Cultural history holiday in Ghana
| country: | Ghana |
| departures: | These tours depart all year round and can be tailor made for groups of 3 or more travellers |
| price: | From £750 (7 days), £850 (10 days), £1299 (14 days) excluding flights. Price includes transfers, accommodation, all meals inc snacks & mineral water, park entrance fees, excursions and guides. Single supplement £150. We can help arrange flights from the UK |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Our 7 day, Festival of the King’s tour takes you on a journey of discovery through various regions located in the southern part of the country. These include greater Accra, Eastern, Ashanti and the central region meeting and mixing with the varied ethnic groups during our time here. We join paramount, divisional and sub chiefs paying homage to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Asanteman Kingdom during the spectacular Akwasidee festival and witness traditional drumming, dance, kente weaving, brass casting, wood carving and bead making whilst spending time with the locals in ancient villages in all these regions during our expedition.
Our 10 day, Wonders of the Upper West tour takes you on a journey deep into the lands of the Lobi people, venturing through areas seldom visited by tourists on an adventure that will live in the memory forever. We pass through many regions which include Greater Accra, Eastern, Ashanti, Northern, Upper West, Brong-Ahafo and Central meeting and mixing with many tribal communities learning their cultural values and traditions during our time with them. Ghana has amazingly diverse wildlife and we dedicate quality time during this tour experiencing the beauty it beholds.
Our 14 day, Tribal Trek takes you on an adventure where each day brings different, culture, history and excitement. As we journey around Ghana you will be amazed at the difference in habitats and cultural diversity of its people, you may even ask if you are in the same country. Our adventures take us through many regions of this wonderful country which include Greater Accra, Eastern, Ashanti, Brong-Ahafo, Northern, Upper East, Upper West and Central enabling us to feel the real Ghana during our journey of discovery. Experiencing everyday life for the many tribal communities we meet, making friends and memories that will remain forever.
See below for our day-by-day itineraries. We also run 9 and 11 day tours of Ghana. Please enquire for further details on any of our tours.
Our 10 day, Wonders of the Upper West tour takes you on a journey deep into the lands of the Lobi people, venturing through areas seldom visited by tourists on an adventure that will live in the memory forever. We pass through many regions which include Greater Accra, Eastern, Ashanti, Northern, Upper West, Brong-Ahafo and Central meeting and mixing with many tribal communities learning their cultural values and traditions during our time with them. Ghana has amazingly diverse wildlife and we dedicate quality time during this tour experiencing the beauty it beholds.
Our 14 day, Tribal Trek takes you on an adventure where each day brings different, culture, history and excitement. As we journey around Ghana you will be amazed at the difference in habitats and cultural diversity of its people, you may even ask if you are in the same country. Our adventures take us through many regions of this wonderful country which include Greater Accra, Eastern, Ashanti, Brong-Ahafo, Northern, Upper East, Upper West and Central enabling us to feel the real Ghana during our journey of discovery. Experiencing everyday life for the many tribal communities we meet, making friends and memories that will remain forever.
See below for our day-by-day itineraries. We also run 9 and 11 day tours of Ghana. Please enquire for further details on any of our tours.
