Ghana Highlights, 9 Days

Day 1 ARRIVE IN ACCRA

International flight arrives in Kotoka Airport in Accra. Day / evening at leisure. Transfer to hotel for overnight. Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar ^back to top

Day 2 ACCRA

Photo: Independence Arch, by Nii Markwei Visit Independence Square (also known as Black Star Square), home of Independence Arch and the Flame of African Liberation. Continue to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, the mausoleum of Ghana’s first President. Visit the WEB Du Bois Center, the former home and burial place of WEB Du Bois now transformed into a research center and library. Continue to the National Museum, featuring both historical artifacts and exhibits of modern life. Time permitting, complete your day with shopping at Makola Market and Calabash Ventures. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar ^back to top

Day 3 ACCRA / CAPE COAST

Photo: Inside Cape Coast Castle After breakfast, visit Fort Sao Jorge de Elmina (Elmina Castle) – the site of the first European contact with West Africa when the Portuguese landed here in 1471. Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 1482 and was the first European structure in sub-Saharan Africa. Visit Cape Coast Castle and the Castle Museum for a guided tour. Cape Coast Castle is another restored UNESCO World Heritage Site. Both Cape Coast and Elmina Castles were departure points for Africans en route to the Americas. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort Or Similar ^back to top

Day 4 CAPE COAST / BRENU BEACH / CAPE COAST

Spend the morning exploring the historic towns of Cape Coast and Elmina. See Victorian Era architecture, churches, and ancient posuban shrines - elaborate concrete structures depicting animals, people, and objects. Afternoon at leisure, relaxing on the beach at Brenu Beach Resort. Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort Or Similar ^back to top

Day 5 CAPE COAST / KAKUM / KUMASI

Photo: Two of the seven rope bridges in Kakum National Park's Canopy Walkway, by Nii Markwei Early morning, drive about one hour from Cape Coast to Kakum National Park. Kakum Park is one of Ghana’s most famous parks. Kakum is also home to Africa’s only aerial walkway through the tree canopy, a 1000 foot long, seven-bridge walkway with viewing platforms that reach heights of over 150 feet above ground. From this height, enjoy a spectacular view of this dense rain forest. Depart to Kumasi. Overnight at Sir Max Hotel Or Similar ^back to top

Day 6 KUMASI / ASHANTI CRAFT VILLAGES / KUMASI

Photo: Bonwire - handwoven Kente cloth and textiles, by Nii Markwei Visit the Ashanti craft villages just north of Kumasi, starting with the woodcarving village of Ahwiaa, known for the talented craftsmen who fashion royal stools, walking sticks and fertility dolls. Our next stop is the village of Ntonso where artisans hand-stamp patterns on cotton cloth to make adinkra textiles. You will create your own adinkra sash to take home, using black dye made from the bark of trees in the village. Our final village is Bonwire, where the famous Kente cloth is handmade on looms, in a time-honored tradition passed down through generations. In the craft villages, woodcarvings, jewelry, and textiles will be available for purchase as gifts or souvenirs. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Sir Max Hotel Or Similar ^back to top

Day 7 KUMASI

Photo: The entrance to Manhiya Palace, home of the ruler of the Ashanti Kingdom, by Nii Markwei Visit Manhiya Palace, which remains in use by the Asantehene (the ruler of the Ashanti people) today and houses a small historical museum. See the Okomfo Anokye Sword, an important symbol of Ashanti unity that marks the spot where the Golden Stool descended from the sky and has been in place for 300 years. Legend says the Ashanti Kingdom would collapse should the sword ever be removed. Enjoy an afternoon cruising the beautiful Lake Bosumtwe, a large lake south of Kumasi that was formed by the impact of a meteor. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Sir Max Hotel Or Similar ^back to top

Day 8 KUMASI / MAMPONG / ABURI / ACCRA

Photo: Aburi Botanical Gardens After breakfast, depart for the Mampong Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine. The center conducts research in the use of plant medicine in the cure of various ailments. Lunch at Aburi Botanical Gardens. The Garden overlooks the coastal plain at an elevation of 1,200 to 1,500 feet above sea level. Continue to Accra. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel Or Similar ^back to top

Day 9 ACCRA / DEPART

Day at leisure. Prepare for onward flight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast ^back to top

If only one person travels, the price is $ 3,340

# of Travelers	November - April		May - October
	Price Per Person in US$
	Double Occupancy	Single Supplement *	Double Occupancy	Single Supplement *
2	$2,090	$460	$2,030	$460
3	$1,890	$460	$1,830	$460
4	$1,780	$460	$1,720	$460

Special children and group rates available.

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Tour Price Includes:

Accommodation in the properties indicated, Arrival & departure transfers, Tours in private vehicle, Experienced tour guides, Meals indicated

Tour Price Does Not Include:

International flight, travel insurance, visa, gratuities

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