Accra - Kumasi Manhyia - Komfo Anokye Cultural Tour

Accra, Ghana
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Kumasi is the capital city of the Ashanti Region in Southern Ghana. It's Known as a centre for Ashanti Culture. Kumasi is 260.3 km from Accra the Capital.
The tour begins with the visit to the Manhyia Palace. Manhyia Palace is the seat of the Asantehene of Asanteman, as well as his official residence.

Transfer to Komfo Anokye Sword Site, situated on the grounds of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. A 333 year old sword wedged in the rockface is one of the centre artefacts and legends of the rich history of the Asante nation.

Depart Komfo Anokye Sword Site to Hotel.

Day 2 begins with the visit to Prempeh II Museum after breakfast.
Prempeh II Museum contains fascinating collection of Ashanti artefacts, including such impressive pieces as the King's battle dress and heavy gold jewellery.

Visit the National Cultural Centre, a centre that offers craft workshops and dance performances.

Depart the National Cultural Centre, Kumasi to Accra.

What's included

  • WiFi on board

What to expect

Day 1: Kumasi
  1. Manhyia Palace Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Manhyia Palace is the seat of the Asantehene of Asanteman, as well as his official residence. It is located at Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Kingdom and Ashanti Region. The first palace is now a museum.
  2. Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Komfo Anokye Sword Site is situated on the grounds of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital which is seminal in Asante history. A 333 year old sword wedged in the rockface is one of the the centre artefacts and legends of the rich history of the Asante nation. The history of the Asante people is eloquently told by the young curator.
Day 2: Kumasi
  1. Prempeh II Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    This museum contains a fascinating collection of Ashanti artifacts, including such impressive pieces as the king’s battle dress and heavy gold jewellery. The Asantehene receives homage here on important festival days. Be sure to ask the guide to make the leopard skin drum roar!
  2. Kumasi
    1h
    The National Cultural Centre is set within peaceful, shaded grounds and includes craft workshops, where you can see brassworking, woodcarving, pottery making, batik cloth dyeing and kente cloth weaving, as well as a gallery and crafts shop.

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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