West Africa

Guinea boasts a diverse and unspoiled countryside, a strong music tradition and friendly locals. Visit the game filled savannahs, the beautiful Soumba waterfalls, the capital Conakry and view the elephants at the Forêt Classée de Ziama.

Ghana has hundreds of kilometers of coast with beautiful beaches and ruined European forts and castles to explore. Discover the lively fishing villages, the capital Accra with its nightlife and the wildlife and activities of the National Parks and natural areas.

Gambia has more than just the beautiful beaches and fishing villages it is famous for. Discover birdlife and wildlife at the National Parks, the vibrant culture in the capital Banjul and the towns and villages and the diversity of the sports and activities on offer.

Benin is as varied in its landscapes and weather as it is by peoples and customs. It the south you can relax on a beach and watch the whales in season while a journey to the north will take you to village-covered hillsides.

Cote d’Ivoire is rich in natural attractions such as the rainforests of Parc National de Tai’s and the beaches on the Atlantic coast. There is also a wealth of culture and tradition which can be seen in the colonial architecture and visit the capital Yamoussoukro with its incredible basilica.

The ten islands of the Cape Verde offer a host of holiday opportunities for such a small destination. If you and your family are into watersports it offers some of the best sailing around (no doldrums here), plus you’ll have a chance to dive, surf and swim on a multitude of quiet beaches.

Most people will never have heard of Burkina Faso, let alone know where it is on a map. Like all countries however, it has its own charm and several activities for the visitor to enjoy.