Itinerary
- Day 1
Accra
You'll arrive in Accra and connect with your representative for transport to the hotel. Depending on what time you get there, complimentary activities might be available, so check with your rep about what's possible for the rest of the day.
- Start point
- Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana (Airport and Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Lancaster Accra or similar )
Optional Activities
- Complimentary activities (subject to arrival time and preference)
- Day 2
Accra to Kumasi
The drive from Accra to Kumasi takes about 5 to 6 hours, passing through different landscapes. Along the way, you'll stop at Bonwire Kente Weaving Village where artisans work traditional looms to create Kente cloth. Later, head to Ntonsu Adinkra Craft Village to see how local craftspeople stamp cloth using traditional techniques and learn what the symbols mean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lancaster Kumasi or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bonwire Kente Weaving Village with artisan demonstrations
- Visit to Ntonsu Adinkra Craft Village with demonstrations of natural dyes and symbol meanings
Optional Activities
- Try hand-weaving at Bonwire Kente Weaving Village
Landmarks Bonwire Kente Weaving Village Ntonsu Adinkra Craft Village 
- Day 3
Kumasi to Mole National Park
You'll drive about 7 to 8 hours from Kumasi, heading north through the Ashanti highlands and into the savannah landscapes of Ghana's Northern Region. The road takes you through changing terrain, so settle in for a long day on the road. Once you arrive, head straight to Larabanga Mosque, a 15th-century structure built with mud and stick in the Sudanese-Sahelian style and the oldest mosque in Ghana. After checking out the mosque, walk over to the nearby Larabanga Mystic Stone, a massive sacred boulder that locals say has supernatural powers connected to various legends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Zaina Lodge or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Larabanga Mosque (entrance fee included)
- Visit to Larabanga Mystic Stone
Landmarks Larabanga Mosque Larabanga Mystic Stone 
- Day 4
Mole National Park
Wake early and head out for safari at Mole National Park, Ghana's largest wildlife reserve. You can choose between a walking tour or a 4x4 game drive to look for elephants, antelope, baboons, warthogs, and buffalo. After the safari, visit Mognori Eco Village at the park's edge for a guided tour, time with locals, cultural performances, and optional canoe rides on the Mole River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Zaina Lodge or Similar)
Included Activities
- Early morning safari at Mole National Park (walking or 4x4 game drive)
- Visit to Mognori Eco Village with guided tour
Optional Activities
- Canoe rides on the Mole River
- Cultural performances at Mognori Eco Village
Landmarks Mole National Park Mognori Eco Village 
- Day 5
Mole National Park to Kumasi
The journey back to Kumasi from Mole National Park covers about 7 to 8 hours. Midway through, take a break at Kintampo Waterfalls, where you'll walk a forest trail, take photos, and swim in the pool below the falls before continuing on to Kumasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lancaster Kumasi or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kintampo Waterfalls with forest trail hike and swimming opportunity
Landmarks Kintampo Waterfalls - Day 6
Kumasi
Spend the day exploring Ashanti royal history in Kumasi. Start at Manhyia Palace Museum, the former home of Ashanti kings showing royal artifacts and historic items. Then visit the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum to see Ashanti regalia, royal stools, kente cloth, and personal belongings. End at the Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, where a legendary high priest planted an immovable sword symbolizing Ashanti unity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lancaster Kumasi or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Manhyia Palace Museum
- Visit to Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
- Visit to Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
Landmarks Manhyia Palace Museum Prempeh II Jubilee Museum Kumasi Cultural Centre Okomfo Anokye Sword Site - Day 7
Kumasi to Cape Coast
Drive from Kumasi to Cape Coast for about 4 to 5 hours through rural Ghana. You'll visit Assin Manso Slave River Site, a historic memorial on the Slave Route where enslaved people stopped before being transported across the Atlantic. Walk through the site and see the river where captives were bathed. Later, tour Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO site that was a major slave trade port, including the dungeons and the 'Door of No Return.'
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coconut Grove Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit to Assin Manso Slave River Site with guided tour
- Visit to Cape Coast Castle with guided tour including dungeons and Door of No Return
Landmarks Assin Manso Slave River Site Cape Coast Castle 
- Day 8
Cape Coast to Accra
Start with a visit to Elmina Castle, one of Africa's oldest European structures, a short drive from Cape Coast. Tour the dungeons and 'Door of No Return' to learn about its role in the transatlantic slave trade. Then head to Kakum National Park for a rainforest walk where you'll see monkeys and birds, and cross the famous canopy walkway high above the forest. Drive about 3 hours to Accra for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Lancaster Accra or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit to Elmina Castle with guided tour
- Guided nature walk through Kakum National Park rainforest
- Access to Kakum National Park canopy walkway
Landmarks Elmina Castle Kakum National Park 
- Day 9
Accra to Sokode/Togo Border
Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Museum to see items and documents from Ghana's first President and independence leader, including his mausoleum. Then go to the Arts and Craft Market to browse handmade crafts, textiles, wood carvings, and jewelry. Stop by Black Star Square, Accra's largest public space where major national celebrations happen. After, drive about 4 to 5 hours toward the Sokode, Togo border, taking in scenic views of Ghana's landscape.
- End point
- Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana (Hotel and Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Kwame Nkrumah Museum with Nkrumah Memorial Park and mausoleum
- Visit to Arts and Craft Market in Accra
- Visit to Black Star Square (Independence Square)
Landmarks Kwame Nkrumah Museum Nkrumah Memorial Park Arts and Craft Market Black Star Square Black Star Gate
