Intro to Ghana, 4 Days

5.0 (3 reviews) Accra, Ghana
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Duration4 days
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 3 days starter pack offers you a classical introduction to Ghana’s history and culture. Experience Ghana as the natives do, in its nearly undiluted naturalness, with memories worth repeating.
Explore the rich history and culture of the Ga people of Accra as you visit one of the fascinating communities of Accra-Jamestown. You will experience the contrast of this sprawling township with modern Accra. Travel through the coastal lands of Elmina and Cape Coast to see the infamous Cape Coast and Elmina Castles and Forts.
Crown your exploration with a visit to the Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s few surviving tropical rain forests and challenge yourself to complete the walk cross on the Tree-top Canopy walkway which offers you a picturesque view of the forests or choose a 2 km nature walk through the forest to discover the wide variety of butterflies, birds and exotic floral species and the medicinal values they offer

What's included

  • Admission to listed sites.
  • Assistance with visa application
  • Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
  • Transportation in private vehicle
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
  • Dinner
  • Meals indicated (Breakfast, 2 Dinner)
  • Breakfast
  • Experienced cultural tour guide
  • Cost of visa
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuity for driver and guide
  • Meals not listed · Personal expenses
  • Early Check-in/Late Check-out

What to expect

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ACCRA
  1. Makola Market
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    You'll arrive in Accra, be met and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, a city tour may begin that day, covering the University of Ghana's scenic campus in Legon, the historic James Town neighborhood with its colonial heritage, and the bustling Makola Market — Ghana's largest open-air market. The rest of the day is free for leisure or independent exploration.
Day 2: ACCRA-CAPE COAST-ELMINA
  1. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, you'll head from Accra to Cape Coast, stopping first at Independence Square to see the iconic Flame of African Liberation — lit by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in 1961 — then at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, his final resting place, where a museum chronicles his life and legacy.
    Arriving in Cape Coast for lunch, the afternoon brings a deeply moving visit to Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll tour the historic slave dungeons and the haunting "Door of No Return." The evening closes with a guided walk through the historic town of Elmina, ending at the harbor where colorful fishing canoes and departing fishermen create a vivid, photogenic scene.
Day 3: ELMINA-KAKUM-ACCRA
  1. Kakum National Park
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, you'll head to Kakum National Park, one of Ghana's top natural attractions. A guided forest floor walk offers the chance to spot birds, butterflies, monkeys, and possibly the rare forest elephant. The highlight is Africa's only aerial canopy walkway — a 1,000-foot suspension bridge system spanning seven bridges and rising over 150 feet above the rainforest floor, delivering stunning treetop views.
    As an optional add-on, you can visit Global Mamas, a social enterprise empowering African women, where you'll participate in a hands-on tie-dye workshop and create your own souvenir cloth to take home.
Day 4: DEPART ACCRA
  1. 1h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning at your hotel, taking in the surroundings and relaxing at your own pace. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your cultural guide will meet you at the hotel lobby

End point

Your cultural guide will meet you at the hotel lobby

Pickup details

Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, proceed through immigration, claim luggage and clear Custom procedures, exit and meet our expert Cultural Tour guide.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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