Varied and versatile
During this 13-day tour through Ivory Coast you will get to know the versatility of this West African country. Travel north from the white sands of Grand Bassam. Along the way you are invited to experience various traditional dances. Cross the western cotton area, hike through the hills of Man and test the carrying capacity of the vine bridges that hang over the Cavally River at Lieupleu. An adventurous journey 'where the world can't find you...'
Tips & tops Round trip through Ivory Coast:
- Relax on the white sands of the seaside towns of Grand Bassam, Assinde and San Pedro on the south coast
- The spectacular Goli mask dance of the Baoulé people and the Boloï mask dance of the Senoufo people are cultural heritage
- Yamoussoukro is the official capital and is known for its huge mosque and even larger Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix, which houses the St. Peter in Rome equals
- Woodworkers, weavers and bead makers display their fascinating handicrafts
- The Malinké and Dan communities live in the mountainous area of Touba. Attend an authentic and spectacular dance performance where the dancers perform ritual stilts
- Eye-popping landscapes can be found around Man, located on the eastern edge of the Guinea Highlands. From here the waterfall La Cascade is easily accessible
- The cocoa and coffee plantations at Lieupleu can be reached via vine bridges, which are repaired annually after the rainy season. Do you dare to cross the river?
- Take a boat trip on the two largest rivers of the Ivory Coast. In the lively fishing village of Sassandra, the river of the same name flows into the Gulf of Guinea. At the mouth of the Bandama River, the village of Ancien Lahou is slowly being occupied by the ocean
- Visit one of the many art galleries in Abidjan and enjoy the colonial architecture in Grand-Bassam
Are you a fan of diverse wildlife? Then we recommend that you extend this trip with a visit to Tai National Park, which is home to a population of primates and pygmy hippos. We are happy to inform you about the possible extensions.