GHANA TRIP DESCRIPTION
Ghana, formerly known as the “Gold Coast,” is conveniently located on the West Coast of Africa and is home to countless breathtaking adventures.
During your time in Ghana be prepared for a life changing experience as we visit slave castles and hear the stories of the last days for many Africans on the continent before sent on slave ships to the West. Walk through a tree-top canopy 100 feet in the air and eat, dance and get to know fellow Ghanaians on the beautiful Bojo or Labadi Beach.
Looking for more? Join Away to Africa as we feel the midst of the largest waterfall in West Africa and travel to the Volta Region and Aburi Mountains to participate in our annual Outreach Community Program.
Take in Pan African lessons of W.E.B. Dubois, Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, Marcus Garvey, Kwame Nkrumah, Haile Selassie I and other legends at the W.E.B. Dubois Memorial Centre. Take time to relax and shop before ending your Ghanaian holiday.
GHANA TRIP SPECIFICS
Available for Tours | August & October – March
START | Kumasi
FINISH | Accra
COUNTRIES | Ghana
PHYSICAL | Novice
AGES | 18+
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Day 1 | Akwaaba
After landing at the Kotoka International Airport, your private Away to Africa driver will transport you to your lodging in Accra.
Upon your arrival, Away to Africa will welcome you to the Motherland with an authentic, Ghanaian cuisine before you settle in for the evening.
MEALS | Dinner Included ACCOMMODATION | Golden Tulip/Olma Colonial Suites
Day 2 | History of Kumasi/Kumase
Today we will travel to Kumasi. Depending on our time of arrival into Kumasi we will either settle into lodging and enjoy a nice traditional meal or we will begin our adventurous day throughout Kumasi.
Kumasi is located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana and serves as the land of Asantemen.Enjoy a day learning of the great works of Osei Kofi Tutu I, Okofomo Anokye, and the Ashanti Empire as it will serve as an introduction to Kumasi and Ghana.Additionally, we will view the Okomfo Anokye Sword and explore Besease traditional Ashanti shrine.
MEALS | Breakfast & Lunch Included ACCOMMODATION | Single Room
Day 3 | Kente & Lake Bosumtwi
Today we will travel to Adanwomase and learn the Ashanti centuries-old craft of making Kente cloth.You will also have the opportunity to buy traditional Ghanaian cloth that you will provide to your personal tailor to make your traditional dresses in Accra.
Additionally we will travel to Lake Bosumtwi, surrounded by 30 villages and is the only natural lake in the Ashanti Region.Situated within an ancient impact crater, Lake Bosumtwi is known as a sacred lake.
MEALS | Breakfast Included ACCOMMODATION | Single Room
Day 4 | Family & History in Accra
Today we will travel to Accra and meet our extended Away to Africa family.You will receive a personal fitting from a Ghanaian tailor/stylist who will begin sewing your traditional garments for you to wear upon your arrival back into Accra. After your fitting, we will have lunch with our Ghanaian friends and then we will spend the the remainder of the day viewing Accra’s most iconic landmarks including:
- Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
- Independence Square Accra
- The Arts Center
MEALS | All Meals Included ACCOMMODATION | Labadi Beach or Golden Tulip
Day 5 | Slave Castles in Cape Coast
Today you will spend your day traveling to Cape Coast where we will visit Fort Amsterdam, Cape Coast & Elmina Castle and hear stories tracing the steps of African slaves last moments prior to their brutal voyage to the West. Afterwards, we will enjoy dinner over looking the ocean.
MEALS | All Meals Included ACCOMMODATION | Brenu Beach Lodge or Hotel Loreto or Airbnb
Day 6 | Kakum National Park
Today we will continue our voyage throughout Cape Coast and head to a canopy walkway in the middle of a forest. Brace yourself as you walk 100 feet in the air at Kakum National Park.
Afterwards we will rest and enjoy lunch on the coast at One Africa Guest Resort.
MEALS | All Meals Included ACCOMMODATION | Single Room
Day 7 | Mount Gemi
Prepare for your journey to Amedzofe where we will climb and witness amazing views of Mount Gemi. Afterwards, we will head to Mountain Paradise for dinner and lodging with a mountainous view.
MEALS | Breakfast Included ACCOMMODATION | Volta Serene Hotel or Mountain Paradise
Day 8 | Wli Falls
Today you will travel to Wli Waterfalls, the highest waterfall in Ghana and West Africa.
We will continue the day with travels to Akosombo where we will check into our hotel and relax for the remaining of the evening.
