10 Days in Ghana Tour!

Echoes of the Ancestors: Ghana Awaits! | November 11th – 19th, 2025

Return to the motherland and embrace a rich history and ancestry with our exclusive 12-day retreat to Ghana! From the rhythmic beats of traditional music to the vibrant tapestry of local culture, immerse yourself in the essence of Ghanaian life as you reconnect with your roots. Explore ancient traditions, indulge in flavorful cuisine, and uncover the hidden gems of this captivating destination. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and celebration as we delve into the heart and soul of Ghana, where every moment is a testament to the resilience and beauty of the African spirit. Don’t miss this opportunity to reclaim your heritage and create lifelong memories – reserve your spot today!

Day 1 (Tuesday, November 11th, 2025) Akwaaba – Welcome! Arrive at Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Accra – Ghana. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Check into your hotel. Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel.

Day 2 (Wednesday, November 12th, 2025) Accra City Tour After breakfast, depart for a sightseeing tour of Accra. You will drive through the administrative and economic districts of Accra, the capital of Ghana. This 139-year-old city has a blend of colonial and modern architecture that summarizes her history. You will visit the W. E. B. DuBois Centre for Pan African Culture, Independence/Black Star Square, and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. End your tour at the Arts Centre, where you will have an opportunity to use your bargaining skills to shop from an open-air market for artefacts from Ghana and West Africa. Overnight and dinner at the hotel in Accra.

Day 4 (Friday, November 14th, 2025) Elmina Castle and Elmina Walking Tour Early morning after breakfast, depart the hotel and visit the Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in 1482 and also known as St. George’s Castle. This castle was the first European structure built in Sub-Saharan Africa. The colourful harbour nestled below the Elmina Castle, full of pirogues preparing to go to sea, offers one of West Africa’s greatest photo opportunities.

Later in the afternoon, embark on a guided walking tour of Elmina, which was the first point of European contact in Sub-Saharan Africa. It was once the most cosmopolitan city in Tropical Africa. Climb the Jago Hill to Fort Saint Jargo, which was used by the Dutch as a post to snatch the Elmina Castle from the Portuguese. You will be thrilled by the various Colonial Dutch Cemeteries as well as the colorful Asafo (Fante Traditional Soldiers) Posts with their philosophical symbols. Overnight at Coconut Grove Beach Resort in Elmina.

Days 5 and 6 (Saturday, November 15th – Sunday, November 16th, 2025) Nzulezu Village on Stilts After breakfast, we move to the oil city of Ghana, in the Western Region, to visit the magnificent village on stilts, Nzulezu. Nzulezu is a village entirely built on stilts. It is constructed out of wood and raffia, with one central walkway lined with dozens of houses on both sides of the river Amansuri. The only way to get there is to travel 5km in a local canoe. The most striking features that catch the eye of many tourists are the accommodation facilities hanging 5ft above the lake level.

We will also visit Fort Apolonia at Beyin village and Dixcove village. Overnight at Maaha Beach Resort or Tenac Beach Resort hotel. After breakfast, we head toward the Garden City of Ghana, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

Day 7 (Monday, November 17th, 2025) Assin Manso – Kumasi City Tour After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive through the forest zone to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire, to explore the legends of the famous Ashanti, whose legacies are still evident today. En route, stop at Assin Manso. Visit the site of “Donkor Nsuo,” the former Slave River and market, the final transit point for many enslaved Africans. This is the final resting place for two ancestors whose mortal remains were returned from the USA and Jamaica and re-interred there.

Continue your drive to Kumasi, where you will visit Manhyia Palace Museum to obtain firsthand information on the legacies of the Ashanti Kingdom. A regal history that dates to 1700 is told with relics and artefacts.

Enjoy a drive through the city with monuments dedicated to the memory of the great Ashanti people. End the day’s tour at the National Cultural Center, which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass makers, potters, and batik makers. Also, take the opportunity to visit the unmovable Okomfo Anokye sword site, which is said to be the symbol of unity between the Nzema and the Asante ethnic groups. Overnight at True Vine Hotel in Kumasi.

Day 8 (Tuesday, November 18th, 2025) Ashanti Craft Villages After breakfast, depart your hotel and devote this day to visiting the three famous Ashanti craft villages: Ahwiaa, the wood carvers’ village; Ntonso, the home of Adinkra cloth; and Bonwire, the Kente weaving village. You will have an opportunity to see how African crafts are made and to buy directly from the artisans who make them. Overnight at True Vine Hotel in Kumasi.

Days 9 and 10 (Wednesday, November 19th – Thursday, November 20th, 2025) Village Naming Ceremony After breakfast, depart for a scenic drive to a beautiful village located in Prampram. You will have the opportunity to pay a courtesy call on the paramount chief and elders amidst traditional drumming and dancing by the villagers and participate in a naming ceremony, where you will be given a traditional African name.

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