Introducing Ghana, 7 Days

Day 1: ARRIVE IN ACCRA, GHANA

Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, proceed through immigrations, claim luggage and clear Custom procedures, exit and meet our expert Cultural Tour guide. **Depending on the time of arrival in Accra: You may take a short tour of the beautiful and vast campus of University of Ghana, Legon in our private air-conditioned vehicle and visit the infamous Oxford streets with its colorful African shops. Continue to the hotel; after check-in, your guide, who will be with you throughout your stay, will brief you on what to expect during your stay in Ghana.

Overnight at Pelican Hotel

Day 2: ACCRA CITY TOUR

Highlights:

· W.E.B Dubois Centre

· Independence / Black Square

· The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

· The Brazil House

Welcome to the bustling city of Accra which today is a blend of modern-day edifices and colonial days structures that give you a feel of a great experience This 120-year-old city has a number of historical things to offer as you set off after a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel. Our first visit will be to W.E.B Du Bois Centre honoring the life of the prominent Pan-Africanist who chose to live and work in Ghana.

We shall continue to Independence Square where you will see the enclosed flame of African Liberation, which was lit by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in 1961. The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, final resting place of Ghana’s first president. Set in attractive gardens, there is an adjoining museum, which contains photos, artifacts and an insight into Dr. Nkrumah’s life.

You may visit “Brazil House” and learn about the seven Afro-Brazilian families who returned to settle in Ghana in 1836. Familiar Brazilian/Portuguese last names such as De Souza, Palmares, Azumah, Amorin, Da Costa, Santos, De Medeiros and Olympio are abundant in this section of Accra.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Pelican Hotel

Day 3: ACCRA | KAKUM | CAPE COAST

HIGHLIGHTS:

· Kakum National Park

· Cape Coast Castle

Following a leisure breakfast, we will depart for yet another adventure of the Coastal lands of Ghana- Cape Coast & Elmina. This region has had the most significant effect on the lives of Africans in the diaspora. En route, we shall make a stop at Kakum National Park. Kakum is one of Ghana’s most famous parks.

Take a brief walking tour on the forest floor; see birds, and butterflies and perhaps catch a glimpse of the forest’s over 40 species of mammals including monkeys and the reclusive forest elephant. Proceed to the canopy walk. Kakum is home to Africa’s only aerial walkway through the tree canopy, a 1000-foot-long and seven-bridge walkway with viewing platforms that reach heights of over 150 feet above the ground.

Upon arrival in Cape Coast, visit Cape Coast castle, a UNESCO world heritage site. The castle is a thought-provoking monument to a harrowing period in the region’s history. You will take an emotional journey through the castle which held more enslaved Africans than any other in the region, viewing the dungeons and the infamous “Door of no return”. You will be transferred to your hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Lemon Beach Resort

Day 4: CAPE COAST | ASSIN MANSO | KUMASI

After a well deserving breakfast and check out, we depart to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire, where legend is still evident today. The Ashanti forms the biggest Akan ethnic group in Ghana. For centuries they were the rulers in this region because of their well-organized society. Enroute, stop at Assin Manso, where two former slaves from the United States and Jamaica were re-interred in August 1998 as part of Ghana’s first Emancipation Day celebration. You will visit the “Slave River,” which was used to wash captured Africans before they were held in slave castles and prepared for transport to the Americas and the Caribbean. Upon arrival in Kumasi late afternoon, we will tour Manhyia Palace, which served as the Asantehene’s formal residence until 1974. The palace is now a museum that houses precious artifacts from the Ashanti Kingdom. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Lancaster Hotel Kumasi

Day 5: KUMASI & VICINITY

After breakfast, embark on a fascinating cultural journey through the renowned Ashanti craft villages, where centuries-old traditions continue to thrive. 

Your first stop is Ahwiaa, Ghana’s celebrated woodcarving village. Here, skilled artisans transform locally sourced wood into beautifully crafted royal stools, walking sticks, fertility dolls, masks, and other traditional creations. Watch the craftsmen at work and browse a wide selection of authentic hand-carved souvenirs and gifts. 

Continue to Ntonso, the home of traditional Adinkra textiles. Discover the art of hand-stamping symbolic patterns onto cotton cloth using natural dyes made from tree bark. Learn about the meanings behind the Adinkra symbols and their cultural significance, particularly in ceremonies and special occasions. Enjoy a hands-on experience as you create your own Adinkra sash to take home, and explore a variety of handcrafted textiles available for purchase. 

The final stop is Bonwire, the birthplace of Ghana’s famous Kente cloth. Witness master weavers skillfully creating intricate and colorful Kente fabrics on traditional looms, preserving a craft that has been passed down through generations. Gain insight into the history and symbolism of this iconic textile and take the opportunity to purchase authentic Kente products as memorable keepsakes. 

After lunch, return to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing and enjoying the hotel’s facilities at your own pace. 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Lancaster Kumasi

Day 6: KUMAS| ACCRA

After sumptuous breakfast, depart from Kumasi to Accra. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: The Pelican Hotel

Day 7: ACCRA | DEPART

Today is a free day; choose your excursions and activities with the help of your driver and guide. Visit the places in Accra and the surrounding area that you have not yet visited. For your subsequent journey home, you will be taken to the airport.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast