Stations: Accra – Cape-Coast – Elmina- Kakum National Park – Accra.
Departure time: 8:00am
Duration: 2 days
What you get: round trip, tour guidance, gate fees, breakfast, and one night in double room.
Itinerary:
Today we will go west, beginning with an early departure to Kakum National Park to do the sensational Canopy Walk from tree to tree, a unique experience, the only one of its kind in Africa. We will then follow it with a copious lunch at the Castle Restaurant in the historical city of Cape-Coast and visit the headquarters of British Administration on the Gold Coast before repairing to Coconut Grove Resort in Elmina for dinner. The next day, we will visit the two World Heritage Slave Castle in Elmina and set off on the return to Accra which we will interrupt with a refreshing swim at Anomabo.
What you get: round trip, gate fees, driver guide, and one night in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
Our journey today will take us from busy Accra into serene nature just waiting outside the metropolis. We will first head towards Doryumu to visit the Shai Hills Park. Here, we will trek through trilling landscapes to see prehistoric caves, baboons etc. After that we drive up the AKWAPIM Ridge Mountains to the Botanical Gardens in Aburi where we will have lunch before taking a guided tour through the sprawling park with its imposing tropical trees and rare plants. For the night we will settle in Palm Hills Hotel and enjoy the cool breezes. After breakfast the next day, we will continue our journey to the east and visit the Koforidua District, where we will spend the rest of the day amidst nature, hiking to three romantic waterfalls: Akaa, Nsuta and Boti. In the evening return to Accra.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, and one night in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
We will head straight to the west coast and settle on magnificent Brenu Beach, 160km away. After lunch, we will relax and swim till the evening before driving to nearby romantic Coconut Grove for night. Next day after breakfast, we will visit the famous St. George Castle, UNESCO Heritage Site in the historical town of Elmina, before driving to Anomabo Resort Beach to enjoy the wonderful beach there till the late afternoon. Return to Accra late in the evening.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, boat ride and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
We will head directly for Ada-Foah, the east of Ghana, take up quarters in Manet Paradise Beach Resort and prepare for the ocean trip the next day. In the early morning we will depart to the Blue Marlin watching grounds by boat and spend the larger part of the day watching and learning all there is to know about these impressive creatures. On the third day of this exciting tour, we will relax, sightsee Ada-Foah, have lunch and return to Accra.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, boat ride and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
We will head directly for Ada-Foah, the east of Ghana, take up quarters in Manet Paradise Beach Resort and prepare for the ocean trip the next day. In the early morning we will depart to the whale watching grounds by boat and spend the larger part of the day watching the placid giants of the ocean as they migrate down from the North Atlantic to the Antarctic. On the third day of this exciting tour, we will relax, sightsee Ada-Foah, have lunch and return to Accra.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
Today we will go west, following the footsteps of the former slave traders. Our first destination, however, will be Kakum National Park, where we will do the sensational Canopy Walk from tree to tree: a unique experience, the only one of its kind in Africa. Following that, we will continue to the historical city of Cape –Coast, visit the famous slave dungeons and tour the headquarters of British Administration on the Gold coast. After a copious lunch at the Castle Restaurant, we will repair to romantic Coconut Grove Hotel in Elmina for the night. The next day, we will visit the two World Heritage slave Castles in Elmina and set off for the fantastic palm-lined beach at Brenu –Akyinim for the rest of the day. The next day, we will embark on the return journey to Accra, which we will interrupt with a canoe ride on the river Pra from Shame at Beposo.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, boat ride and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
Our first station is a long haul to Takoradi, Ghana’s third largest city and second port. After a sightseeing tour of the twin city, we will relax in Raybow Hotel and enjoy a candlelight dinner at Captain Hooks. The next day we will drive to Beyin to visit Nzulezo. A settle in Ankobra Beach for the night. Our third day will see us on the way back to Accra via Princess Town where we will visit the only Prussian slave Castle in the world. Return to Accra in the late evening.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, gate fees and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
