From Abidjan, we will introduce you to Côte d'Ivoire
And its park of Taï in 14 days and 13 nights.
1st DAY (Abidjan)
Reception at the airport of Abidjan, followed by a transfer to the hotel. Detour of the city dinner and overnight.
2nd DAY (Abidjan and around)
In the morning departure for Adjamé a large popular area of Abidjan with its amazing market, the national park of the banco with multiple tropical essences and many surprising traditional washers come from Mali ...
In the silence of a national park, ritual ceremonies take place regularly.
Continuation to the Bini area (50 km) where we will live a concept of life integrating nature. Visit of various plantations: cocoa cultivation, coffee, rubber tree, hiking in the forest. In the late afternoon, relaxation of clay bath in natural pools. In the evening dinner and overnight away from the sounds of civilization in furnished bungalows or tents.
3rd DAY (Yamoussoukro - Bouaké)
After breakfast, departure to Yamoussoukro (200 km). Guided tour of the Notre Dame de la Paix Basilica, a detour to the famous crocodile lakes and direction to the village of Kondé-Yaokro for a traditional dance performance of the '' Goly '' mask. Along the way we will introduce you to the local handicraft of Baoulé (ethnic group of the region) including kita, arrival late afternoon in Bouake, installation at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
4th DAY (Bouaké - Katiola - Kong - Ferké)
Departure in the morning for Kong (266 km) or we will go back in time to visit a mosque built in the 17th century. Along the way we will visit the local pottery center held by women in Katiola.
After visiting the city of Kong and its mosque, direction Ferké always in the north. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
5th DAY (Ferké - Korhogo)
In the morning, we take the road to Korhogo the regional capital of Sénoufo country (60 km). Arrival and installation at the hotel followed by a departure for the ascent of Mount Korhogo. A panoramic view of the city of Korhogo. Then we will go to Shien-low-rock sacred place of worship. On the way, visit the plantations of cashew nuts or we can taste it.
Visit of Kapélé, a village of pearl manufacturers.
Waraniéné is a village where we will also go to see the weavers and painters on canvas (batique) ... true high place of artists. Presentation of the "Poro" dance of the panther (1h30) also initiation rite which begins at the age of 07 years and ends at 28 years. Return in the evening to the hotel dinner in a bush and overnight.
6th DAY (Korhogo - Boundiali - Odiénné) 250 km
We go to meet the Malinke descendants of the ancient empire of Mali. Samori Touré, a formidable opponent of colonization in the 14th century. There is also a brotherhood of hunters called dozos. On the way we will visit Niofouin, a typical Sénoufo village with its fetish huts. We will be welcomed by the children and even be surrounded by them.
Arrival in the evening at Odiénné. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
7th DAY (Odiénné - Man) 270 km
The day is devoted to the meeting of the ethnic Yacouba also called dan. The forest between Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia is famous for its bridges of lianas surrounded by mystery. The latter are built at night by young initiates. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
8th DAY (Man - Danane)
In the morning, we will take a tour of the craft market and then we will take an excursion in the forest of the sacred monkeys in Gbepleu. Then we will present a ceremony of dancers of traditional masks (1h 30).
Return in the middle of the afternoon to the cascades of the city for a relaxation.
Dinner in the evening and overnight.
9th DAY (Man - Guiglo Taï National Park) 356 km
Departure morning for the national park of Taï, we will make a day of road through a dance forest with a large part of road to reach the park.
Arrival and installation at Ecotel Touraco, an ecological hotel in the heart of the forest. Dinner and Overnight
10th DAY (Park of Taï 2)
We will wake up very early this morning to have breakfast from 6am. We will begin the hike in the direction of the chimpanzee camp. We do this by noon. After lunch we continue to Mount Nienokoue for an ascent of 396 meters. At the descent, we return to the camp where we spend the night under tents in the heart of the primary forest after having dinner.
11th DAY (Park of Tai 3)
Our day program is a little more relaxing. We sleep a little longer and from 8:00 we take the road to Ecotel Touraco which we reach around noon. Followed by dinner and overnight.
12th DAY (Taï Park - Sassandra) 303 km
Departure early for Sassandra via San Pedro, visiting the port of San Pedro on the 2nd of the Ivory Coast and the biggest slum of the country '' Barda ''. Arrival in the afternoon in Sassandra city on the Atlantic Ocean, you will discover unusual boats returning from sea. Tasting of seafood at Gode Michel. Possibility of swimming. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
13th DAY (Sassandra - Abidjan - Bassam) 235 km
In the morning, departure for Bassam via Abidjan the economic capital, visit to the passage of the business district the plateau with its buildings. Arrival and installation at the hotel. City on the Atlantic Ocean, you will discover a perfume of the past. Dinner and overnight stay.
14th DAY
Day of shopping, many craft centers are on the program. Bassam is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit of the village of sinners, detour to Bonoua to visit a plantation of pineapples. Evening transfer to the airport. End of program