Accra, Ghana, Aburi/Akwap, Castles and Forts, Elmina Castle, Busua Beach Resort, Kumasi city tour, Shai Hills, Legon, Leisure. DAY 1 - ARRIVE ACCRA, GHANA International flight arrives Accra, Ghana. Upon arrival at Accra airport, you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Orientation. The remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight at Coconut Regency or similar DAY 2 - ACCRA CITY TOUR Depart on a full ay Accra tour, several points of interest including: - US Embassy for registration
- The Du Bois Center
- National Museum
- Nkrumah Memorial Park
- Artist Alliance Gallery Overnight at Coconut Regency or similar
DAY 3 - ABURI/AKWAP TRIP Tour includes: - Aburi Botanical gardens
- Tetteh Quashie Cocoa Farm (first in Ghana)
- Interaction with students of Aburi Girls' Secondary School Overnight at Coconut Regency or similar
DAY 4 - CASTLES & FORTS Depart Accra for Cape Coast. Visit the famous and infamous slave castle at Cape Coast. Have lunch at Hans Cottage while you view crocodiles in natural habitat. Interact with students of Wesley Girls Secondary School. Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort or similar DAY 5 - ELMINA CASTLE - KAKUM NATURAL PARK - BRENU BEACH RESORT Visit the famous Kakum National Park and experience the exciting canopy walkway. Visit Elmina Castle. Depart for Brenu Beach resort. You will have lunch at the resort. DAY 6 - ELMINA - BUSUA BEACH RESORT Departure Elmina for Busua Beach resort in Ghana's Western region for water sports and other activities. Take a canoe ride to visit a Busua Island. Overnight at Busua Beach Resort or similar. DAY 7 - BUSUA - KUMASI Depart Busua for Kumasi driving through many scenic villages and towns. Stopover at Assin Manso and Assin Adadietem cocoa villages. Dinner and overnight in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region. Overnight at Royal Basin Hotel or similar. DAY 8 - LAKE BOSOMTWI & KNUST Drive to Lake Bosomtwi where you will cruise on the lake. Lunch at Paradise Lake resort. Afternoon with students at KNUST(KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) Evening lecture: - shanti history, culture and the role of Asantehene (King of Ashanti) in modern Ashanti and Ghana.
- Overnight at Royal Basin Hotel or similar.
DAY 9 - KUMASI CITY TOUR and CRAFT VILLAGES Tour Kumasi, including visits to: - Manhyia Palace Museum
- Fort Museum
- Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
- Ahwia (wood carvings)
- Ntonso (traditional Adinkra cloth-weaving center)
- Bonwire (Kente - traditional royal clothing - weaving center)
Overnight at Royal Basin Hotel or similar. DAY 10 - KUMASI - ACCRA Depart Kumasi for Accra. Stop-over at Bobire Nature Reserve. Visit Boti Falls en route to Accra. Continue to Accra and check into your hotel. Overnight at Coconut Regency Hotel or similar. DAY 11 - DAY AT LEISURE Morning visit to Makola Market and Arts Center. Afternoon free. Overnight at Coconut Regency Hotel or similar. DAY 12 - SHAI HILLS Drive to Shai Hills to visit the game reserve. Visit ATAG on way back to Accra. Overnight at Coconut Regency Hotel or similar. DAY 13 - GREATER ACCRA Coffin making shop at Teshie/Nunga. Afternoon at Labadi beach. Dinner with Ghanaian family. DAY 14 - AKOSOMBO LAKE CRUISE Cruise the Akosombo Lake aboard the Dodi Princess (schedule permitting). Dinner and overnight in Accra at Coconut Regency Hotel or similar. DAY 15 - ACCRA Visit Parliament. Interact with students of Achimota School. Visit Radio Station for interviews. Overnight at Coconut Regency Hotel or similar. DAY 16 - UNIVERSITY OF GHANA - LEGON Visit with students & faculty. Visit Institute of African Studies. Overnight at Coconut regency Hotel or similar. DAY 17 - ACCRA Morning visit to La mantse. The Chief's hospitality includes a cultural performance. Afternoon free. Traditional Ghanaian family dinner. Overnight at Coconut Regency Hotel or similar. DAY 18 - DAY AT LEISURE Group selected activities. Overnight at Coconut Regency Hotel or similar. DAY 19 - WRAP-UP Group selected activties. Departure for home. | 
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