Facilitated by West Africa Discovery, and organized by Secret Compass,  this is a journey of discovery transecting southern Sierra Leone along the Mao River from the border with Guinea to the sea. We will travel through different ecosystems and meet a lot of people giving us a unique insight into this fascinating country.
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At the end of the dry season many tribes of Burkina Faso ask their masks to protect their villages and to call for rain. So, moving from one village to the next one, it is possible to attend great and absolutely authentic mask dances. This tour does just that! 
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The particularity of this tour is that it combines the discovery of Beninese culture: walks in protected spaces like the Pendjari National park, visits of museums, immersion in villages, etc and work with the craftsmen. They will teach you how to manufacture the souvenirs you will bring home such as works of art, shea butter or mats. 
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This tour includes the visits of south Benin main attractions, among others; Cotonou (the economic capital) and Porto Novo (the capital), Ganvié’s lake market, the famous Fishing Road, the beautiful Ahémé Lake or the “Door of no Return”. The numerous opportunities to meet with the locals make this tour a great way to immerse in Benin’s “real life”. Discover more...

Charles Sablah has have lived in Nima for a very long time and has experienced life as a Ghanaian in this impoverished area, but it will amaze you to witness and experience Nima life. There is so much to learn and great excitement experience. 
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This traditional homestay experience is located in the North of Benin near the major national parks. Being so remote, you will witness the sky at night in all its glory as well as being able to immerse yourself within village life. Ecobenin, who arranges the stays are very involved in the responsible tourism movement in their country.
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Camp on the banks of The Gambia River, overland through the beautiful Casamance region of Senegal, absorb yourself in the old colonial port city of Bissau, trek or cycle in Guinea’s Fouta Djalon, relax on some of the best beaches in the world in Sierra Leone. So be prepared for a true overland adventure along a route rarely travelled.
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Being a West Africa aficionado and responsible tourism campaigner, Thomas talks about his thoughts on how travelling to a country such as Sierra Leone can help change the countries' image for the better, can allow for the traveller to have amazing experiences, and can go a long way to helping local communities develop a sustainable income. Read more...

We keep mentioning the responsible tourism concept, but what is it actually? Thomas explains what, in a nut shell, responsible tourism is and claims that it can be applied to all forms of tourism that cater for all age-groups, all markets, in all destinations.  Read more...

Highlighting Responsible Tourism week, we have teamed up with Travel Matters to host an event in which we will cover  'voluntourism'. The theme is 'Volunteering: Good, Bad or Ugly?' Guest speakers Ben Keene from Tribewanted and Chris Hill from Hands Up Holidays will talk about their views on volunteering, and their vision for the future.  Read more...