Stations: Accra – Cape-Coast – Elmina- Kakum National Park – Accra.
Departure time: 8:00am
Duration: 2 days
What you get: round trip, tour guidance, gate fees, breakfast, and one night in double room.
Itinerary:
Today we will go west, beginning with an early departure to Kakum National Park to do the sensational Canopy Walk from tree to tree, a unique experience, the only one of its kind in Africa. We will then follow it with a copious lunch at the Castle Restaurant in the historical city of Cape-Coast and visit the headquarters of British Administration on the Gold Coast before repairing to Coconut Grove Resort in Elmina for dinner. The next day, we will visit the two World Heritage Slave Castle in Elmina and set off on the return to Accra which we will interrupt with a refreshing swim at Anomabo.
What you get: round trip, gate fees, driver guide, and one night in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
Our journey today will take us from busy Accra into serene nature just waiting outside the metropolis. We will first head towards Doryumu to visit the Shai Hills Park. Here, we will trek through trilling landscapes to see prehistoric caves, baboons etc. After that we drive up the AKWAPIM Ridge Mountains to the Botanical Gardens in Aburi where we will have lunch before taking a guided tour through the sprawling park with its imposing tropical trees and rare plants. For the night we will settle in Palm Hills Hotel and enjoy the cool breezes. After breakfast the next day, we will continue our journey to the east and visit the Koforidua District, where we will spend the rest of the day amidst nature, hiking to three romantic waterfalls: Akaa, Nsuta and Boti. In the evening return to Accra.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, and one night in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
We will head straight to the west coast and settle on magnificent Brenu Beach, 160km away. After lunch, we will relax and swim till the evening before driving to nearby romantic Coconut Grove for night. Next day after breakfast, we will visit the famous St. George Castle, UNESCO Heritage Site in the historical town of Elmina, before driving to Anomabo Resort Beach to enjoy the wonderful beach there till the late afternoon. Return to Accra late in the evening.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, boat ride and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
We will head directly for Ada-Foah, the east of Ghana, take up quarters in Manet Paradise Beach Resort and prepare for the ocean trip the next day. In the early morning we will depart to the Blue Marlin watching grounds by boat and spend the larger part of the day watching and learning all there is to know about these impressive creatures. On the third day of this exciting tour, we will relax, sightsee Ada-Foah, have lunch and return to Accra.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, boat ride and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
We will head directly for Ada-Foah, the east of Ghana, take up quarters in Manet Paradise Beach Resort and prepare for the ocean trip the next day. In the early morning we will depart to the whale watching grounds by boat and spend the larger part of the day watching the placid giants of the ocean as they migrate down from the North Atlantic to the Antarctic. On the third day of this exciting tour, we will relax, sightsee Ada-Foah, have lunch and return to Accra.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
Today we will go west, following the footsteps of the former slave traders. Our first destination, however, will be Kakum National Park, where we will do the sensational Canopy Walk from tree to tree: a unique experience, the only one of its kind in Africa. Following that, we will continue to the historical city of Cape –Coast, visit the famous slave dungeons and tour the headquarters of British Administration on the Gold coast. After a copious lunch at the Castle Restaurant, we will repair to romantic Coconut Grove Hotel in Elmina for the night. The next day, we will visit the two World Heritage slave Castles in Elmina and set off for the fantastic palm-lined beach at Brenu –Akyinim for the rest of the day. The next day, we will embark on the return journey to Accra.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, boat ride and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
Our first station is a long haul to Takoradi, Ghana’s third largest city and second port. After a sightseeing tour of the twin city, we will relax in Raybow Hotel and enjoy a candlelight dinner at Captain Hooks. The next day we will drive to Beyin to visit Nzulezo. A settle in Ankobra Beach for the night. Our third day will see us on the way back to Accra via Princess Town where we will visit the only Prussian slave Castle in the world. Return to Accra in the late evening.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, gate fees and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
This concentrated tour will offer a unique opportunity to see a lot of southern Ghana. Our first station will be historical Cape –Coast, former capital of the Gold Coast Colony. After a trip to the slave Castle and Kakum National Park for a sensational Canopy Walk, we will spend the night in the bosom of nature at Han Cottage Botel. The next day we will take a long haul to Obuasi, Ghana’s largest mining centre to visit the underground facilities before proceeding to Kumasi, Ghana’s second city. Our third day in the capital of Ashanti will be a full program of visit. Culture Centre, Central Market, Military Museum, and King’s Palace. Return to Accra in the late afternoon.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, gate fees and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
Lovers of nature in Ghana will love this tour. We will depart to Hohoe (156km), in the beautiful Volta Region, take up quarters in Geduld Hotel and set off for Alavanyo-Abehenease to visit the Cascades of Tsatsadu before nightfall. Te next day, we will proceed to Afegame, walk through virgin forest, cross the Agumatsa River twelve times before reaching Wli Waterfalls. This highest waterfall in West Africa begins its plunge in Togo and becomes fully Ghanaian with a second splash into Ghana. After enjoying the refreshing shower, we will end the evening with a sundowner. Next day, we will depart early for Liati Wote to climb Mount Afadjato, Ghana’s highest. Down again, we will march through nature to the Tagbo Waterfall for a romantic picnic before returning to Accra in the late evening.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, gate fees and 4 nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer to Kumasi, Ashanti Region Join us on this most extended tour in our program to see Ghana’s northern region. This will offer you a unique opportunity to traverse all of Ghana’s vegetational zones. Our first station will be Kumasi, capital of legendary Ashanti. After lunch, we will tour the Garden City, visit the Cultural Centre, Central Market, Military Museum, Kings Palace. Overnight in Kumasi.
