Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Busua, Ghana
Backpackers and volunteers, great surf and fishing villages are an irresistible combination. (
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Arquipélago dos Bijagós, Guinea-Bissau
A prime candidate for paradise undiscovered with islands, mangroves and
turquoise waters. (
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Robertsport, Liberia
A cult classic for surfers and a world-class beach destination in waiting. (
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Freetown Peninsula, Sierra Leone
Fabulous Freetown beaches with whale-watching a possibility. (
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Maio, Cape Verde
Typically pretty Cape Verde beach but usually with more untramelled sand than elsewhere. (
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Cap Skiring, Senegal
First-class, all-inclusive beach resort. (
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Untouched Landscapes
West Africa's wilderness areas rank among Africa's best-kept secrets, including extraordinary seas of Saharan sand, the
offshore archipelagos of Guinea-Bissau and rainforests from Sierra Leone to Cameroon.
Erg Chigaga, Morocco
One of the most beautiful set of sand dunes in the Sahara. (
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Arquipélago dos Bijagós, Guinea-Bissau
One of the world's most spectacular chains of offshore islands, with en-
dangered wildlife. (
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Sindou Peaks, Burkina Faso
Rock formations that could just be the prettiest place in the Sahel. (
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Outamba-Kilimi National Park, Sierra Leone
Remote savannah with dense rainforest. (
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Siné-Saloum Delta, Senegal
Splendid network of mangroves best explored in a wooden canoe. (
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Sapo National Park, Liberia
Primary rainforest rich in wildlife and far from well-trodden trails. (
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Parc National de Campo-Ma'an, Cameroon
A precursor to the vast rain forests of Central Africa. (
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Slavery's Tragic Story
A visit to the sites where West Africa's slaves left the continent's shores for the last time is one of the region's most
poignant experiences. It's an extraordinary, evocative story.
Cape Coast Castle, Ghana
Grim former slave cells and fascinating guided tours. (
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St George's Castle, Elmina, Ghana
Ire dungeons, punishment cells and a Door of No Return. (
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National Museum, Ghana
An evocative scene-setting exhibition as you head for the coastal forts and castles. (
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Île de Gorée, Senegal
Maison des Esclaves, a grim former holding centre for slaves. (
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Ouidah, Benin
A well-marked Route des Esclaves and a moving 'Point of No Return' memorial. (
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Jufureh & James Island, The Gambia
Slaving museum, fort and the origins of Alex Haley's
Roots.
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Bunce Island, Sierra Leone
A major shipping port for slaves; nearby Freetown was founded as a refuge for ex-slaves.
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West African Music
