This is the traditional Ghana that you may be most familiar with. Gold, kente cloth and ceremony are prevalent here. Twi is the language and the people are proud of their Akan heritage. In the greater Kumasi area, there are a huge number of attractions. Further afield into the Brong-Ahafo Region are various natural sites and wildlife areas. | ||
| 2 days | A basic overnight in the Ashanti capital, Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana and distinctly different from Accra. The National Cultural Center is one of the finest museums in the country. The city center, Adum, is a lively area and the Kejetia outdoor market is the largest in Ghana. Walk by the zoo to watch thousands of bats in the trees, or sit at an outdoor cafe to watch the thousands of people passing by. |
| 3-4 days | Stay an additional night or two in a kente weaving village. Visit the village chief and receive a tour demonstrating how this beautiful cloth is created. Taste some locally fermented palm wine. |
5-6 days | There is so much to explore around Kumasi that an extra couple days presents many options. The largest natural body of water in Ghana, Lake Bosumtwi, is in a meteorite impact crater and provides a unique setting. A butterfly sanctuary and other nature preserves are nearby, as well as traditional villages and Ashanti shrines. | |
| 7-9 days | Wildlife viewing can be found when you travel further around the central part of Ghana and into the Brong-Ahafo Region. Techiman is home to the largest food market in West Africa. It is a good launching point for exploring Kintampo falls and Fuller falls, the bat caves at Buoyem, the monkey sanctuary at Fiema or viewing hippos and other wildlife at Bui National Park. |
10 days or more | On such a tour you can join any of the above mentioned attractions, or others, while traveling at a relaxed pace. | |
