29 Dec 2014
to
29 Jan 2015
The Geographical Society of New South Wales Study Tour to
West Africa
Study Tour to West Africa
with Stephen Codrington
31 days - 31 nights
WEST AFRICA: Ghana - Togo - Benin - Niger - Burkina Faso - Mali
West Africa is one of the last great inhabited regions of the world that remains largely unexplored by
outsiders. It is an area where traditional cultures remain essentially intact in the context of their
spectacular landscapes despite a long history of foreign, including colonial, influences. With its
astonishing diversity of cultures, wildlife, natural environments and urban development, visiting West
Africa represents an “authentic African” experience that is unobtainable elsewhere.
This tour will be led by Dr Stephen Codrington on behalf of the Geographical Society of New South
Wales. Stephen has studied this area in the field on several occasions, and he completed a “dummy
run” of the itinerary in January 2014 to obtain up-to-date information on the places, the transport
and the accommodation arrangements.
After flying from Australia to West Africa, this study tour will examine the
diversity of West Africa by visiting six fascinating countries via an
overland journey that will begin in Accra, the capital of Ghana, and
finish in Bamako, the capital of Mali. On its way from Ghana to
Mali, the group will visit many exquisite and rarely seen places
in Togo, Benin, Niger and Burkina Faso.
Highlights of the study tour will include:
In Ghana: Kumasi and Ashante villages, Cape Coast and Elmina
on the old Slave Coast, and Accra.
In Togo: Lomé, the capital city, and Togoville.
In Benin: Abomey, Cotonou, and Ouidah, the birthplace of voodoo.
In Niger: Niamey, with an excursion to see the endangered miniature wild giraffes.
In Burkina Faso: Bobo Dioulasso, Banfora, Tiébélé and Ouagadougou.
In Mali: Bamako, Mopti, Djenné and Dogon villages; sunset boat trip to various villages along the
Niger River.
29 December 2014 to 29 January 2015
The Itinerary
Meals included: B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner.
Mon 29 Dec: Fly from Sydney to Bangkok on Thai International flight TG472, departing at 5:05 pm and
arriving 10:35 pm. [D]
Tue 30 Dec: In Bangkok, take Ethiopian Airlines flight ET619 to Addis Ababa, departing at 1:30 am and
arriving at 6:45 am. Connect to Ethiopian Airlines flight ET921 to Accra, departing at 8:30 am and arriving at
11:20 am. Transfer to the Novotel Accra (or similar) and spend the afternoon resting. [B, L]
Wed 31 Dec: City tour of Accra, including the National Museum, the Cultural Centre, and the Nkrumah
Mausoleum. In the afternoon we have a walking tour of James Town with its colorful local markets and
colonial-era shops, including the lighthouse and the nearby fishing village. Drive to
Elmina for overnight at the Elmina Beach Resort or similar [B]
Thur 1 Jan: In the morning, we will have a walking tour of Elmina. We
will visit St. George's Castle, constructed by the Portuguese in 1482; it is
the oldest colonial building in sub-Saharan Africa that is still standing.
After the visit to the castle, a stroll to St. Jago Hill for a panoramic
overview of historic Elmina, including visits to some posuban shrines at
the base of the hill. In the afternoon we take an excursion to Cape
Coast, which was the first capital of Britain's Gold Coast colony. We will
visit the historic old town section, and the notorious
Cape Coast Castle (UNESCO World Heritage
site), former bastion of the Atlantic slave trade,
with three large slave dungeons accessible only from
the seaward side of the fort, and the Door of no Return. The museum has
a compelling series of exhibits showing the origins and workings of the
slave trade, and the scope of the resulting human diaspora. Return to
Elmina for overnight at the Elmina Beach Resort (or similar) [B]
Fri 2 Jan: Today we will drive to and visit Kakum National Park, a
rainforest preserve inhabited by some 100 different species of mammals,
including forest elephants and giant forest hogs, as well as many types of
antelopes, monkeys and birds. The main attraction at Kakum is the 350 metre
long canopy walk, varying between 28-40 meters high; this is not recommended for
the acrophobic! Then onward to Kumasi, capital of Ghana’s Ashanti country for overnight at the Hotel
Georgia (or similar). [B]
Sat 3 Jan: This morning we begin at the National Cultural Centre, then proceeding to the Manhyia Palace
and the Kejetia market, the largest market in West Africa - a kaleidescope of sight and sound. In the
afternoon as time permits, we will visit Ashanti villages on the outskirts of Kumasi: Bonwire village, to see
authentic kente cloth being made; Pankronu village and its traditional pottery; wood carvings in Ahwiaa
village; Ntonso village, for its adinkra cloth. Overnight in Kumasi at the Hotel Georgia (or similar). [B]
Sun 4 Jan: Today we depart Anglophone Africa, passing Accra on our way to Lomé, capital city of Togo;. We
will obtain a visa for Togo at the border and proceed onward to Lomé for overnight at the Hotel Ibis Centre
(or similar). [B]
Mon 5 Jan: After applying for our visa d’entente (to enter Benin and Burkina
Faso), we will have a city tour of Lomé, visiting the National Museum, the
Lomé central market (including the basilica), the artisans’ village and the
Akodessewa fetish market, with its skulls, bones, feathers and shells indeed, everything needed to make your own fetish! If it is open, we will
also visit the outstanding Musée International du Golfe de Guinée.
