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7 Best Places To Visit in West Africa

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A curated journey through West Africa's most compelling destinations, from the music-filled streets of Dakar to Accra's dynamic art scene, with deep dives into food, history, wildlife, and coastal culture.

4 essential West African dishes and how to make them 4 essential West African dishes and how to make them
From Nigeria to Senegal and everywhere in between, West Africa is home to a rich culinary culture that transcends national borders and combines com...
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Occasionally, Cruises Head to West Africa. Here’s What to Expect When They Do. Occasionally, Cruises Head to West Africa. Here’s What to Expect When They Do.
HX Expeditions (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) recently unveiled a new cruise itinerary to and through the remote islands off the coasts of Sene...
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The 4 best safari trips that support local communities The 4 best safari trips that support local communities
Safari trips don’t necessarily need to be limited to wildlife-watching — they can provide the opportunity to support local people and community pro...
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The African Cities You Should Visit Now The African Cities You Should Visit Now
Why you should visit these African cities now
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Can Ghana keep travelers visiting beyond the Year of Return? Can Ghana keep travelers visiting beyond the Year of Return?
A new travel movement is forging ancestral links in West Africa.
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Beyond the Safari in Africa’s Other National Parks Beyond the Safari in Africa’s Other National Parks
Go beyond the safari with all the natural wonders Africa’s other national parks have on offer.
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Why now's the time to visit underrated Sierra Leone Why now's the time to visit underrated Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s present beauty and past pain are intimately bound. A journey from the West African country’s jungles to its jade-green shores reveal...
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Ghana

A guide to Accra: the heart of Africa's art scene A guide to Accra: the heart of Africa's art scene
Dive into Accra’s buzzing art scene with this guide to Ghana’s creative capital—where galleries, street art, and local artists thrive.
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A Tour of Accra’s Most Inventive Cuisine A Tour of Accra’s Most Inventive Cuisine
A Tour of Accra’s Most Inventive Cuisine
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How to spend a day in Accra, Ghana's arty capital How to spend a day in Accra, Ghana's arty capital
Explore Accra’s vibrant art scene, bustling markets, and rich culture in this perfect one-day itinerary of Ghana’s creative capital.
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Accra, Ghana: West Africa’s Cultural Capital Accra, Ghana: West Africa’s Cultural Capital
Travel to Accra
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Meet the fantasy coffin-designers of Accra, Ghana Meet the fantasy coffin-designers of Accra, Ghana
Ernest Anang Kwei has followed in his father’s footsteps, continuing a tradition of building elaborate coffins that represent the profession, dream...
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Ghana Travel Guide 2026: Expert Tips & Reviews Ghana Travel Guide 2026: Expert Tips & Reviews
Expert Ghana travel guide: top attractions, restaurants, hotels & insider tips from Frommer's. Plan your perfect trip with trusted recommendations ...
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Ghana travel guide Ghana travel guide
This Ghana travel guide has practical information on where to visit, where to stay and what to eat and drink.
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Senegal

West Africa's wonders: a safari along Senegal's wildlife-rich coast West Africa's wonders: a safari along Senegal's wildlife-rich coast
Africa’s vibrant west coast offers unique wildlife wonders, from sea turtles and coral reefs to encounters with Senegal’s brilliant birds.
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Senegal Travel Guide 2026: Expert Tips & Reviews Senegal Travel Guide 2026: Expert Tips & Reviews
Expert Senegal travel guide: top attractions, restaurants, hotels & insider tips from Frommer's. Plan your perfect trip with trusted recommendation...
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A Day in Dakar A Day in Dakar
They say the journey matters more than the destination and for my month-long Atlantic crossing, that my very well have been the case. However, if o...
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Senegal Senegal
Expert information on travelling in Senegal, including the best places to visit, where to stay and what to eat and drink.
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Why I Love Dakar, Senegal Why I Love Dakar, Senegal
Rachael Cullins of the Girl, Guy, Globe blog writes to us from Dakar, Senegal, where she's living the expat life with her husband and their two dogs.
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Best of the World 2025 Best of the World 2025
From luxury train journeys through Malaysia to hiking an active volcano in Guatemala, discover this year’s must-see destinations, handpicked by Nat...
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10 of the best annual coastal festivals and events from around the world 10 of the best annual coastal festivals and events from around the world
From harnessing the power of the ocean and its natural bounty to simply using that littoral backdrop to frame festivities, this collection of annua...
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Nigeria

