Love Ghana, 12 DaysAmazing 12 day Trip to Ghana. From the capital of Ghana Accra to the crocodile ponds of Paga. This is a trip of a lifetime!
Upon arrival in Accra – you will be met assisted and transferred to your hotel.
Other activities today will depend on your arrival time and preference.
Meal(s) Included: No
Overnight at Accra City Hotel in Accra or similar
After breakfast go on a full day tour of Accra highlights will include:
Overnight at Accra City Hotel in Accra or similar
After breakfast, proceed to the Shai hills reserve for game viewing by driving through the reserve for about 5km to view various animals including antelopes, bushbucks, baboons, other animals and several bird species. You will have the opportunity to learn about the various artefacts found in the reserve, which is the homeland of the Krobo ethnic group. You may also visit the caves, which is of historic importance to the Krobos and other tribes. There are three caves in all and depending on your energy you may visit all.
In the afternoon visit Aburi Botanical Gardens: Aburi Botanical Gardens was established as an agricultural research station and convalescent home for the British Colonial Administration. The garden overlooks the coastal plain at an elevation of 1,200 – 1,500 ft. above sea level. You will learn about the cultural and medicinal importance of the trees in these gardens. The serene environment leaves lasting memories.
Later you will proceed to the Akuapim hills and visit the Tetteh Quarshie farm where cocoa was first farmed in Ghana.
You will also visit the centre for Scientific Research into plant Medicine a before returning to Accra.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Accra City Hotel in Accra or similar
Day 4 ACCRA/AKOSOMBO/HOAfter early breakfast depart to Akosombo. Enjoy the scenic view of the Volta lake and Akosombo Dam
Continue with a picturesque drive to the cradle of hydroelectricity in Ghana, the famous Akosombo Hydro-electric Dam which is located within the Akosombo gorge, on the Volta River. The construction of the dam resulted in the flooding of the Volta River Basin which resulted in the creation of Lake Volta, the largest man-made lake in the world which covers about 3.6% of Ghana’s total land area.
Continue to the Volta region where you will visit the village of Tafi Atome including Tafi Monkey Sanctuary (a sacred grove). Tafi Atome is the home of Mona and Patas monkeys found mostly in a small patch of forests. This small forest has survived fire and human disturbance to thrive as a sanctuary for the monkeys which are regarded as sacred by the villagers and are protected.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Volta Hotel at Volta Region or similar
After breakfast, depart Ho for Tamale in northern Ghana. We will stop at Wli Waterfalls, the largest and highest waterfall in Ghana. Wli Waterfalls is divided into two sections with ice cold water flowing from a height of about 80ft. On route to the waterfall, you will hike through the lush greenery of the Agumatsa Forest Reserve where you will cross the same river eleven times before reaching the breathtaking falls. Early afternoon continue to Tamale.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Mariam Hotel or similar
After Breakfast Depart to Bolgatanga and stop en-route at Tongo, visit the chief’s palace where you will be afforded a traditional welcome.
Next stop shall be at Paga where you will have a rare experience of riding a crocodile. These crocodiles are totems or sacred animals that live right in the middle of the village and are harmless.
Return to Tamale later in the afternoon and visit the cultural centre and Tamale central market before proceeding to Mole National park.
Stop just before Mole at Larabanga and visit the Larabanga Mosque and mystery stone.
Continue to Mole National Park – Enjoy an evening Safari trek at Mole National Park.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Mole Hotel or similar
Early Morning Game viewing at Mole National Park by trekking.
You may enjoy the swimming pool or relax at a view post overlooking the dam. Best time to view elephants.
Early afternoon visit the village of Morgounori and experience a typical village life in Northern Ghana. Here you may enjoy a sale in a canoe.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Mole Hotel or similar
Depart for Kumasi
Stop at Kintampo Water Falls
Arrive in Kumasi; visit the central Market which serves as a major marketing centre for a number of traders from all over the country.
Time permitting see the Okomfo Anokye Sword, an important symbol of Ashanti unity that marks the spot where the Golden Stool is said to have descended from the sky and has been in place for 300 years. Legend says the Ashanti Kingdom would collapse should the sword ever be removed.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Noda Hotel or similar
Day 9 KUMASIVisit Manhiya Palace, official residence of Ashanti Kings (Asantehene) until 1974, now a museum containing treasured items relating to the Ashanti Kingdom. Tour the National Cultural Center, which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass makers, potters and batik makers
You may also visit the craft villages in Ashanti – Ahwiaa (the wood carvers’ village) and Bonwire (the Kente weaving village). You will have the opportunity to see how African sculptures are carved, and how the famous Kente cloth is woven using an amazing local technology. You will have the opportunity to purchase directly from the artisans.
At night a cultural troop shall be invited to perform for two hours at the hotel for your enjoyment (guaranteed for minimum 8 travellers).
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Noda Hotel or similar
Depart to Elmina
En route stop at the Ashanti rich gold mine town of Obuasi.
Arrive at the Busua Beach resort in the afternoon.
Busua has one of the finest beaches in Ghana. The rest of the day is at your discretion.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Busua Beach Resort or similar
After breakfast, your journey takes you to Cape Coast Castle, a restored UNESCO World Heritage site. Once the seat of the British Colonial administration, this castle is home to the Door of No Return, one of the most vivid reminders of the colonists’ slave trade. In the afternoon tour Elmina Castle, also a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1482. This castle was the first European structure in sub-Saharan Africa.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort or similar
After breakfast, visit Kakum National Park. Kakum is one of Ghana’s most famous parks. Take a brief walking tour on the forest floor where you will learn how our ancestors lived in the forest. See birds, butterflies, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the forests over 40 species of mammals including monkeys and the reclusive forest elephant. Proceed to the canopy walk. Kakum is home to Africa’s only aerial walkway through the tree canopy, a 1000 foot long and seven-bridge walkway with viewing platforms that reach heights of over 150 feet above ground.
This afternoon return to Accra. In Accra you may visit the markets for last minute bargains.
After dinner at one of Accra’s better restaurants, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