day-by-day itinerary
7 day, Festival of the King’s tour
10 day, Wonders of the Upper West
14 day, Tribal Trek
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
| Day 1: | Our experienced guides will meet with you at the Kotoka International airport Accra and transfer you to your hotel. After checking you in your cultural guides offer you Akwaaba (welcome) and brief you on all aspects of your trip. (D) |
| Day 2: | The beginning of an adventure that will live in the memory forever, we collect you from your hotel and set off for Kumasi passing through the Akwapim range en-route, offering outstanding views of Accra in the distance. We pass through Aburi craft village, Boti waterfalls (seasonal) and visit a family making traditional glass beads before reaching Kumasi capital of the Ashanti region of Ghana. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3: | The day is dedicated to spending time in the ancient craft villages found within touching distance of the city centre. We meet the local communities of Bonwire, famous for Kente, Ntunso renowned for Adinkra and Sokoban Krofrom masters of brass casting. During our time with the locals we learn about their cultural values and the history behind their traditional crafts and cloths. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4: | The festival of the king’s is finally upon us, we tour the Manhiya Palace in the morning where we receive an informative overview of the legacies of the Asanteman Kingdom before setting off for the durbar grounds where the festival is to be held. The afternoon is spent with paramount, divisional and sub chiefs paying homage to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the powerful Ashanti Empire. After lunch we visit the Cultural centre and Prempeh II Jubilee museum. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5: | A morning visit to Kejetia market the largest outdoor market in Western Africa, where we have the opportunity to pick up some bargain souvenirs and experience everyday life for the locals. We pass through Obuasi where we find Ghana’s largest gold mine before arriving in Cape Coast and visiting the Cape Coast Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a thought provoking journey through Ghana’s tragic enslaved African trade era. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6: | A morning visit to the world famous Kakum Canopy walkway, found in Kakum National Park, a beautiful tropical Guinea rainforest which supports over 40 mammal species and 300 species of birds. We visit a coco farm, palm nut plantation and traditional palm wine tapers before enjoying lunch at a restaurant built over a lake containing Nile Crocodiles. A tour of the fishing town of Elmina before a relaxing afternoon and early evening at one of Ghana’s most beautiful beaches. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7: | Sadly your final day with us in Ghana, after a leisurely breakfast we set off for Accra visiting the National Museum and Cultural Centre on our arrival. We enjoy an early evening meal before your transfer to the airport after a wonderful 7 days in Ghana. (B,D) |
10 day, Wonders of the Upper West
| Day 1-3: | Same as 7 day itinerary above. |
| Day 4: | The beginning of our Northern adventure, first stop is Techiman and the sacred monkeys of Boebeng-Fiema. We spend the afternoon with the community walking trails into the forest to see the Mona and black and white colobus monkeys, whilst learning the history behind their protection and why they are perceived to be sacred. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5: | The day starts with a buzz as we set of for the Wechiau community hippo sanctuary, stopping at a traditional Sudanese style mud and stick mosque en route. We arrive at Wechiau which was voted the 3rd best conservation destination by the Independent news paper (UK) in 2000. We spend the afternoon and evening with the local Lobi community, enjoying traditional music around our bonfire under the beautiful African night’s sky. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6: | An early morning river safari in traditional dug out canoe viewing the endangered hippos being protected along the beautiful Black Volta River. We return to our lodge and bid farewell to our new friends in Wechiau before setting off for Mole National Park Ghana’s largest and best game viewing park. We stop at Larabanga mosque before arriving at our hotel where we relax and enjoy our evening meal whilst watching the sunset over the savannah woodland and enjoying the feeling of being so close to nature. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7: | A morning foot safari around the watering holes with armed guide, getting extremely close to African elephants the worlds largest land mammal on foot. After a morning of wildlife viewing we set off for Kumasi stopping at the beautiful Kintampo waterfall en route. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8: | A morning visit to Kejetia market the largest outdoor market in Western Africa, where we have the opportunity to pick up some bargain souvenirs and experience everyday life for the locals. We pass through Obuasi where we find Ghana’s largest gold mine before arriving in Cape Coast and visiting the Cape Coast Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a thought provoking journey through Ghana’s tragic enslaved African trade era. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9: | A morning visit to the world famous Kakum Canopy walkway, found in Kakum National Park, a beautiful tropical Guinea rainforest which supports over 40 mammal species and 300 species of birds. We visit a coco farm, palm nut plantation and traditional palm wine tapers before enjoying lunch at a restaurant built over a lake containing Nile Crocodiles. A tour of the fishing town of Elmina before a relaxing afternoon and early evening at one of Ghana’s most beautiful beaches. (B,L,D) |
