These are the results for your Ghana cultural tours. Click on the links to see the full details of each carefully chosen holiday from specialist operators.
Imagine staying in a traditional Lobi village learning about their unique traditions, or witnessing cultural displays whilst contributing to protecting Ghana’s endangered hippopotami population at Wechiau.
Experience the hospitality of the ethnic groups of Ghana; understand their dramatic history, culture and traditions, and take time to see the varied wildlife of this beautiful country
When culture pure and unadulterated is mentioned, Ghana comes to the fore. Cultural practices handed down from time of old are very much alive today. We recommend that this tour should fall on Akwasidea festival celebrated every six weeks in accordance with the Akan Calendar so that you can have a feel of how Ashantis celebrate their festival.
Explore historical sites associated with the Slave Trade. Tour the coastal dungeons where captives waited for their ships to take them to the New World and visit the slave markets where slave raiders were capturing those who would become slaves.
Homestays with the very hospitable Ewe people will will give you a better understanding of the Ghanaian people and their deep association with nature. We mountain bike and trek through relatively easy tracks and take time to relax on the beaches.
Chosen by the Observer as one of Africa’s top non-Safari holidays March 2005. Eleven day Ashanti Multiple Craft tour including Kente weaving, brass casting, wood carving, hand shaped pottery and bead-making. Explore the diverse craft villages around Kumasi. Try your hand at Adinkra printing, pot making, Kente weaving, brass casting and bead-making
Eleven day Ashanti Lost Wax Brass Casting tour. Work with the brass casters of Krofrom to learn the ancient West African technique of lost wax brass casting, as used to create 11th century bronze heads in Nigeria and the famous 16th century Benin Bronzes, now in the British Museum.
Many African Americans and West Indians have traced their roots back to Ghana, and have made the emotional journey tracing the steps their ancestors were forced to make all those years ago. For many, this is an emotional, thought provoking experience, but the majority have an overwhelming feeling that they have come home.
Panafest and Emancipation is a biannual festival committed to the ideals of Pan Africanism. This is a chance for Africans to reflect on their colourful history, take pride in their achievements and look forward to a bright and rewarding future.
Eleven day Ashanti Kente Weaving tour Work with the traditional weavers of Bonwire to learn how they make the multi-coloured Ashanti Kente cloth. Over four days you will work on a design of your choice with personal tuition. Suitable for beginners as well as artists. Includes day trips to other Craft villages, nature reserves, markets and museums.
Eleven day Ashanti Wood Carving tour. Work with the wood carvers in the village of Ahwiaa which has been the traditional centre of woodcarving for the Royal Ashanti for three hundred years. Suitable for beginners as well as artists and craftsmen. Includes day trips to other Craft villages, nature reserves, markets and museums.
Eleven day Ashanti bead tour with bead making workshop led by Michael Asumadu of Dabaa. Sit with the Dabaa beadmakers in their village workshop to learn beadmaking hands on and make your own beads. Look at beads ancient and modern in Kumasi's amazing Central Market.
Drumming is a vital part of Ghana's heritage and professional drummers are in demand for traditional drumming and dancing performances at christenings, weddings, funerals, religious events and festivals. These same drummers will teach you their repertoire at a cultural centre in Hoehoe, close to Lake Volta and the scenic Avatime Hills on the Togo border.
Over 26 sun-drenched days in golden West Africa, explore English-speaking Ghana, French-speaking Mali and tiny Burkina Faso. Uncover a wealth of traditional cultures who once traded in the region's gold, spices and ivory.
