10 Days of Adventure and Culture in Ghana
Welcome to an unforgettable journey with Landtours through the heart of Ghana, where culture and adventure merge. Venture across canopy walkways, hike through nature, experience the richness of the Asante culture and discover Ghana’s colonial past.
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AKWAABA-WELCOME
Arrive in Accra, Ghana where you will be met at the airport by your guide and chauffeur and transferred to your hotel for check in.
Overnight in Lancaster Hotel Accra
ACCRA CITY TOUR – VISIT A TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MARKET
Overnight at Lancaster Hotel Accra
Meals included: Breakfast
ACCRA – WLI WATERFALLS AND AFADJATO
Overnight at Sky Plus Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
MOUNT GEMI – OTE WATERFALLS
After breakfast, begin your day with an exciting trip to Mount Gemi, where you can hike to the top and enjoy amazing views of the lush, green Volta Region. As you reach the summit, marvel at the iconic cross standing tall and soak in the fresh mountain air. Take your time to explore the peaceful surroundings and perhaps snap some photos of the stunning landscape. Next, visit the charming village of Amedzofe, one of the highest places in Ghana. Stroll through the village's winding paths, where you'll be greeted by friendly locals eager to share their stories. Discover the rich history and unique culture of the Ewe people, and don't miss the chance to visit local landmarks.
After lunch on your own, visit the Ote Waterfalls. A beautiful place where water falls from a high cliff into a clear pool below. Surrounded by green trees and plants, it is a peaceful spot perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. You can walk along easy trails, have a picnic, or take photos of the stunning scenery.
Overnight at Sky Plus Hotel and Resort
Meals included: Breakfast
BOTI WATERFALL
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive to Boti Waterfalls. a twin waterfall located at Boti in Manya Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. These twin falls are referred to as female and male. End your tour at the Umbrella Rock, as the name means, is a rock found at the site of the Boti Falls in Yilo Krobo District. Its size is well okay to shelter up to about 12 to 15 people at once. Even though the pivot on which the top rock lies on might seem small, it’s very strong and have not been able to pull and/or push down with manpower.
Overnight at Hillburi Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
ABURI – ACCRA - DAY AT LEISURE
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive back to Accra. Upon arrival, check into your hotel enjoy this day at leisure on your own.
Overnight at Lancaster Hotel Accra
Meals included: Breakfast
CANOPY WALK WAY AND KAKUM RAIN FOREST – HANS COTTAGE CROCODILE POND– SLAVE DUNGEON EXPERIENCE (CAPE COAST CASTLE)
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart to Cape Coast and drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rain forests. Choose between a 2 km nature walk through the rain forest to discover the wide variety of exotic flora and fauna species and the medicinal values they offer or take a walk on the canopy walkway hanging 40 meters above the forest ground.
After lunch on your own at Hans Cottage, embark on a tour of the infamous Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. History will unfold the story of the slave trade which the impact is still felt beyond the shores of Africa today. Visit the Cape Coast Castle built by the Swedes in 1653 and was later taken over by the British. Here, you would learn about the relationship between the western slave traders and the African tribes that made the trans-Atlantic slave trade possible. It is an opportunity to be up and close with history – to stand in the dark and stuffy dungeons, imagining the experience and conditions that millions of Africans endured. This castle also houses the West African Historical Museum.
Overnight at Ridge Royal Hotel Accra
Meals included: Breakfast
ELMINA - SLAVE RIVER – KUMASI CITY TOUR
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive through the forest zone to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire to explore the legends of the famous Ashanti people, whose legacies are still evident today. Stop at the former slave in Assin Manso. Visit the site of “Donkor Nsuo”, the former Slave River and market, as well as the final transit point for a large number of enslaved Africans. This is the final resting place for two ancestors whose mortal remains were returned from the USA and Jamaica and re-interred there.
Afterwards, continue to Kumasi where you will visit the Manhyia Palace Museum to obtain firsthand information on the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom. A regal history that dates back to 1700 is told with relics and artefacts. Enjoy a drive through the city with monuments dedicated to the memory of the great Ashanti people. Your city tour on this day will also include a visit to the famous Kejetia market, the National Cultural Centre which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass makers, potters and batik makers.
Overnight at Lancaster Kumasi
Meals included: Breakfast
ASHANTI CRAFT VILLAGES - ACCRA
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for Accra. En route to Accra, visit the three famous Ashanti craft villages; Ahwiaa, the wood carvers’ village, Ntonso, the home of Adinkra cloth, and Bonwire, the Kente weaving village. You will have an opportunity to see how African crafts are made and to buy directly from the artisans who make them. Afterwards, continue your drive back to Accra.
Overnight in Lancaster Hotel Kumasi
Meals included: Breakfast
FAREWELL DEPARTURE
After breakfast, spend the day shopping and doing last minute packing. At noon, check out of the hotel and transfer to airport for check-in and final departure back home.
Meals included: Breakfast