Arrival, Akwaaba (Welcome), Airport Pickup and Hotel Transfer.

Greater Accra - Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, located on the stunning gold coast of Western Africa, our knowledgeable local tour guides will greet you. Look for the Ashanti African Tours sign as you exit the main terminal building after clearing customs. Introduce yourself to your guides, who will accompany you throughout your stay in Ghana, ensuring your comfort and care.

Once you board our vehicle, which will serve as your transportation for the tour, we will transfer you to your accommodation in Accra. After checking in, our experienced guide will warmly welcome you with “Akwaaba” and provide a briefing on all aspects of your trip. Enjoy your evening meal at the hotel restaurant while acclimating to West Africa.

Economic Districts, National Museum, James Town, Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park…

National Museum of Ghana - On your first full day in Ghana, after breakfast at our hotel, we embark on a tour of Accra, passing through the economic and administrative districts en route to the National Museum. The museum’s displays are primarily ethnographic, offering an excellent overview of West African culture. Exhibits include items from Ghana and other West African countries. The adjoining garden features sculptures that depict West African traditions and customs, providing insight into the region’s history. During our visit, you’ll also have the opportunity to view and purchase exquisite traditional fabrics and crafts.

James Town - Next, we explore James Town with a walking tour of this vibrant community, one of Accra’s oldest suburbs, featuring historical structures predating the colonial era. This visit offers a glimpse into life before independence during colonial times. The 30-meter-high lighthouse, built by the British in 1871, is noteworthy, as are the colorful fishing boats on the beach. We continue to Fort James, constructed by the British as a trading post in 1673, which later joined the Dutch Fort Crêvecœur and the Danish Fort Christiansborg. Fort James lent its name to the Jamestown neighborhood in Accra. These areas provide a vivid picture of old Accra, distinguishing between British and Dutch influences. The tour wouldn’t be complete without seeing the Brazilian stone houses, built by freed enslaved Africans who returned from Brazil after the abolition of the slave trade.

Independence Square - Lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant (Country Kitchen) offering a variety of West African and continental dishes. In the afternoon, we pass by Black Star Square, home to the independence monument, and continue to Independence Square, our main ceremonial grounds, where the enclosed flame of African liberation, lit by Kwame Nkrumah in 1961, is located.

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park - A short distance away is the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the final resting place of Ghana’s founder. Set in beautiful gardens, the adjoining museum contains photos, artifacts, and insights into this remarkable man’s life. The center was designed by a Ghanaian architect and constructed using Italian marble. Adjacent to the park is the National Cultural Center, Ghana’s largest outdoor arts and crafts market, where locals sell traditional crafts from across West Africa.

Teshie - After honing your bargaining skills, we head to the “Fantasy Coffins” of Teshie Nungua. In Ghana, funeral and burial ceremonies are solemn occasions, followed by celebrations. Ghanaians believe the departed move on to another world, and the coffins made here may represent the deceased’s occupation or something significant to them. Coffin designs range from cars, cocoa pods, and cigarette packets to airplanes, crocodiles, shoes, beer bottles, and boats. After an action-packed first full day, we return to our accommodation for dinner and relaxation, with the remainder of the evening free for leisure.

Internal Flight and Transfer to Mole National Park

Tamale - We start early to make the most of the day, catching the first flight north. We transfer you to the internal flight departures at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, aiming to take the first flight of the day to maximize wildlife viewing time. Upon arrival in Tamale, we are met by our vehicle and driver, and enjoy breakfast at one of the hotels we use in the city before heading to Mole National Park.

Mole National Park - Mole is Ghana’s largest national park, protecting 4,847 square kilometers of habitat, nearly 100 mammal species, and over 330 bird species. Our accommodation is situated on a 250-meter-high escarpment overlooking this vast park, offering breathtaking views. It’s an incredible experience to sit by the pool on the hotel terrace, watching African savannah elephants bathing in the nearby watering hole, inhabited by crocodiles. After dinner, we embark on an evening drive and walk in the park, spotlighting and aiming to spot our first mammals in this habitat.

Mole National Park and Mognori Village

Mole National Park - The day begins with excitement as we set off early in the morning with our armed guide, tracking African elephants on foot. We dedicate the entire morning to getting as close as possible to these magnificent mammals. During our trek, we are likely to encounter many other animals as we explore the watering holes with our armed guide. Mole is home to nearly 100 mammal species, and as we traverse the savannah and bush, we may see troops of olive baboons and patas monkeys up close. Kob, bushbuck, and waterbuck frequently visit the watering holes, wary of the crocodiles lurking in the muddy waters. Deeper in the park, hartebeest, roan antelope, lions, leopards, hyenas, and African buffalo roam. In addition to the mammals, our experienced guides will help identify some of the 350 bird species recorded in Mole.

