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Ivory Coast Revealed

From Abidjan to the Sahel savannah, this journey through Côte d'Ivoire immerses you in living tribal ceremonies, mask dances, and ancient crafts rarely witnessed by outsiders.

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About this journey

The story behind the route

Travel with us to a country with a recent troubled past but is now once again accessible to intrepid travellers who are looking to delve into the amazing diversity of West African culture. On this Ivory Coast small group tour we will explore the economic powerhouse of Abidjan before heading out to the west and north of Cote D’Ivoire to spend time with the different ethnic groups of this fascinating country such as the Dan and the Senufo people amongst others. During village visits we will witness colourful tribal festivals, rituals, initiations and mask dances. This is a journey full or surprises to a land that can rightly be considered truly off the beaten track.

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The journey

Ivory Coast Revealed

Key moments

The moments that define this trip

Drawn from the full tour dossier — the standout days, encounters and views our specialists keep coming back to.

Your route
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  1. Ghost Dance & Anyi Monarchy of Abenguru

    In Abenguru, the group meets the Anyi monarchy to learn regional history and the role of traditional kings. The day culminates with the Ghost Dance, an ancestral trance ritual performed before dinner.

  2. Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Yamoussoukro

    Yamoussoukro is home to the Basilica of the Virgin of Peace, described in the itinerary as a copy of St Peter's in Rome. The Presidential Palace and the Biax Foundation, which hosts government meetings, are also visited.

  3. Zaouli and Goli Mask Dances in Baulé Territory

    Passing through Baulé territory, the group witnesses the Guro people's Zaouli mask dance, created in the 1950s and reportedly inspired by a girl named 'Djela Lou Zaouli.' The Goli mask dance follows, adding a second rare ceremonial performance in a single day.

  4. Senufo Craft Traditions & Boloy Dance, Korhogo

    Korhogo, the 13th-century capital of the Senufo people, reveals traditional clay bead makers, weavers, and dressmakers. A full excursion day adds rare tribal iron smelting, pottery, wood carving, the Museum of Gbon, and the Boloy panther dance performed by initiated young men.

  5. Iron Forging, Sacred Village Architecture & Ngoro Dance, Boundiali

    Around Boundiali the complete iron-forging process is observed from furnace extraction through final polishing. Senufo villages display large clay granaries and sacred houses decorated with bas-reliefs, and the Ngoro dance — a virgin girls' initiation ceremony — is witnessed.

  6. Fulani Nomads & Malinké Dozo Hunters, Odienne

    Fulani nomad villages near Odienne showcase pastoral traditions. The Malinké Dozo hunters, dressed in traditional costume and carrying amulet-covered shotguns, perform fire and knife-resistance dances.

Key moments for Ivory Coast Revealed

Full itinerary · 13 days

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Dates & prices

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Reserve your place with a 10% deposit. Final balance due 70 days before departure. Single-room supplements optional — most travellers happily share.

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    24 Oct 20265 Nov 2026
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    £5,495 pp
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    16 Jan 202728 Jan 2027
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    20 Mar 20271 Apr 2027
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    23 Oct 20274 Nov 2027
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What's included

Everything covered — and what's not

Included in the price

  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Overland transport throughout with professional driver
  • Domestic flight from Man to Abidjan
  • All accommodation
  • Services of English-speaking guide / tour leader
  • Meals as listed
  • Entrance fees for sites listed as part of the itinerary

Budget separately for

  • International flights (, contact , us, for expert advice and a quote)
  • Any airport taxes (except when included from Man to Abidjan)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa – when required
  • Drinks
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips (Discretionary)
Before you go

Essential information

Shared across all tours that visit this destination. Read alongside your individual tour dossier for trip-specific details.

Foreign Office travel advice

We constantly monitor official travel advice, including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Ivory Coast Travel Advice at, and will always advise clients of any warnings before departure. At the time of writing, there are no specific warnings against travel to the parts of Ivory Coast that we visit on our tours.

Please contact us if you have any specific concerns or would like to understand what measures are in place to ensure your trip remains safe and trouble-free.

