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Togo, Benin & Burkina Faso

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Togo, Benin, and Burkina Faso are three West African nations that together offer one of the region's richest cultural and historical experiences. Benin is widely regarded as the birthplace of Voodoo and is home to the royal palaces of Abomey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while Togo draws visitors to its vibrant markets, fetish bazaars in Lomé, and lush Akwapim Hills. Burkina Faso, landlocked at the heart of West Africa, is renowned for its extraordinary arts scene — particularly the FESPACO film festival in Ouagadougou — and its diverse mosques, traditional villages, and wildlife reserves. Travellers come to this trio of countries for deep cultural immersion, authentic encounters with traditional beliefs and ceremonies, and routes well off the mainstream tourist trail.

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Togo, Benin & Burkina Faso · 16 days

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The Voodoo Trail: Self-Launched West Africa — Lomé to Ouagadougou

Follow the legendary Voodoo Trail through Togo, Benin, and Burkina Faso independently — from the fetish markets of Lomé to the sacred python temples of Ouidah, the royal palaces of Abomey, and the adobe castle villages of the Somba and Lobi peoples. This self-launched route replaces the guided G Adventures minibus tour with a mix of shared bush taxis, local buses, and self-booked local guides, cutting costs dramatically while keeping every transformative cultural encounter intact. West Africa rewards independent travellers who do their homework — and this itinerary gives you exactly that. All costs are approximate estimates in GBP per person.

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