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Liberia

a green, friendly, and vibrant land
excellent surfing

Liberia is a melting pot of American and African cultures. This friendly country is dotted with verdant forests and historical sites. Beaches and world-class surfing […]

Guinea-Bissau

wetlands, forests and beaches of Bissagos islands
Portuguese era buildings in bissau

Guinea-Bissau, a tropical Atlantic coast country in Africa is known for its faded Portuguese era architecture, rich culture and national parks teeming with wildlife. The […]

The Gambia

smallest country in mainland Africa
Atlantic coast beaches and resorts
journeying along the Gambia River

The Gambia is the smallest African nation, surrounded by Senegal and enjoys a small strip of the Atlantic coast. The Gambia boasts of a diverse […]

Sierra Leone

fine white-sand beaches
little-visited rainforests

Sierra Leone is located in West Africa on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. While many are aware of the country’s long slave history, not […]

Senegal

African Renaissance Monument – Africa’s tallest statue
UNESCO listed former capital St Louis
birdwatching Djoudj National Park

Senegal is a country in West Africa, known for its lively towns, French architecture, bustling marketplaces and lovely ecotourism locations. The country is also home […]

Sao Tome and Principe

striking rock and coral formations, rainforests and beaches
Portuguese era architecture
historical coffee and cacao plantations

The twin-island country of Sao Tome and Principe, in West Africa is a renowned eco-tourism destination. Though it is the second smallest country in the […]

Republic of Congo

lowland gorillas in Parc National Nouabalé-Ndoki
Atlantic coast beaches
luxurious safaris and bush camping

The Republic of Congo is a versatile location, engaging travellers to walk upon their streets, get to know the locals and their culture, take in […]

Nigeria

the giant of Africa
Yoruba shrines and ancient cities
the 725m-tall monolith Zuma rock

Nigeria, located on the western coast of Africa is the continent’s most populous country with a booming economy, giving it the title ‘Giant of Africa’. […]

Benin

Voodoo religion and traditions
stilt houses of Ganvie
chilling in Grand Popo

Benin in West Africa is a great ecotourism destination with its lively cultural scene, deep history and rich wildlife. Though it is often overshadowed by […]

Togo

fortress-like mud houses of Koutammakou
palm-lined beaches and hilltop villages
off-the-beaten-track hiking

Togo tops the list when it comes to off-beat destinations in West Africa. The country’s stunning and diverse landscape coupled with its fusion of multiple […]

Guinea

hiking the mountain plateau of Fouta Djallon
tracking chimpanzees through rainforest

The West African country of Guinea shares the Atlantic coastline with its neighbours Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau and is known for its mountainous terrain, dense […]

Ghana

formidable coastal forts
hiking in the volta region
fantasy coffins of the Ga people

Ghana is perhaps the most fascinating country in West Africa packed with natural beauty, wildlife, history and progressive cities. Ghana is one of the best […]

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