Accra to Freetown
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- Visit and explore the historic Elmina Castle
- Relax and unwind on the stunning Brenu Beach on Ghana's Gold Coast
- Visit Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti kingdom and culture
- Visit the stunning jungles of Kakum National Park
- Get to know the forested region of Guinea on foo
- Nature walk through Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary
- Discover how Sierra Leone's capital Freetown became a centre for freed slaves
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Border information: if you are joining in Accra, then you will most likely enter Ghana at Accra Kotoka International Airport (IATA code: ACC). There will be an important group meeting at 10:00am at the joining hotel - please look out at the hotel reception for a note ...
Leaving Accra behind us, we journey north through Ghana's interior to the historic town of Kumasi. Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, and does not inc...
Today we will drive south to the rainforests of Kakum National Park. On arrival we will head out on an included evening walk through the forests in search of wildlife, bugs and snakes! We may also have the chance to visit a small animal sancutary en route. In Kakum Na...
Today we have an early start with an included morning visit to the Kakum National Park canopy walkways. These are a long series of hanging bridges at the forest canopy level that gives us a unique perspective of the rainforest - and at that time of the morning we wil...
Border information: Exit Ghana at Elubo, enter Côte d'Ivoire at Elubo. Today we will follow the Atlantic coast and cross into Côte d'Ivoire, arriving at the old French colonial capital of Grand Bassam situated east of Abidjan. Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours. On the ...
Today we will drive to Yamoussoukro, the tiny and bizarre capital of Côte d'Ivoire. Yamoussoukro was the birthplace of Felix HouphouëtBoigny, the first president of independent Côte d'Ivoire, and is also the unusual location of the colossal and breathtaking Basilica o...
Today we will drive through the lush countryside to the northern Ivorian town of Korhogo, famed for the multitude of crafts that are made there. Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours. On the following day, we will head out on an included tour around many of the handicraft ...
Over the next 2 days, we will drive through central Côte d'Ivoire and then cross its western border into Guinea. This journey will take us through some very remote areas and some very poor-quality dirt roads, so a great deal of flexibility is needed as our progress wi...
Border information: Exit Côte d'Ivoire at Gbapleu, enter Guinea at Gbakoré. Today we will cross the border into Guinea arriving in the small fareastern town of Nzerekoré in the heart of Guinea's Forest Region. Estimated Drive Time - 6-9 hours. On the following day, we...
Over the next 2 days we will travel through the central region of Guinea, stopping for a night in one of the towns en route (depending on how the drive goes, this may be Macenta or Guéckédou), and then arriving at Faranah near the Sierra Leonean border. En route we wi...
Border information: Exit Guinea and enter Sierra Leone at GberiaFotombu. The next 2 days are spent travelling from Guinea over to Sierra Leone through the remote border near Kabala, driving through scenic areas very rarely visited by tourists. The road conditions in t...
Today we start our journey south through Sierra Leone towards the Tiwai Wildlife Sanctuary. We aim to wild camp near the town of Makeni en route, or we may stay in a local guesthouse depending on the size and wishes of the group. Estimated Drive Time - 6-8 hours.
Today we will arrive at the Tiwai Island Sanctuary, one of Sierra Leone's largest inland islands. Estimated Drive Time - 6-8 hours. On the following day, we will enjoy various nature walks through the web of trails that weave through the Tiwai forest. We'll be in sear...
Today we have a full day drive across Sierra Leone to the stunning beaches of the Freetown Peninsular, where we will spend 3 nights. Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours. There are a few different options for which beaches we could choose to visit, our favourites being B...
Today we will have a short drive up the western side of the Freetown Peninsular to arrive in the Aberdeen district of the city of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. We will have plenty of time to head out and explore the sites in and around Freetown, before headin...
Border information: if you are leaving in Freetown, you will most likely exit Sierra Leone at Freetown Lungi International Airport (IATA code: FNA). Today is the end day for passengers finishing their trip in Freetown. Please note there is no accommodation included on...
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