Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Accra
You'll land at Kotoka International Airport where your guide meets you for the drive to your hotel. They help with check-in at noon and brief you on what's coming up during your stay.
- Day 2
Accra to Kumasi
Start by handling currency exchange at a bank or ATM. If you arranged it, meet with a tailor for measurements for custom African attire. After that, head to Bonwire Kente Weaving Village to see how traditional kente cloth is made, then move on to Ntonsu Craft Village to watch adinkra cloth production from start to finish.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bonwire Kente Weaving Village
- Visit Ntonsu Craft Village
- Entrance fees included for craft villages
Optional Activities
- Currency exchange assistance
- ATM or bank visit
- Custom African attire sewing - measurement and tailoring with local tailor (available to arrange)
Landmarks/POIs Bonwire Kente Weaving Village Ntonsu Craft Village - Day 3
Kumasi
Walk through Kumasi's cultural sites beginning at Prempeh II Jubilee Museum to learn about Ashanti life and see the former king's personal items. Next, visit Okomfo Anokye Sword Site where an unmovable sword planted nearly 300 years ago is said to protect the kingdom. Finish at Manhyia Palace, the current Ashanti King's residence, with statues and furnishings showing royal history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
- Visit Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
- Visit Manhyia Palace
- Entrance fees included for all sites
Landmarks/POIs Prempeh II Jubilee Museum Okomfo Anokye Sword Site Manhyia Palace - Day 4
Kumasi to Cape Coast
Travel to Assin Manso Slave Camp and River, where enslaved people underwent final rituals before being taken to coastal castles. Check out the Ancestral Graveyard where descendants from Jamaica and New York have been returned and laid to rest. This site holds Pan African Festival and Emancipation Day events.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Assin Manso Slave Camp and River
- Entrance fee included
Landmarks/POIs Assin Manso Slave Camp Assin Manso Slave River - Day 5
Cape Coast to Western Region
Start your morning at Kakum National Park, Ghana's second largest, and walk the 350-meter canopy walkway suspended 40 to 50 meters up through the forest. The aerial views give you a different perspective, and it's good for testing your comfort with heights. Later, head to Cape Coast Castle, the smallest castle built for slavery and now a UNESCO site, to learn about the 'Door of Return' and ancestral repatriation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kakum National Park
- Canopy walkway experience at Kakum National Park
- Visit Cape Coast Castle
- Entrance fees included for all sites
Landmarks/POIs Kakum National Park Cape Coast Castle - Day 6
Western Region to Axim
Take a 15 to 20 minute boat ride at Beyin through beautiful river scenery to reach Nzulenzu, a village built on stilts near Takoradi. Walk around and learn how the community lives on the lake connected to the ocean and understand their history and traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beyin boat ride
- Visit Nzulenzu Village
- Walking tour of Nzulenzu
- Entrance fees included
Landmarks/POIs Nzulenzu Village Beyin - Day 7
Axim to Cape Coast
Spend a quieter day at your resort or go to the beach for swimming with nice views around you. The area offers nature walks, spa treatments, water sports, and local games like Ludu and Oware if you want activity. By evening, drive back to Cape Coast for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel facilities access
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Nature walk
- Spa treatment
- Water sports activities
- Local games (Ludu and Oware)
- Day 8
Cape Coast to Accra
Visit Elmina Castle, the oldest and largest castle south of the Sahara, built in 1482 as a trade settlement before being converted to dungeons. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site connecting to the history of enslaved people held and shipped from here. Then drive back to Accra for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Elmina Castle
- Entrance fee included
Landmarks/POIs Elmina Castle - Day 9
Accra
Pick up your custom African attire from the tailor with any final adjustments done. Afterward, see the Kwame Nkrumah Museum and his burial site with personal items and where independence was declared. Check out the Arts and Craft Market for Ghanaian crafts and souvenirs, then finish at Black Star Square to see the Independence Arc and Monument of Liberation. Nightlife options cost GHC50 to GHC100 if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kwame Nkrumah Museum
- Visit Arts and Craft Market
- Visit Black Star Square
- Entrance fees included for all sites
Optional Activities
- Meet tailor to pick up custom African attire and complete alterations
- COVID-19 test (available after breakfast, paid separately)
- Nightlife experience at venues including +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, Bloom Bar, Sky Bar 25, The Republic Bar & Grill, Coco Vanilla, Honeysuckle Pub and Restaurant (entry fees GHC50-GHC100 per venue, paid by guest)
- Transportation to nightlife venues via Uber, Taxi, or arranged driver
Landmarks/POIs Kwame Nkrumah Museum Arts and Craft Market Black Star Square - Day 10
Departure from Accra
Depending on your flight time, you might have time to explore Accra on your own or rest before departure. Pack up and check out by noon. Collect COVID-19 test results if you took one earlier, then head to the airport for your flight home.
Optional Activities
- Independent city exploration (depending on departure time)
