Sailing Africa's Gold Coast

Journey along the storied coast of West Africa on an extraordinary 13-night voyage from Ghana to Senegal, exploring powerful historic sites, vibrant contemporary cities, and remarkable natural habitats. From poignant reminders of the transatlantic slave trade to remote island communities and bustling modern capitals, this immersive itinerary offers a rare, in-depth look at one of the world’s most fascinating regions.

Tour Highlights

Begin in Accra, Ghana’s dynamic capital, known for its moving monuments, lively neighborhoods, and bustling markets.
Visit Elmina and Cape Coast castles, UNESCO World Heritage sites that bear powerful witness to the history and human impact of the transatlantic slave trade.
Walk among the treetops on the famed canopy walkway in Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s remaining tracts of tropical rainforest, rich in biodiversity.
Explore Abidjan, often called the “Paris of West Africa,” on a guided tour that reveals its striking skyline, lagoons, and cosmopolitan energy.
Call at the coastal capitals of Monrovia, Liberia, and Freetown, Sierra Leone, each shaped by complex histories of colonization, liberation, and cultural resilience.
Navigate the pristine Bijagós Archipelago by Zodiac to discover a remote UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its wildlife, mangroves, and traditional matriarchal societies.
Continue to Banjul, the charming riverside capital of The Gambia, to experience its markets, maritime heritage, and easygoing atmosphere.
Conclude in Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant cultural hub, where colonial architecture, contemporary art, and energetic city life meet along the Atlantic shore.
Gain deeper context throughout the journey from expert guides and lecturers who illuminate West Africa’s history, ecology, and diverse cultures.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Depart Home City
Day 2: Accra, Ghana
Day 3: Accra | Tema, Ghana | Embark
Day 4: Elmina | Kakum National Park
Day 5: Elmina | Cape Coast
Day 6: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Day 7: Day at Sea
Day 8: Monrovia, Liberia
Day 9: Day at Sea
Day 10: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Day 11: Day at Sea
Day 12: Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau
Day 13: Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau
Day 14: Banjul, Gambia
Day 15: Dakar, Senegal | Gorée Island
Day 16: Dakar, Senegal | Disembark | Return to Home City
Day 17: Arrive in Home City

Operator
Gohagan & Company