Tour Overview
Let us take you on our all-rounded tour through the length and breadth of Ghana in 20 days. This tour itinerary entails culture, history, adventure, eco-tourism, social impact, and wellness tourism. From the southern coastal regions to the Central and middle belt to the Northern region, this package covers about 8 regions in Ghana. Be ready to feel at home as we host you to your full circle experience of Ghana. As you travel along, you will participate in some community engagements and sustainable social impact initiatives across the country.
Day 1 - Accra
Arrival
Upon arrival at the airport, a ZayVoyage by SARI Representative will pick you up at the Kotoka International Airport and drop you off at your hotel. The guide will assist you with check-in, take you through your itinerary, and answer any questions regarding your stay in Ghana.
Overnight Stay in Accra
Day 2 - Cape Coast
Kakum National Park, Cape Coast Castle & Elmina Castle
You will first visit the Kakum National Park, the second largest national park in Ghana, home to various plant and animal species. Here, you will take about a 20-minute hike through the national park towards the Canopy walkway constructed in 1995 by 2 Canadians and 6 Ghanaians. You will take a 350-meter-long walk on a suspension bridge, 11 to 40 meters above the ground. You will see the forest from above and appreciate nature amid chirping birds and some butterflies.
From there, your next visit is to the Cape Coast Castle, the youngest of the three slave castles in Ghana, yet the most significant in the history of slavery. It was built at the peak of slavery to accommodate more slaves who were taken through the door of no return to the “new world”. This is a very significant site in the Emancipation Day celebration, as the remains of two descendants of our ancestors who were taken through the door of no return were brought back symbolically through that door of no return. This is to signify the welcome of all diasporans to Ghana and the continent of Africa on behalf of our ancestors who did not get the chance to.
Your final visit for the day will be to the Elmina Castle, the oldest European building below the Sahara, built in 1482 by the Portuguese. This slave dungeon was initially built as a warehouse to store trade goods that were bartered between the Europeans and Africans. These warehouses were later converted to dungeons to keep slaves when the attention was shifted from trade of goods to human trade. This is where it all started.
Overnight Stay in Cape Coast
Day 3 - Western Region
Nzulezu Village on Stilt, Boat Ride & Social Impact Activities
Drive from Cape Coast to the Western Region this morning after breakfast.
You will visit the Nzulezu Village on Stilts. Before you get to the village, you will cruise on a local boat ride on the Amazuri River to Nzulezu. You will be taken through their history and how they found themselves on water. Through a walking tour of the village, you will learn how their houses are built and maintained, their school, and how they are managed, and about their religious life as well.
You will have some community engagement at Nzulezu and engage in some Social Impact Activities for the community. This is a way of giving back, encouraging and empowering them to be more and do more for themselves.
Drive back to Cape Coast
Overnight Stay in Cape Coast
Day 4 - Kumasi
Assin Manso Slave River Site, Naming Ceremony, Drumming, and Dancing
En route, you will make a significant stop at the Assin Manso Slave River Site, an important part of the history of slavery. This is where the slaves took their last bath after their long journey, shaved their beards, and were made to look presentable and ready for sale. They were branded based on who they belonged to before they were dispatched to the castles and awaited shipment. This was a very emotional and spiritual journey, especially for those in the diaspora
You would have a Naming Ceremony experience. A naming ceremony is an important part of Ghanaian society that gives each individual an identity. In Ghana, with your name, we are able to tell your day of birth, order of birth, your tribe, and sometimes even the circumstances surrounding your birth. Be ready and excited to receive your True African Name.
Drive to Kumasi
Overnight Stay in Kumasi
Day 5 - Kumasi
Kumasi City Tour
From the hotel, you will take a drive through the famous Kejetia Market, the Largest open market in West Africa
Your first stop is the Manhyia Palace Museum, the historical building where kings have ruled and heritages have been preserved. A walk through this palace will give you a vivid understanding of the hierarchy of chieftaincy, the kings who have ruled the Ashanti Kingdom, and how the Asantes have fought to keep the kingdom alive and together. Feel a part of the Asante people and reflect on their struggles.
Next, you will visit the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, in the Centre for Arts and National Culture. Located at the centre of business in Kumasi, the museum is a building that has been set up to pass on the heritage of the Asantes through artifacts, pictures, and demonstrations. This projects the legacies of the King, Prempeh II, his struggles and contributions in building the Asante kingdom.
Your final stop for the day is the Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, where the immovable sword planted by the high priest of Asante, Okomfo Anokye, can be found. This sword is said to be the reason for a unified Ashanti Kingdom. Once removed, the Kingdom is allegedly bound to collapse or fall apart. The sword has been in its place for centuries, and every attempt to take it out has proven futile.
