Abandoned buildings, Ivory Coast Young traditional dancer, Sierra Leone 26 cruise transfer airport/hotel one night pre-cruise transfer hotel/port transfer port/airport 27 DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM GHANA SENEGAL MAURITANIA GUINEA CÔTE D’IVOIRE Fort William Dakar Freetown Monrovia Elmina Point Takoradi Abidjan Bijagos Archipelago Banjul Accra Day Visiting • 1 Tema (Accra), Ghana • 2 Cape Coast (Fort William) • 2 Elmina Point • 2-3 Takoradi • 4 Abidjan • 5 At Sea • 6 Monrovia • 7 At Sea • 8 Freetown • 9 At Sea • 10 Bijagos Archipelago, Bolama • 10 Bijagos Archipelago, Canhabaque Island • 11 Bijagos Archipelago, Orango Island • 12 Banjul • 13 Dakar 14 Dakar Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com Cruise from Ghana to Senegal and you’ll experience a combination of intriguing cultures, colourful history and remarkable wildlife. Your fascinating 13-night cruise begins in Accra, Ghana, where you’ll get to sample local culture and immerse yourself in the capital’s compelling past. Next, discover the bustling cities of Sierra Leone with their histories as settlements for freed American slaves, before sailing to the Gambia via far-flung islands covered in captivating mangroves, home to hippos and pygmy cows. Your journey ends in the energetic city of Dakar, Senegal, finishing an incredible voyage to some of Africa’s least-visited cultures, cities and landscapes. 5 Unmissables Explore Accra and sample delicious local dishes, such as tangy jollof rice, waakye (rice and beans) and ga kenkey (sour dumplings). Visit Africa’s largest market circle, Takoradi Market, and shop with locals in a lively marketplace steeped in over 100 years of history. Discover the beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters alongside ageold traditions on the Bijagos archipelago. These sparsely populated islands' people and culture have remained unchanged for centuries. Uncover the heart of Banjul, Gambia’s capital, at the vibrant Albert Market, renowned for its dazzling selection of fabrics, including exquisite batiks that showcase the essence of Gambian artistry. Wander around the colonial-era building-lined streets of the charming town of Grand-Bassam, the former capital of French West Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 17 - 30 Apr 2024 SH Vega Accra - Dakar 13 nights LIVING HISTORY Traditional fishing practices are still a way of life in the Bijagos archipelago, offering an insight into West Africa's cultural past SPECIAL SANCTUARY Stop by Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, near Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, to visit rescued primates in a rainforest Cultural Crucibles of West Africa → Starting from € 17,801 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy
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