Mognori - Lunch is enjoyed by the pool at our accommodation, providing an opportunity to cool off with a swim or relax before our afternoon activities. The afternoon is dedicated to visiting the nearby village of Mognori, located on the park’s boundary, approximately a 30-minute drive from our accommodation. Upon arrival in Mognori, we meet a local who will guide us on a walking tour of the community. As we explore, we learn how shea butter is produced and discover the various uses of the shea nut, which is vital to the area. The village is home to many active local shrines, and we learn about their significance within the community. Mole National Park is named after the Mole River, which runs next to Mognori village.

Mole National Park - Experience a river safari in a traditional dugout canoe. During the safari, your local guide will point out the many birds and wildlife we may encounter. This is a wonderful way to conclude another day in Ghana as we return to our accommodation for dinner and relaxation under the beautiful, clear West African night sky.

Kintampo Waterfall and Boebeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary

Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary - These two closely situated villages have been protecting the Black and White Colobus and Lowe’s Mona monkeys found in the surrounding forests. The locals consider the monkeys sacred and provide them with traditional burials. During our visit, we interact with the locals, learning about the history behind their protection of these primates, as well as their culture and daily routines as farmers. As we walk the forest trails, viewing these beautiful monkeys, our local guide will identify the many medicinal trees and plants found here and explain their benefits to the locals. This is not a zoo; it is a forest habitat protected by locals due to their traditional beliefs that the primates are sacred. The monkeys are wild and free to roam as they please, even leaving the communities if they wish.

Kumasi - After a delightful time with the friendly locals, we continue our journey to Kumasi, arriving in the early evening.

Ancient Kente and Adinkra Villages, Ashanti Traditional House and Sakoban Krofrom

Kumasi - In the morning, we visit the last material remains of the great Asante Empire by exploring the traditional Asante buildings, now recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are 10 active shrines within the buildings, constructed from bamboo, timber, and mud with thatched roofs. The walls feature motifs with traditional symbolic meanings linked to ancient Adinkra symbols, which we will learn more about later today. This is also the birthplace of Nana Yaa Asantewaa, a significant figure in Ashanti history, a female warrior who led the Ashanti in the 1901 war against the British. Nana Yaa Asantewaa was also the Queen Mother of Ejisu Besease, and we will visit the local spiritual shrine where she fortified herself before battle.

Adanwomase - We continue our journey through Ashanti history by visiting the traditional villages of Adanwomasie and Ntonso. Our first stop is Adanwomasie, the birthplace of Ghana’s vibrant Kente cloth. Adanwomasi produces some of Ghana’s finest Kente cloth, with many designs exclusive to this region. We spend quality time here, interacting with locals whose families have been weaving Kente for generations, playing a vital role in the history of this beautiful cloth. During our visit, we learn about the history behind the designs and observe skilled weavers using traditional looms that have remained unchanged for centuries. This is an ideal opportunity to purchase quality Kente cloth at very reasonable prices before heading to Ntunso.

Kumasi - After lunch, we visit the village of Sokoban Krofrom, where traditional brass casting has been the primary source of income for generations. A wide range of items, from beads and jewelry to traditional statues, are crafted here. The methods used to create these exquisite brass works have not changed, and during our visit, we witness a demonstration of the skilled process. After exploring some of the village stores offering a wonderful selection, we return to our accommodation for dinner and relaxation, with the remainder of the evening free for leisure.

Assin Manso and Cape Coast Castle

Assin Manso - This morning, we enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading south to Elmina in Ghana’s central region. The town of Elmina was named by the Portuguese due to the abundance of gold found in Ghana; “Elmina” translates to “The Mine.” Gold is of great importance to Ghana, both historically and today, as the country was known as the Gold Coast before independence. Ghana’s gold is of the highest quality, making it the 8th largest exporter globally and the second largest in Africa, after South Africa. We stop at Assin Manso, an important town along the enslaved African trade routes. The town surrounds the Ndonkor Nsuo (Enslaved African River), where enslaved Africans were checked for fitness and bathed before being transported to Cape Coast for shipment to the Americas.

Cape Coast Castle - After our tour, we continue to Cape Coast, where we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the ocean before visiting the nearby Cape Coast Castle, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle is a poignant monument to a harrowing period in the region’s history. We spend quality time in the afternoon on an emotional journey touring the castle, which held more enslaved Africans captive than any other in West Africa, viewing the dungeons and the infamous “Door of No Return.” Inside, there is a historical museum that explains the entire history of the castle and Cape Coast, as well as a souvenir shop offering literature on Ghana’s forts and castles, along with the cultural history and traditions of Ghana. After a memorable but thought-provoking day, we check into our beachfront accommodation to enjoy dinner and relax.

