11 day Culture & History Tour in Ghana
An 11 day tour of Ghana, visiting Accra, highland villages, the Volta River, waterfalls, markets, beaches, a monkey sanctuary, Kumasi, the former slave castle at Elmina, and Africa's highest rain forest canopy walkway at Kakum National Park. Includes a cultural performance and a traditional blessing for a safe journey.
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      Number of guests: Any number of people in your party

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Accra Arrival
ArrivalMeet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
Day 1Safe transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
AccraRefresh and relax. Neighborhood or Accra city orientation as time permits.
Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Tesano.
Accra City Tour
Meet your guide at 8:30 AM and depart on guided tour of Accra.
Day 2Visit 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.
Aburi Gardens, Craft Market, Handmade Glass Beads, Highland Village
Depart for Aburi Botanical Gardens and Aburi craft market (bicycles for extra fee).
Day 3Stop at a bead workshop near the Volta River to learn about this beautiful handcraft.
AmedzofeEnjoy the ride to as you travel to the scenic mountain village of Amedzofe.
4 hoursOvernight at a hillside budget guesthouse in Amedzofe.
Mt. Gemi, Monkey Sanctuary, Wli Falls, Volta River
Morning hike in the cool mist to the summit of Mt. Gemi or a nearby waterfalls.
Day 4Depart for monkey sanctuary at Tafi Atome for fun with habituated Mona monkeys.
AtimpokuFurther into the Volta Region for a 45 minute hike to Ghana's highest waterfalls.
5½ hoursOvernight at a budget chalet on the banks of the Volta River.
Volta River Day
Relaxed day at the Volta River. Enjoy a tranquil morning ride in a dugout canoe
Day 5   or, for an extra fee, motorboat from the Adomi bridge to the Akosombo dam.
AtimpokuRiverside waterpark, walk across the Adomi Bridge or visit a banana plantation.
Overnight at a budget chalet on the banks of the Volta River.
Akaa Falls, Butterfly Sanctuary, Traditional Ashanti Shrine House
Scenic drive to Akaa Falls. 250 concrete steps to the bottom of the falls.
Day 6Hike at the Bobiri forest reserve and butterfly sanctuary (best from Mar to Jun).
EjisuVisit one of the last Ashanti traditional buildings, the Yaw Tano at Besease.
4 hoursOvernight at a mid-range hotel in Ejisu.
Ashanti Craft Villages, Healing Shrine, Cocoa Farm
Visit traditional craft villages around Kumasi showcasing Kente cloth weaving,
Day 7   Adinkra cloth stamping and wood carving. Visit a healing shrine and a cocoa farm.
EjisuThe Diaspora may have a traditional cleansing and naming ceremony (extra fee).
Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Ejisu.
Slave Cemetery, Cape Coast Castle, Beach
Follow the slave trail to the coast, stopping at a former slave market and cemetery.
Day 8Tour the World Heritage site and former slave dungeon of Cape Coast castle.
ElminaThose of the Diaspora may have a "Door of Return" ceremony at the castle (extra fee).
4½ hoursOvernight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
Kakum National Park, Crocodiles, Central Elmina, Culture Performance
Morning visit to the rain forest canopy walkway at Kakum National Park.
Day 9Visit nearby crocodile ponds. Visit central Elmina to see the busy fishing lagoon
Elmina   and take the grand walkway to hilltop Ft. San Jago. Special cultural performance.
Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
Beach Morning, Ft. Amsterdam, Kokrobite Beach Village
Beach morning before departing east to Abandze beach below Ft. Amsterdam.
Day 10Continue to Kokrobite beach. Food, music, crafts, live music on weekends.
KokrobiteArrive before dark to have a night of reflection by the beach.
3 hoursOvernight at a 3 star beach resort in Kokrobite.
Family Compound, Traditional Blessing, Drop-off
DepartureEnjoy the pool and beach before departing to Accra.
Day 11Spend some time socializing in an unplanned neighborhood to see our life.
Visit a typical family compound home. Traditional blessing for safe journey.
Safe delivery to airport 2 hours before your evening flight.

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Price

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No reschedule fees!     No Covid cancellation fees!
£2,163 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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Adomi bridge crossing the Volta River