel 2 Fevrier
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 10
After breakfast, check out and depart for Togoville, a historical town where Vodou practices remain strong; a local guide shares insight into the village’s customs and traditions. Later, a scenic drive to Cotonou, Benin.
Overnight: Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 11
After breakfast, visit Ganvié (the “Venice of West Africa”), a 300-year-old village on stilts on Lake Nokoué, watching vendors trade from dugout canoes on the floating market and taking a canoe ride of your own. After lunch, depart for Porto Novo, Benin’s vibrant capital — Place Jean Bayol, the Porto Novo Museum of Ethnography, the Porto Novo Cathedral, and the Royal Palace.
Overnight: Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 12
After breakfast, depart for Ouidah, the cradle of African Traditional Religion — the Temple of the Sacred Python and the Sacred Forest with its many shrines. Continue to the Port of No Return, a monument commemorating the Africans taken from the Dahomey Empire during the slave trade, then return north to Cotonou. In the evening, a farewell Gala Party with food, drinks, music, and dancing.
Overnight: Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Farewell Gala Dinner Party
Day 13
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for final departure. Guests continuing to the Senegal extension will embark on the next leg of the adventure.
Day 14
Upon arrival at Blaise Diagne International Airport, guests are greeted with a warm Senegalese welcome and transferred to the hotel, a beachfront property known for its modern amenities and ocean views.
Overnight: Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner
Day 15
After breakfast, transfer to the ferry terminal for a 20-minute ride to Gorée Island, once a depot and departure point for millions of Africans shipped into bondage. At the Slave House, a curator narrates centuries of the slave trade, followed by prayers and libation and a tour of the island including the Women’s Museum. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, discover Dakar — the Presidential Palace, the African Arts Museum, the Cathedral of the African Memory, the SANDAGA market, the Great Mosque, the university, the sand painting gallery, the Monument of African Renaissance, and the largest craft market for bargain shopping.
Overnight: Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 16
After breakfast, visit the Pink Lake (Lac Rose), learning about its history and the age-old salt-mining industry, and watch workers hand-harvest salt from the flats. Afterwards, explore Senegalese fashion — flowing boubous, embroidered tunics, and bold wax prints from local tailors, plus headscarves and gold jewelry.
Overnight: Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 17
Spend the early part of the day at leisure after breakfast. Later, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for final departure home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transportation
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation
Best available 5/4-star hotels in Accra, Elmina, Senchi, Lomé, and Cotonou — air-conditioned rooms with private baths, TV, telephone, bar & restaurant, and swimming pool
Meals
Breakfast daily, 6 lunches, and 8 dinners
Entry Fees
All entry fees included as stated in the itinerary
Guiding Services
A trained, licensed chauffeur and a professional tour guide accompany the group on all tours
Included in Land Cost
Not Included in Land Cost
Cost of Tour
- Deposit: $1,100 due September 1, 2026 (non-refundable)
- Second Payment: $750 due on October 1, 2026
- Third Payment: $750 due on November 1, 2026
- Fourth Payment: $750 due on December 1, 2026
- Fifth Payment: $750 due on January 1, 2027
- Sixth Payment: $750 due on February 1, 2027
- Seventh Payment: $750 due on March 1, 2027
* Single Supplement Travelers: Add $330 to each of the five payments
- Deposit: $1,775 due on September 1, 2026 (non-refundable)
- Second Payment: $1000 due October 1, 2026
- Third Payment: $1000 due on November 1, 2026
- Fourth Payment: $1000 due on December 1, 2026
- Fifth Payment: $1000 due January 1, 2027
- Sixth Payment: $1000 due on February 1, 2027
- Seventh Payment: $1000 due on March 1, 2027
- Single Supplement Travelers: Add $163 to each of the five payments
*Due to global geopolitical and economic uncertainty, please be aware of the following: Pricing may change at any time due to currency fluctuations, vendor costs, or market conditions. We will notify participants of any significant changes as early as possible.
Description
Cost Per Person (Air Only)
ASKY Airlines (Cotonou–Dakar)
$724.00
Delta & Air France (NY–Accra & Cotonou–Paris–NY)
$1,823.00
Delta Airlines (NY–Accra & Dakar–NY)
$2,051.00
Disclaimer
The cost of the package will increase if hotel, airline fare, or transportation costs increase. The quote will be reviewed 3 months before the group's arrival, and the group will be notified accordingly.
Itinerary details — including activities, accommodations, and scheduling — may be modified if circumstances require. We will always strive to provide a comparable alternative.
Cancellation is possible if travel becomes unsafe or operationally unfeasible due to war, civil unrest, natural disaster, government restrictions, or other events beyond our control. Refund and credit options will be communicated promptly if this occurs.
Epic Life Outdoors is not liable for changes resulting from circumstances outside our reasonable control.
All participants must purchase comprehensive travel insurance, including trip cancellation and medical evacuation coverage.
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