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West Africa Holidays


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West Africa holidays are nothing short of an adventure. The region’s diversity of cultures, languages, music, cuisine and landscapes is truly remarkable.

From the vibrant streets of Dakar, Senegal’s colourful capital, and the wildlife-rich wetlands of The Gambia to Togo and Benin, renowned for their rich Voodoo traditions, you’ll encounter fascinating discoveries at every turn.

We offer a selection of guided group tours in West Africa designed to help you make the most of your time in this lesser-visited corner of the continent. Whether you’re hoping to spot spectacular birdlife, embark on a safari by land or water, stargaze beneath desert skies, or simply unwinding on a beautiful beach, we can help plan the perfect West Africa holiday for you.

Trailfinders offers a range of West Africa holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore West Africa on a sociable small group adventure or are looking for advice on combining a holiday to West Africa with another exciting region – they are the perfect people to ask..
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO WEST AFRICA

Here's a snapshot of some our most popular West Africa holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call and speak to one of our expert consultants.
Benin and Togo Voodoo Discovery
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
14 days / 13 nights

A diverse journey through Benin and Togo offering traditional ceremonies, remote villages, varied landscapes, elaborate costumes, and an insight into two countries rarely visited by tourists and where the arrival of strangers is an event.

Guide Price: €3,556 £2,800 pp

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Senegal and The Gambia
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
14 days / 13 nights

Discover tropical Anglo-influenced Gambia along with exotic Francophile Senegal and compare the colonial imprints in this beautiful region on this West African adventure.

Guide Price: €3,275 £2,579 pp

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Complete Ghana: The Beauty of Travelling West Africa
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
16 days / 15 nights

Dive into the heart of West Africa on this 16-day adventure through Ghana’s vibrant cities, coastal wonders, and rolling inland hills.

Guide Price: €3,783 £3,119 pp

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Senegal & The Gambia Adventure
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
12 days / 11 nights

Take an adventure through West African wetlands, beach towns and cultural enclaves Explore Senegal and The Gambia on this 12-day journey, where adventure and relaxation seamlessly blend.

Guide Price: €2,588 £2,328 pp

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Benin, Togo & Ghana Adventure
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
15 days / 14 nights

Step off the tourist trail with this insightful 15-day adventure through Benin, Togo and Ghana.

Guide Price: €3,250 £2,805 pp

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Sierra Leone Adventure: History, Culture & Nature
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
8 days / 7 nights

Discover the wild beauty, rich culture and complex history of Sierra Leone on this eight-day adventure.

Guide Price: €1,828 £1,620 pp

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WHERE TO GO IN WEST AFRICA

Each country of West Africa boasts its own attractions and it’s no exaggeration to say each merits a holiday in its own right. It would be just as easy to spend all your time in search of some spectacular wildlife of each destination as it would to use it discovering the beaches, wetlands, deserts and cultural sights.

Click on the tiles below for more details on each West Africa holiday destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants?
Ghana
Ghana may have experienced a dark past but today it's renowned as one of the friendliest and most welcoming countries in Africa. So much so it has earned itself the moniker Africa for Beginners.
The Gambia
The Gambia may be Africa's smallest country but there is plenty to keep you busy. Gambia is West Africa’s hidden gem, where golden beaches meet vibrant culture and unforgettable wildlife.
Benin
Nestled between Nigeria and Togo, Benin has endured a turbulent history but is steadily emerging as one of West Africa’s most intriguing destinations.
Togo
Togo may be small by African standards, but there is more than enough here to reward the curious traveller - from a vibrant capital filled with fascinating markets to palm-fringed beaches and mountainous landscape.
Senegal
A welcoming and vibrant introduction to West Africa. As the former capital of French West Africa, Senegal has long been a favourite destination for French-speaking travellers.
Sierra Leone
Home to some of West Africa's most beautiful beaches and the The Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Sierra Leone remains a largely untouched destination.

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