This concentrated tour will offer a unique opportunity to see a lot of southern Ghana. Our first station will be historical Cape –Coast, former capital of the Gold Coast Colony. After a trip to the slave Castle and Kakum National Park for a sensational Canopy Walk, we will spend the night in the bosom of nature at Han Cottage Botel. The next day we will take a long haul to Obuasi, Ghana’s largest mining centre to visit the underground facilities before proceeding to Kumasi, Ghana’s second city. Our third day in the capital of Ashanti will be a full program of visit. Culture Centre, Central Market, Military Museum, and King’s Palace. Return to Accra in the late afternoon.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, gate fees and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
Lovers of nature in Ghana will love this tour. We will depart to Hohoe (156km), in the beautiful Volta Region, take up quarters in Geduld Hotel and set off for Alavanyo-Abehenease to visit the Cascades of Tsatsadu before nightfall. Te next day, we will proceed to Afegame, walk through virgin forest, cross the Agumatsa River twelve times before reaching Wli Waterfalls. This highest waterfall in West Africa begins its plunge in Togo and becomes fully Ghanaian with a second splash into Ghana. After enjoying the refreshing shower, we will end the evening with a sundowner. Next day, we will depart early for Liati Wote to climb Mount Afadjato, Ghana’s highest. Down again, we will march through nature to the Tagbo Waterfall for a romantic picnic before returning ton Accra in the late evening.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, gate fees and two nights in a double room with breakfast.
Itinerary:
Join us on this most extended tour in our program to see Ghana’s northern region. This will offer you a unique opportunity to traverse all of Ghana’s vegetational zones. Our first station will be Kumasi, capital of legendary Ashanti. After lunch, we will tour the Garden City, visit the Cultural Centre, Central Market, Military Museum, Kings Palace. Early next morning, we will set out on a day long journey to the Mole National Park near Damongo. Next day will see us on the trek for elephants and other big game. Return to Accra.
Friday A weekend away from all the stress and busyness of the modern world. Discover with us to the most exciting nature reserve of Africa, Mole National Park. Every Friday there is a flight to the north of the ‘other Ghana’, to the capital Tamale. We drive with a luxury car or mini fan within two hours through the patronizing crowd over sandy roads to Larabanga, were we bring a visit to the oldest mosque of Ghana. After that we go to the hotel in Mole National Park, were we have a delightful meal and of course we take a dive in the swimming pool. Overnight in the hotel.
Saturday Today we drive together with the ranger in a 4x4WD through a big part of the reserve, in the meanwhile a pick nick is getting prepared for us in the wilderness. Overnight in the hotel.
Sunday Early in the morning we make a walk between antelopes, elephants, monkeys, births and water goats. After a delightful lunch we drive back to Tamale and bring a visit to the crowned culture centre and stay in a modern hotel.
Monday In the morning after breakfast we take our flight back to the capital of Ghana, Accra.
Included: Return flight Accra – Tamale with Antrak Air or CityLink Mentioned transfers & transport per car and/or minivan Mentioned meals Excursions as described Hotels on basis of Bed & Breakfast
Not included : Drinks Tips
Please note: We advise you to book this excursion well in advance as the hotel in Mole National Park has a limited capacity.
Friday Enjoy a nice long weekend in the far North of Ghana and discover a complete different world. You will fly from Accra to Tamale. After arrival in Tamale we drive to our hotel in Bolgatanga, where we will enjoy a delightful diner in Tamale. Overnight in Bolga.
Saturday After breakfast we will bring a visit to Bolga’s museum and the neighboring culture centre, to get a idea of where we are. After lunch we make a tour through the remarkable landscape of the Tonga Hills. We have dinner in Bolga. After that we drive to Tamale for overnight in a hotel.
Sunday Today we shudder in the view of crocodiles on the landscape in Paga, and we will admire the oldest Roman Catholic cathedral of Ghana in Navrongo, that is build in the time when there were no catholic missionaries were on the Gold Coast. Than we drive to Tamale for overnight in a hotel.
Monday In the morning after breakfast we take our flight back to the capital of Ghana, Accra.
