Day 1 Arrive Accra

On arrival in Ghana you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Today's activities will depend on your flight arrival time.

Meal(s) Included: None

Overnight at  Ramada Hotel Accra or Similar  

 

Day 2 Depart to Kumasi

After breakfast, travel to Kumasi. On arrival in Kumasi, you will visit the Manhyia Palace which was built by the British in 1925 to receive Asantehene Prempeh I (King of the Ashanti people). It was used by the Ashanti kings until 1974. It now serves as a museum, containing a range of items relating to the Ashanti Kingdom. Visit the nearby Okomfo Anokye Sword, an important symbol of Ashanti unity for 300 years. This evening visit the village is Bonwire, where the famous Kente cloth is handmade on looms in a time-honored tradition passed down through generations. You will see the Kente weavers in process of creating Kente cloth in various styles.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Miklin Hotel or Similar .

 

Day 3 Depart to Cape Coast

After breakfast, depart for Cape Coast. You will pass through the rich Gold mine town of Obuasi. There will be a stop at Assin Manso, the burial site of two former slaves from the U.S. and Jamaica whose remains were re-interred in August 1998 during Ghana’s first Emancipation Day Celebration. You will see the “Slave River” where captured Africans were washed before being confined in the Slave Castles to await shipment to the Americas and the Caribbean. This afternoon, you will visit Cape Coast Castle and the Castle Museum for a guided tour. Cape Coast Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was one of the departure points for Africans being sent to slavery in the Americas. The castle is home to the infamous “Door of No Return”.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Elmina Bay Resort or Similar .

 

Day 4 Cape Coast

After breakfast, visit Kakum National Park. Here you will see birds, butterflies, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the forests with over 40 species of mammals including monkeys and the reclusive forest elephant. Precede to the canopy walk, a 1000-foot long, seven-bridge walkway with viewing platforms that reach heights of over 150 feet above ground. This afternoon you will visit Elmina Castle, another UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1482. This castle was the first European structure built in sub-Saharan Africa.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Elmina Bay Resort or Similar .

 

Day 5 Return to Accra

After breakfast in Cape Coast, return to Accra. Arrive in Accra late morning and begin the tour of Accra and vicinity. You will visit Independence Square, Accra's open-air ceremonial grounds where all national celebrations are held. Continue to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and museum, a tribute to Ghana's first President. This park, formally called the Polo grounds, is where Dr. Kwame Nkrumah declared the independence of Ghana. You will see various personal items used by Dr. Nkrumah, as well as books he authored. This evening you may visit the popular Arts & Crafts Market if you like aggressive bartering or the African Market in Osu if you prefer fixed prices

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Ramada Hotel Accra or Similar .

 

Day 6 Accra & Depart

Today’s activities will depend on the time of your departing flight. You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast .

 

TOUR INCLUDES

• Meeting and assistance upon arrival
• Assistance at departure on final day
• Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
• Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties for 5 nights
• Transportation in private vehicle
• Experienced tour guide
• Admission to all listed sites
• Breakfast daily

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Airfare to/from Ghana (priced separately)
• Cost of visa
• Meals not listed
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuity to driver and guide