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 – Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra

• Visit the Makola Market in Accra offers a vibrant atmosphere for locals to shop and enjoy street foods
• Visit the Artist Alliance Gallery on the beachfront in Accra,an ideal location to experience traditional and contemporary art and artifacts
• Visit the “Fantasy Coffins” of Teshie Nungua, a must-see attraction, with various designs available for burial.
• Also visit their workshop and meet the coffin makers.
• In the afternoon, pass by Black Star Square, which houses the independence monument, and continue to Independence Square, where we find the enclosed flame of African liberation
• Visit the adjoining museum with photos, artifacts, and insights into his life.
• Head downtown to Jamestown, and enjoy a walking tour of the old community, taking in historical structures that predate the colonial era.
• Visit Fort James, built by the British in 1673, and the Dutch Fort Crêvecoeur and the Danish Fort Christiansborg. The area is known for its Brazilian stone houses, built by free enslaved Africans who migrated back to Africa after the slave trade was abolished.
• The evening will be dedicated to meeting locals who are trying to change the lives of the youth through boxing.
• Visit one of the many gyms in the area to witness the youth and professionals in training.
• A local street bar and restaurant in the heart of the community provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience for visitors.

Accommodation – In Accra

• Krobo is the first location visited this morning on our way to the Volta Region of Ghana.
• see and learn firsthand the historical importance of beads and learn the ancient process used to make them.
• visit a family compound to learn the process of making beads,
• Journey continues to the Volta Region of Ghana, we cross the White Volta River, we will head towards Wli, where we will stop for lunch at a restaurant overlooking the stunning river.
• After lunch, we will head to Wli, where we will check into our accommodation.
• We will then head to the Wli Falls, believed to be the highest waterfall in West Africa, located in the Agumatsa wildlife sanctuary
• We can relax, explore the waterfalls and enjoy a paddle in the pool beneath the waterfall.
• If you’re feeling fit, you can hike to the upper falls before returning to your accommodation for an evening of relaxation.

Accommodation-In Wli

• The morning begins with a hike to Ghana’s highest mountain, Mount Afajato, at an elevation of approximately 885 meters. Our guides, share the exceptional nature of this part of Ghana.
• The afternoon is spent with the locals from the village of Tafi Atome, a community that protects a population of endangered True Mona monkeys.
• The local guide explains the history behind their protection and the medicinal plants grown in the surrounding forests.
• Return to the White Volta and check into our accommodation set on the banks of the river, Akosombo to relax for the evening after an action-placed day.

Accommodation – In Akosombo

• The journey to Kumasi begins with breakfast and a visit to the beautiful Akuapem hills, where the Aburi botanical gardens are located.
• The guide will guide you through the gardens, identifying indigenous and exotic flora, including rare butterflies and birds.
• A short distance from the gardens is the Aburi craft village, where traditional African drums, sculptures, and other crafts have been carved for generationswhere you can pick up souvenirs.
• Your guide will talk you through the meaning and local beliefs connected to many of the sculptures that have been made the same way throughout history.
• After lunch, we head to Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana.
• After mixing with the locals at the market, we continue to Kumasi
• Upon arrival, we check into our hotel, enjoying the remainder of the day free leisure time.

Accommodation – In Kumasi

• Explore the rich history of local cloth designs and meet new young vibrant designers.
• Journey begins in the ancient villages of Adanwomasie and Ntonso, learning about the history behind the many designs and interact with skilled weavers
• Visit the village to purchase quality kente cloth at exceptionally low prices before heading to Ntunso, where adinkra cloth and symbols originate.
• During time in Ntunso, we learn the meanings behind the various symbols and can make our own strip of adinkra cloth using symbols with personal significance
• After lunch, head to Adum, the commercial center of Kumasi.
• The afternoon is dedicated to exploring Adum and walking down to Kejetia market
• In the evening, we can rest at our accommodation or head into town to experience local nightlife and music.

Accommodation-In Kumasi

• Visit the Manhyia Palace, home to the Asantehene King of the Ashanti’s
• After departing Kumasi, head south to the villages of Bonkro and Breku, where most Ghanaians live as subsistence farmers.
• After getting to know the children, we visit the local representative for Kuapa Kokoo Cooperative, a Fair-Trade organization that ensures its members get a good price
• Visitors learn about cooperatives improving working conditions, banning child labor, and ensuring women’s voices are heard.
• Visit local cocoa farms to witness the harvesting process, learn about children using unripe cocoa as sweets, and how cocoa pods are used for soap production. The evening is spent with the community, relaxing at their accommodation, and enjoying a meal while experiencing village life in this remote part of Ghana.

