b'Ghana, Togo & BeninRoots of the African DiasporaEmbark on a memorable journey through Ghana, Togo and Benin, tracing a somber past while celebrating the warm hospitality and colorful cultures of today. Start in Accra, Ghanas vibrant capital, exploring key sites like the Artiste Alliance Gallery, Independence/Black Star Square, and the W.E.B. Du Bois Center,gaining insight into Ghanas path to independence and the preservation of African diaspora history. Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to reflecton his role in African independence.Travel to Cape Coast to tour the historic forts and slave dungeons pivotal in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. At Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, confront the legacy of this tragic history. At Assin Manso, visit the Slave River, where captured Africans took their last bath before passing through the Door of No Return. Return to Accra for a traditional Ghanaian village visit and naming ceremony.Cross into Togo, where in Lom, explore the blend of modern life and tradition at Independence Square and the bustling Grand March. Learn about Togos heritage at the National Museum and the spiritual practices of voodoo at the Fetish Market.Continue to Benin, visiting the Temple of Pythons and Sacred Forest of Kpasse, both important voodoo sites. In Ouidah, explore the Door of No Return and the Portuguese Fort, now a museum documenting European colonization and the slave trade. Discover Ganvi, a village on stilts, and conclude in Porto-Novo, where Yoruba, Portuguese, French, and English cultures blend.ITINERARY12 nights| Accra, Ghana, 2 nights, Cape Coast, 3 nights, Accra, 2 nights, Lome, Togo, 2 nights; Cotonou, Benin, 3 nights; departure.Optional post-trip extension in Addis AbabaHIGHLIGHTSIn Accra, Ghana: Explore the Artiste Alliance Gallery, Independence/Black Star Square, and W.E.B. Du Bois Center and visit Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, focusing on his role in African independence.Engage in discussions on Ghanaian society and womens rights in Ghana.Trace the history of the trans-Atlantic slave trade at Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle and honor their memory at the Slave River in Assin Manso.Experience a welcoming naming ceremony in a traditional Ghanaian village. Prices Starting FromIn Lom, Togo, explore Independence Square, the bustling Grand March$5,899 per personand the Fetish Market.In Benin, visit the Temple of Pythons and Sacred Forest of Kpasse, Group Size: 12-24 travelers learn about the slave trade at the Door of No Return and Portuguese Season: August-AprilFort in Ouidah. Accommodations: Four-Star hotelsTake a boat through Ganvi, the Venice of West Africa.CultureAfrican Diaspora HistoryExplore Porto-Novos fusion of Yoruba, Portuguese, French, andEnglish influences.Contact Us|journeys@conservancytravel.org 37'