Overnight in Lomé at the Hotel Ibis Centre (or similar). [B]
Tue 6 Jan: Day trip to Togoville, on the shores of Lake Togo. This area
is known for its practice of voodoo, and we will see many voodoo
shrines for male and female spirits. We will visit the Royal Palace of Chief
Mlapa V and the royal museum, documenting the history of the royal family.
The Togoville Cathedral was built in 1910. There is also a shrine to the Virgin
Mary to mark where she is said to have appeared on 7 November 1973. Pope John Paul II
visited the shrine in August 1985, and during the visit the Pope is said to have
prayed for the first time with animists and paid homage to a sacred snakes. We return to Lomé for overnight at the Hotel Ibis Centre (or similar). [B]
Wed 7 Jan: Drive to Benin. The first stop will be Ouidah, the voodoo
capital of West Africa, and an important traditional religious centre. It is
also an ancient slave depot which sent thousands of slaves to the
Americas. We will visit the Museum of History in the old Portuguese
fort, which served as a missionary post and
slave trade base We will also visit the
Temple of Pythons, the Cathedral of
Notre Dame and the Kpasse sacred
forest, as well as tracing the route of the
famous “Slave Road” which leads from the old slave market to the
slavery memorial of Zoungbodji. We finish the day with a short drive
to Cotonou for overnight at the Hotel du Lac (or similar). [B]
Thur 8 Jan: We start the day by applying for our visas for Niger. We
then have a city tour of Cotonou, including the fish market and the
international Dantokpa market (the second largest in West Africa), with its
fetish market and handcraft centre. We then enjoy a
pirogue excursion to Ganvie fishing village, built on
stilts over the lagoon waters of Lake Nokoue. This village was created in the
18th century by the Tofinu people to escape the slave raids of their
neighbours. Women sell fish, fruits and vegetables from their canoes, and
fish farming is practiced within enclosures of trees and branches that
surround the village. Return to Cotonou for overnight at the Hotel du
Lac (or similar). [B]
Fri 9 Jan: After collecting our Nigerien visas, we drive to Abomey, and
begin visiting Abomey as time permits. Overnight in Abomey at the Motel
d’Abomey (or similar) [B]
Sat 10 Jan: Abomey is the city of Benin's former Dahomey kings. We will visit the Royal Palace and
Museum, site of the ancient palaces of the twelve kings of Abomey (UNESCO World Heritage site), who
reigned from 1620 through 1900. We will also visit the artisans’ centre, renowned for
traditional tapestries and bronze castings, formerly reserved for the royal court.
Overnight in Abomey at the Motel d’Abomey (or similar). [B]
Sun 11 Jan: After some final visits in Abomey, we will drive to Parakou
for overnight at the Hotel Majestic (or similar). [B]
Mon 12 Jan: Onward drive through the Sahel, leaving behind the humid
green tropics. Enter Niger and continue to Niamey for overnight at the
Grand Hotel (or similar). [B]
Tue 13 Jan: In the morning we take an excursion to Kouré to see one the
last remaining, endangered herds of giraffes in West Africa. In the afternoon we
will have a city tour of Niamey, including the National Museum and exhibits of dinosaur
skeletons, as well as the infamous Arbre de Ténéré, the large city market, the artisans’ village Wadata, and the
Grand Mosque with its massive minaret and tiled dome. Overnight in Niamey at the
Grand Hotel (or similar). [B]
Wed 14 Jan: Drive through the Sahel, crossing the border into Burkina
Faso and proceeding to its capital city, Ouagadougou for overnight at the
Hotel Splendid (or similar). [B]
Thur 15 Jan: Morning visits in Ouagadougou, including the Grand
Market and the National Museum, with its interesting collection of
regional clothing, masks, household utensils and ancestral statues. Then
the crafts markets at the Artisans’ Centre where we will find basketry,
batik fabrics, wooden statues and masks, jewelry, leatherwork and bronze
castings. We will also visit the Music Museum if it has reopened. Afternoon
excursion to Tiébélé village in Gourounsi country, where we will visit the Royal
Court of Tiébélé, and see the interesting fortress-like houses of the Kassena people. The houses are of
various shapes and sizes depending on the status of the occupants, and they are beautifully decorated with
geometric patterns on the walls. They are constructed of mud and feature flat roofs for sleeping in the hot
weather; the houses are painted by the women, with local red, blue, white and black pigments. Return to
Ouagadougou for overnight at the Hotel Splendid (or similar). [B]
Fri 16 Jan: Drive from Ouagadougou to Bobo-Dioulasso, and begin visits in
Bobo-Dioulasso as time permits. Overnight at the Hotel Auberge (or similar).
