11 Days Accra, Central, Ashanti and Northern Ghana Tour.

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11 Days Accra, Central, Ashanti and Northern Ghana Tour.

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Maximum number of tourists: 2
Price per tour: 5000 USD
Duration: 110 hours
Distance: 0 km
Tour by: Kwame Brown (Date: 09.09.2021)

Tour description

This 11 Days Accra, Central, Ashanti and Northern Ghana Tour, is carefully packaged with the best Ghana has in store.


On this tour you will visit Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Art Center, Kakum National Park, Crocodile Pond, Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Slave River, Traditional Craft Villages of the Ashanti Kingdom, Manhyia Palace, Komfo Anokye Sword Site, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, Kintampo Waterfalls, Mole National Park, Larabanga Mosque, Mognori Eco Village.



Detailed Description for 11 Days Accra, Central, Ashanti and Northern Ghana Trip.


Day 1… Arrival in Accra Ghana.
AKWAABA (Welcome to Ghana)

Your expert Guides will welcome you upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra with a Air-Condition 4 x 4 Car, Mini Buss or Bigger Buss depending on your number to explore Accra City as time permit depending on the time of arrival.

Overnight at a Standard Hotel in area of Accra.




Day 2… Independence Square – Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum – Art Center – Makola Market.

Your tour will start in the Capital City of Ghana, Accra. The 128 years old city has everything you could ever ask for in a modern city.

It has bits and pieces from the past, grand architectural skills are put on display and there is no shortage of fun places to visit.
Your day will start at the Independence Square, where the country first declared freedom from British rule.

The Eternal Flame of African Liberation, First Lit by Nkrumah, stands in Black Star Square, home to the Independence Arch and other monuments to Ghana’s freedom.
You will also visit Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park that honors Ghana’s first president Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who helped lead the country to independence. The park contains Nkrumah’s Mausoleum and a Museum charting his life.

Art Center the National Museum celebrates Ghanaian Culture. Further explore Makola Market to experience the city’s vast colorful bazaar.

Overnight at a Standard hotel in area of Cape Coast.




Day 3… Kakum National Park – Crocodile Pond – Cape Coast Castle.

You will take Adventure tour at the Kakum National Park, as you will get to walk on West Africa’s only Rainforest Canopy Walkway after you are given a tour of the forest to teach you the Cultural, Medicinal and Economic importance of the plants you will find in the forest.

The Canopy Walkway suspended 30 meters above the ground, 350 meters stretched between 7 strong Forest Trees with platforms that gives you an outstanding treetop views of the incredible Rain Forest.

Feather visit Stainless Bee Center for excursion on different kinds of bees, how they work and the medicinal types of honey they produce.
You will have encounter with crocodiles at Hans Cottage where we will have opportunity to touch crocodiles.

You will also visit Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, also known as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to learn about the bitter stories of the African Slave Trades and how it affected the country.
You will also see monuments standing in Castles built by the colonial masters, one of which is the Cape Coast Castle. This castle was originally built by the Swedes in 1653 before it was taken by the British.
In this castle is the West African Historical Museum that was established in 1994.

Overnight at a Standard hotel in area of Cape coast.




Day 4… Elmina Castle – Slave River.

You will visit Elmina Castle, erected by the Portuguese in 1482 as Sao Jorge da Mina Castle, also known simply as Mina or Feitoria da Mina in present-day Elmina, Ghana.

It was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea, and the oldest European building in existence in south of the Sahara.

Further visit the Slave River where the slaves captured in Ghana and Africa had their “Last Bath” and was the First since they were captured in to prison by the European traders and Portuguese

Overnight at a Standard hotel in area of Kumasi.




Day 5… Traditional Craft Villages of the Ashanti Kingdom – Cocoa Farm – Adinkra Stamping site.

You will visit the Craft Villages around Kumasi this morning, showcasing Traditional Crafts, Kente Weaving at Adanwomase, Adinkra stamping at Ntonso, to learn about how Ghana`s local cloth “Kente” is weaved, you will learn to weave yourself if you want to, carving at Ahwiaa will be visited.

