Ghana Wanderlust Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Accra

Stop At: Accra, Accra, Greater Accra
Walking tour in the city depending on the time of arrival

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The night will be spent in a hotel in Accra

Day 2: Kumasi

Stop At: Lake Bosomtwe, Ghana
Lake Bosomtwe is the only natural lake in Ghana. It is located in the south-east part of Kumasi. The lake is believed to have been formed by an ancient meteorite strike in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The tour site has a serene view and lake front restaurant.

Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre, Juaben, Ghana
Bonwire Kente weaving village is a village located in Juaben, Kumasi. This is where the popular Ghanaian local cloth “kente” originated from. It is also one of the leading kente weaving locations in Ghana. Kente is a local cloth made up of different patterns, colours and designs which is worn on special occasions like festivals, weddings, naming ceremonies as well as enstoolment of kings, queens and chiefs.

Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kumasi

Day 3: Kumasi

Stop At: Manhyia Palace Museum, Ahanti New Town Road off Antoa Road, Kumasi Ghana
Manhyia palace is the home of the King of Asante. It is a palace that upholds the heritage and values of centuries of Ashante culture. It is the administrative headquarters of the “Asante Kingdom”. The palace holds history of the Asantes since before the arrival of the British in the Gold Coast during colonial rule till date.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi Ghana
Okomfo Anokye Sword Site is a sacred site to the people of Asante. It is the site where Okomfo Anokye, a high priest in Ghana planted an unmovable sword known as “ the sword of unity and strength” to aid in uniting Akans in Ghana. Till now, there are no records of the sword being removed by visitors and nationals.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Prempeh II Museum, Bantama High St, Kumasi Ghana
Prempeh II Museum, popularly known as Kumasi National and Cultural Center is a national workshop for crafts, art performances and a museum. The museum was established by Nana Prempeh II and is well noted for portraying Asante culture and history. At the museum, visitors learn about the lifestyle and beliefs of the Ashantis.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The night will be spent in a hotel in Tamale, Northern Region.


Day 4: Northern Region

Stop At: Mole National Park, Larabanga Ghana
The Mole National Park is one of Ghana’s largest wildlife Park which serve as a habitat to countless and multiple animals and plant types including elephants, buffalos, and many others.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Larabanga Mosque, Larabanga Ghana
It is a small Islamic Mosque which had its foundation naturally built with It’s style and architecture different from all other mosques in the world making it a leading tourist site in the northern region of Ghana.

The Mystery Stone is another interesting tourist site in the Larabanga township: the Mystery behind the stone is that, the stone always moves back to its original resting place when it is been moved from its original place.


Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The night will be spent in a hotel in Tamale, Northern Region.


Day 5: Northern Region

Stop At: Tamale, Tamale, Northern Region
We will get the opportunity to interact with the locals and take a walk through the city of Tamale
After this we will have the opportunity to relax at the hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The night will be spent in a hotel in Tamale.


Day 6: Kintampo

Stop At: Kintampo Falls, Kintampo Ghana
A visit to one of the biggest and most beautiful water falls in Ghana
Duration: 2 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Drive to Kumasi and spend the night in the City

Day 7: Cape Coast

Stop At: Assin Manso Slave Camp(site guide), Assin manso 0546842853, Cape Coast, Ghana
Assin Manso Slave Camp is a pure historical site where tourists are briefed on the slaves who were taken through the camp for their last bath and later to be auctioned before they were taken to the slave forts. Slaves who were not selected were sometimes shot dead and buried in a hole together. This is a sacred site where people believe the spirits of many ancestors reside and can be felt.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast Ghana
Cape Coast Castle is one of the largest of the castles built by European powers in today Ghana. It began as a trade lodge constructed by the Portuguese in 1555 on a part of the Gold Coast, which later became known as the Cape Coast. In 1653, following Sweden’s conquest of the Cape Coast, the Swedish Africa Company constructed a permanent wooden fortress for trade in timber and gold.
It is open to the public and is currently a historical museum with Ghanaian arts and crafts gift shop, and it is the regional headquarters of Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cape Coast

