8-Days Exploring Ghana's Cultural & Natural Heritage from Accra
Highlights
Kumasi, Akosombo, Tafi Atome, Mount Afadjato, Tamale, Mole National Park, Accra
Locations Covered
Kumasi, Akosombo, Tafi Atome, Mount Afadjato, Tamale, Mole National Park, Accra
boating, historical, Tribal
Group Tour
8 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on this tour from the Accra region to Atome Monkey Sanctuary to play and feed Mona monkeys, and see how glass beads are made from recycled bottles in Cedi beads. Hike the highest mountain in Ghana, Afadjato and admire the beautiful Wli Waterfalls. Take a stroll in the Bonwire Kente Village, visit the historical Manhyia Palace, and see the Sword Monument of Okomfo Anokye in Kumasi.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Cedi Beads, Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary
Meet your Ghana tour guide and depart shortly from Accra after breakfast to Volta Region, and en route, visit Cedi Beads where glass bottles are recycled into beads.
Head into Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary to play and feed Mona monkeys. Learn about the community and how eco-tourism has contributed to the development of this village.
Check in to the guesthouse before dark, to have some rest.
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Day 2: Mt. Afadjato, Wli Water falls
Hike to the highest mountain in Ghana, Afadjato, (885m above sea level) in the morning which will take about 3 hours maximum.
After the hike, proceed to Wli Waterfalls with your Ghana tour guide. Spend the rest of the day having fun by the waterfall.
In the evening, chill out at the Guesthouse.
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Day 3: Depat Volta to Kumasi En route Akosombo
Depart for Volta Region shortly after breakfast.
Visit Akosombo Dam, the biggest hydroelectric dam in Ghana located on the amazing Lake Volta that produces over 1,020MW of electrical output.
Have lunch on the lake and go on a Boat Cruise on the world’s third-largest man-made lake to the side view of Ghana’s hydroelectric dam.
Leave Akosombo shortly after the boat cruise and head into Kumasi, one of the largest cities in Ghana.
Check in to your guesthouse for the night.
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Day 4: Kumasi
Have breakfast and depart to Bonwire Kente Village. Bonwire is popular for Kente weaving. Kente is a colourful Ghanaian traditional fabric which is worn mostly on important occasions and celebrations. A lot of the kente cloth that you see in Ghanaian markets actually comes from Bonwire.
Drive back to Kumasi and visit the historical Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asantehene of Asanteman, as well as his official residence.
Explore the Cultural Centre, the Sword Monument of Okomfo Anokye and discover the world of modern art in a clean and comfortable museum setting.
Kejatia Market is your next destination, West Africa's busiest and largest open-air market. Talk with the women traders at the market and shop for cloth and local items; here you will have the opportunity to use your bargaining skills.
Return to your guesthouse before dark. In the evening, head out to experience the nightlife in Kumasi.
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Day 5: Depart Kumasi to Tamale
Check out from your guesthouse, have breakfast and spend the entire day travelling to Tamale.
Stop along your journey to have lunch and set off stopping at Mole National Park, Ghana's largest national park and the home of the biggest elephant in Africa.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Mole.
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Day 6: Mole National Park
Spend the entire day exploring the national park and what Mole has to offer.
Go on a morning walking safari—Spot wildlife such as monkeys, elephants, warthogs, antelopes, deers, buffaloes and more.
Have breakfast on return and spend the afternoon at the poolside, viewing elephants and warthogs from a distance.
Later in the day, visit the Larabanga Mosque, Ghana's renowned and oldest mosque. Also, learn how Shea Butter is made.
Return to the hotel before dark.
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Day 7: Depart Mole National Park to Kumasi
Set off early after breakfast and drive to Kumasi.
En route, make a stop at Tamale Cultural Centre.
Continue the journey with the aim to arrive in Kumasi before dark. Have dinner and overnight at Guesthouse in Kumasi.
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Day 8: Depart Kumasi to Accra
Turn to Accra where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a group tour |