MEALS | Breakfast Included ACCOMMODATION | Afrikiko Resort
Day 9 | Akosombo
Awake on the waterfront of your lodging at the Afrikiko Resort. Today you will have time to relax and take in the view of the Volta River. After brunch we will travel throughout the Volta Region learning the history of Volta Dam.
For dinner, we will travel to the home of Away to Africa’s extended family for dinner with some of our favorite Ghanaian dishes such as fufu, red red and banku!
MEALS | Breakfast Included ACCOMMODATION | Afrikiko Resort
Day 10 | Community Outreach in Aburi Mountains
Today you will travel into the serene Aburi Mountains where you will visit Aburi Botanical Gardens and spend a couple of hours volunteering in the community of Aburi through our affiliate community outreach program.
MEALS | Breakfast Included ACCOMMODATIONS | Hillburi Aburi
Day 11 | Pan African Lessons in Accra
Today we will travel to the W.E.B. Dubois Memorial Centre for Pan African Culture to learn of the Pan African influence throughout the Diaspora.You will learn the missions of great leaders such as Dubois, Maya Angelou and Malcolm X, who traveled and lived throughout Ghana to witness the works of great Pan African leaders such as Kwame Nkrumah, Haile Selassie, Marcus Garvey, Julius Nyerere, Ahmed Sekou and others.
The second half of our day is made for relaxing as you will eat and join locals dancing and listening to music along Bojo (or Labadi) beach.
We will end the night on the rooftop at SkyBar Lounge.
MEALS | Breakfast Included ACCOMMODATIONS | Single Room
Day 12 | Relaxation & Shopping
Today is an day used to relax and have brunch at Coco Lounge.You can spend the day relaxing in Osu and shopping for souvenirs.
MEALS | Breakfast Included ACCOMMODATIONS | Single Room
Day 13 | Relax & Depart
Wake up early for an early breakfast and take some time to reflect on your life-changing experience in Ghana, Africa.
After breakfast we will depart for Kotoko International Airport airport for your departure home.
MEALS | Breakfast Included
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* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF THE TRAVELER AT ANY NOTICE TIMING. AN AWAY TO AFRICA REPRESENTATIVE WILL CONTACT EACH TRAVELER TO NOTIFY OF ANY CHANGES.
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GHANA VISA INFORMATION
All American, Canadian, British and Jamaican passport holders must obtain a visa prior to and possess a valid, up to date Passport which does not expire within the six (6) months from date of travel.
Required Vaccinations: Yellow Fever Vaccination is required to enter into Ghana.
VISA INFORMATIONTRIP INCLUSIONS
Our tour to Ghana includes enjoying diverse cultural expeditions throughout Ghana based on single occupancy ensuite for all lodging.
- Roundtrip Ticket from Accra to Kumasi.
- All Lodging Accommodations.
- Breakfast and selected dinners.
- An Away to Africa Tour Representative that travels with you 100% of the time on the ground during the duration of the tour
- Entry Fees into all Excursions (Kumasi Tour, Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park, Wli Falls, Aburi Botanical Gardens, Mount Gemi, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum*, W.E.B. Dubois Centre*, Chale Wote Festival* and all lounges we attend as a group)
- All Transportation Costs which includes Personal Driver and Airport Pickup & Drop-off
- Phone Chip (Option to Rent Local Cell Phone)
TRIP EXCLUSIONS
- International flights
- Incidental and personal expenses which includes but is not limited to: taxi rides outside of tours, personal telephone calls on hotel phones, hotel room charges, laundry, souvenirs, etc.
- Lunch, Dinner & Alcoholic drinks
Additional Information
Country Description
Ghana, formerly known as the “Gold Coast,” is conveniently located on the West Coast of Africa and is home to countless breath-taking adventures including walking throughout a tropical rain forest on a tree-top canopy one hundred feet in the air and eating and dancing on the beautiful Bojo or Labadi Beach of Ghana with fellow Ghanaians.
Accra is the sprawling capital of Ghana which boasts of beautiful beaches, traditional markets and monumental sites such as the Kwame Nkrumah Park Mausoleum.Traveling throughout Accra’s busy streets will provide a sense of Africa’s traditional customs as well as the vision of Ghana’s new modern generation.This balance of tradition and youth is perfect for your expedition throughout Africa’s former Gold Coast.
Community Outreach Programme
Away to Africa is proud to incorporate our Community Outreach Programs into the itinerary for each country.When traveling to Africa many people always think of what they are looking to take away from their visit to the continent and Away to Africa would like for each of our guests to consider what they can contribute to Africa as well.
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