6 Day Private Hiking Tour In Ghana

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN GHANA

Pass By: Accra, Accra, Greater Accra
Upon arrival at the Terminal 3 of Kotoka International Airport, Accra-Ghana, You will be met by a staff and sent to your hotel.
Overnight in Accra


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a comfortable hotel

Day 2: ACCRA – CAPE COAST – ACCRA

Stop At: Kakum National Park, Cape Coast Ghana
After breakfast, you will begin your tour with a visit to the Central Region of Ghana. If the hustle and bustle of Accra mars the traffic free tour you intend to have in Ghana, wait till you leave that behind as you enter a new and calmer region where you will see the rapid transformation. Your first stop will be to explore the Kakum National Park, one of the West Africa surviving tropical forest. There is a canopy walkway which lies on the forest of Kakum and is the most common activity in the park. You will take a hike into the forest with the guidance of an experience park guide in addition to the canopy walkway experience.
Depart afterwards to Accra but make a quick stop at the Cape Coast Slave Castle which was built in 1653 by the Swedish and was later taken over by the British. This castle played a significant role in the infamous transatlantic slave trade. Return back to Accra for your overnight

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast Ghana
You will make a detour to the Cape Coast Slave Castle to have a guided tour of this slave facility.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a comfortable hotel

Day 3: ABURI BOTANICAL GARDEN – SHAI HILLS – AKOSOMBO

Stop At: Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Akosombo-Tema Rd Ghana
Breakfast will be served and then you will checkout from the hotel to start today’s tour.
Your first stop will be to the Aburi Botanical Gardens. The cool mountainous weather and beautiful landscape of this area makes it an interesting destination for tourist who love the cool side of life. Upon arrival at the garden, you will be welcomed by the beautifully lined-up royal palm trees (Roystonea Regia) on both sides of the entrance leading to the garden. After your tour of the garden, you will depart to Shai Hills Game Reserve. This reserve is covered with grassland and low dry forest vegetation. The reserve can boast of newly four hundred(400) plant and animal species including antelopes, bats, birds, baboons, zebra and many more. You will enjoy a hike into the reserve to familiarize yourself with some fauna and flora and also the beautiful rocks climbing. Depart afterwards to Akosombo for your overnight.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Aburi Botanical Gardens, Aburi 32km (20mi) north of Accra, Accra Ghana
You will make a stop to the Aburi Botanical Gardens. The cool mountainous weather and beautiful landscape of this area makes it an interesting destination for tourist who love the cool side of life. Upon arrival at the garden, you will be welcomed by the beautifully lined-up royal palm trees (Roystonea Regia) on both sides of the entrance leading to the garden.Afterwards you will have a tour of this facility
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a comfortable hotel

Day 4: AKOSOMBO – BOTI WATERFALLS

Stop At: Boti Falls, Boti Ghana
After an early morning breakfast, you will depart to Boti Waterfalls. Upon arrival, you will hike to the waterfall. You will also have the opportunity to hike to the Umbrella Rock and the three-headed-palm tree. Depart afterwards back to Akosombo to enjoy a cruise on one of the biggest man-made lakes in the world. Your cruise will take you to the longest bridge in Ghana. Return to your hotel afterwards to relax at your hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a comfortable hotel

Day 5: HOHOE – LIATI WOTE

Stop At: Afadjato (Mount Afadjato), Ghana
After a restful breakfast, you will depart to have your last hike onto the highest mountain in Ghana, Mount Afadjato(885m). The mountain is located at Liati Wote, a village in the Volta Region of Ghana. The hike to the top of this mountain gives you a beautiful view of Ghana and Togo. You will also visit the Tagbo Waterfalls close to Mount Afadjato. Return back to your hotel for your overnight
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Tagbo Falls, Liati Wote, Tayi Ghana
You will make a detour to a waterfall close to Mount Afadjato
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a comfortable hotel

Day 6: HOHOE – ACCRA

Stop At: Accra, Accra, Greater Accra
Checkout after breakfast to Accra. Upon arrival, you will have lunch and visit one of the biggest art market in Ghana; Accra Arts Center. After your tour of this market, you will be transferred to the airport to depart home. End of tour.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in a comfortable accommodation