Day 2: Transfer Kumasi - Mole National Park The next day transfer to Mole National Park. On our way we will stop in Tanoboase where we visit the Tano Sacred Grove and the Kintampo Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in Ghana arriving early in the evening. Overnight at Mole Motel.
Day 3: On Safari & excursion Larabanga Mosque We will take a very early morning Safari through the park where we will have the chance to see some impressive wild beasts. The Safari will last a couple of hours. We return in the morning to the motel for breakfast and relax by the motel swimming pool. After lunch we will take a short driver to the Larabanga Ancient Mosque (a 13th century Sudanese mud style Mosque). These visits will be pretty much interactive in nature giving you the possibility to experience the daily lives and routines of a typical village family life in Northern Ghana. Overnight at the Mole National Park Motel.
Day 4: Transfer Mole - Kumasi The next day we will set off early to Kumasi. We will make a stopover at the Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary where humans and monkeys live together and share almost everything. Overnight in Kumasi.
Day 5: Transfer Kumasi - Accra The tour ends the next day in Accra.
What you get: workshop fees, two nights in a double room with breakfast and a pick nick on the beach. (No drinks)
Itinerary: Today it’s time to discover the truths about the African Culture, especially cultural matters relating to the West African sub- region. In the morning we will depart to Keta a typical Ghanaian village at Keta Lagoon, the Eastern region of Ghana. On our way we make a stop in Tefle where we can take a look at handmade pots of ceramiek, a typical Ghanaian workmanship. In the afternoon we will take the opportunity to enjoy the warm Atlantic on the palm fringed beach at only 5 minutes walk from our hotel in Keta. We settle in Vilca Bamba for the night. The next day it’s time to experience the Ghanaian Southern Ewe Culture Music and Dance by joining a workshop with professional teachers in African Drama, Dancing and Drumming. You can choose your own dances and instruments. Later in the day we bring a brief visit to the local Keta market before we return to our home base Vilca Bamba. On our third day we continue learning more about the African Culture, Dancing and Drumming from professional teachers with many years of experience. In the afternoon we will enjoy a pick nick at the beach, and than return to Accra.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, entrance fees, guide fees, lunch (no drinks) and two nights in a double room with breakfast
Itinerary: This trip will offer you the opportunity to experience some of the greatest treasures of the Volta Region. We will depart from Accra early in the morning straight to Ho district, where we will bring a visit to the Kpetoe Kente Weaving Village. Many collectors regard Ewe textiles as the highest expression of the African Weaving artistry. The weavers of Kpetoe claim an Akan origin from an area towards the coast near Accra. However, Ewe weaving has also been influenced by other neighbouring people, including the Fon of Benin and the Yoruba of Nigeria. For the night we settle in Chances Hotel.
The next day we bring a visit to ‘Adaklu The Magic Mountain’. Led by a local guide, you move to the top of the mountain. Along the way you will encounter many species of colorful birds and butterflies. You also see mighty baobab trees and possibly some monkeys. At the top there is a magnificent panoramic view of the Adaklu region and the villages below. A hike up and down the mountain may take anywhere from 2 – 4 hours depending on time spent at the summit. In the afternoon we leave Ho behind us and drive straight to Hohoe where we settle in the Wli Waterfall Heights Hotel for the night.
After breakfast we will take a walk trough virgin forest, cross the Agumatsu River twelve times before reaching Wli Waterfalls. This highest waterfall in West- Africa begins its plunge in Togo and becomes fully Ghanaian with a second splash into Ghana. After enjoying a refreshing shower and lunch we drive to the Tafi- Atome Monkey Sanctuary on the Accra- Hohoe road. The Mona monkey can be seen here, where they are treated as sacred animals and looked upon as gods. Approximately 150 true Mona monkeys live in a culturally- protected grove. We will return to Accra in the late afternoon.
