Itinerary
- Day 1
Accra
You'll land in Accra and connect with your tour guide for the hotel transfer. The evening brings a welcome dinner and orientation covering African culture, and if you're interested, tailors and dressmakers are on hand to create custom African outfits for you.
- Start point
- Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana (Kotoka International Aiport, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Orientation session on African culture
Optional Activities
- Custom African outfit tailoring consultation
- Day 2
Accra
Start your day at the National Museum of Ghana to get context on the country's history. From there, head to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum honoring Ghana's first President, then move on to the W.E.B. Du Bois Center where you'll find his library and final resting place. By afternoon, the Arts Center gives you a chance to see local crafts and catch some cultural performances.
Included Activities
- Visit to National Museum of Ghana
- Visit to Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
- Visit to W.E.B. Du Bois Center
- Visit to Arts Center
Landmarks National Museum of Ghana Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum W.E.B. Du Bois Center Arts Center - Day 3
Accra
Today focuses on Accra's historic forts and castles that mark the city's complex colonial history. You'll visit Usher Fort and James Fort, then continue to Christiansborg Castle (also called Osu Castle) and Fort Jameson. These sites tell the difficult story of the transatlantic slave trade and Ghana's path to independence.
Included Activities
- Visit to Usher Fort
- Visit to James Fort
- Visit to Christiansborg Castle (Osu Castle)
- Visit to Fort Jameson
Landmarks Usher Fort James Fort Christiansborg Castle (Osu Castle) Fort Jameson - Day 4
Accra
Spend the day exploring Accra's contemporary art scene. Visit the Nubuke Foundation in East Legon for modern African works, then check out the Artists Alliance Gallery in Labadi for both traditional and contemporary pieces. End at The 57 Gallery to see some innovative artistic expressions from the region.
Included Activities
- Visit to Nubuke Foundation
- Visit to Artists Alliance Gallery
- Visit to The 57 Gallery
Landmarks Nubuke Foundation Artists Alliance Gallery The 57 Gallery - Day 5
Accra
You'll participate in a traditional African naming ceremony at the Nkyinkyim Museum. The day includes a guided tour through the museum's African art and artifacts, time to observe ceremonial preparations, and then the naming ritual itself with invocations to ancestors, libations, prayers, traditional songs, and drumming.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nkyinkyim Museum
- Traditional naming ceremony participation
- Invocation of ancestors ceremony
- Naming ritual with traditional songs and drumming
Landmarks Nkyinkyim Museum - Day 6
Accra to Cape Coast
The drive to Cape Coast takes about 4 hours. Along the way, you'll stop at Assin Manso at the Slave River, a site of profound historical significance where enslaved people took their final bath on African soil. Later, you'll reach Cape Coast Castle, one of Ghana's most important historical landmarks documenting the transatlantic slave trade.
Included Activities
- Stop at Assin Manso Slave River
- Visit to Cape Coast Castle
Landmarks Assin Manso Slave River Cape Coast Castle 
- Day 7
Elmina - Kakum
Morning takes you to Elmina Castle (St. George's Castle), built in 1482 and the oldest European structure in sub-Saharan Africa, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. After lunch, you'll drive to Kakum National Park for an afternoon on the canopy walkway suspended above the treetops, offering views of Ghana's wildlife and forest biodiversity.
Included Activities
- Visit to Elmina Castle (St. George's Castle)
- Canopy walkway at Kakum National Park
Landmarks Elmina Castle (St. George's Castle) Kakum National Park - Day 8
Kakum to Accra
You'll have a long drive back to Accra, and after those hours on the road, the evening is set for rest and nightlife. Later you can head out for entertainment around the capital if you're up for it.
Optional Activities
- Evening nightlife activities
- Day 9
Accra
This day is nature-focused, starting at Aburi Botanical Gardens where you'll walk through diverse plant species and peaceful landscapes. After that, Safari Valley Resort offers eco-friendly activities including wildlife safaris, birdwatching, and hiking trails. Finish up at Asenema Waterfall, a quieter spot with cascading water where you can relax before heading back.
Included Activities
- Visit to Aburi Botanical Gardens
- Visit to Safari Valley Resort
- Visit to Asenema Waterfall
Optional Activities
- Wildlife safaris at Safari Valley Resort
- Birdwatching at Safari Valley Resort
- Hiking at Safari Valley Resort
Landmarks Aburi Botanical Gardens Safari Valley Resort Asenema Waterfall - Day 10
Accra
Spend your final morning shopping for last-minute items. Make sure everything is packed and ready to go, then head to Kotoka International Airport with plenty of time for check-in and security before your flight.
- End point
- Greater Accra, Ghana (Kotoka International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Accra
Landmarks Kotoka International Airport
