Historical Country Ghana in 8 Days

Ghana has a vibrant cultural identity and has been inhabited for over 300000 years, it's current ethnographic composition are results from constant migration from the North and Eastern parts of Africa, mainly due to the abundance of Gold in the region. This Cultural diversity is evident with over 75 African dialects spoken in current day Ghana. European settlers were initially lured here by the trade in Ivory and Gold. But sadly, this was soon to be replaced by the tragic trade in human cargo, bound for the rapidly increasing number of plantations in the Americas. Ghana was exporting enslaved Africans at a far greater rate than any other West African country

TRAVEL TO GHANA

Day 1 Our experienced guides will meet with you at the Kotoka International airport Accra and transfer you to your hotel. After checking you in your cultural guides offer you Akwaaba (welcome) and brief you on all aspects of your trip. 
Day 2 An historical tour of Accra visiting the Kwame Nkrumah memorial park, national cultural centre, craft market, Du Bois centre and Independence square. B, L, D 
Day 3 We set off for Kumasi passing through the Akwapim range en-route, offering outstanding views of Accra in the distance. We pass through Aburi craft village and the Aburi botanical gardens created by the British in 1890 before continuing our journey to Kumasi capital of the Ashanti region of Ghana. B, L, D 
Day 4 A morning visit to Kejetia market the largest outdoor market in Western Africa, where we have the opportunity to pick up some bargain souvenirs and experience everyday life for the locals. We tour the Manhiya Palace in the late morning where we receive an informative overview of the legacies of the Asanteman Kingdom before setting off for the Cultural center and Prempeh II Jubilee museum after lunch. B, L, D 
  Day 5 The day is dedicated to spending time in the ancient craft villages found within touching distance of the city centre. We meet the local communities of Bonwire, famous for Kente, Ntunso renowned for Adinkra and Sokoban Krofrom masters of brass casting. During our time with the locals we learn about their cultural values and the history behind their traditional crafts and cloths. B, L, D 
Day 6 We enjoy a leisurely breakfast before setting off for Elmina, en route we pass through Obuasi where we find Ghana's largest gold mine before visiting Assin Manso and the Enslaved African River. We lunch in Cape Coast before visiting the Cape Coast Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a thought provoking journey through Ghana's tragic enslaved African trade era. B, L, D
Day 7 A morning visit to the world famous Kakum Canopy walkway, found in Kakum National Park, a beautiful tropical Guinea rainforest which supports over 40 mammal species and 300 species of birds. We enjoy lunch at a restaurant built over a lake containing Nile Crocodiles, before visiting the fishing town of Elmina and the Castle of St George the oldest extant colonial building in sub Saharan Africa.B, L, D 
Day 8 Sadly your final day with us in Ghana, after a leisurely breakfast we set off for Accra visiting the National Museum and Cultural Centre on our arrival. We enjoy an early evening meal before your transfer to the airport after a wonderful 8 days with Afro Ethnic Tours in Ghana.

Duration: 8 days/7 nights  Transport: Air conditioned vehicle Activities: Cultural and historical expedition
Guides: Experienced and expert cultural guides
Trip Highlights: Mixing with the locals
Touring ancient craft villages
Kakum canopy walkway
Cape coast castle
Elmina Castle
Manhiya palace
Grading: Easy
Included: Collection Accommodation ,All meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner,Mineral water ,Park entrance fees
All guide fees,Excursion costs ,Professional care and attention
Transportation in and around Ghana ,Fuel

Tours in Ghana

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Orientation and overnight.

Day 2: Around Kumasi
We depart for Kumasi in the morning where we will spend the first day of this tour visiting the Cultural Centre, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Okomfo Anokye Sword Site. We will continue to the craft African arts & crafts village of Ahwiaa, where the famous Ashanti stools and fertility dolls are carved. We will observe how these skillful craftsmen produce masks and symbolic figures. Then we will visit the African arts & crafts village of Ntonso, noted for the famous "Adinkra" cloth. Adinkra is printed with dye produced out of the roots and bark of the "Badie" tree. Return to Kumasi Overnight.
Day 3: Fiema Monkey Sanctuary / Larabanga / Mole Game Park
We depart from your hotel early in the morning for the Buabeng/Fiema Monkey Sanctuary for game viewing. We will stop over at Techiman for breakfast before continuing to Mole Game Park via the Larabanga Mosque, the oldest Mosque in Ghana, where a copy of the Holy koran is believed to have descended from heaven and is still preserved in the Mosque.
Day 4: Mole Game Park
On foot from the motel, we will proceed on an early morning game viewing trip in Mole game park. En route, we will use paths that expose us to the ancestral art of tracking and approaching animals silently. Wildlife to be encountered in Mole game park includes antelopes, warthogs, baboons, blue and black columbus, elephants, buffalo, the occasional lion, scads of leopards, hippos and hyenas.
Day 5: Crocodile Pond / Bolgatanga
After breakfast, we leave for the Paga crocodile pond located at the north-eastern border between Ghana and Burkina Faso, to visit this sacred sanctuary for crocodiles. The crocodiles here are enticed out of the water by the whistling of the caretaker and the brandishing of a live fowl. You will have the opportunity to pose for pictures whilst you sit or hold the tail of the crocodile. Return to Bolgatanga and overnight

Day 6: Bolgatanga Market / Tamale
We will visit the African arts & crafts market of Bolgatanga, famous for straw baskets, fan, hats, local northern attries, leather goods, metal jewellery and other African crafts. We then depart for Tamale arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, the rest of the afternoon will be spent touring the principal streets and finally visiting a model village of the Dagombas. Overnight at Tamale.
Day 7: Kintampo / Kumasi
Our return drive to Kumasi starts this morning. We will stop over briefly at the Kintampo Falls to refresh ourselves and have lunch. Continue to Kumasi. Overnight.
Day 8: Kumasi / Accra
After breakfast we return to Accra via Bonwire, home of the famous kente cloth. Arriving in the afternoon

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