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Life in Lagos: In Search of the African Middle Class Life in Lagos: In Search of the African Middle Class
Lagos, Nigeria, is Africa’s most populous metropolitan area—with an estimated 21 million inhabitants. It also boasts the biggest economy of any cit...
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Nigeria Travel Guide 2026: Expert Tips & Reviews Nigeria Travel Guide 2026: Expert Tips & Reviews
Expert Nigeria travel guide: top attractions, restaurants, hotels & insider tips from Frommer's. Plan your perfect trip with trusted recommendation...
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Nigeria Travel Guide Nigeria Travel Guide
National Geographic’s latest travel stories about Nigeria
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Nigeria Nigeria
Expert information on travelling in Nigeria, including the best places to visit, where to stay and what to eat and drink.
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Nigeria Nigeria
Nigeria country and travel guide. Nigeria best time to visit. Nigeria tourist season. Nigeria travel health risk. Nigeria public holidays. Surf in ...
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Cape Verde

Adventures in Cape Verde, West Africa's surprising hiking heaven Adventures in Cape Verde, West Africa's surprising hiking heaven
In Cape Verde, life feels at the mercy of the elements. But hikes on Santo Antão island reveal the West African archipelago as a place where the pe...
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Cape Verde Cape Verde
Expert information on travelling in Cape Verde , including the best places to visit, where to stay and what to eat and drink.
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Cape Verde Gets New Name: 5 Things to Know About How Maps Change Cape Verde Gets New Name: 5 Things to Know About How Maps Change
Cape Verde's name change to Cabo Verde prompted us to take a behind-the-scenes peek at how National Geographic handles ever-shifting maps.
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Cape Verde Cape Verde
Cape Verde country and travel guide. Cape Verde best time to visit. Cape Verde tourist season. Cape Verde travel health risk. Cape Verde public hol...
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A beginner's guide to Cape Verde | Rough Guides A beginner's guide to Cape Verde | Rough Guides
Cape Verde – 600km off the coast of Africa is well worth the effort to get to. Read our Cape Verde travel advice and get planning!
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Atlantic Island Chronicles: Exploring Cabo Verde, the Canary Islands & the Azores Atlantic Island Chronicles: Exploring Cabo Verde, the Canary Islands & the Azores
15 Days / 14 Nights
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Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast Ivory Coast
Expert information on travelling in Ivory Coast, including the best places to visit, where to stay and what to eat and drink.
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Côte d'Ivoire Travel Guide 2026: Expert Tips & Reviews Côte d'Ivoire Travel Guide 2026: Expert Tips & Reviews
Expert Côte d'Ivoire travel guide: top attractions, restaurants, hotels & insider tips from Frommer's. Plan your perfect trip with trusted recommen...
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Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Travel Guide Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Travel Guide
National Geographic’s latest travel stories about Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
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Ivory Coast Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast country and travel guide. Ivory Coast best time to visit. Ivory Coast tourist season. Ivory Coast travel health risk. Ivory Coast publi...
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Abidjan Travel Guide 2026: Expert Tips & Reviews Abidjan Travel Guide 2026: Expert Tips & Reviews
Expert Abidjan travel guide: top attractions, restaurants, hotels & insider tips from Frommer's. Plan your perfect trip with trusted recommendation...
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Ivory Coast Travel Guide 2026 -- Cocoa Republic, Maquis Culture, and Africa's Boomtown | Atlas Guide Ivory Coast Travel Guide 2026 -- Cocoa Republic, Maquis Culture, and Africa's Boomtown | Atlas Guide
Abidjan's skyline and street food, colonial Grand-Bassam, the world's largest basilica, honest safety advice, and everything you need for Cote d'Iv...
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Benin

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Expert information on travelling in Benin, including the best places to visit, where to stay and what to eat and drink.
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Expert Benin travel guide: top attractions, restaurants, hotels & insider tips from Frommer's. Plan your perfect trip with trusted recommendations ...
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Benin Travel Guide Benin Travel Guide
National Geographic’s latest travel stories about Benin
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Benin Benin
Benin country and travel guide. Benin best time to visit. Benin tourist season. Benin travel health risk. Benin public holidays. Surf in Benin . Ki...
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Benin Travel Guide | Plan Your Trip | Rough Guides Benin Travel Guide | Plan Your Trip | Rough Guides
Explore Benin with Rough Guides: expert travel tips, top attractions, and personalized trip planning for your perfect adventure.
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Togo

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There are some awesome things to do in Lomé, Togo! Whether you are passing through or settling down, there are some absolute must see's and things ...
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National Geographic’s latest travel stories about Togo
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Explore Togo with Rough Guides: expert travel tips, top attractions, and personalized trip planning for your perfect adventure.
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Rough Guides Blog | Rough Guides Rough Guides Blog | Rough Guides
Plan and book your dream trip, with our famous travel guides and local experts who create bespoke itineraries for every traveller.
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Togo Travel Guide 2026 — Lomé, Vodun, Koutammakou & the 58-Year Dynasty | Atlas Guide Togo Travel Guide 2026 — Lomé, Vodun, Koutammakou & the 58-Year Dynasty | Atlas Guide
West Africa's most overlooked country. Vodun as daily life. The Akodessawa Fetish Market. Extraordinary UNESCO mud-tower houses. And a family dynas...
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