10 days tour

Let’S Explore Ghana

$ 2,800 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Let’S Explore Ghana

This tour includes:

Guide

24hr Ongoing Support

Transport

Local Transportation

Meals

Breakfast only.

Accommodation

9 Nights’ 2/3 Star Accommodation (hotel upgrade available at an extra cost)

Others

Entrance Fees Cost of Activities in Itinerary Airport Transfers

Not included:

Flights

Flight not included

Insurance

Insurance not included

Others

International Airfare Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary Meals

Optional

International Airfare Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary Meals

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Itinerary of your trip Let’S Explore Ghana

  • Day 1 Day 1: Accra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Accra

      Arrival

      Upon arriving at the Kotoka International Airport, a guide or driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. They would also assist you with your hotel check in and preparations for the next day. Hotel Check in begins at 12:00pm


      The night will be spent in Accra.


  • Day 2 Day 2: Accra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Accra

      Morning Activities 

      Your guide will take you to exchange your currency for Cedi. For guests who prefer to use the ATM or bank, you would be taken to the closest one available to get some money. For guests who are interested in sewing some African attire, we can arrange a meeting with a tailor to take your measurements and styles for sewing.  


      Aburi Gardens

      The Aburi Botanical Garden is a protected area developed in 1890 as a garden with various plant species from different parts of the world. The site is a must visit destination for plant lovers who want to know the various types and kinds of plants there are, their purposes and uses. The park is open for learning, research, picnics and a venue for events. Some of the trees in the garden were planted by dignitaries from across the world like Sir Gordon Guggisberg, General Olisengo Obasanjo, H.E Jerry John Rawlings, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles of Britain, and many others.


      Overnight stay in Accra.


  • Day 3 Day 3: Central Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Central Region

      Elmina Castle

      The Elmina Castle is the oldest and the largest castle below the Sahara built by the Europeans in 1482. It was initially built as trade settlements with warehouses for keeping goods and items exchanged. Later, the warehouses were converted to male and female dungeons where slaves were kept for a maximum of 3 months to be shipped to the “new world”. The Elmina castle is now recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Castle has served many purposes like Prisons, as a secondary school, and is now a historical site that connects guests to their heritage and roots.


      Assin Manso Slave Camp

      Guests will visit the sacred sight of the Assin Manso Slave River/Camp. After long days of journeying from the north the coastal south of Ghana, slaves were taken to this river to have their last bath before marching them to the castles to await shipping. Currently, remains of descendants of some slaves were exhumed from Jamaica and New York, returned to Ghana through the door of no return and have been buried at the Ancestral Graveyard of the site. The site is significant in the celebration the Pan African Festival and Emancipation Day Celebration, as people from the diaspora are welcome back to the roots and the land of their ancestors


      Overnight stay in Cape Coast.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Cape Coast-Accra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Cape Coast-Accra

      Kakum National Park

      Guests would visit the second largest national park in Ghana, the Kakum National Park. The canopy walkway, the main attraction for the visit, was built by 2 Canadians and 6 Ghanaians in 1994, commissioned in 1995. The walkway is a  suspension bridge which is from 11 to about 50 meters high with a distance of about 350 meters. Guests are assured safety as three of the Ghanaians who helped to build the walkway are still with the park and carry out periodic maintenance. Guests get to appreciate the variety in the vegetation and some bird and butterfly species in the rainforest from a fascinating view above. This tour is recommended for those who want to conquer their fear of heights.


      Cape Coast Castle

      The Cape Coast Castle is the smallest and the only castle built for the purpose of  slavery by the Europeans in 1652. The Cape Coast Castle as recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site has become an important site in the remembrance of the history of slavery. On the first Pan African Festival celebrations in 1998, remains of 2 slaves from Jamaica and Barbados were exhumed and brought back to Ghana through the door of no return, now the door of return. This was a symbolic welcome to their descendants saying, they are always free to return to their roots where they were taken. The site has contributed to preserving our history as Africans and helped tell the African perspective to slavery.


      Overnight stay in Accra.

       


  • Day 5 Day 5: Volta Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Volta Region

      Tafi Monkey Sanctuary

      The Tafe Monkey Sanctuary is a forest and habitat of over 700 sacred Mona Monkeys that live in a protected virgin forest. Guests will get the opportunity to visit the Sanctuary to see and feed the monkeys. These monkeys live in groups and are buried in the forest when they die since they are considered sacred. They are also very friendly and are always ready to pose in a picture with guests.


      Overnight stay in Volta Region.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Volta Region - Akosombo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Volta Region - Akosombo

      Mountain Afadjato

      Guests would visit the highest mountain in Ghana, Mount Afadja. There would be a hike to the mountaintop for about 40 minutes to 2 hours depending on the individual. There is a breathtaking view of the lowlands,valleys and a sight of Ghana’s neighboring country to its east, the french republic of Togo, from the top of the mountain. The forest of Afadjato also serves as a reserve for reptiles, insects, and various species of plants and wildlife.  The Mount Afadja  site attracts and welcomes several visitors from around the world to it. 


      Wli Waterfall

      The Agumatsa Falls popularly known as the Wli Waterfalls is the highest/tallest Waterfall in West Africa. The fall is about 80 meters high  and is located in the Volta Region of Ghana. There is about 30 minutes of walk over nine bridges to the main attraction for the visit, Wli Waterfall. On this walk, guests will get the opportunity to connect with nature, see and appreciate different species of plants and occasionally some animals. Guests can also finally swim, relax and have their moment at the waterfall.

