July 2024 Ghana Festival Tour
	A 10 Day Festival Tour of Ghana, visiting Edina Bakatue. Includes visits to Accra, markets, beaches, Nzulezu stilt village, the Ashanti Kingdom, traditional villages, the former slave castles at Elmina & Cape Coast, crocodile ponds, a cultural performance and West Africa's tallest rain forest canopy walkway at Kakum National Park.
		Dates of travel:	30-Jun-24 to 09-Jul-24
		Number of guests:	Any number of people in your party
	Overnight & Drive Time
		Accra Arrival
	Sunday	Meet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
	30-Jun-2024	Safe transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
	Accra	Refresh and relax. Neighborhood or Accra city orientation as time permits.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Tesano.
	Republic Day	Accra City Tour
	Monday	Meet your guide at 8:30 AM and depart on guided tour of Accra.
	01-Jul	Visit to Kwame Nkrumah Monument, Independence Square, Makola Market,
	Accra	historic Jamestown, W.E.B. Du Bois Center, fashionable Oxford Street in Osu.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Tesano.
		Edina Bakatue Festival, Elmina Castle
	Tuesday	Morning departure, driving along the coast to the historic town of Elmina.
	02-Jul	Bakatue festival to open the fishing season. Chiefs, pageantry and boat races
	Elmina	Tour the U.N. World Heritage Site of Elmina castle, Africa's oldest European structure
	3½ hours	Overnight at an upscale beach resort.
		Kakum Park, Crocodiles, Culture Performance
	Wednesday	Early morning departure for West Africa's highest rain forest canopy walkway
	03-Jul	Crocodile ponds and weaver bird community at Hans Botel.
	Elmina	Return to your beach resort to refresh for a special evening culture performance.
		Overnight at an upscale beach resort.
		Busua Beach, Fort Metal Cross
	Thursday	Coastal drive to Busua, a wide beach that is one of Ghana's most beautiful.
	04-Jul	Afternoon beach hike or bike to Fort Metal Cross in Dixcove.
	Beyin	Enjoy the beach or pool. Surfing rentals and lessons are available for extra fee.
	5 hours	Overnight at an upscale resort in Beyin.
		Nzulezu Stilt Village, Fort Apollonia, Beach Afternoon
	Friday	Early depart for the beach village of Beyin, near the western border of Ghana.
	05-Jul	Canoe ride through the Amansuri wetlands to the stilt village of Nzulezu.
	Beyin	Tour Fort Apollonia, the westernmost Colonial era fort in Ghana. Beach afternoon.
		Overnight at an upscale resort in Beyin.
		Cape Coast Castle, Beach Afternoon
	Saturday	Mid-morning departure, driving along the coast to the historic town of Cape Coast.
	06-Jul	Tour the U.N. World Heritage Site and former slave dungeon of Cape Coast Castle.
	Elmina	Continue to your beach resort in Elmina for a relaxed beach afternoon.
	5 hours	Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
		National Cultural Center, Manhyia Palace, Kejetia Market
	Sunday	Morning visit the National Cultural Center, one of Ghana's best museums.
	07-Jul	Home of the Ashanti King, Manhyia Palace, and the Komfo Anokye Sword.
	Kumasi	Experience West Africa's largest outdoor market, the vast Kejetia Market.
	4 hours	Overnight at an upscale hotel in central Kumasi.
		Ashanti Craft Villages, Cocoa Farm
	Monday	Morning depart to visit craft villages around Kumasi showcasing traditional crafts:
	08-Jul	Kente cloth weaving, Adinkra cloth stamping, wood carving
	Kumasi	Also visit a cocoa farm in the village. Try some palm wine!
		Overnight at an upscale hotel in central Kumasi.
		Family Compound, Traditional Blessing, Drop-off
	Tuesday	Morning departure for Accra, visiting sites along the way as time permits.
	09-Jul	Enjoy some time socializing in an unplanned neighborhood to see our life.
		Visit a typical family compound home. Traditional blessing for safe journey.
	4½ hours	Safe delivery to airport 2 hours before your evening flight.
We are happy to customize any tour!
Price		$   £   €
No reschedule fees!     No Covid cancellation fees!
		$3,238 per person, as described, for 2 guests in 1 room.
	5% discount for bookings confirmed 30 or more days prior to travel.
	Includes certified guide, vehicle & fuel, accommodations, meals and entrance fees.
		Price adjusted for number of travelers, visited sites, tour inclusions/exclusions,
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