Voices from the road

What travellers say about us

Independently verified reviews from travellers who joined Ivory Coast Revealed. Rated 4.9 Excellent on AITO by 250+ reviewers.

An excellent road trip that covered over 1500 kms of the country. We visited a number of isolated villages to meet the local people and to watch their traditional dancing over the 12 days of the journey. Our guide and driver were both brilliant and worked really hard to make the experience special.

PWW

Ivory Coast

An amazing trip! We had the most amazing holiday — over two weeks we had a taste of the cities, the culture, the mountains, a safari, and time at the beach. Our driver/guide made the whole trip very relaxing, and we were welcomed warmly by everyone we met, enjoying fabulous food and drink along the way. Undiscovered Destinations planned a really amazing itinerary for us with great hotels, a fabulous guide/driver, and interesting places to visit — they took great care to ensure we had an excellent holiday. We look forward to booking another holiday with them in the future. Thank you, Mark!

Anna

This adventure was always going to be very full-on, which is how we like our trips. I didn't count on getting bronchitis and ending up in hospital, however. The itinerary was quickly amended to avoid high-altitude destinations as much as possible while still making sure we had a chance to enjoy interesting experiences. While obviously sad to have missed some of the original sites, the revised itinerary was the only sensible option under the circumstances. I was extremely impressed with how Undiscovered Destinations and their local team handled the situation — taking the stress out of it, smoothing the way, rearranging the itinerary and booking new hotels, translating for me with the medical staff, and making sure I always had transport, medicines and anything else I needed. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept in touch with me, each other, and the insurance company throughout. I can't recommend them enough!

Grete

My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Undiscovered Destinations. We had a different guide at each stop, and all of them were friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable. The local people were welcoming, and we always felt safe and comfortable. The beaches were spectacularly beautiful and empty of people, with warm, clear water, and each stop had its own character — some we loved for their unspoiled scenery, others for their history and the warmth of the welcome. We took the opportunity to snorkel on one of the most pristine reefs we've experienced, swimming with sea turtles and enormous manta rays that came right up to us out of curiosity. A wonderful destination for nature lovers.

Frank

Excellent. Action packed. Our local agent was excellent, and a good choice by Undiscovered Destinations. Because there were only two of us on the holiday, we had different guides at each stop, each one making sure we were handed over safely. All manner of transport was used, and we appreciated the different guiding strategies, the wealth of information given, the high level of English, and the genuine wish to show off their country at its best. Excellent.

Cathy

Far exceeding my expectations, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. A beautiful destination, with interesting history, lively ceremonies, lovely people and — surprisingly, for somewhere that sees so few tourists — absolutely no hassle on the streets. Excellent service from start to finish, with a first-class tour leader.

Lynn

We had a two-week trip with Undiscovered Destinations, flying in for two days first to break up the journey. It was a great trip, because we managed to see so much more than just the capital cities. This was the fourth trip we've taken with Undiscovered Destinations, and each one has been wonderful. Our guides were lovely — very professional and helpful. We rate UD very highly.

Andy

We had a fabulous trip with an excellent local guide, who took great care of us and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of both ancient and recent history, with lots of fascinating personal stories of his own life. We highly recommend this trip — Undiscovered Destinations were great to work with, and we hope to use them again.

Jennie

Everything was great — we got to witness a wonderful variety of wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the hospitality of the people. A fabulous trip from start to finish.

Debbie

Excellent all-round trip. Drivers were conscientious and careful, accommodation was better than expected, and the scenery was stunning throughout.

Alexis

An excellent road trip that covered over 1500 kms of the country. We visited a number of isolated villages to meet the local people and to watch their traditional dancing over the 12 days of the journey. Our guide and driver were both brilliant and worked really hard to make the experience special.

PWW

Ivory Coast

An amazing trip! We had the most amazing holiday — over two weeks we had a taste of the cities, the culture, the mountains, a safari, and time at the beach. Our driver/guide made the whole trip very relaxing, and we were welcomed warmly by everyone we met, enjoying fabulous food and drink along the way. Undiscovered Destinations planned a really amazing itinerary for us with great hotels, a fabulous guide/driver, and interesting places to visit — they took great care to ensure we had an excellent holiday. We look forward to booking another holiday with them in the future. Thank you, Mark!

