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Top Attractions in West Africa Djenne, Mali Loango National Park, Gabon Goree Island (Ile de Goree), Senegal Bandiagara, Dogon Country, Mali Ganvie, Benin Timbuktu, Mali Coastal Forts, Ghana Sine-Saloum Delta, Senegal Mount Cameroon, Cameroon Agadez, Niger Djenne, Mali Philippe Marion/Getty Images Founded in 800 AD, Djenne is one of sub-Saharan Africa’s oldest cities. It is…
Summary Introduction A Heritage Trip to West Africa Reflections on Freedom At Ghana’s Wli Waterfalls, one writer reflects on the weight of history and wades into the bright unknown. On a sunny, humid day in July 2013, I found myself hiking through the forest of Ghana’s Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary. My camera was slung around my…
Heritage Travel to West Africa: A Journey of Discovery African Americans have lately gravitated toward ancestral homelands like Benin, Ghana, and Togo. Special planning helps these heritage travelers have a positive experience. Significant Historical Sites West African must-sees like Ghana’s Elmina Castle and Senegal’s Maison des Esclaves, relics of the transatlantic slave trade, are among…
Liberia, Africa’s oldest republic, boasts mountains to conquer, cities to explore, expansive sandy beaches to enjoy, and national parks that are home to some of the continent’s most fascinating wildlife. Engaging in activities such as surfing, swimming, trekking, or simply relaxing in a hammock on the rainforest’s edge is all part of the experience. However,…
This is an aerial view of the only road connecting Guinea Bissau and Guinea, the main highway at their shared border © Juan Martinez / iBestTravel West Africa offers an unmatched travel experience that rewards those willing to venture outside their comfort zones. This region, where skyscrapers meet traditional villages and untouched landscapes, provides countless…
Idris Elba: A Journey Through Travel and Connection Where have you just come back from? I just did a crazy stint in Ibiza, DJing for Defected Records and at an insane villa for Grey Goose Altius, the new luxury vodka inspired by the rare natural luxuries of the French Alps. It was in Cap Martinet,…