Begin your journey in Ghana with a warm welcome and an immersive cultural introduction.

• Arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
• Greeted by guide and driver from Ashanti African Tours.
• Swift transfer to hotel for check-in and relaxation.
• Akwaaba welcome dinner with delicious African cuisine.
• Option to relax at the hotel or explore Accra’s nightlife.

Accommodation – In Accra

• Set off heading West out of the busy bustling city of Accra and head to Cape Coast. On arrival in Cape Coast, meet the bikes before visiting the Cape Coast castle which has been designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
• Quality time will be spent in the afternoon on an emotional journey touring this castle which held more enslaved Africans captive than any other in West Africa, viewing the dungeons and the infamous “Door of no return”.
• There is a historical museum inside, which explains the entire history of the castle and Cape Coast itself, as well as a souvenir shop selling literature on all of Ghana’s forts and castles, as well as the cultural history and traditions of Ghana.
• Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant before setting off on the first ride to the accommodation in Jukwa.
• The journey goes initially through the busy town of Cape Coast before heading out on the main Kumasi road for a few kilometers and then divert westwards along a quite backroad where the scenery is lush passing through remote villages aiming to get to Jukwa in the early evening.
• Relax in the evening in preparation for the following days activities.

Accommodation – In Jukwa

• Set off on bikes to possibly Ghana finest beach location at Brenu Akyinim.
• The ride will be along tarmac roads passing through Ankaful before joining the main Cape Coast to Takoradi road.
• Branch at Ayensudu for the final 9km to Brenu aiming to arrive before lunch.
• Brenu is a local fishing community of approximately 2000 residents, relax at one of the beach bars for a few hours and enjoy lunch.
• A good opportunity to walk along the golden sands and to the nearby lagoon whilst lunch is being prepared.
• After recharging our batteries, set off back to Jukwa arriving in the early evening.

Accommodation – In Jukwa

• Set off after breakfast on the shorter ride of approximately 16km to Kakum National Park and the world-famous canopy walkway.
• Return to the park headquarters, finding an excellent information center that offers a very informative overview of the parks flora and fauna
• A short ride from Kakum and on the border of the forest is the International Stingless Bee Project.
• The tour of the center teaches about the importance of bees locally, their medicinal qualities and get to see their hives, taste and buy quality stingless bee honey.
• Ride back to the accommodation where the guide will load up our bikes
• Check out and set off to Ankasa.
• On route to Ankasa and a short distance from Jukwa, stop for lunch at Han’s cottage Botel, built over a lake containing Nile crocodiles and set in a beautiful location surrounded by tropical guinea rainforest.
• It is an original and comfortable establishment, which is teeming with bird life and an excellent place to enjoy lunch.
• Head to the Western Region, close to the Cote d’Ivoire border at Ankasa Reserve. On arrival in the early evening, check into the basic guesthouse for the evening and relax.

Accommodation – In Ankasa Frenchmans Guesthouse

• Riding inside Ghana’s only pristine Upper Guinea wet evergreen rainforest at Ankasa Reserve.
• After breakfast , set off on the short journey to the entrance gate of this forest habitat.
• The day is dedicated to riding in this protected area and may also do some hiking to see the beautiful bamboo cathedral and forest swamps.
• Return to accommodation for a late lunch before an afternoon of biking around the remote roads and tracks in this area that service small villages and hamlets.
• The evening will be spent relaxing at the guesthouse in preparation for the following days riding.

Accommodation – In Ankasa Frenchmans Guesthouse

• Head Eastwards over the next few fdays riding the coastal roads and feeder roads that connect many of the old colonial towns and communities.
• The vehicle will transport lugguage to the next accommodation in Half Assini as, thenset off on a ride of approximately 56km.
• Retun along the dirt road from Ankasa Forest to the main Cape Coast to Takoradiroad, continue along for a short distance before taking the quiter more remote road to Half Assini and coastal town in the Western Region of Ghana.
• The plan is to either take a packed lunch or stop at a local small restaurant during our ride which depends on your preference.
• The aim is to reach the town in the late afternoon to look around mixing with locals and seeing how life is for the people living here.

Accommodation – In Half Assini

• Check out of hotel after a hearty breakfast and depart for Nzulezo for the 40km ride to the stilt village.
• It should take a full morning to reach Beyin which is where we will enjoy our lunch and check into the accommodation.
• After a few hours of relaxation and refueling, set off to the community living on water at Nzulezu.
• The village is reached by canoe through the largest intact swamp forest in Ghana, the boat ride is as much fun as the village itself.
• After an enjoyable time visiting this community, return to terra firma and ride to Fort Appolonia, the last fort built by the British on the Gold Coast, constructed in 1770 with the permission of the Nzema chief, Amenihyia.
• After time here, ride back to the accommodation to relax and enjoy an evening meal.

Accommodation – In Beyin

• Set off from Beyin after breakfast and head further eastwards to Axim which has possibly Ghana finest remote beaches.
• The aim is to reach Axim by the afternoon then check into the accommodation and enjoy lunch and a few hours rest.
• After lunch, ride to see Fort San Antonio which is located in the bust fishing town of Axim and located on a beautiful beach close to the Ankobra River.
• An interesting excursion learning the history of this fort spending time in the town before returning to the accommodation for the final evening of the tour here in Ghana.

Accommodation – In Axim

• A final day with you here in Ghana and a well-deserved relaxing morning at the beach front hotel here in Axim.
• A vehicle will collect us after breakfast in mid-morning, to set off to Accra stopping for lunch on route.
• On arrival back in Ghana’s capital city there may be time to head to the Accra Mall to give you an insight into modern day Ghana.
• An opportunity to also purchase some last-minute souvenirs before heading home.
• The early evening meal will be taken at a locally owned restaurant serving an excellent selection of local and international dishes giving an ideal opportunity to say goodbyes and reflect on a wonderful time together. After the meal the team will transfer you to the airport departure.

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