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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Experience Ghana with all five (5) senses! Meet people, learn history, see the beauty, taste the food and so much more! Experience the diverse tapestry of culture and history making up this incredibly rich and passionate country.
Options
EXPLORE GHANA - 5 STAR OPTION
5 STAR SERVICE
Duration: 7 days
FULL BOARD WITH BEVERAGES
AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLE
Pickup included
Explore Ghana - Full Board Pac
Pickup included
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Experienced Tour Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Accommodation in the listed properties
Items not listed above
What to expect
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ACCRA, GHANA
Accra
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Arrive at Accra airport. Met, assisted and transferred to your hotel (Hotel Check in is at 3pm).
Day 2: ACCRA CITY TOUR
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
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This morning, you would go on a city tour of Accra, Ghana’s capital city, visiting Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, National Museum, uniquely designed casket shops and the Arts and crafts market.
Day 3: ACCRA - KUMASI
Ejisu
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Depart after breakfast to Kumasi with a stop to at Ejisu Besease to visit an Ashanti ancestral shrine to explore the beliefs, history and bravery of the Ashantis. The Shrine was built around 1850 and is one of the few remaining examples of traditional Ashanti architecture. Drive past several scenic villages with fine examples of traditional Ghanaian building. Visit a few Ashanti craft villages to observe craftsmen at work and to purchase souvenir gift items from the wide assortment of handicrafts on sale. This is a unique opportunity to purchase souvenirs or gifts. Arrive in Kumasi by late afternoon and rest of day is free to relax in your hotel.
Day 4: KUMASI - ELMINA
Manhyia Palace Museum
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After breakfast, go on a city tour of Kumasi visiting the Manhyia Palace Museum. The Museum was built by the British in 1925 to receive Asantehene (ruler of the Ashanti people) Prempeh I when he returned from exile in the Seychelles to resume residence in Kumasi. It now serves as a museum. Continue to visit the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and the Okomfo Anokye Sword. Drive past Kumasi Central Market, one of the largest open-air markets in West Africa.
Elmina
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Depart Kumasi for Elmina in Ghana’s Central Region. Stop en route at the village of Mesomagor to see the Mesomagor Bamboo Orchestra at their musical best. The orchestra has revived the traditional art, by performing with bamboo percussion instruments to music and dance. This is a contagious dance performance you have not seen anywhere else.
Day 5: ELMINA
Elmina Castle
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In the morning, we will visit the Elmina Castle; a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1482 by the Portugese. This castle was the first European structure built in sub-Saharan Africa. Continue to visit Cape Coast Castle which houses the West Africa Historical Museum for a guided tour. Cape Coast Castle is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was built in 1652 by the Swedes. The castle is home to the infamous "Door of No Return". In the afternoon, attend a cooking workshop, after which you will be able to impress your friends and family for years to come with the traditional recipes you will learn. You will learn to make fufu, ground nut soup, red- red, and palava sauce. Sample some of Ghana’s most popular foods. *NOTE: All dishes are made with purified water.
Day 6: ELMINA – ACCRA
Kakum National Park
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Depart Elmina after breakfast to visit the Kakum National Park. Go on a morning walk of the “Kuntan Trail” with its countless trees with medicinal properties. For the young at heart experience the “Canopy Walkway” suspended 100 feet from the forest ground for a panoramic view of the flora and fauna of the remaining vestiges of the rainforest. Depart for on a scenic drive to Accra, Ghana’s capital city. Stop briefly at the village of Abandze, the ancestral home of Louis Armstrong, the famous American jazz musician. Arrive in Accra by afternoon and rest of day is free for last minute shopping.
Day 7: DEPARTURE
Accra
Pass by
This morning is free for last minute shopping and packing. You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meeting and pickup
End point
Pickup details
Kotoka International Airport
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
