WEST AFRICA

WEST AFRICA

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cape Coast Castle, Ghana
• Gorée Island, Senegal
• Mole National Park, Ghana
• Lekki Conservation Centre, Nigeria
• Ganvie Lake Village, Benin
• Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, Guinea/Côte d’Ivoire/Liberia
• Lake Retba (Pink Lake), Senegal
• Cultural Heritage — Yoruba, Ashanti, Fulani, Dogon

Cape Coast Castle, Ghana
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved slave trade forts in West Africa. Visitors can explore the dungeons and museums, join guided historical tours, and learn about the transatlantic slave trade.

Goree Island, Senegal
A historic island known for its slave trade heritage and colonial architecture. Travelers can visit the House of Slaves Museum, stroll cobbled streets, and enjoy coastal photography.

Mole National Park, Ghana
Ghana’s largest wildlife reserve, home to elephants, antelopes, baboons, and over 300 bird species. Guests can take safari drives, walk through savannah trails, and photograph wildlife.

Ganvie Lake Village, Benin
A unique stilt village on Lake Nokoué, often called the “Venice of Africa.” Tourists can take boat trips, meet local fishermen, and learn about traditional lake-side lifestyles.

Lake Retba (Pink Lake), Senegal
Famous for its vivid pink waters caused by algae and traditional salt harvesting. Visitors can photograph the lake, take boat trips, and engage with local salt workers.

Cultural Heritage — Yoruba, Ashanti, Fulani, Dogon
West Africa’s diverse ethnic groups maintain rich traditions, music, dance, and crafts. Travelers can visit villages, watch traditional performances, and engage with local artisans.