The Best of Ghana

The Best of Ghana

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The Best of Ghana

12 Days Starting in Accra, Ghana and ending in Accra,Ghana

Visiting: Accra, Akosombo, Ho, Nkwanta, Tamale, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Elmina

Tour operator:

Continent Tours

Tour code:

TBOGG12

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 10

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

10-99

Special diets catered:

Vegans

Tour operated in:

English , French , German
From: $4250

NB: Prices correct on 31-Oct-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

See the best of Ghana in twelve days. Visit the cultural sites in Accra; enjoy nature at Aburi Botanical Gardens, on the Volta Lake, and at Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary. Take a safari through Mole National Park and get a bird’s eye view of Kakum National Park from the canopy walkway.

Highlights

  • Independence Square

  • The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

  • Mognori Eco-village

  • James Town

  • Kakum National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Accra, Ghana

Location: Accra

Accommodation: Hotel

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 have 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.

Day 2 : Accra City Tour

Location: Accra

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your first full day in Ghana, after a sumptuous buffet breakfast at your hotel, we set off for the tour of Accra and vicinity, passing through the economic and administrative districts.



• Independence Square where you will see the enclosed flame of African liberation, which was lit by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in 1961.

• The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, final resting place of Ghana’s first president. Set in attractive gardens, there is an adjoining museum, which contains photos, artifacts and an insight into Dr. Nkrumah’s life. Adjoining the park is the National cultural center, which is Ghana’s largest outdoor arts and crafts market selling traditional crafts from all over West Africa.

• James Town—one of Accra’s most historic neighborhoods, where history resides on every corner. Best known for its lighthouses (the first of which was constructed in 1875 by the British) as a navigational aid for trading vessels sailing through the Gulf of Guinea. The original structure was ruined but a larger and more improved lighthouse completed in 1921 is still functioning today.

• You may visit “Brazil House” and learn about the seven Afro-Brazilians families who returned to settle in Ghana in 1836. Familiar Brazilian/Portuguese last names such as De Souza, Palmares, Azumah, Amorin, Da Costa, Santos, De Medeiros, and Olympio are abundant in this section of Accra.

• End the day with visit to Teshie Nungua. We will visit a local casket making shop to see a collection of caskets carved in the shape of different objects, depicting traditional beliefs in life after death. The “Fantasy Coffins” of Teshie Nungua have been featured in National Geographic and can be found in museums and galleries worldwide.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Day 3 : Accra / Shai /Akosombo/Ho

Location: Akosombo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart to Ho. Stop at Shai Hills reserve for game viewing by driving through the reserve for about 5km to view various animals including antelopes, bushbucks, baboons, other animals and several bird species. You will have the opportunity to learn about the various artefacts found in the reserve, which is the homeland of the Krobo ethnic group. You may also visit the caves, which is of historic importance to the Krobos and other tribes. There are three caves in all and depending on your energy you may visit all.

Continue to Akosombo. Enjoy the scenic view of the Volta lake and Akosombo Dam. Continue with a picturesque drive to the cradle of hydroelectricity in Ghana, the famous Akosombo Hydro-electric Dam which is located within the Akosombo gorge, on the Volta River. The construction of the dam resulted in the flooding of the Volta River Basin which resulted in the creation of Lake Volta, the largest man-made lake in the world which covers about 3.6% of Ghana's total land area.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Day 4 : Ho / Tafi Atome/Wli / Nkwanta

Location: Ho

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will depart Ho for Nkwanta in Oti Region. Stop at Tafi Atome is the home of Mona and Patas monkeys found mostly in a small patch of forests. This small forest has survived fire and human disturbance to thrive as a sanctuary for the monkeys which are regarded as sacred by the villagers and are protected.

We will stop at Wli Waterfalls, the largest and highest waterfall in Ghana. Wli Waterfalls is divided into two sections with ice cold water flowing from a height of about 80ft. On route to the waterfall, you will hike through the lush greenery of the Agumatsa Forest Reserve where you will cross the same river eleven times before reaching the breathtaking falls.

Early afternoon, we continue to Nkwanta. Arrive early evening, check-in and freshen up for dinner.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Day 5 : Nkwanta-Shari Mystic Village-Tamale

Location: Nkwanta

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, drive past Kyabobo National Parkwhich lies at the foot of mount Djbobo on the border with Togo to Shari village of the Akyode unreached people group which is cut off from the rest of civilization. Almost all of the villagers are African Traditionalists and rely on fetish priests for "power".

Return after your interaction with the villagers to Tamale. Drive past many Dagomba villages, stopping at points of interest.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Day 6 : Tamale / Bongo / Paga / Tamale / Mole

Location: Tamale

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After Breakfast Depart to Bolgatanga and stop en-route at Tongo, visit the chief’s palace where you will be afforded a traditional welcome. Next stop shall be at Paga where you will have a rare experience of riding a crocodile. These crocodiles are totems or sacred animals that live right in the middle of the village and are harmless. Return to Tamale later in the afternoon and visit the cultural centre and Tamale central market before

proceeding to Mole National park. Stop just before Mole at Larabanga and visit the Larabanga Mosque and mystery stone. Continue to Mole National Park – Enjoy an evening Safari trek at Mole National Park.



Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Day 7 : Mole

Location: Tamale

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

In the company of your experienced and knowledgeable safari guide, you will enjoy the sights of the untamed but friendly African Bush Elephant, African Buffalo, Olive Baboon, Hyena, Red-flanked Duiker, Roan Antelope, common Warthog, Vervet Monkeys, Hartebeest and the Bushbuck.



In the afternoon, visit Mognori Eco-village which is located about 15km away from the park. Explore the village on a community walk, drumming and dance performance or take a canoe safari on the Mole River

Enjoy the rest of the day by the pool which overlooks the Park’s waterhole. You can have an icy dip in the cool pool at your Lodge or motel.

Day 8 : Mole / Kumasi

Location: Kumasi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart for Kumasi Stop at Kintampo Water Falls Arrive in Kumasi; visit the central Market which serves as a major marketing centre for a number of traders from all over the country. Time permitting see the Okomfo Anokye Sword, an important symbol of Ashanti unity that marks the spot where the Golden Stool is said to have descended from the sky and has been in place for 300 years. Legend says the Ashanti Kingdom would collapse should the sword ever be removed.



Meal(s) Include: Breakfast

Day 9 : Kumasi

Location: Kumasi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit Manhyia Palace, official residence of Ashanti Kings (Asantehene) until 1974, now a museum containing treasured items relating to the Ashanti Kingdom. Enjoy a drive through the city with monuments dedicated to the memory of the great Ashanti people. Tour the National Cultural Center, which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass makers, potters and batik makers You may also visit the craft villages in Ashanti – Ahwiaa (the wood carvers’ village) and Bonwire (the Kente weaving village). You will have the opportunity to see how African sculptures are carved, and how the famous Kente cloth is woven using an amazing local technology. You will have the opportunity to purchase directly from the artisans. At night a cultural troop shall be invited to perform for two hours at the hotel for your enjoyment (guaranteed for minimum 8 travellers).

Meals include: Breakfast

Day 10 : Kumasi / Assin Manso/Elmina

Location: Cape Coast

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Following breakfast, we depart to Cape Coast in Ghana’s Central Region.

This region has had the most significant effect on the lives of Africans in the diaspora. We will pass through small villages and arrive at Assin Manso, the burial site of two former slaves from Jamaica and the US whose remains were reinterred here in August 1998 during Ghana’s first Emancipation Day Celebration.

You will see the “Slave River:” where our ancestors were washed before confinement in the slave dungeons to await shipment to the Americas.



Arrive in Elmina and visit the Elmina Castle built by the Portuguese in 1482 and is also known as St. George's Castle. This castle was the first European structure built in Sub-Saharan Africa. The colorful harbor nestled below the Elmina Castle, full of pirogues preparing to go to sea offers one of West Africa's greatest photo opportunities.

Transfer to your hotel

Meals include: Breakfast

Day 11 : Elmina & Kakum

Location: Elmina

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we drive to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rain forests. Extending over 360sq km, Kakum is the home to over 40 large mammals and 400 bird species as well as many species of butterflies, flora and fauna. The most popular attraction is the Canopy walkway, which is made up of seven bridges extending 330m, hanging 30m (100 feet) above the forest floor. Choose between a 2 km nature walk through this forest to discover the wide variety of exotic floral species and the medicinal values they offer or take a walk on the canopy walkway 3-hour primary forest guided tour and hike.

Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.



Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Day 12 : Elmina-Cape Coast/ Accra

Location: Accra

Meals Included: Breakfast

After a leisure breakfast, and check out, we depart for Accra. Enroute, visit the Cape Coast Castle which also houses the West African Historical Museum established by the Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the Ghanaian Government in 1994. Cape Coast Castle is another restored UNESCO World Heritage Site. Proceed to Accra in the afternoon; visit the Osu street market for souvenirs and later have dinner at a selected restaurant.

This evening you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.



Meals Included: Breakfast

What's Included

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

  • Accommodation

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Entrance Fees

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals – Breakfast Only

  • Admission to listed sites

What's Not Included

  • Country Entry Visas

  • International Travel

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Flights

    Cost of Visas

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    10

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes

  • Measures to ensure our customers and employees safety Post COVID-19

    -Working with Hotels that are strictly adhering to the Health Protocols -Disinfecting of & observing social distancing in our vehicles -Guides required to regularly wash hands -Face masks required for guides in public areas -Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival -Face masks required for travelers in public areas

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

Reviews of this operator

Amarachi Agah (Google Reviewer)  

Continent Tours runs a highly...

25-Aug-2022

Continent Tours runs a highly professional organization. From the pick up at the airport to the hotels choices, and consideration for their clients is superb. And also , it was the genius of the itinerary, coupled with their two passionate professional. That put this trip into the A plus category. What a wonderful and beautiful experience!

Claudia Mondesire (Google Reviewer)  

The tours were amazing! It...

