Arrive at Kotoka Airport. You will  be met by our representative  and transferred to your hotel for  a welcome drink and checkin. 

Overnight: Accra

This morning, take a tour of the century old capital of Ghana,
Accra.  Start the day with a visit to the DuBois center for Pan African culture, a house where Dr. Dubois lived and died.  Then take a drive/walking tour of the colonial section of Accra (Jamestown). Then take a drive through the main street of the colonial section of the city and view the Usher and James Forts build by the Dutch (1650) and British (1673) respectively and also the Light House which used to guide ships to the Accra Harbour in colonial days.  

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Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and museum, a monument dedicated to Ghana’s first post-independence President. Visit the Independence Arch and then continue to visit Osu Christiansborg Castle.  After this visit the intriguing craftsmen at Nungua who make fantasy coffins in the shape of vegetables, fruits, cars, etc. usually depicting the profession of the deceased. For example, a fisherman might be buried in a coffin in the shape of a giant fish.

 

After lunch visit the Arts and Craft market where you will find items from all over Ghana and West Africa.

Overnight in Accra
Meals: Breakfast.

Depart Accra via the forest belt to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire, which was built on a similar basis as the Dahomey Empire, i.e. through wars.  Upon arrival visit the Cultural Center that features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of brass makers, potters, drum carvers, and batik makers. Then take a tour of the Ashanti craft villages to observe craftsmen at work and to purchase souvenir gift items..

These villages are:

Ahwiaa, where woodcarvers produce Ashanti stools, fertility dolls & walking sticks, etc. Ntonso, where Adinkra cloth is processed and Bonwire, where kente cloth is woven. Kente, very colorful fabric is usually worn on festive and very important occasions like marriage ceremonies, child naming, etc.

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Overnight in Kumasi.
Meals: Breakfast.

Today take a tour of Kumasi, Visit the Royal Manhyia Palace Museum, home and office of former Ashanti Kings. A regal history that dates back to 1700 is told with relics and artifacts. Witness the Ashanti King, Nana Osei-Tutu II, who presides over the Ashanti Kingdom, arrive in his palanquin and then later seated in state whilst all his sub-chiefs come and re- affirm their oath of allegiance to him.

The King and all his sub-chiefs come dressed in all their traditional regalia whilst the general public attending the
festival wear black and white.  The King also uses this day to receive very important guests and gifts. There will be lots of
traditional drumming and dancing to grace the occasion.

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Overnight in Kumasi.
Meals: Breakfast.

Depart Kumasi to Elmina. Embark on a meaningful and cultural journey from Kumasi to Elmina, passing through sites deeply connected to Ghana’s heritage. Along the way, visit Assin Manso Slave River Park, a significant memorial site where enslaved Africans took their last bath before being transported to the coast during the transatlantic slave trade.

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The site now stands as a place of reflection, remembrance, and reconnection with ancestral roots. Continue to the Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will take a guided tour through the dungeons and the historic “Door of No Return.” This powerful experience provides insight into the resilience and history of the African people. Your journey concludes in Elmina, known for its coastal beauty and profound
cultural significance.

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Overnight in Elmina.
Meals: Breakfast.

Enjoy a captivating visit to Kakum National Park, home to one of Africa’s most famous rainforest canopy walkways. Stroll high above the forest floor on suspended bridges, taking in scenic views of lush tropical greenery and unique wildlife from the treetops—an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

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Following your canopy walk, immerse yourself in a cultural tradition by participating in a Ghanaian Naming Ceremony. Conducted by local community elders, this heartfelt ritual welcomes you as a member of the community, bestowing upon you an African name based on your personality and day of birth. This experience offers a meaningful connection to Ghana’s culture, heritage, and ancestral identity.

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Overnight in Elmina.
Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast and check out, then visit the Elmina Castle, the oldest European monument in Ghana built in 1482 by the Portuguese. First established as a trade settlement, the castle later became one of the most important stops on the route of the Atlantic Slave
Trade.  The Dutch seized the fort from the Portuguese in 1637 and took over all the Portuguese Gold Coast in 1642. The slave trade continued under the Dutch until 1814. In 1871, the fort became a possession of the British Empire. Later, enjoy an interactive local
cooking class where you will discover traditional Ghanaian recipes and culinary techniques. After the experience, proceed with a comfortable transfer from Elmina to Accra, enjoying scenic views along the way before arriving at your hotel.

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Overnight in Accra.
Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the international airport for your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast