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Ghana in Depth

Image of Cape Coast Castle Slavery Fort in Ghana

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Accra, Ghana → Accra, Ghana

Country: Ghana
Start: Accra, Ghana
End: Accra, Ghana
Date: Flexible
Duration: 21 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Wildlife, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 20 breakfasts, 20 lunches, 21 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, canoe, trekking, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Jamestown's colonial forts, lighthouse, fishing harbour, and Afro-Brazilian architecture.
Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Black Star Square.
Discover traditional glass bead-making at TK Beads.
Hike through Shai Hills Resource Reserve and Obonu Tem Caves.
Visit the Akosombo Dam and Lake Volta.
Swim beneath Wli Waterfalls, Ghana's tallest waterfall.
Encounter sacred Mona monkeys at Tafi Atome.
Watch kente weaving in Tafi Abuife and Adanwomase.
Tour Manhyia Palace and learn about Ashanti royalty.
Explore Kejetia Market, one of West Africa's largest markets.
Create your own Adinkra cloth in Ntonso.
Visit the painted houses and women's art cooperative of Sirigu.
Explore the Pikworo Slave Camp and Navrongo Cathedral.
Track elephants on foot in Mole National Park.
Visit Mognori Eco-Village and learn about traditional medicine.
Canoe alongside hippopotamuses at Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary.
Observe sacred monkeys at Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary.
Walk the Kakum Canopy Walkway above the rainforest.
Tour Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle.
Visit Assin Manso, the final bathing site of enslaved Africans.
Learn batik-making techniques from local artisans.
Relax on the beaches of Brenu Akyinim.
Visit Fort Amsterdam, one of the earliest European forts on the Gold Coast.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Accommodation throughout the tour
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Mineral water throughout the tour
Fruits and snacks during road journeys
Private air-conditioned transport throughout
Fuel, road tolls, and related transport costs
Border crossing assistance where applicable
Entrance fees to all cultural, historical, wildlife, and heritage sites listed in the itinerary
Guided excursions and activities as specified
Services of professional local guides throughout
Specialist local guides, community guides, and park rangers where required
Vehicle insurance, public liability cover, and professional indemnity insurance
24/7 local operational support during the tour

Exclusions

International flights
Visa fees and visa processing costs
Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and specialty beverages
Laundry services
Telephone calls and internet charges
Souvenirs and personal purchases
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and local service providers
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want an in-depth exploration of Ghana beyond the standard tourist route.
Interested in West African history, including the transatlantic slave trade.
Enjoy cultural immersion and interaction with local communities.
Want to learn about Ashanti, Ewe, Talensi, Lobi, and other ethnic traditions.
Appreciate a mix of wildlife, history, culture, and landscapes.
Enjoy moderate walking, hiking, and outdoor activities.
Want to visit both major landmarks and lesser-known regions.
Comfortable with several long overland travel days.
Prefer luxury-focused travel with minimal road journeys.
Dislike long drives between destinations.
Have difficulty with uneven terrain, hiking trails, or canopy walkways.
Want a wildlife-focused safari experience only.
Prefer a fast-paced itinerary centred on major cities.
Uncomfortable visiting sites related to slavery, colonialism, and genocide history.

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Ghana in Depth

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Accra

Day 2: Accra

Day 3: Accra – Shai Hills – Akosombo – Hohoe

Day 4: Wli Waterfalls – Tafi Atome – Tafi Abuife

Day 5: Hohoe – Kumasi

Day 6: Kumasi

Day 7: Kumasi – Tamale

Day 8: Tamale – Bolgatanga – Sirigu

Day 9: Sirigu

Day 10: Sirigu – Mole National Park

Day 11 & 12: Mole National Park

Day 13: Mole National Park – Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary

Day 14: Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary – Mole National Park

Day 15: Mole National Park – Kumasi

Day 16: Kumasi – Ashanti Heritage Villages

Day 17: Kumasi – Cape Coast

Day 18: Cape Coast – Kakum National Park – Elmina

Day 19: Cape Coast – Brenu Akyinim

Day 20: Brenu Akyinim

Day 21: Brenu Akyinim – Accra – Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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