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.
• Relax and enjoy an evening meal.

Accommodation – Hotel in Tema

• Set off heading East out of the busy bustling city of Tema heading towards Akosombo which will be our base for the next few days during time in Ghana.
• Approximately 20km from the hotel is the Shai Hills Reserve which is the closest wildlife protected area to Ghana’s capital Accra.
• Shai Hills reserve is an expanse of Savannah, grassland, and woodland. The focus of the time here will be seeing the stunning landscape and visiting the Egyptian Tomb Bat cave which is not a common species.
• Dedicate quality time looking for other mammals that include Olive Baboon and Red-fronted Duiker.
• Shai Hills also has an interesting local history; visit one of the many traditional shrines found near the bat caves and learn the history of the Shai people who moved here to escape the slave raiders during the colonial period in Ghana’s history.
• After an enjoyable stop, continue along the main Tema to Akosombo road hoping to reach the beautiful hotel overlooking the stunning Volta River.
• The evening is dedicated to relaxing at the accommodation and enjoying the wonderful atmosphere and facilities.

Accommodation – Hotel in Akosombo

• Early morning ride to Aburi.
• The cycle starts off flat, but this soon changes as we start to ascend the Akuapem Hills where the beautiful village of Aburi is found.
• Climb to the community of Laite stopping for refreshments before continuing to Aburi which is approximately 72km from the hotel.
• The support vehicle will have travelled with us and it can be used to transport you back to the hotel if you feel tired.
• During time in Aburi there are a few excursions we can consider after lunch.
• At the top of the hills, find the Aburi botanical gardens, set in a beautiful location that were founded by the British in 1890.
• Walk around the gardens where the guide will identify the many trees and plants found here, some with medicinal properties and explain how they benefit the locals.
• A short distance from the gardens, find the relaxed and friendly Aburi craft village, where traditional African drums, sculptures and other crafts have been carved for generations.
• Watch the skilled craftsmen at work it is worth noting that prices here are amongst the lowest in Ghana, making Aburi an ideal place to pick up some souvenirs
• After a wonderful dayl, return to hotel to relax.

Accommodation – Hotel in Akosombo

• This morning after breakfast, transfer to Ho in the vehicle which is just over an hour drive
• Today, ride through arguably the most beautiful habitat and landscape found here in Ghana as we travel through the mountainous Agumatsa range between Ho and Ghana’s highest point Mount Afajato.
• The aim is to reach the base of Mount Afajato which is approximately an 87km ride where on arrival after refreshments there will be an optional excursion to climb to the summit which is not too difficult.
• The hotel for the night will be near Afajato in this beautiful location.

Accommodation – Hotel near Mt Afajato

• Set off from Afajato to West Africa’s highest waterfall Wli.
• The journey is through winding mountainous roads offering an exceptionally beautiful backdrop to the journey.
• On arrival at Wli a short hike to the stunning waterfalls is a must and a great way to cool off
• Cycle to the community of Tafi Atome on the way.
• Tafi Atome is a wonderful community protecting a population of endangered True Mona monkeys.
• Quality time is dedicated here learning more about the history behind their protection from the local traditionalists during time in the village.
• Venture into the surrounding forests to see these beautiful primates and during the walk the local guide will identify the many medicinal plants that grow here and explain how the locals use them to make traditional herbal remedies.
• Set off back to Akosombo in the vehicle returning to the hotel from a few days earlier.

Accommodation – Hotel in Akosombo

• After breakfast, take a cruise on the beautiful Volta River enjoying refreshments whilst taking in this stunning scenery.
• After lunch, pack up the bikes and luggage and set off for Accra.
• On arrival in the capital, pass by Black Star Square which houses the independence monument and continue to Independence Square which are main ceremony grounds and where the enclosed flame of African liberation, which was lit by Kwame Nkrumah himself in 1961.
• A short distance awaym, find the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, final resting place of Ghana’s founder.
• Set in attractive gardens, there is an adjoining museum, which contains photos, artifacts
• If time permits, visit the nearby Cultural Centre to pick up any last-minute souvenirs before the transfer to a pre-arranged location or the airport for departure

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