Beach Relaxation or Kakum National Park, Canopy Walkway, Stingless Bees, Elmina, and Cape Coast Towns…

Kakum National Park - Today, you have the option to relax all day at your beachfront accommodation, enjoying the beautiful Gold Coast of West Africa. Alternatively, we set off for Kakum National Park in the morning, after breakfast, to experience Africa’s world-famous rainforest canopy walkway. This stunning tropical guinea rainforest and the canopy walkway are sure to be highlights of your time in Cape Coast. The national park preserves the original habitat found in this location, which was the locals’ home and major food source.

Kakum National Park - The walkway consists of seven bridges attached to seven emerging trees, 40 meters above the rainforest floor. Prepare to take a deep breath as you traverse the suspended bridges. You’ll be amazed by the outstanding views that stretch for miles across this breathtaking rainforest as you rest on the viewing platforms attached to the emerging trees between the bridges. This is an exciting excursion that will be unforgettable. We return to the park headquarters, where an excellent information center provides a very informative overview of the park’s flora and fauna. Over 40 different mammal species have been recorded within the park, including forest elephants, leopards, and six primate species, to name just a few.

International Stingless Bee Centre - A short distance from Kakum, on the forest’s border, is the International Stingless Bee Project. Approximately nine species of stingless bees have been identified here in Ghana, and their importance to our ecosystem is paramount. Our tour of the center educates us about the bees’ local significance, their medicinal qualities, and we get to see their hives, taste, and purchase quality stingless bee honey. There is a stingless bee walkway and butterfly garden where many forest butterfly species come to feed. Lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant offering a wide selection of international and local dishes. This restaurant is run by a local organization that helps deprived children in the Cape Coast area improve their lives through education and advocacy.

Cape Coast - Our afternoon is dedicated to immersing ourselves in true African art during a traditional batik-making workshop with Global Mamas. This excellent organization empowers local women to learn artistic skills, selling their finished products in the fair-trade market, enabling them to support their families. There is no better way to connect with locals and hear about daily life than by working alongside them and creating your own traditional batik garment. Join a local artisan in their workshop to learn the traditional techniques of batik making and production, from wax heating and stamping to drying, for an engaging afternoon. You’ll receive a piece of cloth to produce your own garment to take home, a wonderful souvenir of your time in Ghana that will evoke fond memories every time you wear it.

Elmina Castle - A short distance from our batik workshop is Elmina, where we visit the local fishing market and walk a short distance to see the boat builders in this community. We will also enjoy the sights of the many colorful fishing boats bringing their daily catch into the harbor and take this opportunity to mingle with the locals, enjoying the atmosphere of a West African fishing community. During our time in Elmina town, we will visit the Castle of St. George in Elmina, the oldest extant colonial building in sub-Saharan Africa, dating from 1482. This castle is steeped in history and played a prominent role during the tragic transatlantic enslaved African trade era. Inside, there is an informative museum focusing on local history, and it is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Elmina - Our final evening in Ghana’s central region can be spent at our accommodation or exploring the town to experience the local nightlife.

Beach Relaxation, Fort Amsterdam, and Accra for Departure

Accra - Upon returning to Ghana’s capital city, there may be time to visit the Accra Mall, offering insight into modern-day Ghana and an opportunity to purchase last-minute souvenirs before heading home. Our early evening meal will be enjoyed at a locally owned restaurant serving an excellent selection of local and international dishes, providing an ideal opportunity to say our goodbyes and reflect on a wonderful time together. After your meal, our team will transfer you to the airport for your departure.

• Expert local guide available 24/7
• Round-the-clock office support
• Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
• Meals provided: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Unlimited mineral water throughout the tour
• Fuel costs and unlimited mileage covered
• Skilled driver ensuring a safe journey
• Quality accommodations included
• All excursion fees prepaid
• Convenient airport transfer service
• Comprehensive insurance coverage

• International flights
• Soft and alcoholic drinks
• Visa

For those eager to explore a diverse range of experiences in Ghana, the Ghana Cultural, Historical, and Wildlife Tour offers an ideal introduction to this remarkable country. This tour combines culture, history, and wildlife, allowing participants to engage with locals and gain insight into their daily lives. Visitors will encounter warm and welcoming locals, explore ancient cultural sites, relax on stunning beaches, and learn about the country’s complex historical background, all while discovering its extraordinary flora and fauna. Ghana is renowned as one of the most welcoming and safe countries in Africa. Traveling with our local expert guides provides unique opportunities to experience life as the locals do. Our award-winning guides are specialists in the culture, history, flora, and fauna of all the destinations we explore in Ghana.

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