Ghana Birding Extravaganza!
	A 20 day birding tour in various ecological zones (Coastal Savanna, Semi-Deciduous Rainforest, Guinea Savanna, and Sudan Savanna) with a birding specialist from the Ghana Wildlife Society. Elephants, monkeys and possibly marine turtles also may be seen. Includes a quick overview of Ghana via a couple days of historic and cultural sites.
		Dates of travel:	Best from October through March
		Number of guests:	Any number of people in your party
	Overnight & Drive Time
		Accra Arrival, Tema Area Orientation
	Arrival	Meet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
	Day 1	Travel to Tema in an air-conditioned vehicle.
	Tema	Refresh and relax. Neighborhood or Tema city orientation as time permits.
		Overnight in a deluxe hotel in Sakumono suburb of Accra.
		Sakumono Lagoon, Accra City Tour
		Meet your guide at 7:00 AM and depart for bird watching at Sakumono Lagoon.
	Day 2	Tour of Accra: Kwame Nkrumah Monument, Independence Square, Makola Market,
	Tema	historic Jamestown, W.E.B. Du Bois Center, fashionable Oxford Street in Osu.
		Overnight in a deluxe hotel in Sakumono suburb of Accra.
		Sakumono Lagoon, Xavi Bird Sanctuary, Marine Turtles
		Sakumono Lagoon birding on a sandbar between the lagoon and the ocean.
	Day 3	East to the Volta River. Afternoon canoe at Xavi Bird Sanctuary on Lotor River.
	Keta	Nocturnal marine turtle expedition.
	3 hours	Overnight at an upscale resort on a clean sandy beach.
		Keta Lagoon Birding, Fort Pridzenstein, Keta Beach, Marine Turtles
		Early birding at Keta lagoon which is Ghana's most important marine birding site.
	Day 4	Birds are abundant year-round, with enormous flocks during the European winter.
	Keta	Visit Fort Pridzenstein and Cape St. Paul lighthouse. Night turtle excursion.
	4 hours	Overnight at an upscale resort on a clean sandy beach.
		Volta River, Adomi Bridge, Banana Plantation
		Use the bird watching lookout at nearby Woe.
	Day 5	Travel inland, along the Volta River. Cross Ghana's only steel arch bridge.
	Atimpoku	Visit a banana plantation, tour the Akosombo Dam, or socialize in the river village.
	3½ hours	Overnight at a budget chalet on the banks of the Volta River.
		Volta River, Akaa Falls, Umbrella Rock, Bead Market
		Morning canoe on the Volta River for sightings & relaxation.
	Day 6	Depart on scenic drive to Akaa Falls. 250 concrete steps to this beautiful falls.
	Koforidua	Ascend the bamboo ladder to the top of Umbrella Rock. Visit a busy bead market.
		Deluxe hotel outside Koforidua, capital of the Eastern region.
		Atewa Forest, Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary and Forest Reserve
		Early morning depart for the Atewa Forest, a Globally Significant Biodiversity Area.
	Day 7	Over 200 species of birds and over 400 species of butterflies have been recorded
	Ejisu	Afternoon hike at the Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary & Forest Reserve.
	4½ hours	Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Ejisu.
		Traditional Craft Villages and Shrines of the Ashanti Kingdom, Cocoa Farm
		Morning depart to visit craft villages around Kumasi showcasing traditional crafts:
	Day 8	Kente weaving at Adanwomase, Adinkra stamping at Ntonso, carving at Ahwiaa.
	Ejisu	Healing Shrine. Cocoa Farm. One of the last remaining Ashanti shrines at Besease.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Ejisu.
		Monkey Sanctuary, Mole National Park
		Early departure for long drive to Ghana's largest wildlife park, Mole National Park.
	Day 9	Stop along the way for fun with habituated monkeys at Boabeng-Fiema Sanctuary.
	Mole	Arrive at Mole National Park in time for the afternoon safari walk (15:30 to 17:30).
	6 hours	Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park.
