Arriving Accra, visit fantastic Ghana, Kakum National Park, Cape Coast, Kumasi. Enjoy Canopy Walkway, villages of Pankrono and Aburi botanical garden.
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 DAY 2 - KAKUM NATIONAL PARK Depart to Kakum National Park, Experience the Canopy Walkway, Continue to Cape Coast. (B) DAY 3 - CAPE COAST Tour of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle and the Historical Museum, See the slave dungeons. (B) DAY 4 - KUMASI Depart to Kumasi the realm of the Ashanti Kingdom, arriving at noon. We pass through Obouasi, the location of the Ashanti Goldfields-one of the richest mines in the world. Take an excursion to the village of Bonwire, the locale where the famous Royal Kente Cloth is made. (B) DAY 5 - KUMASI Visits to the craft villages of Pankrono (pottery), Ahwiaa (woodcarving), and Ntonso (adinkra) cloth. Visit the Kumasi Cultural Center and lunch at the Kentish Kitchen with Ghanaian cuisine. In the afternoon, an excursion to the Kumasi Central Market the largest in West Africa followed by a visit to Manhiyia Palace for an audience with the Ashanti King or members of his Royal Court. (B) DAY 6 - ACCRA Departure for Accra, arriving early afternoon in Aburi for lunch and a visit to the 100 year-old Aburi Botanical Gardens. Visit the woodcarvers and drummakers of Aburi before continuing to Accra. (B) DAY 7 - ACCRA City Tour of Accra to see the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, Independence Arch, National Theater and the W.E.B. Dubois Pan African Center and craft markets where you may test your bargaining skills on the local vendors. (B) DAY 8 - ACCRA Tour of Accra and vicinity continues. (B) DAY 9 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME Morning at leisure before departure home. (B) TOUR INCLUDES: Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure. Round trip airport to hotel transfer Assistance with airport departure formalities First-class hotel accommodation in double occupancy. Tours in modern air-conditioned vehicle Trained English-speaking tour guide. Admissions to all listed sites. Luggage handling Meals indicated by B, L, D Not Included: International flight to Africa, travel insurance, visa fees, gratuities |