12 day Wildlife Tour
Overview
A 12 day wildlife tour of Ghana, visiting the Ashanti Kingdom, a monkey sanctuary, hippo sanctuary, Africa's only butterfly sanctuary, Mole National Park for elephants, traditional villages, the former slave castle at Cape Coast, and a birding hike at Kakum National Park. Includes cultural performances and a traditional blessing.
Dates of travel: You set the dates & number of days
Number of guests: Any number of people in your party
Number of guests: Any number of people in your party
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Accra Arrival
- Meet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
- Safe transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Refresh and relax. Neighborhood or Accra city orientation as time permits.
- Overnight at an high-rise hotel in Osu.
Day 2
Accra City Tour
- Meet your guide at 8:30 AM and depart on guided tour of Accra.
- Visit to Kwame Nkrumah Monument, Independence Square, Makola Market, historic Jamestown, W.E.B. Du Bois Center, fashionable Oxford Street in Osu.
- Overnight at an high-rise hotel in Osu.
Day 3
Bobiri Forest, Butterfly Sanctuary
- Depart metropolitan Accra for a scenic drive through the countryside.
- Late afternoon hike at the Bobiri forest reserve and butterfly sanctuary.
- This is Africa's only butterfly sanctuary, which contains many native species of trees.
- Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Ejisu.
Day 4
Ashanti Craft Villages, Monkey Sanctuary
- Morning depart to visit craft villages around Kumasi showcasing traditional crafts: Kente weaving at Adanwomase, Adinkra cloth at Ntonso, carvings at Ahwiaa.
- Late afternoon fun with the monkeys at the Boabeng-Fiema monkey sanctuary.
- Overnight at a budget hotel in central Techiman.
Day 5
Drive Day, Rooftop Homes, Historic Mosque
- Long drive on ancient Islamic trade route. Visit a rooftop home at Senyon.
- Late afternoon arrival in Wa, capital of the Upper West region.
- Visit to a 15th century mosque and possibly visit the village chief at nearby Nakori.
- Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Wa.
Day 6
Hippo Sanctuary, Lobi Tribe, Mole National Park
- Early morning to the Wechiau Hippo sanctuary and canoe safari to the hippos.
- Have a visit with the local Lobi tribe and socialize with friendly people.
- Arrive at Mole National Park in time for the afternoon safari walk (15:30 to 17:30).
- Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park.
Day 7
Mole National Park, Mognori Cultural Village, Afternoon Safari Walk
- Morning game viewing walk at Mole National Park (6:30 to 8:30).
- Poolside at Mole Lodge after enjoying a performance at Mognori Cultural Village.
- Afternoon safari drive to find elephants and other mammals at Mole National Park.
- Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park.
Day 8
Driving Safari, Ancient Mosque
- Driving safari at Mole with a specially trained park ranger.
- This is a 2-hour driving safari (as opposed to the morning and evening walks).
- Visit the ancient Sudanese style mud-and-stick mosque at Larabanga.
- Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park.
Day 9
Mole National Park, Craft Market, Flight to Accra
- Morning walking safari at Mole National Park. Watch out for the baboons!
- Quickly depart for Tamale. Craft market in Tamale before your flight to Accra.
- Be met at the domestic flight terminal upon your return to Accra.
- Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Tesano .
Day 10
Posuban Shrine, Cape Coast Castle, Beach Relax
- Mid-morning departure west along the coast to the city of Cape Coast.
- Visit an elaborate Posuban shrine, commemorating an Asafo community group.
- Tour the U.N. World Heritage Site and former slave dungeon of Cape Coast castle.
- Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
Day 11
Kakum Birding (no canopy walkway), Crocodile Pond, Culture Performance
- Hike with a birding expert through the 3 different ecosystems of the Sun Bird Trail at Kakum National Park: rainforest, a secondary forest and pond environment.
- Crocodile ponds and weaver bird community. Special evening cultural performance.
- Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
Day 12
Accra Return, Last Minute Shopping, Traditional Blessing, Departure
- Morning departure for Accra, visiting sites along the way as time permits.
- Visit a craft market, or Trashy Bags, where recycled plastic is crafted into accessories.
- Walking tour of the Kisseman urban ghetto. Traditional blessing for safe journey.
- Safe delivery to airport 2 hours before your evening flight.
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Price
No reschedule fees!
No Covid cancellation fees!
$3,208 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, and desired class of meals and accommodations.
Oct-2021
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Next Steps
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