Casablanca To Douala

Description

Visit Africa and experience the highlights of these incredible countries. The journey begins in the famous city of Casablanca, Morocco, and travels through Senegal, Mali, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon. Cruise the Niger River, trek rugged mountain passes, explore the wilderness on game drives in Ghana, and then laze on the remarkable black sands of Limbe's beaches in Cameroon. From start to finish, this epic tour from Casablanca to Douala will leave you in awe of amazing West Africa.

Highlights

• Spot wildlife in Mole National Park.
• Float down the Niger River.
• Explore mangroves with local fisherman in Senegal.
• Meet cheeky chimps in Nigeria.
• Lounge on the beach in Grand Popo.
• Benin.
• Explore the colourful markets of Kumasi.
• Hike to Mt Toubkal.
• Wander the medieval streets of Fes.
• Experience colonial Casablanca.
• Experience enchanting Mali.
• Blitz through bazaars in Marrakech.
• Soak up coastal ambience in Essaouira.

Itinerary

Day 1 Casablanca

Get acquainted with the distinct architecture and European flavour of Casablanca.

Day 2 Rabat

Visit the Kasbah des Oudaias.

Day 3 Moulay Idriss

Head to a Moroccan homestay in the sacred hilltop town of Moulay Idriss.

Days 4-5 Fes

Discover the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis en route to historic Fes.

Day 6 Bush Camp

Spend the night camping in the rugged Moroccan wilds.

Day 7 Merzouga/Overnight Camel Safari

Ride into the desert overnight on a camel safari.

Days 8-9 Todra Gorge

Hike through the magnificent Todra Gorge.

Day 10 Ait Benhaddou

Watch a golden sunset paint the graceful Ait Benhaddou kasbah in red hues.

Day 11 Talioune

Head to the Moroccan village of Talioune.

Day 12 Ouirgane

Visit the Saffron Community Project.

Day 13 Imlil/Toubkal

Why not conquer the slopes of Mt Toubkal?

Days 15-16 Essaouira

Make the most of the coastal beauty and mellow vibe of Essaouria. Wander the narrow streets to explore markets and shop for trinkets or simply relax by the beach.

Days 17-19 Marrakech

Visit Marrakech and get lost amongst the souqs and bazaars that line the winding streets.

Day 20 Casablanca

Sit back with the locals and sip on a sweet mint tea in Casablanca.

Day 21 Fly Casablanca to Dakar

Farewell Morocco and fly to Dakar, Senegal's cosmopolitan capital.

Day 22 Dakar

Relax on the beaches or explore the lively streets in the vibrant coastal city of Dakar.

Days 23-24 St Louis

Spot egrets, ducks, pelicans and flamingos in an estuary of the Senegal River, Africa.

Days 25-26 Palmarin

Take a break from Senegal's beach and explore mangroves on board a traditional pirogue - a dugout canoe.

Days 27-28 Kiang West National Park

Farewell the beaches of Senegal and head inland to experience Gambia. Explore the woodlands and mangrove creeks of Kiang West National Park and try to spot African vultures and falcons circling in the sky.

Day 29 Basse Santu-Su

Sit back, relax and experience Gambia while travelling through this central western region of Africa.

Days 30-31 Niokolo-Koba National Park

Travel on game drives to spot chimpanzees, leopards and hippos in this forested park.

Day 32 Kayes/Bush Camp

Camp in some of the most remote parts of the African sub-Sahara.

Days 33-35 Bamako

Discover tribal music and warmth in Mali's capital, Bamako. Be sure to catch a musical performance - Bamako city is home to some of West Africa's finest musicians.

Days 36-38 Mandingue Country Trek

Travel on a 4-day trek into the remote heart of Mandingue country and mingle with friendly locals on village stays.

Day 39 Bamako

Travel back to Bamako and enjoy a well earned rest.

Day 40 Segou

Perusing colourful fabrics and crafts at a local market is one of the essential things to do in Mali.

Day 41 Bush Camp

Travel to Burkina Faso and be touched by the warmth of the friendly people.

Days 42-43 Ouagadougou

Dance the night away to the hypnotic sounds of local musicians in Ouagadougou.

Days 44-45 Bobo-Dioulasso

The vibrant African city of Bobo-Dioulasso is home to a sacred fishpond used for unusual rituals.

Days 46-47 Banfora

Travel through a magnificent avenue of mango trees to the spectacular Karfiguela Falls.

Day 48 Bush Camp

Enter the proud nation of Ghana.

Days 49-50 Mole National Park

Home to elephants, lions and leopards, Mole National Park is one of West Africa's best.

Day 51 Kintampo Falls

Pay a visit to the impressive Kintampo Falls and meet wide-eyed inhabitants at the Baobeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary.

Days 52-53 Kumasi

A visit to the atmospheric market in Kumasi city is an eye-opening thing to do in Ghana.

Days 54-55 Elmina

Help out on a local community project in this little Ghanaian fishing town.

Days 56-57 Accra

The African adventure ends in Ghana's coastal capital, Accra city.

Days 58-59 Keta

Readjust to holiday time on the sprawling beaches of Keta. Pay a visit to Fort Prinzenstein, a slave den built over 300 years ago.

Day 60 Akosombo/Lake Volta

Visit the Akosombo Dam before setting up camp for the night.

Days 61-62 Mt Klouto

Travel to Togo to enjoy a butterfly safari through lush jungle. By night, get a rhythmic introduction to local drumming.

Days 63-64 Agbodrafo

Ride across Lake Togo with local fishermen to investigate voodoo culture in Togoville.

Days 65-66 Grand Popo

Visit Benin and relax beachside in Grand Popo.

Days 67-68 Cotonou/Ouidah/Ganvie

Be sure to check out the candy-striped Cotonou Cathedral.

Days 69-70 Abomey

Visit a palace filled with shimmering gold and silver and pervaded by the spirit of voodoo.

Day 71 Abeokuta

Travel into Nigeria and spend the night in booming Abeokuta.

Days 72-74 Bush Camp/Abuja

Enjoy a night camping in the bush en route to Nigeria's capital, Abuja.

Day 75 Jos

Traverse the picturesque Jos Plateau.

Days 76-77 Yankari National Park

Soak in a hot spring beneath dramatic sandstone cliffs. Look out for lions, antelope and elegant ostriches on a trip into this remote park.

Day 78 Bush Camp

Spend the night in a camp near Makurdi.

Days 79-81 Drill Ranch Moneky Sanctuary

See where chimps and endangered drill monkeys are saved from hunters and perhaps lend a hand.

Days 82-84 Cameroon Rainforest

Travel along rugged roads winding through Cameroon's rainforests, arid plains and soaring mountains.

Days 85-86 Limbe

Lounge on Limbe's black volcanic sands below mighty Mt Cameroon.

Days 87-88 Kribi Beach

Kribi Beach is a dramatic contrast to Limbe's chilled-out vibe and is a glitzy, palm-fringed playground for the rich.

Days 89-90 Douala

End your western beaches and jungles adventure among Douala's graceful and decaying colonial ambience.

Group Size

Maximum of 21 travellers per group

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (56 nts), Hotel (21 nts), Bush camp (no facilities) (6 nts), Camp site (3 nts), Hostel (2 nts), Homestay (1 nt)

Transport

Overland vehicle, Plane, Boat

Budget

Allow USD $900 for meals not included.