Ivory Coast holidays
One of Africa’s most recent additions to tourism, Ivory Coast holidays & Ivory Coast tours were out of bounds for years due to political conflict. On the Atlantic coast, and with former French colonial influences, Ivory Coast or Cote d’Ivoire holidays not only offer beach culture such as in the coastal delights of Sassandra or Grand-Bassam , but also fascinating cultural heritage. From the emptiest political capital in the world, Yamoussoukro to the vibrant Lobi, Fulani and Senoufou peoples of the north.
4 Ivory Coast holiday reviews
From
£3,499
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The connections I made with the community during the Goly Mask Dance.
Tips?
Let go of all expectations. Everything is magic and wonderful. But if you. Ring your Western life and-/or expectations you will steal yourself of the joy of a life lived very differently.
Local benefits?
I am sure the money I helped to bring to communities helped. I was not specifically aware of this though. Maybe a list of things some extra money could help with would be ... (more)Jeffery Ellis-Lee
From
£3,595
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
All of it was both memorable and exciting. I found the sultan's palace in Fouban, and the other chief's palaces very interesting. The eco lodge and trip out on
the Nyong river was magical and the two days with the Ba'Aka is like nothing else I have ever experienced.
Tips?
It is not an easy trip, even compared to other tours we have taken in Africa, but is certainly worthwhile. I guess it depends on the time of year, but we were not
really prepared for the rain ... (more)Martin Stringer
From
£3,495
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Everything. Excellent guide, good itinerary and great people and scenery
Tips?
Lots of travelling overland, but can see much more than just flying over the country
Local benefits?
Yes very much so. Any bottles used given to the local tribes and gifts for the tribes included soap amongst other things.
Overall rating?
Fabulous (more)Anne Higgins
From
£8,799
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
West Africa is very different from the other parts of Africa that I have visited.
It was very interesting to see this completely different culture.
Most memorable, but not in a good way - definitely the hotels which which were by far the most awful that I have ever stayed in.
Tips?
Make sure that you get a full and un-sanitised itinerary.
Call the agent and get a full run-down of what to expect.
Local benefits?
I did not see any evidence of ... (more)Rick Parisi