Included: Return flight Accra – Tamale with Antrak Air or CityLink Mentioned transfers & transport per car and/or minivan Mentioned meals Excursions as described Hotels on basis of Bed & Breakfast
Friday We will enjoy in Ghana’s second biggest Kingdom: the Dagbon, where the Dagbani speaking Dagombas life. We fly to the modern capital Tamale and enjoy the luxury in one of the newest hotels that was build for the African Football (soccer) Championships. We have lunch and dinner in Tamale. Overnight in Tamale.
Saturday After breakfast we will bring a visit to the remarkable and rich Culture Centre in Tamale and the nearby Central Market, one of the biggest markets in Ghana. In the afternoon we have lunch, than we will enjoy one of the community based exchange programs in one of the nearby villages. You can enjoy the local music and dance, because we are invited ! We have dinner in Tamale and overnight in a hotel.
Sunday After breakfast we will visit the resident from the King in Yendi and the old mosque of Yendi and Gusheigu. After that we have lunch in Yendi. We finish our tour with a visit to the deaf institution or the animal former company in Savelugu. We have dinner at the deaf institution or at the animal former company. After that we drive back to Tamale for overnight.
Monday In the morning after breakfast we take our flight back to the capital of Ghana, Accra.
Included: Return flight Accra – Tamale with Antrak Air or CityLink Mentioned transfers & transport per car and/or minivan Mentioned meals Excursions as described Hotels on basis of Bed & Breakfast
What you get: workshop fees, two nights in a double room with breakfast and a pick nick on the beach. (No drinks)
Itinerary: Today it’s time to discover the truths about the African Culture, especially cultural matters relating to the West African sub- region. In the morning we will depart to Keta a typical Ghanaian village at Keta Lagoon, the Eastern region of Ghana. On our way we make a stop in Tefle where we can take a look at handmade pots of ceramiek, a typical Ghanaian workmanship. In the afternoon we will take the opportunity to enjoy the warm Atlantic on the palm fringed beach at only 5 minutes walk from our hotel in Keta. We settle in Vilca Bamba for the night. The next day it’s time to experience the Ghanaian Southern Ewe Culture Music and Dance by joining a workshop with professional teachers in African Drama, Dancing and Drumming. You can choose your own dances and instruments. Later in the day we bring a brief visit to the local Keta market before we return to our home base Vilca Bamba. On our third day we continue learning more about the African Culture, Dancing and Drumming from professional teachers with many years of experience. In the afternoon we will enjoy a pick nick at the beach, and than return to Accra.
What you get: round trip, driver guide, entrance fees, guide fees, lunch (no drinks) and two nights in a double room with breakfast
Itinerary: This trip will offer you the opportunity to experience some of the greatest treasures of the Volta Region. We will depart from Accra early in the morning straight to Ho district, where we will bring a visit to the Kpetoe Kente Weaving Village. Many collectors regard Ewe textiles as the highest expression of the African Weaving artistry. The weavers of Kpetoe claim an Akan origin from an area towards the coast near Accra. However, Ewe weaving has also been influenced by other neighbouring people, including the Fon of Benin and the Yoruba of Nigeria. For the night we settle in Chances Hotel.
The next day we bring a visit to ‘Adaklu The Magic Mountain’. Led by a local guide, you move to the top of the mountain. Along the way you will encounter many species of colorful birds and butterflies. You also see mighty baobab trees and possibly some monkeys. At the top there is a magnificent panoramic view of the Adaklu region and the villages below. A hike up and down the mountain may take anywhere from 2 – 4 hours depending on time spent at the summit. In the afternoon we leave Ho behind us and drive straight to Hohoe where we settle in the Wli Waterfall Heights Hotel for the night.
After breakfast we will take a walk trough virgin forest, cross the Agumatsu River twelve times before reaching Wli Waterfalls. This highest waterfall in West- Africa begins its plunge in Togo and becomes fully Ghanaian with a second splash into Ghana. After enjoying a refreshing shower and lunch we drive to the Tafi- Atome Monkey Sanctuary on the Accra- Hohoe road. The Mona monkey can be seen here, where they are treated as sacred animals and looked upon as gods. Approximately 150 true Mona monkeys live in a culturally- protected grove. We will return to Accra in the late afternoon.