Ejisu Visit a cocoa farm to examine Ghana’s main cash crop.

Overnight at a Standard hotel in area of Kumasi.



Day 6….. Kumasi City Tour, Manhyia Palace, Komfo Anokye Sward Site, Prempeh II Museum.

You will have morning to visit the home of the Ashantis, Kumasi. You will visit the Ketejia Market, the biggest open market in West Africa.

The market always has traders from all of Ghana’s neighboring countries with the streets so busy where people sometimes are unable to walk due to human traffic.
You will be visiting the Royal King’s Palace of the Ashanti Kingdom. On getting there, you`ll be told about the vibrant history of the Ashantis.
We will visit Kofo Anokye of Ashanti Kingdom, the man who commanded the Golden Stool of Asantehene.
Also explore Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, for National Culture where you are likely to see some drumming and dance activity going on. You can also shop around for souvenirs at the center.

Overnight at a Standard hotel in area of Mole Techiman.



Day 7… Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary – Kintampo waterfalls.

Today will be the Adventurous day of our trip to see rear species of monkey in Africa at Boabeng Fiema monkey sanctuary, where the “Black and White Colobus Monkey and Lewis Mona Monkey” are very friendly, climb on your head or arms, and easy to photograph.


Along the way to the North, you will visit Kintampo waterfalls, one of the highest waterfalls in Ghana. Also known as Sanders Falls during the colonial days.

Overnight at a Standard hotel in area of Mole National Park.



Day 8… Mole National Park.

You will go on a Safari drive today in Mole National Park, it protects an area of savannah and forest in northern Ghana.

Is a home to Elephants, Leopards, Antelopes, Buffalos, Monkeys and different kind of Birds.

Your Safari here will boost all the tour and make the holiday more exciting.

In the western part of the park, the Konkori Escarpment has panoramic views and overlooks waterholes where animals drink.

There are waterfalls along the Kparia and Polzen rivers. To the south, Larabanga village has a centuries-old, Sudanese-style mosque.

Overnight at a Standard hotel in area of Mole National Park.



Day 9… Mole National Park – Larabanga Mosque – Mognori Eco Village.

Early morning walking Safari will be done this morning in Mole National Park, to have a feel of nature and wildlife before you`ll return to the hotel for breakfast.
You will then visit Larabanga Mosque, built in the Sudanese architectural style in the village of Larabanga, Ghana. It is the oldest mosque in West Africa, and has been referred to as the “Mecca of West Africa”. It has undergone restoration several times since it was founded in 1421.
Further visit Mognori Eco Village for a great Canoe Ride Adventure, learn about their Culture, Tradition and interact with the people of Mognori in the Northern Ghana.

Overnight at a Standard hotel in area of Mole National Park.



Day 10… Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary – Lobi Tribe – Kumasi.
You will visit Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary this morning. You can decide to stay offshore and watch the hippos from afar or you can take a Canoe Ride on the Black Volta River to see the hippos more clearly.

At this same place, you can pass time birding or watching chameleons and monitor lizards among the forest.
You will then proceed into Wechiau village where you will get to meet the Lobi Tribe. This tribe is popular for its fascinating Architectural Creativity and their very unique and uncommon traditions.

You will be told a lot of things about these pretty interesting people before proceeding to the final destination of the day.

Overnight at a Standard hotel in area of Kumasi.



Day 11… Kumasi – Accra – To the Airport.

Drive from Kumasi to Accra, depending on the arrival time in Accra we will visit a shop where you can buy Ghana made cloths and products if needed before you make your way to the airport to say Goodbye to Ghana.


Tour Concludes.



Tour Includes:

Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service.
Assistance of a Professional Tour Guide.
All Transport Services for the Trip.
Complimentary Water on the Safari.
11 days Tour / Safari (Park Entrance Fees).
Game Safari in Mole National Park.
Canoe ride Adventure at Mole National Park.
A visit to the famous Kakum National Park.
A tour to a historical Lalabanga Mosque in Mole.
Boabeng Monkey Sanctuary.
Meals (Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinner).
10 Nights' Accommodation (Standard Twin Share Rooms).
All Taxes.

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