Are
you sick and tired of run-of-the-mill vacationing destinations? Then
planning an exciting holiday trip to West Africa will prove to be a
refreshing change. West Africa boasts of having an intriguing history,
amazing landscapes, numerous tourist attractions and amicable locals
that makes it one of the best holiday destinations.
Want to know how your holiday trip to West Africa will prove to be a memorable one? Please read on this post, in which we are going to discuss about some spectacular holiday destinations in West Africa!
#1- Coastal Forts in Ghana:
Ghana boasts of picturesque coastline that stretches out into the Atlantic and has an impressive number of forts and castles that date back to the 17th and 18th century. Initially, the forts were used to store goods for exporting gold, ivory and spices but later these were transformed into prisons.
Want to know how your holiday trip to West Africa will prove to be a memorable one? Please read on this post, in which we are going to discuss about some spectacular holiday destinations in West Africa!
#1- Coastal Forts in Ghana:
Ghana boasts of picturesque coastline that stretches out into the Atlantic and has an impressive number of forts and castles that date back to the 17th and 18th century. Initially, the forts were used to store goods for exporting gold, ivory and spices but later these were transformed into prisons.
#2- Ganvie in Benin:
A unique village Ganvie is built on a lake, close to the Benin’s capital Cotonou. Here, you will find all of Ganvie’s houses, shops and restaurants are built on wooden stills several feet above the water. In this village most of the people rely on fishing as their source of income. It is good to visit this place on a guided day trip.
#3- Djenne in Mali:
Founded in 800 AD, Djenne is one of sub-Saharan Africa’s oldest cities, which is situated on an Island in the Niger River delta. Once, Djenne was once a gateway for gold traders travelling from Guinea to Sahara, which today is known as another African site on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This place is known as one of the best marketplaces in the continent where you will get quality local goods at incredibly low prices.
A unique village Ganvie is built on a lake, close to the Benin’s capital Cotonou. Here, you will find all of Ganvie’s houses, shops and restaurants are built on wooden stills several feet above the water. In this village most of the people rely on fishing as their source of income. It is good to visit this place on a guided day trip.
#3- Djenne in Mali:
Founded in 800 AD, Djenne is one of sub-Saharan Africa’s oldest cities, which is situated on an Island in the Niger River delta. Once, Djenne was once a gateway for gold traders travelling from Guinea to Sahara, which today is known as another African site on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This place is known as one of the best marketplaces in the continent where you will get quality local goods at incredibly low prices.
#4- Loango National Park in Gabon:
On a guided adventure tour in West Africa, you will get an opportunity to explore excellent destination for wildlife lovers- Loango National Park, which stretches across papyrus swamps, open savannah, coastal lagoons, mangroves, salt marshes, beaches and forest areas. This allows the visitors to see whales, buffalos, gorillas, crocodiles, dolphins and elephants. Hidden paradise- Loango National Park takes the pride of being an impressive region with stunning biodiversity.
On a guided adventure tour in West Africa, you will get an opportunity to explore excellent destination for wildlife lovers- Loango National Park, which stretches across papyrus swamps, open savannah, coastal lagoons, mangroves, salt marshes, beaches and forest areas. This allows the visitors to see whales, buffalos, gorillas, crocodiles, dolphins and elephants. Hidden paradise- Loango National Park takes the pride of being an impressive region with stunning biodiversity.
#5- Goree Island in Senegal:
Goree Island (Ile de Goree) is a small yet sprawling capital, which is famous as a major slave trading center. The main attraction of Goree Island is considered to be the fascinating historical site- Maison des Esclaves, where visitors can learn all the details about Africa’s slave trading past (in the 15th-19th century period). This must-see attraction- Maison des Esclaves (Listed in UNESCO World Heritage List) is living reminder of history, which was full of human exploitation and racism.
Goree Island (Ile de Goree) is a small yet sprawling capital, which is famous as a major slave trading center. The main attraction of Goree Island is considered to be the fascinating historical site- Maison des Esclaves, where visitors can learn all the details about Africa’s slave trading past (in the 15th-19th century period). This must-see attraction- Maison des Esclaves (Listed in UNESCO World Heritage List) is living reminder of history, which was full of human exploitation and racism.
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