[B]
Sat 17 Jan: Morning visits in Bobo-Dioulasso, focussing on the old
town. Visits include the old mosque, the Houet Museum, and the
Kibidwe artisans’ district where we will see traditional blacksmiths,
potters, and dyers at work. In the afternoon, we take an excursion to
the Banfora region to see the Pics de Sindou, and perhaps Lake
Tengréla. Return to Bobo Dioulasso for overnight at the Hotel
Auberge (or similar). [B]
Sun 18 Jan: All day drive to Djenné in Mali, obtaining the Mali entry visa
at the border. Overnight at the Hotel Djenné Djenno (or similar). [B]
Mon 19 Jan: Morning inspection of Djenné, the ancient sister-city of
Timbuktu, on its colorful weekly market day. Djenné was one of the first
commercial centres of the Sahel region, being the meeting place of the
Saharan nomads, the local farmers and cattle herders, and the fishermen
from the inland delta of the Niger. After exploring the market, we will
stroll the ancient alleys and narrow streets, and see the oldest house in
Djenné, dating from the 12th century. We will also see the magnificent
Great Mosque, the world’s largest mud brick building, originally
constructed in the 13th century, another of UNESCO’s World Heritage
sites. In the afternoon, we will drive to Dogon country, with an overnight
stay in Bandiagara at the Hotel Falaise (or similar). [B]
Tue 20 Jan: We begin exploring Mali’s magnificent
Dogon country. The Dogon tribe originated in the south of Mali, but they
fled from there to preserve their animist religion from the spread of
Islam. When they arrived at the Bandiagara cliffs, they found the Tellem
people occupying grottos carved in the face of the cliff. They eventually
displaced the Tellem people, and used the grottos to bury their dead,
and funerary rites continue to be an important part of the Dogon
culture. We will visit Songho village, renowned for its rock paintings
and circumcision grotto. Traditional circumcision ceremonies are held
here every three years, and the rock paintings are historical
representations of noble Dogon families. We then proceed to to Sangha, a
large agglomeration of ten distinct Dogon villages – some animist, some
Islamic. On our walking tour we will see some
beautiful examples of the unique Dogon
architecture and fetishes. Overnight in Sangha at the Hotel
Campement (or similar). [B]
Wed 21 Jan: After an early breakfast, we descend the
Bandiagara escarpment, and visit several of the cliff villages: most
likely Banani (noting the ancient Tellem cave dwellings in the cliff
face), Ireli, Amani (visiting the sanctuary of sacred crocodiles,
totem animal of the Dogon people), and Tireli, where we will
witness a fascinating traditional Dogon mask dance - this is an
authentic reproduction of a traditional funerary rite, where the
masks ask the spirit of the deceased person to depart the village,
and rejoin the ancestors. Overnight in Sangha at the Hotel
Campement (or similar). [B]
Thur 22 Jan: Drive to Mopti. Upon arrival, we have a city tour of this town, known
as the Venice of Mali because it is surrounded by the waters of the Niger and the Bani rivers. We will see the
Komoguel mosque, the fishing port (including the workshop where pirogues are being made by hand), and the
bustling market where many of Mali’s ethnic groups come to trade. In the market, people from the Bambara,
Bobo, Bozo, Dogon, Fulani, Tuareg and Songhay tribes shop for salt, gold or silver jewellery, hand-made cotton
or wool blankets, or some of Mali’s beautiful wood carvings (masks, statues, etc). In the late afternoon we
will enjoy a tranquil sunset trip on the Niger River in a traditional pirogue (river boat), visiting one or two
villages. Overnight in Mopti at the Hotel Kanaga (or similar). [B]
Fri 23 Jan: Drive to Segou, which is the centre of Mali’s colonial past, as can be seen in the various
architectural styles. We will visit the market and the Kasobane boutique with its high-end traditional and
contemporary textile art, most notably bogolan (mudcloth). We will stop by the Nieleni co-operative, which
makes hand-woven high-quality wool rugs; then visit another women’s co-operative that makes traditional
millet beer. We will end the day with stroll through the traditional
pottery market on the waterfront. Overnight in Segou at the Hotel
Independence (or similar). [B]
Sat 24 Jan: This morning we will make the short drive to
Segou-Koro (Old Segou) village, which was the original Segou
and former capital of the Bambara kingdom. We will meet the
village chief, who is a descendant of the King Biton Coulibaly.