14-Oct-2023

The tours were amazing! It was my first visit to Ghana and I will never forget it! Our tour guide Naa and our driver Martin we're phenomenal! I was there from Oct 3-Oct 12, 2023 Claudia Mondesire

Lizylisa P (Google Reviewer)  

My husband and I just...

17-Aug-2023

My husband and I just came from a trip to Ghana. Our driver and tour guide Shiabu and George were superb. They were very knowledgeable and provided us with an authentic cultural travel experience. They have great customer service skills and were attentive to our needs. We had an amazing time with them from the time they picked us from the airport to the drop off.

Dione Davis (Google Reviewer)  

Five stars are not enough!!! Just...

07-Apr-2024

Five stars are not enough!!! Just returned for 8 day Ghana tour and it was outstanding! From beginning to end! Our tour guide Elvis and driver Martin were nothing short of phenomenal!! They both provided educational and general information every step of the way. Every day my husband and I were provided with a verbal itinerary including history and other facts that we found so helpful. Every single day was filled with excitement and attentiveness from both of them. Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast - we saw and felt it all! All the tour sights were as described in our pre-trip itinerary and we were well pleased with how everything was handled - from airport pick up to airport drop off. All sleep and meal accomodations exceeded our expectations. Continent Tours are truly Premier travel experts. If you're looking for a tour company - this is the one! Be sure to ask for Martin and Elvis when making your arrangements - you will not be disappointed! I am a travel agen here in the states and I will be recommending this tour company to all my fellow travelers who were waiting to hear about our experience before they booked their trip. Thank you Martin and Elvis for taking very good care of us! Dione & Terrance Davis

Christiana Boateng (Google Reviewer)  

I had the pleasure of...

09-May-2023

I had the pleasure of working with Continent Tours on my recent trip to Senegal, and I can certainly state that it was the nicest travel experience I've ever had. The team was attentive, knowledgable, and dedicated to ensuring that every part of my vacation was excellent from the moment I contacted them. The tailored approach to travel planning used by the business was simply excellent. They took the time to learn about my tastes and interests and used that knowledge to create a custom itinerary that exceeded all of my expectations. They assisted me in obtaining the greatest flights, accommodations, and activities, as well as insider information on local customs and cuisine.

Wilson Shelby (Google Reviewer)  

As time was of the...

27-Jun-2022

As time was of the essence and they had the cheapest flights, I booked my family's vacation flights with Continent Tours. I saw some reviews following my reservation. I was concerned because they were all bad. But everything went smoothly. The customer care representatives were really helpful when I booked the flights, and they double-checked all the details to make sure the names and dates were accurate. They also assisted in reserving our seats because I have young children. We had a terrific trip, therefore I made the decision to write a review after it. Without a doubt, I'd use them once more.

Debra G. (Google Reviewer)  

They did a great job...

10-Jul-2022

They did a great job organizing my 2018 five country visit to Africa. There was only one hiccup - in Liberia. And it wasn't their fault.

Cynthia Hayes (Google Reviewer)  

I traveled to Ghana with...

16-Jul-2024

I traveled to Ghana with ABTP on June 19 - 27 and I had an amazing tour of Ghana. Our tour leaders Doris and George were absolutely amazing and we had the best driver ?, plus one other gentleman who assisted our group with luggage etc. Doris and George were so professional and knowledgeable. We started our trip in Accra and then headed over to Kumasi and Cape Coast. This trip was very eye opening and nothing short of a true cultural experience with a history lesson from a different perspective. I can't wait to return. Thank you Continent Tours for providing us with a beautiful experience.

M. Mapstone Greenwich  

Mali – July 2010

01-Jul-2010

From the moment we stepped off the plane, we felt safe and were spoiled by the kind attention and professional care of Ousmane who immediately took care of our visas, Lamine, our amazing driver and Moussa, our wonderful guide. Mali is the most incredible country full of beautiful people and sights. There is so much to see and learn and we saw so many sights we would not have seen without Moussa’s inside knowledge. Mamadou had patiently helped me tailor-make a tour that included Bamako, Segou, Mopti, Dogon Country and a Niger River pinasse cruise, but we got more than was promised: we gained an insight into a fascinating culture all made possible by the expert knowledge of Continent Tours..and we will be back. M. Mapstone Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

Tour Leader and author of “World Heritage” book  

Mali -2010

01-May-2010

Dear Mr. Mamadou Goita, Continent Tours We have just completed our tour in West Africa and come back to Turkey. We had extremely fruitful days in Senegal, The Gambia and Mali. Our group of 22 members belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage Travelers Club had seen 9 sites during this trip. First of all, the itinerary you prepared to cover these places was very well programmed. And you and your partners followed and carried out the itinerary very successfully. We all were very happy with the bus, with our guides (Mr. Balla in Senegal – The Gambia part and Mr. Sory in the Mali part), from the hotels you chose, restaurant and the food. No one in our group during those 22 days had any health problems, not even diarrhea. I recommend you and your company to every agency which wants to arrange a West Africa tour. You are a very reliable person and you do your job very meticulously. Thanks again for everything you have done for us. All the best, Atila Ege, Tour Leader and author of “World Heritage” book

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