Discover the vibrant culture, rich history, and natural beauty of Ghana on this 8-day immersive journey. Begin your adventure in Accra, the bustling capital, where you’ll enjoy a warm welcome and orientation, followed by a city tour highlighting landmarks like Independence Square and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Experience Ghanaian traditions during a village visit, complete with a naming ceremony and local craft demonstrations. Delve into history with tours of Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, exploring the sobering legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Marvel at the lush Kakum Rainforest with a breathtaking canopy walk, and immerse yourself in local life at a fishing village. Travel to Kumasi, the historic Ashanti Empire capital, to uncover the regal legacy of the Ashantis at the Manhyia Palace Museum and vibrant craft villages showcasing Kente weaving, wood carving, and Adinkra cloth. Conclude your journey back in Accra, taking with you memories of Ghana’s captivating spirit and hospitality. This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure you won’t want to miss!
USD $3,350
PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE / TWIN
USD $4,700
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
Non Refundable Deposit: $350 per person
Final Payment Due September 5th, 2025
• Hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on twin/double occupancy
• Meet & Greet on arrival by our local representative
• Group airport transfers (Any individuals traveling outside the group arrangement must organize own transportation or pay extra for private transfers)
• Breakfast daily
• Other meals (if any) as indicated in the itinerary
• Sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary including all entrance fees and English-speaking guide
• Sightseeing transfers and intercity transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver
• Gratuity for Tour Guide and Driver
• All local / government taxes based on current rates
• 24/7 Local Emergency contact will be provided
• E-Documents sent to you by email
• International airfare, departure taxes, fuel surcharges, seat selection
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar etc.
• Optional Tours
• Meals not specified as included; beverages, bottled water
•Hotel Porterage
• Tips & Gratuities (except as provided above)
• Local City-Tax (if applicable to your hotel / destination)
• Early check-in & Late check out of rooms (standard check-in time is 2pm and check out 11am)
• Travel / Medical Insurance
• Visa / Passport related fees
• Any costs related to Covid-19 PCR Tests prior to departure, in destination, or upon return to the USA
• Excess baggage fees for air / land (land arrangements include 1 checked bag + 1 carry-on bag per person on the coach / vehicle)
• Any unforeseen increase in local / government taxes
• Any other items not specified as being included
Note: Apart from universal vaccinations (tetanus, polio, whooping cough, diphtheria, hepatitis B), no additional vaccination is required to visit Ghana
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, dedicated to the legacy of Ghana's first President, Kwame Nkrumah, and his role in African independence. The tour includes visits to Nkrumah's mausoleum, a museum showcasing his life, his personal residence, the eternal Flame of African Liberation, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Learn about Nkrumah's early life, political career, and Pan-African vision.
Tour the Arts Center, where participants can sharpen their bargaining skills to shop for goods from Ghana and West Africa in an open-air market. On display, you will see fabrics of different materials, designs, colors and textures to purchase from.
Embark on a tour of the infamous Forts, Castles and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. History will unfold the story of the slave trade which the impact is still felt beyond the shores of Africa today. Visit the Cape Coast Castle built by the Swedes in 1653 and was later taken over by the British. This castle also houses the West African Historical Museum established by the Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the Ghanaian Government in 1994. Visit the Elmina Castle built by the Portuguese in 1482 and also known as St. George's Castle. This castle was the first European structure built in Sub - Saharan Africa. Here, learn about the relationship between the western slave traders and the African tribes that participated in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Here participants will witness the dark and stuffy dungeons local people were forced to endure before being sent on a long and perilous passage across the Atlantic. To see the truth of these conditions in person is a powerful reminder of the inhumanity of the slave trade.
Visit Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rain forests. Extending over 360sq km, Kakum is the home to over 40 large mammals and 400 bird species as well as many species of butterflies, flora and fauna. The most popular attraction is the Canopy walkway which is made up of seven bridges extending 330m, hanging 100 feet above the forest floor. Choose between a 2 km nature walk through this forest to discover the wide variety of exotic floral species and the medicinal values they offer, or take a walk on the canopy walkway.
Visit Manhyia Palace Museum, to obtain firsthand information on the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom. A regal history that dates back to 1700 is told with relics and artifacts. Enjoy a drive through the city with monuments dedicated to the memory of the great Ashanti people. End the day’s tour at the National Cultural Centre which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass makers, potters and batik makers.
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