Ghana Culture Trip

Welcome to Accra to join this culture trip of Ghana! At the exit of Kotoka International Airport (ACC), our guide, waiting on time, will greet you heartily. He/ She will then send you to the hotel for check-in and a good rest.

Accommodation: La Palm Royal Beach Hotel

Enjoy the guided Accra city tour after breakfast. With a history of over 100 years, Accra owns many European architecture, which are the witnesses of being colonized by western countries. Driving through the political and economic districts of the capital city of Ghana, you will be taken to W.E.B. Dubois Center, to learn the Pan African Culture. Next, we will go to Independence Square and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where you can learn more about Ghana's history and its independence. Finally you will be guided to Centre for National Culture, an open-air fair filled with craftsmen from Ghana and more western African countries. They sell their handicraft works there, and remember to bargain with them if you would like to buy some.

Meals: Breakfast

Go to Central Region for the infamous Forts and Castles, where the Negro slave trade in the past is out in the open. The first we are going to visit is the Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site constructed by the Swedish in 1653. Since it was completed, this castle was increasingly used for negro slave trade. The next stop of today's Ghana culture trip will be Elmina Castle, aka St. George's Castle, built by Portuguese in 1482. It was originally built as a trading post for golds and other African products, and later evolved into a place where black slaves were in captivity. Looking down from Elmina Castle, the colorful port is right underneath, as well as beautiful western African scenery of canoes going to the sea in evening glows.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Oasis Beach Resort

Set off in the early morning, and go through the old Denkyira Kingdom to reach Kakum National Park. With an area of over 360 km2 (139 sq mi), Kakum is one of a few last surviving jungles in West Africa. It is the habitat of more than 40 spices of big mammals, over 400 varieties of birds and countless butterflies. In the national park, the canopy walkway is the most popular site. You may walk on this long, high, wild draw bridge, or have a 2-km (1.2-mi) hiking to enjoy the various exotic flowers. After, we will pay a visit to Posuban Military Shrine, which is a good prove that Ghanaians merge art into daily life. In the rest free time today, you could roam on the beach and enjoy the seascapes leisurely.

Meals: Breakfast

Drive through the forest to Kumasi, the location of Ashanti Empire. We are going to discover the mysterious legends of Ashanti there. You'll be guided to visit Manhyia Palace Museum, where the first-hand data of Ashanti kingdom are preserved. Going across the city, you will see a monument in memory of Ashanti people. At National Cultural Center, there is a Prempeh II Jubilee Museum. The collections about the King Prempeh II are on display, including the battle dress, jewelries, amulets and many of his personal items.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Vienna City Hotel

During the trip today, we are to visit three noted craft villages: Ahwiaa, Ntonso and Bonwire. At the woodcarving village of Ahwiaa, you will see the fine craved royal stools and walking sticks. As for Ntonso, it is the producing place of Ghana's unique Adinkra textiles. And Bonwire is known for the Kente cloth. At the villages, you will learn the making methods of these African hand-made things. If like, you could buy some directly from the craftsmen.

Meals: Breakfast

Take a 5 hours or so drive to the scenic Akosombo, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. On arrival we will check into the hotel and have a break, and then go to visit Akosombo Dam, the second largest dam in Africa.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Volta Hotel Akosombo

Go to Akosombo Port, where we will take a boat to cruise on the Lake Volta, the largest artificial lake in the world. Getting on board, you can enjoy the calm lake, and the mountains in the surroundings. In the later afternoon, we will return to Accra.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Palm Royal Beach Hotel

The Ghana culture trip is counting down to its end. Before that, we will go to a village in the downstream of Volta River this day. At the enchanting village, you will get an opportunity to dance to the local traditional drumroll, visit the distinguished tribal chief and elders, attend a naming ceremony, and get your traditional African name. You can also learn pottery making, the major work of the women in the village. After, we will get back to Accra. In the time left, you may relax yourself or do some shopping.

Meals: Breakfast

Based on your departing time, we will arrange a transfer for you from your hotel to the airport. Smooth flight home!

Meals: Breakfast