Best of Ghana: 12-Day Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Accra
On arrival at Accra airport, we'll be waiting to take you to the hotel in the Ghanaian capital. Once there, you'll have free time to settle in and rest.
Day 2: Accra
After breakfast, we'll start our guided tour around Accra's most symbolic locations. The first stop will be the Independence Square, and then nearby is the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where the remains of the first Ghanaian president rest.
We'll visit the country's largest artisan market and go to the James Town neighbourhood, which is famous for the many lighthouses which shine for the boats from the Gulf of Guinea. To end the day, we'll go back to the hotel to have dinner.
Day 3: Accra - Shai Hills - Aburi - Accra
In the morning we'll take you to Teshie Nungua, a small village which is famous for its 'fantasy coffins' carved into curious shapes. Next, we'll go to the Shai Hills Reserve and admire the local animals, including the antelopes, baboons, and bushbucks.
Later, in the afternoon, we'll visit the Aburi botanical garden and learn about the indigenous flora. We'll also go to the Akuapim hills and the Tetteh Quarshie Farm, where the Ghanaian cacao is cultivated. Before heading back to Accra, we'll stop at the Plant Medicine Scientific Research Centre.
Finally, we'll go back to the hotel in Accra and have dinner.
Day 4: Accra - Akosombo - Ho
We'll leave the hotel in Accra to head north to the Akosombo Dam and admire the beautiful views of the Volta Lake, known as Ghana's hydroelectric birthplace.
Following on, we'll stop at Tafi Atome and its monkey sanctuary, where we'll find a sacred forest that has survived several fires and human disturbances. Then, in the afternoon, we'll go to our hotel in Ho to have dinner.
Day 5: Ho - Wli - Tamale
On this day we'll make our way to Tamale in northern Ghana and stop at the Agumatsa Forest Reserve along the way. We'll continue on to the Wli waterfalls, the largest in the country, measuring up to 24 metres tall (78 ft).
On arrival in Tamale, we'll go straight to the hotel to have dinner and rest.
Day 6: Tamale - Tongo - Paga - Mole
We'll start the day by going to Tongo, where a traditional greeting will welcome us. Our next stop will be the town of Paga, famous for its sacred crocodiles. Don't worry, they're completely harmless.
Then, we'll return to Tamale to visit its market and continue to Mole National Park to experience a night safari! The day will end at the hotel in Mole for dinner and rest.
Day 7: Mole
We'll have an early breakfast at the hotel and go back to wander through the Mole National Park. Then, you'll have free time to relax in the hotel pool while watching the elephants.
In the afternoon, we'll visit the village of Morgounori. Here, we'll discover the traditional lifestyle in northern Ghana and go for a canoe ride. After this, we'll return to the hotel and have dinner.
Day 8: Mole - Kumasi
After breakfast, we'll make our way to Kumasi. We'll stop at the Kintampo waterfalls, then continue on to Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Kingdom. We'll visit the city's central market and the Okomfo Anokye Sword. Did you know that there is a local myth that a golden throne came down from heaven?
The day will end back at the hotel in Kumasi to enjoy a delicious dinner.
Day 9: Kumasi
Once we've had breakfast, we'll go to visit the Manhyia Palace, which was the official residence of the Asantehene of Asanteman. The tour will also take us through Kumasi's historic centre and stop at the National Cultural Centre, where you'll find the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum.
Later, we'll head to the Ashanti artisan villages: Ahwiaa and Bonwire. You'll see how African sculptures are formed and how Kente's famous fabrics are produced. Finally, we'll go back to the hotel in Kumasi to have dinner.
Day 10: Kumasi - Busua
In the morning, we'll leave Kumasi, and the tour will move to Busua. Before arriving, we'll stop at the city of Obuasi, a rich gold mine from the ancient Kingdom of Ashanti.
We'll spend the afternoon settling into the hotel in Busua which has the best beaches in Ghana. You'll have time to relax under the sun and swim in the Gulf of Guinea. The day will end with a delicious dinner.
Day 11: Busua - Cape Coast
The eleventh day will begin with a visit to Elmina Castle, also known as St. George Castle and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The next stop will be the Kakum National Park, one of the few tropical forests in West Africa. Its main attraction is the wooden walkway, which reaches across the impressive green space. You'll feel like you're flying over the trees!
The day will end by returning to the hotel in Elmina, next to the beach, where you can enjoy its facilities and have dinner.
Day 12: Cape Coast - Accra
In the morning, we'll visit the Cape Coast Castle and the West African History Museum.
Afterwards, we'll go back to Accra and take you to the airport where the Best of Ghana: 12-Day Tour will come to an end.
Accommodation
The Best of Ghana: 12-Day Tour includes 11 nights of accommodation with breakfast at the following hotels or similar ones:
- Accra: Best Western Plus Accra Beach Hotel.
- Ho: Hotel Volta.
- Tamale: Hotel Mariam.
- Mole: Mole Motel.
- Kumasi: Hotel Noda.
- Busua: Busua Beach Resort.
- Elmina: Elmina Beach Resort.
