7 Days Togo Voodoo Ceremony Safari
A trip to Togo is both rewarding and impressive in its discovery of the country. On tour, you will visit Lake Togo, Sio River, Kloto craft, and attend the Voodoo ceremony. You will also learn about religious beliefs with a visit to the ancient German cathedral.
Highlights
- Lome city tour
- Voodoo ceremony
- Sio River
- Lake Togo
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lome Togo
Upon arrival in Lome, you will be received by our Guide and transferred to the lodge or hotel booked by Wilderness Explorers Africa for a safari briefing and overnight.
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Day 2: Drive to Lake Togo
Drive through the coconut plantations to Agbodrafo for a visit to the ancient slave dungeons. Continue to Pedakondji fishing village to explore the people’s daily activities before leaving for Glidji- the spiritual capital of the Guin group. On arrival at Glidji, tour the shrines and learn about the ceremony of the raising of the sacred stones. There you will meet with the chief priest of the holy forest who will explain to you that history. Later depart for Sewatrsikope and cruise on Lake Togo to Togoville for a trip at the ancient German cathedral. The king and his court will warmly welcome you at the traditional museum of Togoville and later return to Sewatrsikope, overnight and dinner at the hotel.
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Day 3: Drive back to Lome
Afternoon breakfast, we will have a scenic drive back to Lome where you will visit the market area, public buildings, and main boulevards of the Gulf of Guinea. And also visit independence square, Artisans village, the National Museum the fishing harbor, Art Street, and the Grand Marche realm of the famous Nana Benz Ladies. Visit the border of Togo and Ghana.
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Day 4: Attend the Annual Voodoo ceremony
Depart Lome for attendance of the Voodoo Ceremony in Voodoo village. The chief priest will warmly welcome you to observe their libation. Have fun at the Voodoo ceremony where participants get into a trance at the rhythm of drums and ritual songs. Return to Lome for overnight and diner at the hotel.
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Day 5: Walks along Sio River
Leave for Dzagle village. Upon arrival, walk through the funeral monuments and the fetish tree. Meet with the chief and his court for a conversation before departing to Lebe village. Walk the Sio River and enjoy the romantic cruise to Dvego village later drive back to Lome for overnight and dinner at the hotel.
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Day 6: Day at Leisure in Lome
After a few days of driving around the country, you will have the day at leisure and head to the beach and some of the Togolese food and drinks as you take it at leisure
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Day 7: Departure
Depending on your flight our Guide will transfer you to the Airport for your n ward flight home.
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Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
What’s included?
- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Entrance fees
- meals
What’s excluded?
- International flight
- insurance
- Tips
- Donations
- Alcoholic drinks
When to book the safari package?
Travelers are advised to contact Wilderness Explorers Africa for the updated dates for the Annual Voodoo ceremony.
Best Time to Travel
Between December and April.
