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Introduction

Some photos taken in West Africa between 22nd December 2007 and 6th January 2008 at the following locations:-
Ghana: Accra; the Cape Coast (Elmina, Kakum National Park); the Ashanti Kingdom (Kumasi); the Northern Region (Mole National Park, Tamale). Togo: the Kara Region (Kara, Taberma Valley); the Centrale Region (Sokodé); the Maritime Region (Lomé). Benin: Abomey, Ganvie, Ouidah. All photos are covered by my copyright notice.

Adrian Shepherd, 12th January 2008.

The Photos


People

Art, Artifacts and Architecture

Life on the Water

Ceremonies

Markets

Miscellany

 

Special thanks to Alberto Nicheli at TransAfrica for organising and leading this trip.