Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Upon arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, a representative from Blastours meets group for transfer to the hotel. Spend the night at the Afia Village Beach Resort ** (or similar), Accra.
Day 2: Start the day with an Accra city tour through the principal streets of Accra. This tour will take us through the Independence square, the Arts Centre, the Dubois Centre for Pan Africanism and the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum with a lunch break at the National Museum. Spend the night at the Afia Village Beach Resort ** (or similar), Accra.
Day 3: Set off for the Aburi Botanical Gardens, which offers a rich collection of tropical flora. Not far from the gardens are craftsmen who use wood and leather to create art unique to Ghana. Continue trip to the bead factory and market before descending into Akosombo to visit the dam. Overnight at the Afrikiko Riverfront Resort ** (or similar) in Akosombo.
Day 4: Set off for the Volta Region to the village of Logba Tota, located at the foot of Mount Afadjato. Trek through villages, cocoa farms and mountain rain forest to the waterfalls. Spend the late afternoon at the Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, where monkeys live in complete harmony with the residents. Visit the nearby village for a cultural interaction. Overnight stay at the Chances Hotel***(or similar).
Day 5: Visit the Dr. Noamesi’s Herbal treatment and research centre, which is recognized by UNESCO, OAU, etc. Return with stopovers at craftsmen dealing in kente, drum making, pottery, etc along the route. Return to Akosombo in the late afternoon. Overnight at the Afrikiko Riverfront Resort ** (or similar).
Day 6: Experience a boat ride along the Volta River before setting off for the Ashanti Region through the picturesque mountainous region of the Eastern Region. Visit the Kumasi cultural centre in the afternoon. Spend the night at the Sir Max Hotel *** (or similar) in Kumasi.
Day 7: Visit the Bobiri forest and Butterfly reserve, with a wide collection of birdlife. Visit the craft villages of Ahwiaa (carving) and Ntonso (adinkra textiles). Group members can learn the process of Adinkra printing from a Master and also stamp chosen motives on t-shirts. Continue trip to a village, where a presentation will be made to the Chief after which we learn about the history of the region from the Elders. Group will also learn traditional skills like kente weaving, palmwine tapping, farming, etc. Spend the night at the Sir Max Hotel *** (or similar) in Kumasi.
Day 8: Spend the morning on the banks of Lake Bosomtwi, a crater lake believed to have been created by a fallen meteorite. A tour to the fishing villages that surrounds it reveals the cultural practices of the villages in the hinterland. Experience an optional canoe ride on the lake. *It is a taboo to use power boats on the lake. Continue trip to the Brong Ahafo Region. Spend the night at the Premier Palace Hotel **(or similar) in Techiman Blastours.
Day 9: Start the day with a visit to the Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, where Mona and black and white Colobus monkeys are considered to be a significant part of the community. Visit the Tano Boase Rock formation, which exhibits a variety of huge beautiful hanging and hollow rocks. Explore the sacred groves and caves, where villagers sought refuge during slave raids and tribal wars. A hike along the trails to spot antelopes, baboons and monkeys. Return to Kumasi in the late afternoon. Spend the night at the Sir Max Hotel *** (or similar) in Kumasi.
Day 10: Visit the Manyiah Palace, seat of the Ashanti Kingdom before continuing from there to the Central Region. Stopover at Assin Manso, where a river on the former slave route used to bathe slaves before been sent to the coast for shipment is located. Continue trip to the Central Region. Upon arrival, we visit the Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO heritage site. Overnight stay at the Coconut Grove Beach Resort*** in Elmina.
Day 11: Visit the Kakum National Park, which comprises of undisturbed virgin rainforest to experience a walking tour on the longest and highest canopy walkway in West Africa. We make a brief stopover at the Hans Botel, a resort partly built on stilts on a river with crocodiles, lots of bird life and monkeys. Spend the rest of the day free at the beach. Overnight stay at the Coconut Grove Beach Resort*** in Elmina.
Day 12: Visit the Elmina Castle, another well-preserved castle. Take an optional walk through the Elmina township to view some homes built in colonial style and also to experience the lifestyle of the Fantis. Take a stroll to Forts Jago and the Elmina fish market. Return to Accra after lunch. Spend the night at the Regency Hotel *** (or similar), Accra.
Day 13: Start the day with last minute shopping to include visits to the Arts Centre for National Culture, the Wild Gecko Handicraft shop, which produces authentic African handicrafts. Also visit the Artists Alliance Art Gallery, Aid to Artisans of Ghana (ATAG), the Precious Minerals and Mining Company (PMMC), where jewellery manufactured in Ghana are on display. The mission of this company is to buy from small-scale miners and sell precious minerals. Checkout of hotel for departure. No overnight stay.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transportation to all sites by a professionally licensed and experienced driver
- 2 and 3 star accommodation in Accra, Akosombo, Ho, Kumasi, Techiman, and Cape Coast
- Breakfast daily
- All entry fees included in this tour package are prepaid also included are:
* Presentation to chiefs
* Boat ride on the Volta River
* Cultural activities
- A trained licensed tour guide will accompany the group at all times.
Note: Price is per person double occupancy.
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