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Explore Life In Ghana Over A 9-Day Trip From Accra
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Culture, History

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a journey to Ghana's prominent cities such as Elmina, Busua and Accra to explore beautiful beaches, waterfalls, and ancient coastal forts. Visit Shai Hills Wildlife Reserve, Umbrella Rock, Akaa Falls, and indulge in the rainforest canopy walkway at Kakum National Park. Spend some refreshing time near the Volta River and tour across the majestic Castle of Elmina.

Highlights
  • Travel across the famous Elmina Castle and Posuban Shrines
  • Stroll through the rainforest canopy walkway in Kakum National Park 
  • Go to the Shai Hills Wildlife Reserve and enjoy hiking to Bat Caves
  • Marvel at the impressive Umbrella Rock and Akaa Falls  
  • Wander around the beautiful Aburi Botanical Gardens 
  • Relax at the beautiful beach of Busua
  • Day 1- Arrival in Accra expand_more
    • Arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra

    • Safe transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

    • Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and relax. Later, go out for a city orientation tour, if time permits.

    Overnight stay at a mid-range beachfront hotel in downtown Accra.

  • Day 2- Accra City Tour expand_more
    • Meet your guide at 8:30 am and leave for a guided tour of Accra.

    • Visit famous attractions such as Kwame Nkrumah Monument, Independence Square, Makola Market, Jamestown, W.E.B. Du Bois Center and more.

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 3- Wildlife, waterpark and more expand_more
    • In the morning, depart for Shai Hills Wildlife Reserve and hike to the bat caves.

    • Stop at a bead workshop near Volta River to watch this exciting handcraft.

    • Enjoy spending time at the waterpark near Volta River and indulge in paddle-boating and watersides.

    Overnight stay at a mid-range chalet on the banks of the Volta River.

  • Day 4- Umbrella Rock, Boti Falls, Craft Market expand_more
    • Get ready for a moderately strenuous 45-minute morning hike to Umbrella Rock for stunning vistas.

    • After this, enjoy a scenic drive to Akaa Falls. Make your way through 250 concrete steps to the bottom of the falls.

    • Depart for Aburi Botanical Gardens and Aburi craft market.

    Overnight stay in a good hotel.

  • Day 5- Elmina expand_more
    • Early in the morning, check out and get transferred to the historic town of Elmina.

    • Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Elmina Castle.

    • Explore the Posuban Shrines, Fort San Jago and fishing lagoons in central Elmina.

    Overnight stay at a good hotel.

  • Day 6- Busua expand_more
    • Proceed to Busua, a wide beach that is one of Ghana's most beautiful.

    • In the afternoon, set out for a beach hike or bike tour to Fort Metal Cross in Dixcove and the Stone Village.

    • Later in the day, relax at the beautiful beach of Busua or walk around the village.

    Overnight stay in an ocean-facing room in a deluxe beach house.

  • Day 7- Nzulezu Stilt Village - Axim Beach expand_more
    • Early in the morning, depart for the beach village of Beyin near the western border of Ghana.

    • Enjoy a canoe ride through Amansuri wetlands to the stilt village of Nzulezu.

    • Have beachside fun in Beyin and take a tour of Fort Apollonia or optionally visit Axim Beach.

    Overnight stay in an ocean-facing room at a deluxe beach house.

  • Day 8- Kakum - Anomabu expand_more
    • Leave for the Kakum rain forest canopy walkway.

    • Experience sighting crocodiles in the ponds and the weaver bird community at Hans Botel.

    • Visit the fishing village of Anomabu and the famous Fort William.

    Overnight stay in an upscale beach resort (no TV).

  • Day 9- Accra Departure expand_more
    • Leave for Accra in the morning. On the way, visit local sites of attraction.

    • Enjoy some time socializing with the locals.

    • Receive a traditional blessing for a safe journey from a spiritual leader.

    • Transfer to the airport 2 hours before your evening flight.

    End of the tour.

What's Included
  • English-speaking professional tour guide fee
  • Transportation

  • Entrance fees

What's Excluded
  • Hotel
  • Video camera fee

  • Food/drinks

What to bring
  • Insect repellant
Know before you go
  • For accommodation preferences, kindly get in touch for a pricing review.

Meeting Point

Kotoka International Airport, Airport Road, Accra, Ghana

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 4 USD 1210 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 1210 / person