Ghana, West Africa / 8 Days, 7 Nights
Experience the vibrant culture and profound history of Ghana on this 6-day journey. Explore Accra’s landmarks, visit UNESCO World Heritage castles at Cape Coast and Elmina, walk the canopy of Kakum National Park, and connect with local traditions through ceremonies and cultural performances. Discover Ghana’s heritage and its enduring spirit.
Day 1 - Arrival in Accra and Hotel Transfer
Arrive in Accra and Settle at Alisa Hotel
Airport-Hotel Transfer
Arrive at Accra Airport, meet and be assisted by Heritage Tourism Services. Drive to your hotel.
Alisa Hotel
Overnight Alisa Hotel.
Day 2 - Accra City Tour
Explore Accra's Landmarks and Cultural Heritage
W.E.B DU Bois Centre for Pan African Studies
Tour the burial place of the father of Pan Africanism at the W.E.B DU Bois Centre for Pan African Studies.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
Visit the Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, built in honor of the first President of Ghana and a great Pan Africanist.
The National Museum
See the historical and cultural regalia of the country at the National Museum.
City Drive: Conference Centre, State House, Parliament
Drive through the international conference centre, State House and Parliament of Ghana, where the 275 legislative body of the country is located.
James Town and Lighthouse
Visit Jamestown, one of the historic towns in Accra, with the lighthouse constructed by the British as navigational aid for trading vessels sailing through the Gulf of Guinea.
Independence Square and Arch
See the Independence Square, Accra and Ghana’s official ceremonial grounds with the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Independence Arch built to commemorate Ghana’s independence.
Jubilee House
View the Jubilee house, the presidential Mansion of Ghana, built by Ex-president Kuffor in 2008.
Mokola Market
Visit Mokola, the largest open market in Accra.
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Have lunch in a local restaurant.
Arts Centre (Centre for National Culture)
Visit the arts centre, which houses the Centre for National Culture in the Greater Accra region, a souvenir market with a large collection of arts, crafts, textiles, and other artifacts.
Nightlife in Accra
Experience the nightlife in Accra.
Alisa Hotel
Overnight at Alisa Hotel.
Day 3 - Accra to Cape Coast Tour
Explore Cape Coast and Elmina Castles
Cape Coast Castle Tour
Morning departure after breakfast to the Cape Coast Castle, built by the British in 1665 and houses the West Africa Historical Museum. The castle is under UNESCO protection as one of the world heritage monuments. Tour the castle and pour a libation for the ancestors at the door of no return.
Lunch
Afternoon, have lunch.
Elmina Castle Visit
Visit the Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in 1482 and representing the first and largest European fortification along the Coast of Africa, under UNESCO protection as a world heritage monument.
Nightlife
Evening Nightlife.
Oasis Hotel
Overnight Oasis Hotel.
Day 4 - Assin Manso and Kakum Park Tour
Visit Assin Manso Slave River and Kakum Park
Assin Manso Slave River Visit
Morning departure after breakfast to Assin Manso and visit the Slave River (Donkor Nsu), where the slaves were forced to have their last bath on their Southern march to the coast for shipment. Visit the burial site of two former slaves whose remains were brought from the U.S and Jamaica during the first Emancipation Day celebration in August 1998. Libation will be poured for the souls of the departed.
Kakum National Park Tour
Afternoon departure to the Kakum National Park. An Evergreen Forest covering about 360km2 with trees reaching about 65 meters. It has animals including Elephants, bongos and primates with over 400 species of butterflies. Walk through the forest to learn the medicinal use of different species of plants and experience a canopy walkway.
Nightlife
Evening Nightlife.
Oasis Hotel
Overnight Oasis Hotel.
Day 5 - Cape Coast to Accra, Heritage Centre
Cultural Ceremony and Traditional Naming in Accra
Transport from Cape Coast to Accra
Morning departs from Cape Coast to the African Heritage Centre.
Free Indigenous Food Lunch
Enjoy a free indigenous food lunch at the African Heritage Centre.
Courtesy Call and Cultural Performances
Pay a courtesy call on the Chief and elders of the town together with Kofi, the Babahene (chief of all princes & princesses of the Town), accompanied by cultural performances.
Tour of African Heritage Centre
Tour the facility at the African Heritage Centre.
Traditional Naming Ceremony
Participate in a traditional naming ceremony to be given an African name and its meaning.
Alisa Hotel
Evening Overnight at Alisa Hotel.
Day 6 - Hotel to Airport Transfer
Departure and Transfer to Accra Airport
Hotel-Airport Transfer
Hotel to airport transfer for departure from Accra.
