International
Ghana Heritage Tour - 7 Nights 8 Days
Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi, Mole NP
Ghana offers profound heritage tourism exploring the painful history of the transatlantic slave trade combined with vibrant West African culture. Visit Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, UNESCO World Heritage sites where millions of enslaved Africans passed through "Doors of No Return" - emotionally powerful, educational experiences essential for understanding diaspora history. These whitewashed fortresses stand as sobering reminders of colonialism's brutal legacy. Explore Ashanti culture in Kumasi, visiting the sacred Golden Stool (symbol of Ashanti unity), kente cloth weaving villages where colorful traditional textiles are handmade, and lively Kejetia Market, West Africa's largest open-air market. Walk Kakum National Park's canopy walkway suspended 40 meters above rainforest floor spotting monkeys and tropical birds. Experience Ghanaian hospitality, try fufu and groundnut soup, and enjoy highlife music birthplace. Ghana is politically stable, English-speaking, and welcoming, making it perfect for first-time West Africa visitors seeking cultural immersion and historical understanding. Connect with roots, learn difficult history, celebrate resilient culture.
Day 1:
Arrive Accra, Ghana's capital. City orientation tour visiting Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and bustling Makola Market. Evening at Oxford Street area restaurants|
Day 2:
Drive to Cape Coast (150km, 3 hours). Afternoon guided tour of Cape Coast Castle - walk through dungeons where enslaved people were held, visit Door of No Return, museum exhibits. Deeply moving historical experience, allow time for reflection|
Day 3:
Morning visit Elmina Castle, oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa (1482 Portuguese fort). Afternoon Elmina fishing village tour observing colorful fishing boats and traditional fish smoking. Visit posuban shrines with symbolic sculptures|
Day 4:
Kakum National Park canopy walkway (7 suspended bridges, 350m total length, 40m high through rainforest). Afternoon continue to Kumasi (270km, 5 hours), capital of Ashanti region|
Day 5:
Kumasi cultural immersion - visit Manhyia Palace Museum (Ashanti royal history), see sacred Golden Stool replica, National Cultural Centre. Afternoon Kejetia Market experiencing organized chaos of West Africa's largest market|
Day 6:
Bonwire kente cloth weaving village - watch master weavers create intricate patterns, learn symbolism of colors and designs, purchase authentic kente. Afternoon Ntonso adinkra cloth printing village, visit craft cooperative|
Day 7:
Drive to Aburi (80km), visit botanical gardens. Continue to Akosombo for scenic Lake Volta cruise. Overnight lakeside|
Day 8:
Return to Accra. Visit W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, final resting place of Pan-African leader. Afternoon shopping at Arts Centre for crafts, textiles, woodcarvings. Farewell dinner with traditional drumming and dancing|
Day 9:
Departure. Optional extension to Mole National Park for elephant safari or beach relaxation at Busua/Kokrobite