| Day 10: | Sadly your final day with us in Ghana, after a leisurely breakfast we set off for Accra visiting the National Museum and Cultural Centre on our arrival. We enjoy an early evening meal before your transfer to the airport after a wonderful 10 days in Ghana. (B,D) |
14 day, Tribal Trek
| Day 1-3: | Same as 7 day itinerary above. |
| Day 4: | The beginning of our Northern adventure, first stop is Techiman and the sacred monkeys of Boebeng-Fiema. We spend the afternoon with the community walking trails into the forest to see the Mona and black and white colobus monkeys, whilst learning the history behind their protection and why they are perceived to be sacred. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5: | After a hearty breakfast we set off for Mole National Park Ghana’s largest, oldest and best game viewing park. On our arrival we check in and enjoy the feeling of being so close to nature. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6: | A morning foot safari around the watering holes with armed guide, getting extremely close to African elephants the worlds largest land mammal on foot. After a morning of wildlife viewing we set off for Larabanga mosque built in traditional Sudanese style using mud and sticks. We return to our hotel relax and enjoy our final evening at the wonderful Mole National Park. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7: | The day starts with a buzz as we set of for the Wechiau community hippo sanctuary, which was voted the 3rd best conservation destination by the Independent newspaper (UK) in 2000. We spend the afternoon and evening with the local Lobi community, enjoying traditional music around our bonfire under the beautiful African night’s sky. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8: | An early morning river safari in traditional dug out canoe viewing the endangered hippos being protected along the beautiful Black Volta River. We return to our lodge and bid farewell to our new friends in Wechiau before setting off for Bolgatanga in the Upper East region of Ghana stopping for lunch in Wa en route. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9: | A morning visit to the amazing village of Sirigu, where the locals decorate their traditional homesteads with wonderful paintings, we learn the history of this tradition and visit the local market and chief’s palace. After lunch we set off for the Tongo Hills to meet the Talensi tribe and trek to the cave of the Oracle, during our time here we mix with the community, meet the chief and his 17 wives. (B,L,D) |
| Day 10: | Our journey takes us to Tamale, after checking into our hotel we visit the nearby central market a wonderful place where we get to see traditional smock weavers. After lunch we visit the National Center for Culture which is Tamale’s largest arts and crafts market before finally touring a traditional tannery. (B,L,D) |
| Day 11: | After a leisurely breakfast we retrace our roots back to Kumasi, visiting the beautiful Kintampo waterfalls en route, an ideal opportunity for a refreshing shower. (B,L,D) |
| Day 12: | A morning visit to Kejetia market the largest outdoor market in Western Africa, where we have the opportunity to pick up some bargain souvenirs and experience everyday life for the locals. We pass through Obuasi where we find Ghana’s largest gold mine before arriving in Cape Coast and visiting the Cape Coast Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a thought provoking journey through Ghana’s tragic enslaved African trade era. (B,L,D) |
| Day 13: | A morning visit to the world famous Kakum Canopy walkway, found in Kakum National Park, a beautiful tropical Guinea rainforest which supports over 40 mammal species and 300 species of birds. We visit a coco farm, palm nut plantation and traditional palm wine tapers before enjoying lunch at a restaurant built over a lake containing Nile Crocodiles. A tour of the fishing town of Elmina before a relaxing afternoon and early evening at one of Ghana’s most beautiful beaches. (B,L,D) |
| Day 14: | Sadly your final day with us in Ghana, after a leisurely breakfast we set off for Accra visiting the National Museum and Cultural Centre on our arrival. We enjoy an early evening meal before your transfer to the airport after a wonderful 14 days in Ghana. (B,D) |
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
travellers' tales
What part of my holiday wasn't memorable or exciting?? If I had to pick something, I would have to say hanging out with the Lobi villagers around Wechiau. They were all so kind and generous and had great senses of humour. I also loved the Kakum canopy walk, despite a mild fear of heights. (more)
how this holiday makes a difference
 We hope that by increasing responsible tourism in and around Ghana’s vulnerable wildlife parks and areas, the Ghanaian government will see the economical benefits and stop the deforestation, and increase government resources into protecting Ghana’s fragile flora and fauna. By visiting and supporting local eco tourism projects and benefiting the local economy, we encourage the continuation and protection of the local culture, history and traditions of these communities. We ensure the revenue is used for projects that benefit the whole community, which encourages them to protect the surrounding wildlife and flora. By booking this tour, a percentage of the profits goes towards our community project of improving school facilities in Womasi village. We employ local guides, drivers and cooks during all our tours, we source supplies where possible from the local communities & aim to use local businesses wherever possible. We encourage our guests to purchase goods and souvenirs locally & support our community project. |
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