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Live one of the below 8 unique West Africa cultural experiences for 2025 or 2026. Visit villages and experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like cruises, village visits, small ship cruises, small ship sailing, and active and cost from $2,880 for experiences of 9 to 42 days. Tell us about your ideal West Africa cultural trip and our West Africa experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Turquoise waters along the shore near Dakar, Senegal
$10,180
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The Slavery Coast: Cruise from Senegal to Ghana

Dakar to Tema - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Discover Banjul’s Albert Market
  • Explore Bijagos Archipelago beauty
  • Visit Abidjan lively art galleries
  • Tour the historical Elmina Castle
Starts / Ends:
Dakar / Tema
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
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Set sail on this 15-day cruise along West Africa’s coast from Senegal to Ghana aboard SH Diana. Immerse yourself in diverse cultures, history, and natural beauty. Start your journey in Dakar where vibrant markets, museums, and seaside dining await. Next to Banjul and explore the Albert Market …
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Panoramic photo of beach in Senegal
$12,680
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Cruise West Africa: The Slavery Coast

Tema to Dakar - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Visit Monrovia’s National Museum
  • Cruise through Bijagos Archipelago
  • Stroll through Takoradi’s markets
  • Explore Accra’s historic forts
Starts / Ends:
Tema / Dakar
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
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Set sail on a 15-day cruise along West Africa from Tema to Dakar aboard SH Diana. Exploring the region's rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Visit the UNESCO-listed Elmina Castle, once a central hub in the transatlantic slave trade, and discover the twin cities of Sekondi-Takoradi with …
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$33,900
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Cape Town to Lisbon

42 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Wind
  • Explore West Coast of Africa
  • Explore lagoons, mountains, wildlif
  • Discover Walvis Bay, Bombom Island
  • Overnight at Lomé and Tema
  • Trip to the Bijagos Archipelago
  • Explore Lisbon
Starts / Ends:
Cape Town / Lisbon
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
On this 40-day Cape Town to Lisbon Cruise aboard Silver Wind, explore some of the most secluded destinations and venture along the West Coast of Africa and the Atlantic Islands. Setting sail from Cape Town to Lisbon, the voyage includes captivating stops in Walvis Bay, Bom Bom Island, Pointe Noire, …
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Colorful Canary Islands
$17,878
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Atlantic Island Chronicles: Exploring Cabo Verde, the Canary Islands, and the Azores

Cabo Verde - Azores - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Visit UNESCO sites
  • Discover Madeira's flora and fauna
  • Learn the volcanic history
  • Local traditions and architecture
  • Discover Azores' food scene
Starts / Ends:
Praia / Sao Miguel
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
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Explore some of the Mediterranean islands on this 16-day Atlantic Island Chronicles: Exploring Cabo Verde, the Canary Islands, and the Azores from Cabo Verde to Azores aboard National Geographic Orion. The remote islands off the coast of Portugal and Western Africa beckon with rich history, …
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Santo Antonio, Principe
$12,680
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West Africa Cruise from Ghana to Angola

Tema to Luanda - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • See Lome's market and landmarks
  • Unwind in Principe's pristine beach
  • Immerse in Gabon’s rich wildlife
  • Explore Luanda’s Iron Palace
Starts / Ends:
Tema / Luanda
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore West Africa on this 15-day cruise from Ghana to Angola aboard SH Diana. Visit Lome for its voodoo market and colonial landmarks, and head to Benin, where you'll discover bustling markets and the unique stilt village of Ganvie. Discover the serene beaches and colorful colonial …
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The beautiful interior of the Hassan II Mosque
$2,880
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Cruise from Senegal to Morocco

Dakar to Casablanca - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Stroll Nouakchott’s Fishermen Beach
  • Explore Nouadhibou’s Cap Blanc
  • Visit Arrecife’s stunning lagoon
  • Tour Safi’s pottery workshops
Starts / Ends:
Dakar / Casablanca
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 9-day cruise from Dakar to Casablanca aboard SH Diana, exploring the cultures of Senegal, Mauritania, and Morocco. Begin in Dakar, where bustling markets and modern museums reflect the city’s rich culture. Proceed to Nouakchott, home to colorful fishing boats and local markets. …
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The floating village of Ganvie
$10,180
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Southwest Africa Cruise

Luanda to Tema - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Luanda's Iron Palace
  • See Gabon's rainforests & wildlife
  • Swim at Príncipe’s Macaco Beach
  • Trek through Diosso Gorge
Starts / Ends:
Luanda / Tema
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join this 15-day Southwest Africa cruise from Luanda to Tema aboard SH Diana. Begin in Luanda, a city transforming from its colonial and civil war history into a modern hub with landmarks like the Iron Palace and São Miguel Fortress. Next, arrive in Pointe-Noire and explore lively markets, …
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Explore beautiful Lisbon
$3,680
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Atlantic Cruise from Portugal to Senegal

Lisbon to Dakar - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Ride Funchal’s cable car
  • Stroll Santa Cruz colonial houses
  • Visit Tenerife’s Mount Teide
  • See Dakhla’s desert landscapes
Starts / Ends:
Lisbon / Dakar
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 11-day Atlantic cruise from Lisbon to Dakar aboard SH Diana, taking in the rich history and diverse landscapes of Portugal, Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal. Explore key landmarks like the Jerónimos Monastery and Ponte 25 de Abril. Visit Funchal, where you can ride a cable car …
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Kassandra is knowledgeable, efficient and very pleasant to work with.
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The booking was processed efficiently and quickly. We got what we wanted.
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Great company. Good communications. Great accommodations, excursions, transport. Guide Elvira was spectacular along with transport, driver, Cesar and activities
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The ship company they sent us on was perfect in every detail
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