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

• After breakfast at the hotel, set off for a tour of Accra, passing through the economic and administrative districts on the way to the National Museum.
• During time here, also get the chance to view and purchase some wonderful examples of traditional fabrics and crafts.
• James town is next, enjoy a walking tour of this old community taking in some of the historical structures that predate the colonial era.
• The locals are committed to conserving these buildings and have made significant efforts to maintain them, time here gives us an excellent idea of what it was like during the colonial era.
• Continue to Fort James that was built by the British as a trading post in 1673, before it joined the Dutch Fort Crêvecœur, and the Danish Fort Christiansborg.
• Of interest are the Brazilian stone houses, built by free enslaved African’s who reside in Brazil, they made their way back to Africa after the slave trade was abolished
• Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant (Country Kitchen) serving a selection of West African and continental dishes.
• In the afternoon, pass by Black Star Square which houses the independence monument and continue to Independence Square which is the main ceremony grounds and where we find the enclosed flame of African liberation, which was lit by Kwame Nkrumah
• A short distance away, 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, and an insight into this incredible man’s life.
• Adjoining the park is the National Cultural Center, which is Ghana’s largest outdoor arts and crafts market where we find locals selling traditional crafts from all over West Africa.
• Head to “Fantasy Coffins” of Teshie Nungua.
• Return to accommodation for an evening meal and to relax with the remainder of the evening free leisure time.

Accommodation – In Accra

• Depart Accra and start the journey towards the Volt region of Ghana, passing over the magnificent Volta River on route.
• Before headig out of this bustling city, stop first at TK beads, experts in making beautiful traditional beads using ancient methods.
• The next stop during the journey will be to visit the Shai Hills Reserve, an expanse of Savannah grassland and woodland dominated by large rock formations.
• Collect the wildlife guide and hike to the Obonu Tem caves searching for wildlife during our walk.
• Continue the journey towards the Volta region stopping at a hotel in Akosombo for our lunch.
• After lunch and only if time permits, enjoy a short river cruise in local canoe enjoying the scenery as we head down river.
• After the cruise, take a short tour of the Akosombo Dam, an amazing piece of engineering producing power for most of the country.
• Continue the journey and transfer to the accommodation in Hohoe, the second largest city in the Volta region of Ghana. 

Accommodation – In Hohoe

• A beautiful setting, enjoy breakfast before setting off for the Wli (Agumatsa) Falls found in the Agumatsa wildlife sanctuary in the Volta region of Ghana.
• On arrival, trek through the thick semi deciduous forest leading to the falls from Wli village.
• Relax and enjoy a paddle in the pool beneath the waterfall which is safe for swimming if you are feeling adventurous, before setting off to the town of HoHoe for lunch.
• The afternoon is spent with the locals from the village of Tafi Atome, 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 andduring the walk a local guide will identify the many medicinal plants that grow here
• A short distance from Tafi Atome, find the community of Tafi Abuife who have been weaving traditional Ewe kente cloth for generations.
• Colours and designs vary and during time here, learn the history behind each design and how the community started producing this beautiful cloth.
• An ideal opportunity to purchase quality kente at very reasonable prices before returning to the accommodation to relax.

Accommodation – In Hohoe

• Check out of hotel and set off Northwards towards the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
• The journey today will take us into the beautiful Akuapem hills with outstanding views across Accra and Tema in the distance.
• At the top of the range, find the Aburi botanical gardens, set in a beautiful location that were founded by the British in 1890.
• Walking around the gardens 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.
• The guide will talk through the meaning and local beliefs connected to many of the sculptures that have been made the same way throughout history.
• Lunch will be taken in Koforidua capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana before continuing to Kumasi arriving in the early evening.
• Once checked into the accommodation, enjoy an evening meal with the remainder of the day free leisure time to relax.