Anna

This adventure was always going to be very full-on, which is how we like our trips. I didn't count on getting bronchitis and ending up in hospital, however. The itinerary was quickly amended to avoid high-altitude destinations as much as possible while still making sure we had a chance to enjoy interesting experiences. While obviously sad to have missed some of the original sites, the revised itinerary was the only sensible option under the circumstances. I was extremely impressed with how Undiscovered Destinations and their local team handled the situation — taking the stress out of it, smoothing the way, rearranging the itinerary and booking new hotels, translating for me with the medical staff, and making sure I always had transport, medicines and anything else I needed. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept in touch with me, each other, and the insurance company throughout. I can't recommend them enough!

Grete

My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Undiscovered Destinations. We had a different guide at each stop, and all of them were friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable. The local people were welcoming, and we always felt safe and comfortable. The beaches were spectacularly beautiful and empty of people, with warm, clear water, and each stop had its own character — some we loved for their unspoiled scenery, others for their history and the warmth of the welcome. We took the opportunity to snorkel on one of the most pristine reefs we've experienced, swimming with sea turtles and enormous manta rays that came right up to us out of curiosity. A wonderful destination for nature lovers.

Frank

Excellent. Action packed. Our local agent was excellent, and a good choice by Undiscovered Destinations. Because there were only two of us on the holiday, we had different guides at each stop, each one making sure we were handed over safely. All manner of transport was used, and we appreciated the different guiding strategies, the wealth of information given, the high level of English, and the genuine wish to show off their country at its best. Excellent.

Cathy

Far exceeding my expectations, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. A beautiful destination, with interesting history, lively ceremonies, lovely people and — surprisingly, for somewhere that sees so few tourists — absolutely no hassle on the streets. Excellent service from start to finish, with a first-class tour leader.

Lynn

We had a two-week trip with Undiscovered Destinations, flying in for two days first to break up the journey. It was a great trip, because we managed to see so much more than just the capital cities. This was the fourth trip we've taken with Undiscovered Destinations, and each one has been wonderful. Our guides were lovely — very professional and helpful. We rate UD very highly.

Andy

We had a fabulous trip with an excellent local guide, who took great care of us and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of both ancient and recent history, with lots of fascinating personal stories of his own life. We highly recommend this trip — Undiscovered Destinations were great to work with, and we hope to use them again.

Jennie

Everything was great — we got to witness a wonderful variety of wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the hospitality of the people. A fabulous trip from start to finish.

Debbie

Excellent all-round trip. Drivers were conscientious and careful, accommodation was better than expected, and the scenery was stunning throughout.

Alexis

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Common questions

Things travellers usually ask

  • How many travellers will be in my group?

    Maximum 12 travellers — that's the cap on every Undiscovered Destinations small-group tour. Small enough to eat in a local family home; large enough to share the wonder with other like-minded travellers.

  • Can I travel solo?

    Yes — there's no compulsory single supplement on our small-group tours. You get your own room at no extra cost. About 60% of UD travellers come solo, so you'll be in good company.

  • How fit do I need to be?

    Fitness requirements vary by itinerary, from gentle to demanding. The day-by-day tour dossier sets out walking distances, terrain and any altitude so you know what to expect. If you have specific concerns, speak to our team before booking — they can talk you through a typical day.

  • When are the next departures?

    The next available departures are 24 October 2026; 16 January 2027; 20 March 2027. See the "Pick your departure" table further up the page for the full schedule and per-departure pricing.

  • What's included in the tour price?

    Included items vary by tour — see the full list above. On this trip, expect: Arrival and departure transfers; Overland transport throughout with professional driver; Domestic flight from Man to Abidjan; and more. International flights and travel insurance are not included.

  • Where exactly does this trip go?

    This tour visits Ivory Coast. Each destination has its own page with practical information, climate, and the attractions our specialists recommend — linked from the itinerary above.

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