Introduction
Ghana, the gateway to Africa invites you to discover, explore and learn about her history and rich culture. Visit the best destinations in Ghana that offer the chance to not only indulge in their food, cultural heritage and much more, but also their history that plays a significant role in our world’s timeline.
Tour Itinerary
Arrival in Accra, Ghana

City Tour of Accra
From here, we’ll take you to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, the final resting place of Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Afterwards, you will be taken to the W.E.B Du Bois Centre for Pan-Africanism, where you’ll learn more about the life of Dr. Nkrumah and his work as a scholar and a human rights activist. You’ll then be taken to lunch where you’ll enjoy some authentic Ghanaian food. After lunch is done, we’ll take you to the Arts Centre which comprises of various stalls that offer gorgeous intricate handiworks like wood carvings, drums, beads and fabrics from all over the country. The Arts Centre also has a theatre. After this, you’ll return to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Tours of Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle
After lunch, we will then take you to Elmina Castle. Also known to be a location where slaves were kept, this castle has now been converted into a museum which educates people on the history of the country and the people who stayed, lived and died there. You’ll be taken to visit the dungeons of the castle, as well as the two punishment cells, one of which was for foreigners and the other was for slaves so you can determine the difference and how each was treated. You will also be taken to the nearby fishing harbors and Fort Jargo. Afterwards, we’ll return to the hotel.
After an early breakfast, we’ll travel through the hustle and bustle of the capital city, Accra all the way to Cape Coast. Once there, we’ll take you to the Cape Coast Castle, a significant establishment that played a primary role in the transatlantic slave trade of the 17th century. Built in 1653 by the Swedes, this castle was taken over by British forces for gold trade, and later slave trade. People from Africa were brought to the dungeons of Cape Coast Castle, from where they’d be transported to other regions for slavery. The Smithsonian section of the West African Museum that’s located in this castle will allow you get a grip on West Africa’s tragic past and culture. After lunch, we will then take you to Elmina Castle. Also known to be a location where slaves were kept, this castle has now been converted into a museum which educates people on the history of the country and the people who stayed, lived and died there. You’ll be taken to visit the dungeons of the castle, as well as the two punishment cells, one of which was for foreigners and the other was for slaves so you can determine the difference and how each was treated. You will also be taken to the nearby fishing harbors and Fort Jargo. Afterwards, we’ll return to the hotel.

Forts Tour

Kumasi City Tour

Ashanti Craft Village Tour
After lunch at a local restaurant, we’ll visit some traditional fetish shrines as well. Next on the list is Kumawu, a city in Kumasi that has several villages including, but not limited to Patakro, Asenemaso and Bodwease. We’ll also visit the Kumasi Fort as well as the Kejetia Market, the largest West African open air market. Then we will return to the hotel.

Arrival in the North

The Northern Tour
From here, we’ll move on to the Cultural Center in the North. There, you’ll see different arts and crafts depicting Northern beauty and different Northern cultures. We’ll pass through the Yendi and Salaga market as well where slaves were once chained and kept before being taken to the coast. You’ll also have the opportunity to see the Nelerigu Defense Wall, which was how the Great King protected his citizens from slave raiders. Afterwards, we’ll return to the hotel.

Slave Trade Tour
From there, you’ll be taken to Pikyria River, where the slaves would bathe before heading south. We’ll then take you to see the town of the Gwollu where remnants of the 17th century slave defenses still stand. You’ll also see the Caves of Sankana and Bulenga, where the locals would hide during slave raids. Then, you’ll return to your hotel for dinner and rest.

Departure
