Question 1

What is the best time of year to travel on Ivory Shores, and which months suit it best?

Accepted Answer

Ivory Shores can be travelled all year round, so the right month depends on the experience you want: high season (Nov–Mar) brings the most dependable weather and wildlife, while the quieter months (Apr–Oct) bring more solitude, a softer pace and better rates. Because this is one journey, we time each stop to its best moment. Côte d'Ivoire: Nov–Mar is dry and sunny for Abidjan, Grand-Bassam and Taï; Apr–Jul is wet, green and quiet. Ghana: Nov–Mar is dry and sunny (the harmattan haze peaks Dec–Jan); Aug–Sep offers a short dry spell, and the rains of Apr–Jul make for lush, quiet travel. Togo: Nov–Mar is dry and sunny for the beaches and the Koutammakou villages; Apr–Jul is green and quiet. Tell us your dates or your priority (peak wildlife, solitude or value) and we shape the order of the stops to match.

Question 2

How do I travel between Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Togo on Ivory Shores: flights, charters and transfers?

Accepted Answer

On Ivory Shores every transfer is arranged privately, from your arrival in Abidjan to the final departure, so you do not queue, reroute or carry your own logistics. Côte d'Ivoire: private transfers link Abidjan with Grand-Bassam and the coast. Ghana: private drivers link Accra with Cape Coast and Kakum in about three to four hours. Togo: private road transfers link Lomé with the Ghanaian border and the north. We time connections so rest days fall where the journey is longest.

Question 3

Which luxury lodges, camps and hotels can be arranged on Ivory Shores?

Accepted Answer

For Ivory Shores we can arrange the finest stays on every leg, chosen for curious, culture-focused travelers. For example, in Côte d'Ivoire, Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire; in Ghana, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City and Labadi Beach Hotel; in Togo, Hôtel du 2 Février. These are illustrations of the standard we can offer, not a fixed inclusion: the final selection depends on your dates, availability, party size and taste. Exclusive-use villas and whole-camp buy-outs can be requested where a property offers them.

Question 4

Is Ivory Shores private, and can I travel with family, friends or colleagues?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every iLOVEAFRICA journey is private, so Ivory Shores is yours alone from just 2 guests: a couple, a family, a group of friends or a team of colleagues, with your own guide, vehicle and itinerary and never a shared departure. There is no fixed ceiling, because we shape the journey around your party, from an intimate pair to a larger gathering taking over a whole camp or lodge. Where a property allows it, we can request exclusive-use arrangements at places such as Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire. It is especially loved by curious, culture-focused travelers, and celebrations, reunions, multi-generational families and corporate retreats are paced around mobility and privacy.

Question 5

What visas, vaccinations and entry requirements apply to Ivory Shores (Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Togo)?

Accepted Answer

Requirements depend on your passport and are confirmed by us before you book, since eVisa, eTA and vaccination rules change. On this route: in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Togo, yellow fever vaccination is required and malaria prophylaxis is advised. We provide a visa and health checklist, and track passport validity and blank-page requirements through to departure. Please check your own medical advice, and ensure travel and medical evacuation insurance is in place.

Question 6

What are the signature experiences on Ivory Shores?

Accepted Answer

Ivory Shores is built around UNESCO old town walk, Beach and seafood, Plateau and lagoon views and Markets and nightlife. These sit within Grand-Bassam's UNESCO old town and Abidjan's Plateau district, Cape Coast Castle, Kakum's canopy walkway and Accra's markets and Lomé's grand market and the Koutammakou clay-tower houses. Timing matters, so we match each experience to its best season. Each is led by a private guide and paced so you have time to enjoy it rather than race to the next stop.

Question 7

How many days do I need for Ivory Shores, and how is the pace planned?

Accepted Answer

Allow 8 to 10 days for Ivory Shores. This is a compact format across 3 destinations, so we keep stops to one or two nights and rely on early flights, and we suggest adding days if you want a slower pace. Rest days are woven in after long transfers. If your time is shorter, we shorten each stop rather than drop a place you care about.

Question 8

How much does Ivory Shores cost, and what changes the price?

Accepted Answer

Ivory Shores currently starts from US$2,400 as shown on this page, and your final investment is quoted once we understand your brief. The main drivers on this route: Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, hotel category and private guiding; Togo, road logistics and private guiding. Travelling in the quieter months is often noticeably better value, while peak weeks carry a premium. Share your budget range early and we will design around it.

Question 9

Is Ivory Shores safe, and how are health, weather and security managed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with proper planning. Ivory Shores uses private guides, vetted operators and 24-hour support, with medical evacuation cover required for every guest. Camps and hotels are chosen for medical access and security. Health notes: Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Togo, yellow fever vaccination is required and malaria prophylaxis is advised. Weather on each leg is built into the plan with flexibility for delays.

Question 10

Can I extend Ivory Shores, add another stop, and how do I book?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ivory Shores can be extended before or after with Ghana's Cape Coast and Togo or Côte d'Ivoire, and we adjust the routing so the journey stays seamless. To begin, complete our short booking brief or speak to a concierge: a specialist replies personally, shapes a proposal around your dates and interests, and revises it with you until it feels right. There is no obligation, and we can hold flexible options while you decide.

Ivory Shores: Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo

Ivory Shores: Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo

Ivory Shores: Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo

Trace your journey, day by day

Trace your journey, day by day

Trace your journey, day by day

Palm shores and old towns

Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo

What makes this journey extraordinary

What makes this journey extraordinary

What makes this journey extraordinary

UNESCO old town walk

UNESCO old town walk

Beach and seafood

Beach and seafood

Plateau and lagoon views

Plateau and lagoon views

Markets and nightlife

Markets and nightlife

Cape Coast Castle

Jamestown and markets

Tamberma clay homes

Grand Marche

From first call to first sundowner

From first call to first sundowner

From first call to first sundowner

Tell us your vision

Tell us your vision

Tell us your vision

We design your journey

We design your journey

We design your journey

We arrange everything

We arrange everything

We arrange everything

You arrive and exhale

You arrive and exhale

You arrive and exhale

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Questions about this journey

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