Accommodation-In Bonkro

• An early start to community life with local markets and cooking lessons.
• Participants will learn to prepare local dishes and choose their favorite dishes from the local cuisine.
• After breakfast, they will head to the local markets to purchase ingredients for dinner.
• Lunch will be served at a local chop bar, where the chefs will provide a full list of ingredients and enough money to buy them at the market.
• If cooking lessons are not your interest, there are other opportunities to get involved in the community.
• Helping with reforestation projects, maintenance of a local school, and developing gardens. Other options include assisting locals in producing Gari, harvesting cassava from a local farm, and learning how to prepare it for sale at the local market.
• Additionally, assisting in the extraction process of palm oil, which is used locally for various dishes.
• The evening meal is enjoyed around an open bonfire, listening to local stories and music, and mixing with the community.

Accommodation-In Bonkro

• After breakfast in the village, bid farewell to new friends in the community and set off Southwards towards Elmina in the central region of Ghana
• Visit Assin Manso, a town in central Ghana, is a significant stop along the enslaved African trade routes, located around the Ndonkor Nsuo, a river where enslaved Africans were checked for fitness and bathed before being transported to Cape Coast for shipment to the Americas.
• After visiting the river, we make our way to Cape Coast, a world heritage site designated by UNESCO.
• The castle features a historical museum, a souvenir shop selling literature on Ghana’s forts and castles, and a souvenir shop selling literature on Ghana’s cultural history and traditions.
• Visit the fishing communities surrounding the castle which are some of the poorest in Cape Coast
• lunch today will be taken at the boabab foundation in this community that is giving these children hope of a better future.
• The foundation offers a wide selection of health-conscious dishes and a shop where visitors can purchase items made by children trained at the Baobab vocational school
• In the afternoon, visitors can immerse themselves in true African art during a traditional batik making workshop with Global Mamas
• By working side by side with local artisans, visitors can learn traditional techniques of batik making and production, such as wax heating, stamping, and drying.
• After a day of varied experiences guests can relax at beachfront accommodation in Brenu Akyinim.

Accommodation – In Brenu Akyinim

• An early start awaits as we head to Kakum National Park, a semi-deciduous upper guinea rainforest in Ghana’s Cape Coast. The walkway consists of seven bridges attached to seven emerging trees, 40 meters above the rainforest floor.
• The park also features a stingless bee walkway and butterfly garden where many forest butterfly species feed.
• Stop for lunch at Han’s cottage Botel near Kakum, built over a lake containing Nile crocodiles and surrounded by tropical guinea rainforest.
• After lunch, relax at our accommodation in Brenu Akyinim, located on one of Ghana’s finest beachfront locations.

Accommodation-In Brenu Akyinim

• After breakfast on the beach front, we head west towards the Ivory Coast border and Ankasa Reserve.
• The accommodation is less than a 5-minute walk away, providing an opportunity to visit the local community and one of the schools our company has built
• A great opportunity to meet the children you are helping and give back to communities in need.

• After meeting the children, set off towards Ankasa Reserve, where we will reach Beyin for lunch
• After lunch, head through the beautiful Amasuri wetlands in traditional dugout canoe to find the Nzulezu Stilt Village.
• The boat ride on the wetlands is a major highlight, as they are now recognized as globally important wetlands for birds.
• The afternoon boat ride, and meeting the local community are highlights.
• Travel to Ankasa Reserve, connected to the Nini-Suhien National Park, protects over 500 square kilometers of mostly pristine wet evergreen upper guinea rainforest.
• On our arrival check into accommodation and there will be an option for a night walk inside the forest.
• Alternatively, you can relax at your accommodation.

Accommodation-In Ankasa

• Visit the Bamboo Cathedral, located 12 kilometers inside the forest, a must-see attraction in Ankasa, Ghana.
• After a full morning in the forest, lunch is served at the accommodation.
• In the afternoon, visitors visit the local school and meet with farmers, learning about local delicacies like Gari and FuFu, and visit the local chop bar or drinking spot
• A relaxed afternoon is spent in the village, with the option to arrange biking or walking trails in the forest to explore wildlife.
• The evening is spent listening to the sounds of nature at the accommodation.

Accommodation-In Ankasa

• On the final morning in Ankasa, enjoy a relaxed breakfast before heading to our beachfront accommodation in Brenu Akyinim.
• The afternoon is free to relax on the beach or explore local coastal villages.
• As the sun sets, enjoy an evening meal around a bonfire, with a special treat of a local traditional Ghanaian drumming and dance troupe performing on the beach, offering an opportunity to learn the basics of drumming.

Accommodation-In Brenu Akyinim

• This morning, check out of accommodation and set off back towards Accra.
• The morning is spent exploring Elmina fishing town, a vibrant community known for its traditional wooden boats.
• Continuing towards Accra, we stop at Winneba for lunch.
• Upon arrival, visit the Accra Mall, where we can learn about modern Ghana and purchase souvenirs.
• Early evening meal at a locally owned restaurant offering an excellent selection of local and international dishes, providing an opportunity to say goodbye and reflect on the experience.
• Our team will then transfer you to the airport for your departure, ensuring a memorable experience in Ghana.

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