      Drive back Akosombo. 


      Overnight stay in Akosombo.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Eastern Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Eastern Region

      Boat Riding on Lake Volta

      Guests will get to embark on about an hour boat ride on the Lake Volta located in Akosombo. On the boat ride, guests will have the opportunity to see the Adomi bridge built by the first President of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in 1957 over the Volta Lake to connect the Eastern region to the Volta Region. There are different islands, highlands and communities on and around the river which is breathtaking to see. 


      Cedi Bead Factory

      A visit to the Cedi Beads factory will give guests an insight about the Ghanaian beads industry. Here, guests will get to appreciate how beads are made from broken bottles, smashed, melted in hot ovens, transformed into recycled and antique beads, polished and uniquely designed. Beads are an essential part of most Ghanaian traditional communities during various occasions like naming, puberty rites, marriages, funerals and festivals. The beads from the Cedi Bead factory are displayed at the site for purchase and on display in museums across the world like Newark Museum, Dabls Mbad African Museum, and Picard Trade Bead Museum in the United States.

      Drive back to Accra


      Overnight Stay in Accra.


  • Day 8 Day 8: Accra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Accra

      Meet with Tailor to Pick Up Clothes

      On day 8, guests can meet with the tailor to pick up Clothes and if there are any alterations to be done on the clothes, it would be done on this day. 

       

      Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm

      Ghana is the leader in the production and supply of quality cocoa in the world. Cocoa was first introduced in Ghana by Tetteh Quarshie in 1870 through a smuggling process from Fernando Po now equatorial Guinea. He planted the first cocoa farm in Akwapim Mampong now named after him as the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm. Guests will have the opportunity to visit the farm and be taken through the planting, harvesting and also fermentation process that farmers go through to get cocoa beans for export or for sale to local processing companies. Currently, two of the original trees planted by Tetteh Quarshie are still in the farm bearing fruits.


      Shopping for Souvenirs 

      Guests who are interested in shopping for  souvenirs to take back home with them as a reminder of their travels and to show where they have been can do so on this day. If you want to experience a local Ghanaian market, we would definitely recommend visiting the Makola Market which has a very vibrant atmosphere and you can find so many Local things to purchase. Tourists who are interested in arts and crafts like wood carvings, paintings and African printed clothes and accessories can also visit the Accra Arts Center or the Osu Oxford street. 

      NB: You have the option of going shopping by yourself with an Uber or Taxi or we could make arrangements for our driver to drive you to these shopping centers.


      Nightlife

      Guests who are interested in having a nightlife experience in Accra would be able to visit any of these hangout options (but not restricted to these options) provided to have a feel of Accra at night. Some of these hangouts options have contemporary live band music with good food and drinks. Please note that you would sometimes have to pay a fee to enter some of these venues which guests will  be required to pay for themselves (venue fee could range from a minimum entry fee of GHC50 to GHC100). 


      NB: You have the option of going to nightlife venues by yourself with an Uber or Taxi or we could make arrangements for our driver to drive you there.

      +233 Jazz Bar & Grill

      Bloom Bar

      Sky Bar 25

      The Republic Bar & Grill

      Coco Vanilla

      Honeysuckle Pub and Restaurant


      The night will be spent in Accra.


  • Day 9 Day 9: Accra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Accra

       Kwame Nkrumah Museum

      Guests would visit the Kwame Nkrumah Museum/Memorial park. It is the final resting place of the first president of Ghana, who liberated Gold Coast from Colonial rule. The museum houses the personal effects and publications of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah at various stages of his life from childhood to his political life till his overthrow and death. There are some pictures and videos showing his life history with some famous personalities across the world. The premise was where Kwame Nkrumah stood to declare Ghana independent. 


      Art Center

      Guests would visit the Accra Arts and Craft Market to have a look, and purchase some Ghanaian inspired arts and craft as souvenirs from their visit. The Arts and Craft Market is an array of stalls or shops that sell crafts like wooden carvings, clothes, beads and many other accessories for a take away from a memorable visit to Ghana. Here, venders will try to get the attention and persuade guests to purchase from them as there are similar items in several shops in the same market.


      Black Star Square

      In 1961, during the visit of Queen Elisabeth II and Prince Charles to Ghana, the black star square also known as the independence square was commissioned by the first president of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. At the square, guests would get to see the independence arc, the black star gate and the monument of Liberation. The site is a very large open space bounded by stands that can seat about 30,000 people. It was built to commemorate the independence of Ghana as symbol of self-reliance and a place of national unity. The space is used to host other national, religious and commercial events like political rallies and entertainment concerts. 


      Guests who are required to get a Covid Test before departing from Ghana can do so on Day nine after breakfast before beginning with the activities at the tour sites. 


      Overnight stay in Accra.

       


  • Day 10 Day 10: Accra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Accra

      Departure.

      On day 10, guests will have some time for last minute preparations like exploring the city on their own (depending on your time of departure), packing, hotel checkout, and receiving covid test results before checking in at the airport for final departure.


      Please note that, hotel checkout is at 12pm.

       



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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 3 / Max: 89

Age range allowed for this experience.

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