Ghana Eco Tour

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

• Breakfast in hotel
• Relaxed stroll through Accra’s Makola Market
• Visit the Artist Alliance Gallery on the beachfront in Accra to experience traditional and contemporary art and artefacts from Ghana and neighbouring countries.
• visit the “Fantasy Coffins” of Teshie Nungua, and visit their workshop and meet the coffin makers.
• In the afternoon, pass by Black Star Square where we find the enclosed flame of African liberation lit by Kwame Nkrumah himself in 1961
• we visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
• Head downtown to Jamestown, one of the oldest suburbs of Accra and enjoy a walking tour of the community, taking in historical structures that predate the colonial era
• In The evening we will visit one of the many boxing gyms to see the youth in action
• A small local street bar and restaurant in the community provides a comfortable atmosphere for evening meals and refreshments, where talented bands entertain put on impressive performances.
• After a day of exploring Jamestown, guests can choose to return to their hotel or explore the nightlife in town.

• Visit Krobo, In the Volta Region of Ghana a city known for its traditional bead jewelry. And visit one of the family compounds to learn about the skilled process and try our hand at creating our own beads.
• Go to the beautiful Akuapem hills, where we will visit the Aburi botanical gardens, offering stunning views of Accra and Tema
• Visit the Aburi craft village, Koforidua, famous for its traditional bead market.
• After lunch, we will head to Kumasi, where we will check into our hotel
• remainder of the day free leisure time.

Accommodation- In Kumasi

• Journey through Ashanti history begins visiting the traditional villages of Adanwomasie and Ntonso
• head to Ntunso where adinkra cloth and symbols originate, learning the meanings behind the various symbols and make their own strip of adinkra cloth using symbols with personal significance.
• After lunch, visitors can explore Adum, the commercial center of Kumasi
• In the evening, rest at their accommodation or head into town to experience local nightlife and music.

• Visit Manhyia Palace, home to the Asantehene King of the Ashanti’s,
• Depart Kumasi, and head south to the villages of Bonkro and Breku,
• Visit the local representative for Kuapa Kokoo Cooperative, a Fair-Trade organization that ensures its members get a good price for the sale of their cocoa and promotes women in business
• Visit one of te Ghanaian farmers and their families who grow the cocoa and sell it to Divine through Kuapa Kokoo, who we get the privilege of meeting.
• Explore the cocoa process, learn about cooperatives improving working conditions, banning child labor, and ensuring women’s voices are heard.
• Visit local cocoa farms, witness the harvesting process, and learn about local sweets and soap production from cocoa.
• After planting the trees, we will spend the evening with the community enjoying a meal and experiencing village life in this remote part of Ghana.

• Bonkro, Ghana is a remote community where you can experience community life, local markets, and cooking lessons.
• After breakfast, learn to prepare local dishes and barter for produce at the local markets.
• Lunch will be at a local chop bar, where you will learn the full list of ingredients and head to the markets to purchase ingredients for dinner.
• If cooking lessons aren’t your interest, there are other activities you can participate in. For example, you can help with reforestation projects by planting more native trees, maintenance of a school, and developing the gardens. You can also help locals produce Gari, and harvest cassava from a local farm. You can also help with the extraction process at a local palm oil refinery
• In the evening, enjoy an open bonfire, listen to local stories, and mix with the community.

Accommodation-In Bonkro

• Visit Assin Manso, an important town along the enslaved African trade routes, is home to the Ndonkor Nsuo (Enslaved African River)
• After visiting the river, goto Cape Coast Castle, a world heritage site designated by UNESCO.
• Explore the dungeons and the infamous “Door of no return”
• Visit the castles houses a historical museum that explains the history of the castle and Cape Coast, as well as a souvenir shop selling literature on Ghana’s forts and castles.
• Eat lunch at the Baobab Children Foundation which is dedicated to preparing children for self-sufficiency and future self-sufficiency.
• After a day exploring Ghana’s tropical forests and coastal communities, guests relax at our beachfront accommodation to relax for the evening.

Accommodation-In Elmina

• Visit Kakum National Park, a semi-deciduous upper guinea rainforest is home to the Kakum Rainforest Canopy Walkway offering stunning views of the rainforest.
• The park headquarters provide an informative overview of the park’s flora and fauna
• On the border of the forest, visit the International Stingless Bee
• Visitors can also visit a stingless bee walkway and butterfly garden where many forest butterfly species feed.
• Visit a local palm plantation provide to gain first-hand insight into why locally palm is so popular.
• Lunch is served at Han’s cottage Botel near Kakum, a comfortable establishment surrounded by tropical guinea rainforest, containing Nile crocodiles.
• The afternoon is spent exploring Ghana’s traditional batik making workshop with Global Mamas, an organization that empowers local women to learn artistic skills and sell their finished products in the fair-trade market.
• Working alongside local artisans, participants learn traditional techniques of batik making and production. A piece of cloth is given to participants to create their own batik garment
• After a day exploring nature and culture, guests return to their hotel for a refreshing drink before heading into town for local music and an evening meal.

Accommodation-In Elmina.

• This morning, we will relax at our hotel and enjoy the beautiful beach before visiting Elmina, a fishing town in Ghana.
• Visit the local fish market and visit the boat builders, who build traditional wooden boats with no changes in design or tools for centuries.
• See colourful fishing boats bringing their catch into the harbour and interact with locals.
• The Castle of St George, a UNESCO world heritage site and the oldest colonial building in sub-Saharan Africa, is a must-see for its history and role during the slave trade era.
• The evening meal will be at Brenu Akyinim, a popular beachfront location in Ghana. We will enjoy a meal on the beachfront with a bonfire and a special treat as a local traditional Ghanaian drumming and dance troupe perform on the beach.
• The evening offers an opportunity to learn the basics of drumming and showcase our moves while overlooking the beautiful gold coast of West Africa.

• A relaxing morning enjoying the facilities of our accommodation, maybe go for a swim, relax on the beach, or just enjoy our final morning at this beautiful location.
• Before setting off back to Accra we enjoy our lunch overlooking the beautiful Gold Coast of West Africa.
• Upon arrival in Ghana’s capital, guests can explore the Accra Mall and purchase souvenirs before heading home.
• An early evening meal at a locally owned restaurant offers an excellent selection of local and international dishes, providing an opportunity to reflect on the wonderful time together.
• The team will then transfer you to the airport for their departure.