Start off your remarkable journey with a stay at the distinctive La Villa Boutique hotel in the heart of Osu, an Accra suburb. Refresh after a long flight with a swim in the freshwater pool, indulge in local cuisine at the intimate restaurant or sip a cocktail in the exclusive bar. Rooms are elegantly decorated with traditional touches. Some rooms offer a pool view, while others are tucked away in the lush hotel grounds.

Wake in your air-conditioned bungalow to the sounds of the ocean each morning, drawing you out to the sandy beach. Rooms include towels, toiletries, hot water and Wi-Fi. Dine on delicious seafood in the relaxed restaurant, then watch the sunset from the Sea Level bar.

This first-class, African-style business hotel is set in lush, tropical gardens in the heart of the historic Kumasi. The hotel provides easy access to the central business district, the royal golf course and Rattray Park. Throughout the hotel, modern amenities are interwoven with touches of cultural heritage. All 160 guest rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Relax by the pool or sit with a cup of coffee in the lounge. Later, indulge in fusion cuisine at Adinkra Restaurant, with live cooking demos.

Encom Hotel is well located in Techiman, and offers a high level of personal service. You will stay above the annex in a Superior Room.

Set in a green, leafy, quiet area, the solar-powered Gariba Lodge is both eco-conscious and surprisingly modern. The rooms are tidy, there's a small swimming pool and the overall tone is one of charm and a personal touch. The restaurant serves traditional Ghanaian cuisine, including jollof, fried rice with chicken and Guinea fowl.

Hotel Kara is a simple and comfortable hotel offering cheerful guest rooms and spacious bungalow-style accommodations. Amenities include en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and a restaurant. The swimming pool is a great spot for a refreshing swim.

Inspired by the style of traditional Somba adobe houses, the recently refreshed Hotel Tata Somba is the best choice for lodging in the region. Each spacious guest room offers an en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning, and all are arranged around the central swimming pool. Meals are mainly served poolside.

Jeko Hotel is the best stay in Dassa for comfort and convenience. This hotel offers more than 100 simple rooms, each boasting an en-suite bathroom, a comfortable bed, a TV, and air-conditioning. Eat well in the restaurant or re-energize at the night club. Alternatively, escape the heat and unwind at their refreshing swimming pool.

The comfortable Residence Celine offers simply appointed guest rooms with a television and Wi-Fi (some have a terrace or balcony). There is a restaurant onsite.

Residences Ouadada offers comfortable accommodations within a thriving cultural center. Feel the pulse of Porto Novo at this cultural, artistic and tourist hub that promotes art, culture, local heritage, responsible tourism, intercultural exchange, and the sharing of skills. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning.

Casa del Papa is a contemporary, oceanfront hotel with air-conditioned, en-suite bungalows set beneath swaying coconut palms. Amenities include a swimming pool, and a bar and restaurant set on a wild beach that separates the ocean from the salt lagoon, and a spa.

Togo's only 5-star hotel in its capital city of Lome sits just minutes away from golden-sand beaches in a striking high-rise. The swish rooms and suites offer stellar views of the city and the Gulf of Guinea. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and fitness center, and several restaurants and bars to choose from.

MT Sobek has been operating trips in Africa for over 50 years, working with the best local guides for a more meaningful experience.

Our trips are designed for travelers who are looking for an authentic adventure, not a tourist experience. This trip is no exception, with its multi-layered cultural exploration of Ghana, Benin, and Togo.

Learn about ancient and modern lifestyles and beliefs that will give you an enriching new prism through which to view the world.

Local guided tours, village visits, a river cruise, cultural festivals, masked dance and ceremonies, museum visits, and light-moderate walking.

Stay at a curated range of comfortable hotels chosen for their amenities, even in remote areas. Also includes a luxury hotel in Lome.

You can expect a hot humid climate with hottest months in February, March, and April, with highs up to 101°F and 75°F at night. Wind and dust storms are possible inland.

Yes, guests on this itinerary will need to acquire single entry visas for Ghana and Benin. A multiple entry visa is required to enter Togo. We advise guests to purchase a visa on arrival in Ghana and apply via online portals for Benin and Togo visas.

Vaccination against Yellow Fever is compulsory to participate on this trip. We advise you to consult with www.cdc.gov and speak with a doctor regarding malaria prophylaxis and other vaccinations.

We travel by minibuses with guaranteed window seats for each guest. Travel is over some remote rugged roads and tracks. There are some unavoidable long travel days with frequent stops for rustic outdoor bathroom breaks and picnic lunches.

MT Sobek always strives to provide the best available safe, clean, and comfortable accommodation on our adventures. Outside of the big cities, hotels and guest houses in this region are quite simple and basic. Local conditions make air conditioning, fans, and electricity sporadic. A flexible attitude toward accommodation will go a long way!

Please note that WiFi is rather unreliable at most accommodations with a weak or intermittent signal in public lobby spaces only. For those who prefer connectivity throughout their adventure, it is sometimes possible to purchase a local SIM card for your phone. There are limitations with purchasing these cards so know that you might literally be 'off the grid' for long stretches of time on this trip.