Weekend to the Akwasidae Festival
Weekend trip to attend the Akwasidae festival celebrated for the Ashanti King. Tour the palace of the king and be entertained by a durbar of chiefs and plenty of drumming and pageantry. Includes a visit to a traditional Kente weaving village, and either the Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary or the Bunso Eco Park.
Request this tour      Dates of travel: Every 6th Saturday (Request form indicates dates)
      Number of guests: Any number of people in your party

Overnight &
Drive Time
Butterfly Sanctuary or Bunso Eco Park, Kente Weaving Village
Pick-upMorning pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle: Accra location of your choice
Day 1Depart metropolitan Accra for a scenic drive through the countryside.
EjisuEnjoy a forest walk at either the Bobiri Forest or the Bunso Eco Park.
1) Bobiri Forest contains native trees, birds, and specializes in butterfly walks.
Estimated2) Bunso Eco Park has an arboretum, a small canopy walkway, and a 50m zipline.
Drive timeVisit the Kente village of Adanwomase to see traditional cloth weaving.
5¼ hoursTry your hand at thread spinning and weaving, or shop for your own exotic cloth.
Time permitting, visit a cocoa farm in the village before continuing to your hotel.
Mid-range hotel in suburban Kumasi at Ejisu.
National Cultural Center, Manhyia Palace, Akwasidae Festival
Drop-OffMorning visit the National Cultural Center, one of Ghana's best museums.
Day 2Continue to the Manhyia Palace, home of Ashanti king, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
AccraOn most Akwasidae, the Ashanti King will ride his palanquin adorned in beautiful
   cloth and jewelry while accompanied by an full entourage.
EstimatedOfferings will be presented and blessings bestowed by the pouring of libations.
Drive timeExperience the drumming and dance that tells the local history.
5 hoursBe free to take photographs as you witness Ashanti culture at its peak.
Depart by 3:00 PM at the latest to return to metropolitan Accra by nightfall.
Drop at location of your choice in Accra.

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Price

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Cost $ USNumber of travelersNo mealsWith Meals
per person1$536$574
2 - 5$445$485
6 or morePlease inquire for groups of 6 or more.
Includes vehicle, fuel, double-occupancy lodging, certified guide and all site fees.
Sep-2023Cost varies by class of hotel and meals, sites visited & tour inclusions.
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