8 Day Cultural Journey to Cote D'Iviore

Arrive in Abidjan (flight to be advised) and be met at the airport by a Landtours representative. You will be transferred to your hotel for check in and relax

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing of Abidjan. Serving as the capital, Abidjan is the biggest and most important city of Cote d'Ivoire. With a population of around 6,500,000 people, it is the second largest city in West Africa after Lagos. Today, Abidjan remains the economic and cultural capital of the country. You will visit the public zoo of Abidjan, where you will see many exotic animals. Later depart for a 15 minutes’ drive to visit the Musée National of Abidjan which has a very large collection of over 20,000 objects, including wooden statues and masks, pottery, ivory and bronze. Afterwards, visit the “Trechville market” where you will have the chance to get all your souvenirs (jewellery, clothes, cloths, pagnes, and woodcrafts).

After breakfast, depart your hotel and visit Parc National du Banco. Banco National Park is a breathtaking natural treasure located in the heart of Ivory Coast. Spread over lush, dense forests and pristine riverbanks, this protected area offers a haven for diverse wildlife, including elephants, chimpanzees, and various bird species. The park's serene landscapes, encompassing forests, wetlands, and waterfalls, make it a haven for ecotourism and a vital conservation area in the region. Immerse yourself in the beauty of West Africa's rich biodiversity.

After breakfast, depart hotel and drive to Yamoussoukro, the administrative capital of Côte d'Ivoire and home to the late president Felix Houphouët Boigny. You will tour the Basilica of “Оur Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro”, constructed between 1985 and 1989. After lunch on your own, explore the city of Yamoussoukro, home to the Presidential Palace, which is now used by relatives of the late president Felix Houphouët Boigny. You might be able to approach the estate by crossing а small bridge across an artificial lake, teeming with dozens of crocodiles. These are fed in late afternoon, providing а guaranteed close-up view of this feared reptile. Drive back to Abidjan.

After breakfast, spend this day at leisure relaxing from your travels in the last few days.

After breakfast, depart your hotel for a scenic drive to Grand Bassam. You will tour the colonial city of Grand-Bassam, the former French settlement, and home to many colonial buildings. You will also visit the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand-Bassam and the Côte d'Ivoire National Museum of Costume. Drive back to Abidjan afterwards.

After breakfast, depart to Bingerville and visit the Boys Orphanage. Spend the afternoon interacting with the children. Return to your hotel afterwards.

After breakfast, spend the remainder of the day packing and doing last minute shopping. Transfer to airport for check-in and final departure back home.