Ghana · Safari

14-Day Ghana Expedition from Accra with castles, safari and beaches

14 Days Round trip from Accra Moderate pace
Memorial Park in Downtown Accra
Canopy Walkway
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn the history of Ghana's coast at Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle
  • 02 Walk through the rainforest canopy at Kakum National Park
  • 03 Relax at Busua Beach and try surfing or other water sports
  • 04 Discover Ashanti heritage in Kumasi at Manhyia Palace Museum and Kejetia Market
  • 05 Enjoy safari experiences in Mole National Park and visit Larabanga Mosque
  • 06 Explore northern Ghana through Tamale, Bolgatanga, Tongo Hills, and Tengzug Shrine
  • 07 Spend time around Lake Volta and visit the Akosombo Dam
  • 08 Wander through the beautiful Aburi Botanical Gardens and Shai Hills Resource Reserve

Embark on a 14-day journey through Ghana, from Accra and the historic coastal forts of Cape Coast and Elmina to the beaches of Busua, the cultural heart of Kumasi, and the wildlife of Mole National Park. Along the way, experience the rainforest canopy walkway at Kakum National Park, explore northern Ghana, and spend refreshing time around Lake Volta and Akosombo. The tour also includes visits to Aburi Botanical Gardens and Shai Hills Resource Reserve, combining history, nature, beaches, culture, and safari in one wide-ranging expedition.

Embark on a 14-day journey through Ghana, from Accra and the historic coastal forts of Cape Coast and Elmina to the beaches of Busua, the cultural heart of Kumasi, and the wildlife of Mole National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kumasi, Cape Coast, Accra, Tamale, Bolgatanga, Elmina, Kakum National Park, Akosombo, Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Mole National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Accra and Optional City Introduction

  • Depending on your arrival time at Kotoka International Airport, you could enjoy a quick city tour in Accra, including visits to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Independence Square.

Estimated Travel Duration:

Airport to hotel: 20-30 minutes

City tour: 3-4 hours

2
Day 02

Accra Landmarks and Cultural Sights

  • Enjoy a city tour in Accra for the second day:
  • Visit Independence Arch and Black Star Square.
  • Tour the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre.
  • Explore Jamestown and Ussher Fort.
  • Have lunch at La Tante DC 10 Restaurant.
  • Visit the Arts Centre for crafts and souvenirs.

Overnight stay in Accra.

3
Day 03

Cape Coast Castles and Kakum Canopy Walk

  • Depart from Accra towards Cape Coast.
  • Visit Cape Coast Castle.
  • Explore Elmina Castle.
  • Visit Kakum National Park for the canopy walk.

Overnight stay in Cape Coast.

4
Day 04

Busua Beach Escape and Dixcove Fort

  • Depart for Busua.
  • Relax at Busua Beach.
  • Visit Fort Metal Cross in Dixcove.
  • Try surfing or other water sports.

Overnight stay in Busua.

5
Day 05

Journey to Kumasi and Ashanti Culture

  • Depart for Kumasi.
  • Visit Manhyia Palace Museum.
  • Explore the Kumasi Cultural Centre.
  • Shop at Kejetia Market.

Overnight stay in Kumasi.

6
Day 06

Kumasi Heritage and Lake Bosomtwe

  • Visit the Ashanti Goldfields.
  • Explore Lake Bosomtwe.
  • Visit Prempeh II Jubilee Museum.

Overnight stay in Kumasi.

7
Day 07

Travel North to Tamale

  • Depart for Tamale.
  • Visit the Tamale Central Market.
  • Explore the Centre for National Culture.

Overnight stay in Tamale.

8
Day 08

Mole National Park Safari and Larabanga Mosque

  • Depart for Mole National Park.
  • Experience an afternoon safari tour.
  • Visit Larabanga Mosque.

Overnight stay at Mole Motel.

9
Day 09

Morning Safari and Mognori Eco-Village

  • Enjoy a morning safari tour.
  • Visit Mognori Eco-Village.
  • Relax at the motel.

Overnight stay at Mole Motel.

10
Day 10

Bolgatanga, Tongo Hills, and Tengzug Shrine

  • Depart for Bolgatanga.
  • Visit Tongo Hills and Tengzug Shrine.
  • Explore Bolgatanga Market.
  • Visit Bolgatanga Museum.

Overnight stay in Bolgatanga.

11
Day 11

Paga Crocodile Pond and Return to Tamale

  • Depart for Tamale.
  • Visit Paga Crocodile Pond.
  • Return to Tamale.
  • Visit the National Cultural Center.

Overnight stay in Tamale.

12
Day 12

Akosombo Dam and Lake Volta

  • Depart for Akosombo early in the morning.
  • Visit Akosombo Dam.
  • Explore Lake Volta.

Overnight stay in Akosombo.

13
Day 13

Ada Foah Beach and Songor Lagoon

  • Depart for Ada Foah.
  • Relax at the beach.
  • Visit Songor Lagoon.
  • Enjoy water sports on the Volta River.

Overnight stay in Ada Foah.

14
Day 14

Aburi Gardens, Shai Hills, and Departure

  • Depart for Accra.
  • Visit Aburi Botanical Gardens.
  • Explore Shai Hills Resource Reserve.
  • Return to Accra.
  • Depart from Kotoka International Airport.
Cape Coast Castle, Kakum National Park canopy walkway, Mole National Park safari

Where this trip takes you

Cape Coast Castle, Kakum National Park canopy walkway, Mole National Park safari

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Accra 10 cities · 14 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking professional tour guide fee
  • Transportation
  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Hotel
  • Video camera fee
  • Food and drinks

What to bring

  • Insect repellant

Know before you go

  • For accommodation preferences, kindly get in touch for a pricing review.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kotoka International Airport, Airport Road, Accra, Ghana
Tour start
Accra, Ghana
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 days finish where they began, in Accra.

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