Accommodation – In Kumasi

• Set off on a city tour of Kumasi heading to the Manhyia Palace, home of the Asantehene King of the Ashanti’s and ruler of the powerful Asanteman Kingdom.
• The Palace Museum offers a fascinating excursion through the history of this powerful tribe and is extremely informative on the well documented Ashanti history and culture.
• Continue to visit the National Cultural Centre.
• During the leisurely tour, visit the Prempeh II Jubilee museum which offers an excellent overview of Ashanti history and houses some wonderful ancient artifacts.
• A short distance from the palace is Kejetia market which is reported to be the largest outdoor market in West Africa. Visiting here gives a wonderful opportunity to experience everyday life for the people in this great city and pick up a few bargain souvenirs.
• Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant selling an excellent selection of local and continental dishes.
• The next stop is the Okomfo Anokye sword found at the Okomfo Anokye teaching hospital in Kumasi.
• Prior to returning to the accommodation, visit the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology which was established by Ghana’s founding President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in 1952.
• In the evening, have the option of heading into the city to experience Kumasi night life where we can enjoy an evening meal and a live highlife band.
• If you are not feeling up to a late night you can choose to relax at the accommodation.

Accommodation – In Kumasi

• Set off from Kumasi heading north to West to Ghana’s premier wildlife viewing park. Our aim is to reach Mole National Park in the midafternoon taking lunch on route.
• Prior to reaching Mole, stop at the last village before the park Larabanga.
• On arrival in Mole National Park, check into the accommodation. Situated on a 250-meter-high escarpment overlooking this 4840km² park, it offers breathtaking views.
• The evening is dedicated to relaxing in this stunning location, watching the sun set over the guinea woodland and savannah that surround the accommodation, before enjoying our evening meal and the atmosphere of being so close to nature.

Accommodation – In Mole National Park

• Set off early in the morning with an armed guide tracking the world’s largest land mammal, African Elephants on foot.
• Dedicate the entire morning to tracking and getting as close as possible to these amazing mammals.
• Lunch is enjoyed around the pool of the accommodation and we can take this advantage to cool off with a swim or relax for a few hours before our afternoon activities.
• The afternoon is dedicated to visiting the nearby village of Mognori which is located on the boundary of the park approximately a 30 minutes’ drive from the accommodation
• On arrival in Mognori, meet one of the locals for a walking tour of the community.
• Walking through the community, see how shea butter is produced and learn the other many uses for the shea nut which is so important to this area.
• It is interesting seeing the lives of locals here venturing to the tobacco fields and visit the local chief and his family.
• Quality time is dedicated to talking with the traditional healer in the community, hearing how local traditional medicine is used to treat sickness and which of the many trees and plants play an important role in preparing these local medicines.
• The are many active local shrines here and we will learn how the community believe they also play an important role within the community.
• Mole National Park was named after the Mole River which runs next the Mognori village. A great opportunity to experience a river safari in traditional dugout canoe.
• During the safari the local guide will look out for the many birds and wildlife we may encounter.
• Set off back to the accommodation for an evening meal and to relax under the beautiful clear West African nights sky.

Accommodation – In Mole National Park

• Set off Southwards after the adventures here in Northern Ghana.
• The first stop will be just before lunch at the beautiful Kintampo Waterfalls a fast-flowing waterfall with small pool at the bottom which is good for swimming.
• Lunch will be at the nearby Falls restaurant before continuing passing through Techiman on our way to Boebeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary.
• During time in the villages, interact with the locals learning about the history behind their protection of these primates in addition to their culture and daily routine as farmers. As we walk trails into the forest viewing these beautiful monkeys the local guide will identify the many medicinal trees and plants found here and explain how they benefit the locals.
• After a wonderful time with the friendly locals here, continue the journey to Kumasi, arriving in the early evening.

