West Africa cruise from Ghana to Angola

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Lomé on foot, starting with the vast Fetish Market, where voodoo practitioners find ritual ingredients. Admire the Gothic grandeur of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, then explore Lomé’s bustling "Grand Marché," one of West Africa's largest markets. Discover Togo’s history at the National Museum, and end at the Artisans’ Village, where skilled weavers, carvers, basketmakers and shoemakers display their craft.

Upgrade your Lomé cultural tour with a traditional voodoo ceremony in Togoville. Drive to Aneho, or Little Popo, and take a pirogue across Lake Togo to Togoville, Togo’s cradle of voodoo. Participate in a traditional voodoo ceremony, visit Maison Royale (the chief’s house) and discover the Virgin Mary's shrine. After lunch, explore Lomé’s highlights, including Akodessawa voodoo Fetish Market, before returning to the ship.

Enhance your Lomé cultural tour with a visit to a traditional Togolese village and lunch. Travel to Davedi, an Ewe village renowned for farming and palm wine production. Experience an authentic Ewe dance and discover their belief in sacred twins, symbolised by dolls. Explore the Davedi community, interact with locals, and gain insight into their way of life. Afterwards, return to Lomé for lunch and visit the Artisans' Market and Fetish Market. 

Climb aboard a pirogue canoe to explore Africa's Venice, Ganvie. See the Tofino people's stilt houses on Lake Nokoué, traditional fishing methods and floating market, then enjoy an Egungun performance. Continue to Ouidah’s Sacred Forest to discover voodoo traditions and the Door of No Return, a memorial for enslaved Africans. Visit the Zangbeto, night guardians of the Ogu people, and see the Amazon statue honoring Dahomey’s all-female army. 

Feel the cultural and historical pulse of São Tomé, a hidden paradise brimming with calm and warmth. Start at the National Museum to explore colonial history, then visit Praça Marcelo da Veiga to see the statue of rebellion leader Rei Amador and the Cathedral. Head to Independence Square for a traditional Tchiloli performance. Drive to Bobô Fôrro market to learn local trading, then meet locals in Pantufo fishing village and discover daily life.