Overnight Stay in Kumasi
Day 6 - Northern Region
Kintampo Waterfall, Larabanga Mosque & Mystic Stone
After breakfast, you will leave Kumasi for the Northern Region.
Your first stop en route will be the Kintampo Waterfall in the Bono East Region of Ghana, one of the largest waterfalls in Ghana. The Fall has three levels based on accessibility; the lowest is the easiest to reach, and the highest involves hiking over 200 steps down the staircase. There is a canopy walkway at the site allowing you to appreciate the forest and the waterfalls from above.
When you arrive in the northern region, you will make a stop at the Larabanga Mystic Stone, an area where a sacred immovable stone has been planted. It is believed to be a site where all prayers of seekers are answered. The spiritual leader and founder of the land stood there by the rock to pray and had a revelation to settle in that land. The rock was said to have been moved for road construction purposes, and it returned to its original location.
Your next step is the Larabanga Mosque, the oldest mosque in Ghana and West Africa. A spiritual leader of the Islamic faith who was on a journey through some revelation found the foundation of the mosque, where he erected the structure as it is. It is a revered site that serves as a place of worship for the Muslim community. It also serves as a tourist attraction to guests from across the world.
Overnight Stay in Northern Region
Day 7 - Northern Region
Safari at Mole National Park & Wellness Activities / Mognori Village Visit
While lodging in the park, you will engage in a safari game drive at Mole National Park, the largest national park in Ghana. You will see and get up close with wildlife like elephants, buffalo, antelopes, waterbuck, reedbuck, black and white Colobus monkeys.
After that, you will engage in some wellness activities in the hotel, like hotel relaxation, spa and massage sessions, taking a walk in and around the hotel, among many other things.
If you are in a group, you will have the option of visiting the Mognori Village. This eco-village is known for its herbal medicine and shea butter production. You can have a boat ride through the village on the White Volta River and also learn the processes involved in shea butter production. In addition, you will engage the locals and appreciate their livelihoods and culture.
Overnight Stay in Northern Region
Day 8 - Tamale
Shea Butter Museum & Social Impact Initiative
From the hotel, you will drive to Tamale, the capital city of the Northern Region of Ghana.
You will first visit the only shea butter Museum in Ghana, Hamamat Shea Butter Museum, for some Shea Butter making experience. This museum allows you to learn about the history of Africa and shea butter through videos and pictures. You will also have hands-on practice of shea butter making and appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into projecting Africa’s beauty industry.
You will have the rest of the day to engage in a Social Impact Activity in Tamale. You will have community engagements in rural areas, engage in talks, give donations, or carry out some community development initiatives.
Overnight Stay in Tamale
Day 9 - Tamale
Hotel Relaxation & Red Clay Studios
You have this morning to yourself for Hotel Relaxation. You can engage in any activity of your choice, like reading a book, taking a walk in and around the hotel, or having spa and massage sessions.
Later this day, you will visit the Red Clay Studios in Tamale, an extension to the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Arts. This site, by internationally well-known artist Ibrahim Mahama, is a space housing a series of artworks and large installations of contemporary art collections. Ibrahim brought a series of planes by road to Tamale, which have been converted into discovery places and cinema rooms.
Overnight Stay in Tamale
Day 10 - Kumasi
Kumasi Nightlife or Hotel Relaxation
Today, you will drive from Tamale back to Kumasi.
You have the rest of the day to relax at your hotel upon your arrival in Kumasi. You also have the option of experiencing Kumasi Nightlife by visiting any of the several nightlife venue options available.
Day 11 -Kumasi
Bonwire Kente Weaving Village & Ntonso Adinkra Craft Village
After breakfast, you will take a tour of some craft villages in Kumasi
You will detour en route to visit the Bonwire Kente Weaving Village. This village is the home of kente production in the Ashanti Region. You will be among experienced weavers who make different designs, colours, and variations of kente clothes suitable for various occasions. You will get to try your hand at the loom and attempt to weave some kente strips.
From there, you will continue to the Ntonso Adinkra Craft Village. Artisans curate different symbols that represent principles, beliefs, and attributes of life, put together as Adinkra symbols. These symbols are carved and used as designs and prints on the local kente fabrics or plain clothes. These designs are worn to special occasions and are currently used for contemporary cultural expressions.
Your final stop for the day will be Ahwiaa Wood Carving Village. The members of this village are known to be professional wood carvers. They craft into different figures, shapes, and household items.
Overnight Stay in Kumasi
Day 12 - Accra
Storytelling
You will leave Kumasi for Accra on this day.