Day 8: Cape Coast

Stop At: Kakum National Park, Cape Coast Ghana
The Park is made up of mostly undisturbed virgin rainforest and is one of the famous national parks in Ghana. It protects plant and animal treasures of the African tropical forest. Trails provide self-guided day hiking opportunities where you may sight some of the over 200 bird species represented: the parrot, bee-eaters, blue plantain-eaters, hornbills, and kingfishers. The dense vegetation provides cover for globally endangered species such as the forest elephant and bongo - the largest forest antelope, as well as various types of monkeys.
The Canopy Walkway, suspended 30 meters above the ground, provides a treetop view of the beautiful forest.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Elmina Castle, Elmina Ghana
Elmina Castle was established by Portuguese in 1482 as São Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine) in Elmina, Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast). Elmina and Elmina Castle was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea, so is the oldest European building in existence below the Sahara. It was first established as a trade settlement but later became one of the most important stops on the route of the Atlantic slave trade.
Today Elmina Castle is a popular historical site, and was a major filming location for Werner Herzog's 1987 drama film "Cobra Verde". It is an extremely popular destination for African American tourists seeking to connect with their heritage and a powerful reminder of the history of the slave trade.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Western Region

Day 9: Western Region

Stop At: Nzulezo - Stilt Village Tour, 1 Beyin Road, Beyin Ghana
Nzulenzu is a village built on stilts located in the hearts of Beyin, a few kilometers away from Takoradi city. The people of Nzulezu live on a lake that links to the ocean along the coast. This tour site is very interesting as tourists get to learn the history and culture of the people living in that community, and experience their lifestyle through a walking tour.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Beyin, Beyin, Western Region
Boat ride at Beyin
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Western Region

Day 10: Western Region

Stop At: Axim, Axim, Western Region
Relaxation at the beach
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Drive back to Accra. Overnight stay in Accra


Day 11: Accra

Stop At: W.E.B. DuBois Center, 1 Circular Road, Cantonments just few meters from the US Embassy and close to Ghana International School, Accra Ghana
The center is named after William Edward Burghardt Du Bois who was an African-American civil rights activist and later became a citizen of Ghana in the 1960s. He is often known as the ‘Father of Pan-Africanism’. The centre is where he once lived with his wife and where they are now buried. It houses his personal library, a small museum with a handful of personal effects such as his graduation robes. The mausoleum is surrounded by Asante stools, a seminar room, a restaurant, a gallery, an amphitheater and a research centre for Pan-African history and culture
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Independence Square, Accra Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah commissioned the Independence Square, also known as Black Star Square, to honour the visit of Queen Elizabeth II. Independence Square is a vast, empty expanse of concrete overlooked by spectator stands which can seat about 30,000 people. The Independence Arch was an inspiration to other African countries vying for independence and the Flame of African Liberation. The roundabout before the square contains in the center, the Black Star Gate also known as the Black Star Monument which was built in 1961.
The vast area, built under Kwame Nkrumah, is designed for huge events and military marches and commercial events such as concerts and fashion shows, which take place throughout the year.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Center for National Culture, 28th February Rd Near Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum, Accra Ghana
The Centre for National Culture crafts market can also be simply known as the Arts Center. There are so many different stalls selling different varieties of Ghanaian inspired arts and crafts and this is one of the cool places to shop in Accra. There is so much to see and buy from woven Kente cloth, wooden sculptures to earrings and other fashion accessories matched with the latest in African Attire fashion from all over Ghana.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, High St., Accra Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum is also known as the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. It is the last resting place of the first President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. This museum is dedicated to him to honour his dedication in liberating Ghana, formally known as Gold Coast, from colonial rule.
The Museum houses the personal effects and publications of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and pictures showing his life history with some of the most famous people of his time.

Duration: 1 minute

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Departure after the activities on day 11