Best of Ghana: 12 Day Private Tour

Best of Ghana: 12-Day Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Accra

Upon arrival at Accra airport, you will be taken to your hotel in Accra. You will have free time to settle in and rest.

Day 2: Accra

After breakfast, a guided tour of symbolic locations in Accra begins, including Independence Square and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. The tour includes a visit to the largest artisan market and James Town neighborhood, ending with dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: Accra - Shai Hills - Aburi - Accra

Morning visit to Teshie Nungua, known for its fantasy coffins, followed by a trip to Shai Hills Reserve to see local wildlife. The afternoon includes a visit to the Aburi botanical garden, the Akuapim hills, and Tetteh Quarshie Farm, concluding with dinner at the hotel in Accra.

Day 4: Accra - Akosombo - Ho

Travel to Akosombo Dam for views of Volta Lake. Visit Tafi Atome and its monkey sanctuary before arriving at the hotel in Ho for dinner.

Day 5: Ho - Wli - Tamale

Head to Tamale, stopping at the Agumatsa Forest Reserve and Wli waterfalls. Dinner and rest in Tamale.

Day 6: Tamale - Tongo - Paga - Mole

Visit Tongo for a traditional greeting and the town of Paga known for sacred crocodiles. Return to Tamale to visit a market before heading to Mole National Park for a night safari. Dinner at the hotel in Mole.

Day 7: Mole

Morning exploration of Mole National Park followed by free time at the hotel pool. Afternoon visit to the village of Morgounori for canoeing and dinner at the hotel.

Day 8: Mole - Kumasi

Travel to Kumasi, stopping at Kintampo waterfalls. Visit the central market and Okomfo Anokye Sword. Dinner at the hotel in Kumasi.

Day 9: Kumasi

Visit Manhyia Palace and explore Kumasi's historic centre and the National Cultural Centre, including the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum. Tour Ashanti artisan villages, ending with dinner at the hotel in Kumasi.

Day 10: Kumasi - Busua

Drive to Busua, stopping at Obuasi gold mine. Afternoon at the hotel in Busua with beach access. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 11: Busua - Cape Coast

Visit Elmina Castle and Kakum National Park, featuring a wooden walkway. Return to the hotel in Elmina for dinner.

Day 12: Cape Coast - Accra

Morning visits to Cape Coast Castle and the West African History Museum. Return to Accra and transfer to the airport, concluding the tour.

Accommodation

The tour includes 11 nights of accommodation with breakfast at the following hotels or similar:

Accra: Best Western Plus Accra Beach Hotel.Ho: Hotel Volta.Tamale: Hotel Mariam.Mole: Mole Motel.Kumasi: Hotel Noda.Busua: Busua Beach Resort.Elmina: Elmina Beach Resort.