INTRODUCTORY TOUR OF ACCRA

Following a leisure breakfast, we step out for an introductory tour of Accra, a bustling city that has a blend of modern and colonial structures and comes alive with the daily activities of the local people. We have exciting activities and visits lined up for the day as follows:

· We will visit the newly renovated Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park for the first President of Ghana – Dr. Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah. The 5.4-acre facility was built in 1992 to honor, promote, and preserve the legacies of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The museum has on display objects from various stages of Nkrumah’s life. The redeveloped facility has a reception center, a modern library, a café, a gift shop, an infirmary, and a digitally controlled conference facility. It also boasts an audio-visually synchronized fountain that lights up the park at night, a mini-amphitheater for lectures and performances, and a picnic area.

· Adjoining the memorial park is the Accra Arts & Crafts Centre. How about trying out your bargaining skills at the largest open market in Accra while you shop for locally produced unique traditional handicrafts such as woven Kente cloths, sculptures, carvings, leather bags, jewelry, beads, African attire, and woven baskets? You will admire the art galleries and a range of other traditional items that depict Ghana’s culture and heritage, as well as crafts from other neighboring countries. The center also offers programs, plays, and cultural events.

· Enjoy a guided tour at Independence Square, where Ghana hosts most of her national ceremonies, and take monumental photos at the Black Star Square.

· End the day with a visit to The W.E.B. Du Bois Center, which honors the life of the well-known Pan-Africanist who decided to reside and work in Ghana.

There is an opportunity for nightlife.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast,Dinner

Overnight at Lancaster Accra Hotel

TAMALE | BONGO | PAGA | TAMALE

After breakfast, we will begin our journey to Bolgatanga, making a stop en route at Tongo. Here, you will visit the chief’s palace and receive a traditional welcome. Our next stop will be Paga, where you will have the unique opportunity to ride a crocodile. These crocodiles are considered sacred and live peacefully in the village.

We will then drive approximately 3 km west of Paga to visit Pikworo Village, a former slave collection outpost used by Ghanaian traders. With the guidance of a knowledgeable local, you will explore the open fields, the slave traders’ watchtower, the mass grave cemetery, and the punishment stone where slaves were once chained under the scorching sun.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast,Dinner

Overnight at Jeyads Lodge

MOLE

Start your day with an unforgettable early morning safari in Mole National Park, a wildlife haven like no other. This once-in-a-lifetime safari drive offers a chance to explore one of Ghana’s premier destinations for birding, home to over 200 bird species, as well as vibrant butterflies and impressive reptiles. Accompanied by a skilled and knowledgeable safari guide, you’ll witness the wonders of African wildlife, including sightings of the gentle African bush elephant, African buffalo, olive baboon, hyena, red-flanked duiker, roan antelope, warthog, vervet monkeys, hartebeest, and the graceful bushbuck.

Return to the lodge for breakfast after your thrilling safari adventure. After lunch, we will head to Mognori Eco-Village, located just 15 km from Mole. Enjoy a community walk through the village, where you may experience a traditional cultural performance. Next, embark on a peaceful canoe safari along the Mole River, offering a unique perspective of the natural surroundings.

Conclude your visit with a hands-on learning experience about Shea nut harvesting and the traditional process of making organic Shea butter, a vital industry that provides jobs for the women in the community. The rest of the day will be spent at your leisure.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Overnight at Zaina Lodge

KUMASI

After breakfast, you will visit the craft villages in the lush countryside surrounding Kumasi. Our first stop will be Adawomase, where we’ll observe how the famous Kente cloth is handmade on looms in a time-honored tradition passed down through generations. Explore the various Kente styles and take the opportunity to make purchases. We may also pay a courtesy call to the paramount chief of this community. Next, we will visit the village of Ntonso, where artisans hand-stamp patterns on cotton cloth to create Adinkra textiles. Black-on-black and black-on-red Adinkra cloth are traditionally worn for funerals and other solemn occasions. Learn how the black dye is made from the bark of trees and create your own Adinkra sash to take home. You may also purchase larger pieces of Adinkra cloth handmade in the village. Return to the hotel, enjoy dinner, and retire for the night.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Lancaster Kumasi

ELMINA

After breakfast, we will depart for Cape Coast, where we will visit the Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The castle is a thought-provoking monument to a harrowing period in the region’s history. You will take an emotional journey through the castle, which held more enslaved Africans than any other in the region, viewing the dungeons and the infamous “Door of No Return.” Inside, there is a significant historical museum that explains the history of the castle and of Cape Coast itself. You can also purchase literature on Ghana’s forts and castles, as well as the cultural history and traditions of Ghana. After completing the morning tour, we will return to the hotel.
Optional Activities Collaborate with your tour guide to arrange an optional visit to Kakum National Park (at your own expense), one of Ghana’s premier wildlife reserves. Begin with a guided walk along the forest floor, offering opportunities to observe diverse bird species, vibrant butterflies, and possibly spot some of the park’s over 40 mammal species, including monkeys and the rare forest elephant. Experience the iconic Kakum Canopy Walkway, the only treetop walkway in Africa. This 1,000-foot-long structure, suspended across seven bridges, provides breathtaking views from platforms over 150 feet above the forest floor—a must-see for nature enthusiasts. Return to the hotel to unwind.

Meals include: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Coconut Grove Beach Resort

ACCRA | DEPART

Today is at your leisure, but with the assistance of your driver and guide, you can decide on your excursions and activities. Explore the sites in Accra and the surrounding areas that you have not yet visited. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight home..

Meals Included: Breakfast