		Mole National Park, Larabanga Mosque
		Morning walking safari at Mole National Park (6:30 to 8:30).
	Day 10	Visit the ancient Sudanese style mud-and-stick mosque at Larabanga.
	Mole	Afternoon driving safari at Mole National Park.
		Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park.
		Mole National Park, Mognori Cultural Village, Afternoon Safari
		Morning driving safari at Mole National Park (half or full day driving safari is extra).
	Day 11	Relax poolside at Mole Lodge. Afternoon experience at the Mognori Cultural Village.
	Mole	Afternoon safari walk with the elephants at Mole National Park.
		Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park.
		Morning Safari, Culture Village, Bolgatanga, Night Birding
		Morning safari walk at Mole National Park (6:30 to 8:30).
	Day 12	Depart for the culture village of Sognaayilli to learn the life of northern tribes.
	Bolgatanga	Visit the NASIA Wetland for nocturnal birding with unique and exciting sightings.
	5¾ hours	Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Bolgatanga.
		Tono Dam, Sirigu, Catholic Cathedral and Grotto, Evening Birding
		Morning birding at Tono Dam. Large populations of water birds at this location.
	Day 13	Sirigu painted adobe village. Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows mud brick cathedral..
	Bolgatanga	Relax at your hotel before returning to Tono Dam for another nocturnal excursion.
	2½ hours	Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Bolgatanga.
		Tono Dam, Zayaa Mosque, Tamale City Tour
		Second morning at the Tono Dam. Visit the mud mosque at Wulugu.
	Day 14	Tour Tamale, capital of the Northern Region. Includes the Gulpke Na palace,
	Tamale	the Grand Mosque, a craft market and a Shea butter facility.
	4 hours	Highly-rated mid-range chalet outside Tamale.
		Drive Day, Kintampo Falls
		Quickly depart on drive day from northern Savanna to central forests.
	Day 15	Visit the refreshing Kintampo Falls along the way. This is Ghana's 2nd highest falls.
	Techiman	Hike sandstone formations at Tanoboase or experience Ghana's largest food market.
	4½ hours	Overnight at a budget hotel in central Techiman.
		Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary, Picathartes Expedition
		Early-morning at Owabi wildlife sanctuary, Ghana's only inland Ramsar site.
	Day 16	Visit the nesting site of the yellow headed Picathartes, a most sought after specimen.
	Assin Fosu	Continue to the coastal city of Cape Coast. This will involve some driving after dark.
	5½ hours	Budget, air-conditioned room near to the birding site.
		Kakum National Park, St. George Castle & Central Elmina
		Kakum is Ghana's most significant birding park, with over 266 species including
	Day 17	white-breasted guinea fowl, African grey parrot, and nine species of hornbill.
	Kakum	St. George Castle, Posuban Shrines, Ft. San Jago and fishing lagoon in Elmina.
	2½ hours	Overnight at a mid-range hotel near Kakum National Park.
		Kakum National Park, Crocodile Ponds, Stingless Bee Tour
		Wake to forest sounds. Visit the rainforest canopy walkway before the park opens.
	Day 18	Continue hiking in Kakum National Park for lower-story and ground-dwelling species.
	Kakum	Crocodile ponds and weaver bird community at Hans Botel. Stingless bee facility.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel near Kakum National Park.
		Kakum National Park, Abandze Beach, Fort Amsterdam
		The Sun Bird Trail allows you to experience 3 different ecosystems:
	Day 19	rainforest, a secondary forest and pond environment.
	Anomabu	Visit scenic Abandze beach overlooked by the hilltop Fort Amsterdam.
		Overnight at an mid-range beach resort.
		Accra Departure
	Drop-Off	Enjoy the morning activities at the beach as the morning catch is brought in.
	Day 20	Depart for Accra, stopping at the West Hills Mall to see modern Accra.
	Accra	Last minute activities of your choice in Accra. Say goodbye to new friends.
	2½ hours	Safe delivery to airport 2 hours before your evening flight.
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		$5,595 per person, as described, for 2 guests in 1 room.
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