ACCRA, GHANA

Kotoka International Airport - AKWAABA!!! WELCOME TO GHANA!!!
Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, proceed through immigration, collect your luggage, clear customs, and meet our knowledgeable Cultural Tour guide.

Depending on your arrival time in Accra:
You may enjoy a brief tour of the beautiful and expansive University of Ghana, Legon campus in our private air-conditioned vehicle. Afterwards, continue to the hotel; after check-in, your guide, who will accompany you throughout your stay, will provide a briefing on what to expect during your time in Ghana.

ACCRA

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park - ACCRA

Highlights:
• W.E.B Dubois Centre
• The Independence/Black Square
• The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
• Jamestown Fishing Community-The Lighthouse & the Brazil House
Welcome to the vibrant city of Accra, a blend of modern structures and colonial architecture offering a unique experience. This 120-year-old city has a rich history to explore after a delightful breakfast at your hotel.

Our first stop will be the W.E.B Du Bois Centre, honoring the life of the renowned Pan-Africanist who chose to live and work in Ghana. We will then proceed to Independence Square to see the enclosed flame of African Liberation, lit by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in 1961. The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the final resting place of Ghana’s first president, is set in beautiful gardens and includes a museum with photos, artifacts, and insights into Dr. Nkrumah’s life.

Our day concludes at Jamestown Community, one of Accra’s most historic neighborhoods, where history is present on every corner. Known for its lighthouses, the first constructed in 1875 by the British as a navigational aid for trading vessels in the Gulf of Guinea. The original structure was destroyed, but a larger, improved lighthouse completed in 1921 is still operational today. You may visit the “Brazil House” to learn about the seven Afro-Brazilian families who settled in Ghana in 1836. Familiar Brazilian/Portuguese surnames such as De Souza, Palmares, Azumah, Amorin, Da Costa, Santos, De Medeiros, and Olympio are common in this area of Accra.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

ACCRA-KUMASI

Manhyia Palace Museum - Highlights:

• Manhyia Palace Museum
• Okomfo Anokye Sword Site

After breakfast, travel through the forest zone to Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Empire, to explore the legends of the famous Ashantis, whose legacies remain evident today. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Aburi Mountains en route to the Mampong Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine, which researches the use of plant medicine to treat various ailments.
Arrive in Kumasi in the late afternoon and visit Manhyia Palace, the official residence of Ashanti Kings (Asantehene) until 1974, now a museum housing treasured items related to the Ashanti Kingdom. Time permitting, visit the nearby Okomfo Anokye Sword site, a significant symbol of Ashanti unity marking the spot where the Golden Stool “descended from the sky” and has remained for 300 years. Legend says the Ashanti Kingdom would collapse if the sword were ever removed.

Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay; evening at leisure.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

KUMASI-CRAFT VILLAGES

Ntonso Adinkra Craftsmen - Highlights:
• 3 craft villages of Ahwiaa, Ntonso, and Bonwire
• Kumasi Central Market

After breakfast, visit the three craft villages in the lush countryside surrounding Kumasi.

Bonwire will be our first craft village, where we’ll see how the famous Kente Cloth is handmade on looms in a tradition passed down through generations. Discover the Kente styles and have the opportunity to make purchases. We may pay a courtesy call to the paramount chief of this community.

We will continue to the village of Ntonso, where artisans hand-stamp patterns on cotton cloth to create Adinkra Textiles. Black-on-Black and Black-on-Red Adinkra Cloth is worn for funerals and other solemn occasions; learn how the Black Dye is made in the village from tree bark and create your own Adinkra sash to take home. You may also purchase large pieces of Adinkra Cloth handmade in the village.

We proceed to the woodcarving Village of Ahwiaa, known for its talented craftsmen who create Royal stools, walking sticks, and Fertility Dolls from wood; with the opportunity to purchase hand-carved items of all kinds.

This evening, visit the Kumasi Central Market (also known as the Kejetia Market), the largest open market in West Africa, where more than 10,000 vendors sell their wares. Here you will find just about everything, including food, fabric, beauty products, and handmade crafts.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

KUMASI- ASSIN MANSO-ELMINA

Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park - Highlights:
• Assin Manso Slave River
• Cape Coast Castle

After breakfast, drive to Cape Coast, stopping at Assin Manso, the burial site of two former slaves from the U.S. and Jamaica whose remains were re-interred in August 1998 during Ghana’s first Emancipation Day celebration. You will see the ‘Slave River’ where captured Africans were washed before being confined in the Slave castles to await shipment to the Americas and the Caribbean.

Upon arrival in Cape Coast, visit the Cape Coast Castle and Museum for a guided tour. Cape Coast Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the “Door of No Return”.

Transfer to and check in at the hotel; evening at leisure.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

ELMINA-KAKUM NATIONAL PARK-ELMINA

Kakum National Park - HIGHLIGHTS:
• Kakum National Park
• Cape Coast Castle

After breakfast, visit Kakum National Park, one of Ghana’s most famous parks. Take a brief walking tour on the forest floor; see birds, butterflies, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the forest’s over 40 species of mammals, including monkeys and the elusive forest elephant. Proceed to the canopy walk. Kakum is home to Africa’s only aerial walkway through the tree canopy, a 1000-foot-long and seven-bridge walkway with viewing platforms that reach heights of over 150 feet above ground.

In the afternoon, visit Elmina Castle, another UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1482. This castle was the first European structure built in sub-Saharan Africa. In the evening, travel to the nearby village of Mesomagor and see the Bamboo Orchestra at their musical best. The young people in the village of Mesomagor have revived traditional art by performing with bamboo percussion instruments to music and dance. This is a captivating dance performance you will not find anywhere else (Minimum 8 required for this activity).

Return to your hotel; evening at leisure.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

ELMINA-ACCRA

Abandze - Highlights:
• Abandze Village
• Arts and Crafts Shopping
After breakfast, check out of your hotel for Accra. Stop briefly at Abandze, the ancestral home of Louis Armstrong, the famous American Jazz Musician.
Arrive in Accra late afternoon. You may visit the famous Oxford Street in Osu (including the Global Mamas Shop, Woodin Shop, and other local stalls with colorful and beautiful African wear, beads, and accessories) for last-minute shopping or the Wild Gecko on the Airport road for traditional crafts and artifacts.
You may want to enjoy a vibrant nightlife in Accra with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant outside your hotel.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

ACCRA

Accra - Today is at leisure, but with the assistance of your driver and guide, decide on your excursions and activities. Visit the sites in Accra and vicinity that you have not yet seen.

You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight home.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

• Assistance with visa application
• Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
• Meals (Breakfast daily)
• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
• Experienced cultural tour guide
• Transportation in private vehicle
• Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
• Admission to listed sites

• Visa and International Flight
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuity for driver and guide
• Meals not listed
• Personal expenses

Discover the flourishing, untouched gems of Ghana on this exclusive 8-day tour. Embark on an adventure to the country’s most diverse and lively locations, exploring ancient cities and more.

Experience the rich cultural, historical, and artisanal heritage of Ghana. In Kumasi, the nation’s second-largest city, delve into the history of the Ashanti Kingdom. Visit the workshops of skilled artisans who craft exquisite Kente cloth on traditional looms and explore the Ntonso Adinkra craft village.

No trip would be complete without visiting the renowned Forts and Castles of Elmina and Cape Coast. Engage in a poignant exploration of the country’s slave trade history and gain insight into the local life of the Elmina community.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.