Welcome to Ghana! Our friendly company driver will meet you at the airport to conduct your private transfer to your hotel, where you'll settle in with a welcome drink for a trip briefing. Afterwards, the remainder of the day is yours to relax and recover from your flight. Let the adventure begin!

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After breakfast, we'll embark on an exciting sightseeing tour of the vibrant city of Accra. Must-see highlights include the Osu Castle, originally known as Christiansborg Castle. Continue the tour to the old colonial neighbourhoods of James Town and Usher Town, which are best explored by foot. Be sure to pay a visit to the old fishing harbour, climb to the Usher Lighthouse, stroll through the fishing communities, and wander about the Mokola Market. Carry on to the Independence Square and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Mausoleum, the final resting place of the first president of Ghana. Visit the Artist Alliance Gallery and the Art Centre, where traditional artworks and textiles are on display. Break for lunch at a local restaurant before resuming your tour, which stops next at the W.E.B Du Bois Memorial Centre. During weekdays, check out the Trashy Bags workshop, where eco-friendly accessories are fashioned out of reused plastic. Finally, wind down with a drink and a well-earned dinner at your hotel, where you can spend the remainder of the evening at leisure.

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Depart to the Central Region to visit the infamous forts, castles and slave dungeons of Ghana, where you will experience the tragic history of the slave trade, the impact of which is still felt beyond the shores of Africa today. Visit the Cape Coast Castle (established by the Swedes in 1643), site of the Museum of West African History. This world-class museum was established by the Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the Ghanaian government in 1994 to shed light on the dark history of the Atlantic slave trade. Break for lunch at a local restaurant before heading onwards to Elmina Castle, another slave castle established by the Portuguese in 1482. This castle was the first European structure built in Sub-Saharan Africa. Apart from being a significant historical site, Elmina Castle is one of West Africa's prime photography spots, especially at sunset. Carry on to Fort St. Jago, built by the Dutch in 1665 on St. George Hill. It is from this vantage point that the Dutch launched their successful land attack on Elmina Castle in 1637. End off the day with dinner at your resort. You could take a leisurely walk along the beach to see the fisher folk going about their business under the golden reach of a beautiful sunset. Guests may also wish to engage in some of the independent activities organised by the resort, including horse riding, dancing, drumming, and batik design. Don't forget your camera, as the African sunset is truly a spectacle to behold!

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We'll depart after breakfast to explore the verdant Kakum National Park, one of West Africa's surviving tropical rainforests. A blend of true rainforest and semi-deciduous forest, Kakum is home to a breathtaking array of butterflies, flora, and fauna. The most popular attraction in the forest is the canopy walkway, which is made up of seven bridges extending 330m and hanging 40m above the forest floor. Undertake a 2km walk on the forest floor to discover a wide variety of exotic floral species and their medicinal values, or take the canopy walkway to enjoy an aerial view of the treetops to the choral whispers of the forest birds. After lunch, visit the Posuban Military Shrine, where the Asafo companies, (Fanti traditional soldiers), prepare spiritually for war. Head back to your resort for dinner and a few leisurely hours of relaxation.

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After breakfast, continue your journey to Kumasi, the seat of the legendary Ashanti Kingdom. Along the way, visit the slavery monument and ancestral graveyard in Assin-Manso. The town was once the site of the largest slave market in Ghana, the last stop for enslaved Africans before they were shipped across the Atlantic under terrible circumstances. Stop in Kumasi to enjoy an early lunch, and then pay a visit to the Manhyia Palace Museum, an indispensable source of information on the legacies of the Ashanti Kingdom. Proceed to the National Culture Centre, which shares its premises with the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, home to the dazzling studios of traditional potters, brass artists, wood carvers, bead-makers, and batik designers. If desired, also visit the Kejetia market, known as the biggest market stretch in West Africa. Our last stop for the day is your hotel, where you'll finally have a chance to put your feet up!

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Today you will visit the three famous craft villages in the Ashanti Region: Ahwiaa (the woodcarvers’ village), Adawomase and Ntonso villages (the home of Adinkra), and Bonwire (the Kente weaving village). This part of the tour invites you to witness first-hand the process of traditional African craftmanship, as well as to buy directly from the artisans themselves. After a lunch break, the tour continues through the tropical forest zone of the Akwapim mountain ranfe to Akosombo. Along the way, make a stop at the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Processing Institute for a cocoa-processing and -propagation tour. Arrive at Akosombo in time for dinner at the hotel, while enjoying the serene atmosphere of Volta Lake.

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We'll set out after breakfast to Akosombo Port for a cruise on one of the largest man-made lakes in the world: Lake Volta. Board the “Dodi Princess” yacht, where you'll dance to the sweet sounds of highlife music played by the resident band. Enjoy the tranquility of the lake and bask in the beckoning beauty of the mountain scenery. After lunch aboard the yacht, you'll return to the port and continue to your hotel for dinner. There are a number of water-related activities available on request. Guests may choose to rent a canoe, go swimming in a nearby pool, or undertake a guided boat trip on the river. A boat excursion to one of the islands in the middle of river can also be arranged.

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Depart on a scenic drive to a beautiful village located on the Volta River to pay a courtesy call to the paramount chief and elders amidst traditional drumming and dancing by the villagers. Guests will have the option of participating in a naming ceremony, where you will be given a traditional Ghanaian name. Other activities include a demonstration of pottery-making, which is the main occupation of the women in the village. After the day's cultural festivities, you'll return to Accra. Take the opportunity to do some souvenir shopping at the Artisan's Gallery, the Sun-Trade, and the beautiful unisex African apparel shop, Mawuli Okudzeto. The company driver will then take you to the airport for your outbound flight. Thank you for traveling with us, and bon voyage!