Accommodation – In Kumasi

• A morning visit to the last material remains of the great Asante Empire visiting the traditional Asante buildings that are now recognized as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
• There are 10 active shrines within the buildings which are made from bamboo, timber and mud and thatched roofs. The walls are designed with motifs that have traditional symbolic meanings attached to ancient Adinkra symbols that we will learn more about later today.
• This is also where Nana Yaa Asantewaa, possibly the most important women in Ashanti history comes from, visit the local spiritual shrine where she used to fortify herself before going into battle.
• Continue the journey through Ashanti history by visiting the traditional villages of Adanwomasie and Ntonso.
• The first stop is Adanwomasie, the birth place of Ghana’s rich colorful Kente cloth.
• Quality time is dedicated here walking through the community, interacting with the locals whose families have been weaving kente for generations playing an important role in the history of this beautiful cloth.
• Durin time here, learn about the history behind the many designs and see skilled weavers outside their homes still using traditional looms that have not changed in design for centuries.
• An ideal time to purchase quality kente cloth at very low prices before settig off for Ntunso.
• The ancient village of Ntunso, is where adinkra cloth and symbols originate. These traditional symbols all have meanings and are carved from calabash shells.
• During time here, make our own strip of adinkra cloth using symbols with personal significance.
• After lunch, visit the village of Sokoban Krofrom where traditional brass casting has been the main source of income for the community for generations.
• During time here, see a demonstration of the skilled process.
• After visiting some of the stores selling a wonderful selection in the village, return to our accommodation for a meal and to relax with the remainder of the evening being free leisure time.

Accommodation – In Kumasi

• This morning, take a leisurely breakfast before setting off Southwards to Elmina in the central region of Ghana.
• Stop at Assin Manso, an important town along the enslaved African trade routes. The town surrounds the Ndonkor Nsuo (Enslaved African River).
• Enjoy lunch upon arrival at a local restaurant overlooking the ocean before visiting the nearby 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 Cape Coast 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
• Continue to check into the accommodation, enjoy dinner and relax.

Accommodation – In Elmina or Cape Coast

• Set off for Kakum National Park in the morning, after breakfast and Africa’s world-famous rainforest canopy walkway.
• Return to the park headquarters where there is an excellent information center that offers a very informative overview of the parks flora and fauna.
• A short distance from Kakum and on the border of the forest is the the International Stingless Bee Project. There have been approximately 9 species of stingless bees identified here in Ghana and their importance to our eco system is paramount.
• The tour of the center teaches about the importance of bees locally, their medicinal qualities and we get to see their hives, taste and buy quality stingless bee honey.
• There is a stingless bee walkway and butterfly garden where many of the forest butterfly species come to feed.
• Lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant selling a wide selection of international and local dishes. This restaurant is run by a local organization that helps deprived children in the Cape Coast area improve their lives through education and advocacy.
• The afternoon is dedicated to immersing into true African art during a traditional batik making workshop with Global Mamas.
• Joining a local artisan in his/her workshop to learn the traditional techniques of batik making and production from the wax heating, stamping and drying makes for an interesting afternoon.
• A short distance from our batik workshop is Elmina where we visit the local fishing market and walk the short distance to visit the boat builders in this community.
• Enjoy the sights of the many colourful fishing boats bringing their daily catch into the harbour and take this opportunity to mix with the locals enjoying the atmosphere of a West African fishing community.
• During time in Elmina town, visit the castle of St. George in Elmina. This is the oldest extant colonial building in sub-Saharan Africa dating from 1482.
• There is an informative museum inside which concentrates on local history and it is designated a world heritage site by UNESCO.
• The final evening in the central region of Ghana can be spent at the accommodation or venture into town to experience nightlife for the locals.

Accommodation – In Elmina or Cape Coast

• A full day relaxing at the beautiful location recharging batteries from the previous few week’s adventures.
• Today, enjoy the facilities of your beachfront hotel, maybe go for a swim, relax on the beach, or just enjoy being on the beautiful Gold Coast of West Africa.
• If relaxation is not for you then the guide is on hand to take you on walking tours of the local communities.
• As it is the final evening with you in Ghana there will be the option to head into town for an evening meal and to experience local nightlife.

Accommodation – In Elmina or Cape Coast

• On route to Accra, pass through the fishing town of Elmina.
• During time in Elmina town, visit the Castle of St. George, the oldest extant colonial building in sub-Saharan Africa, dating from 1482.
• There is an informative museum inside which concentrates on local history and this now silent monument to the pain and suffering our ancestors endured has been formally designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
• Visit the local fishing market and walk the short distance to visit the boat builders in this community.
• The journey continues and on arrival back in Ghana’s capital Accra, before being transfer you to the airport for your departure, enjoy an early evening meal.

Departure