After a through inspection of Segou-Koto, including the old
judicial hall, we will drive to Bamako (Mali’s capital city) for
overnight at the Grand Hotel (or similar). [B]
Sun 25 Jan: City tour of Bamako, starting with an overview of the
city from Point G, then proceeding to the National Museum with its
impressive collections of textiles, ancient sculptures, archeological relics and
paintings. In the afternoon we will visit the metalworkers compound, where various metal items are recycled
and refashioned into new household and farming implements. Afterwards, we will visit a sand mining site
beside the Niger River where divers bring up buckets of sand from the bottom and dump it into pirogues
which transport the sand to the shore for the women to carry for use in Bamako’s extensive construction
sector. Overnight at the Grand Hotel (or similar). [B]
Mon 26 Jan: After obtaining exit stamps from the Immigration Office, this day is at leisure. For those
interested, an optional walking tour will be organised by the tour leader to visit the old railway station, the
cathedral and other sights in central Bamako. Overnight at the Grand Hotel (or similar). [B]
Tue 27 Jan: Leave Bamako on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET908, departing at 10:40 am and arriving in Addis
Ababa at 8:25 pm. [B,L,D]
Wed 28 Jan: In Addis Ababa, transfer to Ethiopian Airlines flight ET618 to Bangkok, departing at 00:40 am
and arriving at 1:20 pm. Transfer to Thai International flight TG475 to Sydney, departing at 6:20 pm. [B,D]
Thu 29 Jan: Arrive in Sydney on Thai International flight TG475 from Bangkok at 7:40 am. [B]
For more details about the itinerary and the trip in general, see the study tour
website using the shortcut link http://goo.gl/6cDTfe
Note:This itinerary is subject to changes if local circumstances warrant. THE STUDY TOUR COST
Twin-share cost (Sydney to Sydney) = $15990 (AUD) per person
Please note that if the group size is fewer than 10 people, the air fare component only of this price may have to increase slightly.
Single supplement extra cost = $2095 (AUD) per person
If you want to join the tour from somewhere other than Australia, contact the tour leader for pricing.
Included in cost: All transport, transfers, admissions, including museums . All meals as indicated in
the itinerary above. Accommodation in good quality hotels whenever available (note that even the
best hotels in a few places may not have air conditioning or reliable
hot water). Sight-seeing with experienced English-speaking
guides, and all hotel and local tourism taxes.
Not included in cost: Passport charges, visas,
meals not specified in the itinerary, and all personal
items eg: extra beverages, phone, laundry,
insurance, medical expenses, excess baggage,
gratuities to drivers and guides.
Transport: The group will fly from Sydney to
Bangkok (return) on Thai International, connecting
with flights to and from West Africa on Ethiopian
Airlines via Addis Ababa. The group will have its own
fleet of air conditioned 4WDs for the entire trip from
Ghana to Mali, with a maximum of four travellers per
vehicle (in addition to the driver and guide). For reasons
of safety and security, the group will not be using any internal
flights within West Africa. Although many of the roads used are of
good quality (especially in Ghana), there are also some quite long drives on poorly formed roads
required to complete the itinerary.
APPLICATION: A tour application form may be found towards the end of this brochure. To
reserve a place on this study tour, please return the completed form with a deposit of $250 per
person, to the ACR Travel office, Lower Ground Level, Suite D, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Some parts of Mali and Niger (mainly in the north)
have been subject to long-standing travel warnings because of political insecurity. Our group will not
travel into these dangerous areas (which is why Timbuktu is not included in the itinerary). When the
tour leader visited the area in January 2014, the situation was stable, and local contacts at the time of
writing confirmed that this was still the case. The tour leader will continue monitor the security
situation closely, but please note that the Geographical Society of NSW reserves the right to cancel
or modify the study tour should the security situation deteriorate. As with all trips, participants are
strongly advised to obtain travel insurance prior to departure.
The Tour Leader - Stephen Codrington
Following a highly successful career over 24 years as Head of five IB (International Baccalaureate)
schools in four countries, Dr Stephen Codrington recently returned to his home country of Australia
to focus on organising and leading international study tours for the Geographical Society of New
South Wales following the retirement of Colin Sale.
A well known author, geographer, educationalist and communicator, Stephen is a former President of
the Geographical Society who has led several study tours for the Society in previous years. Stephen’s
work and travels have now taken him to about 128 countries, and he describes travel to interesting
places as part of his DNA. You are welcome to read his travel diaries online at http://
www.stephencodrington.com/Hub/Travel_Diaries.html. The photo above shows him at the Grand
Mosque in Djenné (Mali), one of the highlights of anyone’s experience when visiting West Africa.
Stephen’s full biography can be seen at http://www.stephencodrington.com/Hub/Biography.html.
You are welcome to contact Stephen by e-mail at [email protected] or by mobile phone at
0400 554 909.
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