West Africa

Ivory Coast Highlights

Duration6 days

LocationAbidjan & Grand Bassam

Group6 persons

Rating

A 6-day introduction to Cote d'Ivoire. Tour modern Abidjan, relax on the beaches of Grand Bassam, then head west to Tai National Park for rainforest walks and a stay in an eco-lodge.

Abidjan city tour, markets and architecture
Grand Bassam, a UNESCO-listed colonial seaside town
Tai National Park rainforest and wildlife walks
4-star hotel, beach hotel and eco-lodge stays

A relaxed mix of city, coast and forest. Contact Day Safaris Adventures for dates and group quotes.

What's included

Airport transfers
Bottled water in the vehicle
Entrance fees to sites and museums in the itinerary
Government taxes and service charges
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
Licensed local English-speaking guide
Private air-conditioned transport with driver

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Lunches and dinners unless stated
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

6-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival in Abidjan - Paris of Africa

Arrive at Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ). Transfer to your hotel. Evening visit to the Plateau district (central business district) for the city lights. Welcome dinner at a restaurant serving Ivorian cuisine.

4-star hotel in Abidjan (Hotel Tiama or similar)Full Board

Airport
Transfer,
City
Lights
Tour,
Welcome

Day2

Abidjan City Tour - Modern Ivory Coast

Morning Abidjan city tour. Visit St. Paul's Cathedral (designed by Aldo Spirito), the Presidential Palace, and the Banco National Park (urban rainforest). Afternoon visit to the Museum of Civilizations to see Baoulé art and Guro masks.

4-star hotel in AbidjanFull Board

Cathedral
Visit,
Rainforest
Walk,
Museum
Tour

Day3

Grand Bassam - Colonial Capital

Drive to Grand Bassam (45 minutes) - UNESCO World Heritage site and former French colonial capital. Walking tour of the colonial quarter with its unique Creole architecture. Visit the Costume Museum and the colonial-era Governor's Palace. Afternoon at the beach.

Beach hotel in Grand BassamFull Board

Colonial
Architecture
Tour,
Costume
Museum,
Beach

Day4

Abidjan to Tai National Park - Rainforest Adventure

Drive to Tai National Park (8 hours) - one of West Africa's last primary rainforests (UNESCO site). Check into your eco-lodge. Evening briefing about the park's chimpanzees, pygmy hippos, and 1,300 plant species.

Eco-lodge in Tai National ParkFull Board

Long
Scenic
Drive,
Rainforest
Arrival,
Safety

Day5

Tai National Park - Chimpanzee Trekking

Early morning breakfast. Enter the rainforest with expert guides for chimpanzee trekking (3-5 hours). Track the elusive West African chimpanzees (intelligent and shy). See colobus monkeys, duikers, and countless birds. Afternoon relaxation or community village visit.

Eco-lodge in Tai National ParkFull Board

Chimpanzee
Trekking,
Rainforest
Hiking,
Birdwatching

Day6

Tai to Abidjan - Departure

Morning forest walk to see plants and butterflies. Breakfast. Drive back to Abidjan (8 hours) with lunch en route. Transfer to Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport for departure.

No accommodationFull Board