Authentic Cultural Experience Of Ghana

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Join us on this 12 Day Tour of Authentic Cultural Experience as we Explore 5 different regions in Ghana namely, Greater Accra, Volta Region, Northern Regions, Central Region and Ashanti Region. In the Volta Region, we get to with the Hogbetsotso festival. The Hogbetsotso festival is celebrated by the chiefs and people of Anlo in the Volta region of Ghana.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
    • Jamestown
    • Independence Square
    • Shai Hills Game Reserve
    • Wli Waterfalls
    • Mole National Park
    • Manhyia Palace
    • Elmina Castle

What's this trip about?

    Join us on this 12 Day Tour of Authentic Cultural Experience as we Explore 5 different regions in Ghana namely, Greater Accra, Volta Region, Northern Regions, Central Region and Ashanti Region. In the Volta Region, we get to with the Hogbetsotso festival. The Hogbetsotso festival is celebrated by the chiefs and people of Anlo in the Volta region of Ghana.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAccra
End CityAccra

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Ghana

Attractions

  • Accra

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
    • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
    • Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
    • Transportation in private vehicle
    • Experienced tour guide
    • Meals indicated
    • Bottled water while on tour
    • Admission to listed sites

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: ACCRA

On arrival at Kotoka International Airport, our expert cultural tour guide will meet, assist and transfer you to your hotel in our private air-conditioned vehicle. Once you’ve checked in, your guide will brief you on what to expect during your stay here in Ghana. Other activities today will depend on your arrival time and preference.

Hotel: La Palm Royal Beach Hotel

Day 2: ACCRA CITY TOUR

Experience the bustling city of Accra today which is a blend of modern building and old structures that exited during the colonial times. This 120-year-old city has a number of historical things to offer as we embark on another full day sightseeing of old and new town...

Day 3: ACCRA- SHAI HILLS- AKOSOMBO

After breakfast, we set off further east to explore Ghana’s culture and nature. We will make a stop at TK beads, experts in making beautiful traditional beads using ancient methods. Your guide will talk you through the skilled process of making the beads. Beads are cu...

Day 4: HO (HOGBETSOTSO FESTIVAL)

Wake up to the calm of the lake and bask in the beauty of the mountain scenery and its surroundings. After breakfast, we enjoy a scenic boat cruise to explore the infamous Volta Lake for about 30-40 minutes.

Check out from the hotel upon return and depart for t...

Day 5: HO-WLI-NKWANTA

After a refreshing along the greenery landscape of the Volta Region, and a sumptuous breakfast, we will depart early for the Northern Volta.

We will make a stop at Wli Waterfalls, the largest and highest waterfall in Ghana. Wli Waterfalls is divided into two se...

Day 6: NKWANTA-TAMALE-MOLE NATIONAL PARK

After a well deserving breakfast, depart to Tamale in the Northern Region. You will explore more of Tamale before heading to Mole National Park. Get acquainted with the local traditional industry of Northern Ghana- Shea Butter on your visit to the Shea Butter Processi...

Day 7: MOLE- MOGNORI-MOLE

Discover the true wildlife gem of the Mole National park as you take a once in a lifetime early morning drive safari. The park is well known for being a great site for birding with over 200 identified bird species, colorful butterflies, and magnificent reptiles.

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Day 8: MOLE-KINTAMPO-BOABENG FIEMA- KUMASI

Depart for Kumasi driving through the Gonja lands to Kintampo for a visit to Kintampo Waterfalls. You may also have the chance to Visit Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, an area of the forest which is home to Mona and Colobus Monkeys considered sacred by the villagers.<...

Day 9: KUMASI & ASHANTI CRAFT VILLAGES

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before we set out to explore the cradle of Africa’s authentic culture. We will first visit the Manhyia Palace, official residence of Ashanti Kings (Asantehene) until 1974, now a museum containing treasured items relating to the Ashanti King...

Day 10: KUMASI- ELMINA

After breakfast, we depart to Cape Coast &amp; Elmina today. Enroute, we visit Assin Manso where the “Donkor Nsuo (Slave river) is located. See the burial site of two former slaves from the U.S. and Jamaica whose remains were re-interred in August 1998 during Ghan...

Day 11: ELMINA- KAKUM NATIONAL PARK- ELMINA

Early morning departure for a drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rain forests. Extending over 360 sq km, Kakum is the home to over 40 large mammals and 400 bird species as well as many species of...

Day 12: ELMINA- ACCRA/ DEPART

Morning at leisure.

Depart to Accra early afternoon with a brief stop at Cape Coast where we 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 ...

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Price per day$395
Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Highly Recommend Continent Tours - Great value for money, no regrets

I have just returned from a 12 day Best of Ghana Cultural Tour by Continent Tours. I have travelled around the world to over 40 countries and this was far the best ...

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Jan 2023

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I just wanted you to know that the Baruffi family were so pleased with all the services you provided.

I just wanted you to know that the Baruffi family were so pleased with all the services you provided. They could not say enough good things about their trip to the s...

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Continent Tours welcomes you with open arms into our captivating corner of the world. Since its inception in 2006 in Ghana, we have been able to carve a niche for offering bespoke services that exceed the most exacting expectations of our clients. With a primary focus on West & Central African destinations, no one knows West Africa better than our highly skilled and well-articulated bilingual operations personnel and local experts.

From operation centers in Ghana, Senegal, and Mali, together with a vast network of reliable partnerships, and fueled by the passion to share the wonders of Africa with you, we design truly authentic African experiences. From short city to week long beach holidays, cultural and historic expeditions, leisure and tailor-made tours for single travelers, families and academic travel groups.

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