Before you set off this morning, you will engage in a Cultural Storytelling Experience at the Rotary Park. You will have your final interaction in Kumasi with folklore, history, and culture by a cultural artist. You will round up your visit with authentic native stories that speak to the values, principles, and heritage that guide the Ghanaian people
Drive back to Accra
Overnight Stay in Accra
Day 13 - Accra
Accra City Tour
After breakfast, you will have a late morning pickup to start an Accra city tour
Your first stop will be the WEB DuBois Memorial Centre, the home of the Father of Pan Africanism. Dr. W.E.B. DuBois was invited by the first president of Ghana to edit the Encyclopedia Africana. He completed just four episodes for eight African countries before his death. The site contains his personal belongings, gifts he received, books he authored, and the ones he brought to Ghana. There is a Mausoleum for him and his wife on the site as well.
Your next stop is the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where the first president of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, stood to declare the independence of Ghana. The site has a museum which houses his personal belongings; from the items he used while in School, gifts he received, items he used during his presidency, and some books he authored. The site also houses the mausoleum where he and his wife were buried.
You will make a stop at the Arts and Crafts Market to purchase some Ghanaian-made and inspired arts and crafts to take as souvenirs back home. You will get some already-made African dresses, shirts, wood-works and carvings, paintings, traditional fashion accessories, some Ashanti Kente and Northern Smock fabrics, among many other things. The sellers will be persuasive in their bid to get you to look at the wares since there are various stalls with similar items.
Your final visit will be the Independence Square, also known as the Black Star Square. It is a vast area built for national gatherings in 1961 by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana, that can host about 30,000 people. It has other monuments like the Independence Arc, the Monument of Liberation, and the Independence Gate. This site is bordered by the ocean, Accra Sports Stadium, and the Osu/Christiansborg Castle.
Overnight Stay in Accra
Day 14
Free Day / Beach Relaxation
You will have the day to relax, read a book, walk around the hotel, visit the beach, have a massage/ spa session, or engage in any wellness activity or experience you like.
Overnight Stay in Accra
Day 15 - Akosombo
On this day, after breakfast, you will leave Accra for the Volta Region of Ghana.
En route, we will make a stop at the Cedi Beads Factory in Akosombo in the Eastern Region, where traditional beads are made from glass bottles. The bead makers will take you through the types of glass beads they produce, how they are made, and their various significance and uses. These beads can be found in other continents and museums across the world, like the Newark Museum of Art, Museum Liaunig, Museum of African Arts, and so on.
You will also visit the Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary in the Volta Region. This is the home of generations of very friendly Mona monkeys. They are considered Sacred by the local people and are treated as members of the community. The monkeys are always ready to pose for the picture as long as you come along with glad tidings, Bananas.
Overnight Stay in the Hohoe, Volta Region
Day 16 - Hohoe, Volta Region
Mountain Afadja & Wli Waterfalls
Your first activity after breakfast is the Mountain Afadja. You will hike for about 2 hours to the top of the highest mountain in Ghana and back. With the help of a guide, you will walk through the rocky mountain trails through the trees to the top. You get to experience an adventure, engage in some wellness activity, and also see the lower towns and villages from above. Applaud yourself for wanting to take on this adventure and completing it.
Your next site is the Wli Waterfalls, the highest/tallest waterfall in West Africa. This waterfall is a breathtaking view you get to see after walking and crossing nine bridges for about 45 minutes. This is an adventure you will love to embark on to relax, and not want to miss.
Overnight Stay in Ho
Day 17 - Volta Region
Ote Waterfalls & Canopy Walkways
Before departing the Volta Region, you will visit the Ote Waterfalls in the Amedzofe township in Ho. This waterfall is about 80 meters tall. You will embark on a 45-minute hike to the waterfall, to discover the beauty and tranquility the forest trails and waterfalls have in store.
At the site, there is a Canopy Walkway as an additional activity, which provides an aerial view of the forest.
Drive to Akosombo
Overnight Stay in Akosombo
Day 18
Boat Ride on Lake Volta & Wellness Activity
After breakfast on your final day with us, you will have some moments to relax at the hotel and engage in some wellness activities, after the previous day’s hiking experience, like a spa and massage session, taking a walk in and around the hotel, reading a book or any act you consider wellness.
In addition to the wellness experience, you will embark on a boat ride on Lake Volta to relax while reconnecting with nature. You will see some islands on the river and also appreciate the beauty of the highlands surrounding the lake.
Drive back to Accra
Day 19 - Accra
Sip & Painting
You will engage in painting as a recreational and refreshing activity on this day. While at it, you will also have the opportunity to take a sip and taste some of the local drinks we have in Ghana. This is your opportunity to network with other tourists and arts lovers.
Overnight Stay in Accra
Day 20 - Accra
Departure
This is the day for your final departure from the shores of Ghana back home.
Depending on your time of departure, you will have some time for last-minute shopping and packing. Our guide will be at your hotel to pick you up for the Kotoka International Airport for your final departure.
