10-Hour Naming Ceremony and Bead-Making Tour from Accra

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Be welcomed into the local community by the chiefs and townspeople
• 02 Experience a traditional naming ceremony, one of the cornerstones of Ghanaian cultural heritage
• 03 Receive a traditional African name amid joyous singing, dancing, and celebration
• 04 Learn how local beads are crafted using traditional technology

This immersive tour from Accra takes you to a traditional Ghanaian village on the lower course of the splendid Volta River for a meaningful cultural experience. Take part in a traditional naming ceremony, one of the cornerstones of Ghanaian cultural heritage, and receive a Ghanaian name amid drumming, singing, and dancing as you are welcomed by the local community. You will also engage with the villagers and learn how glass is transformed into beautiful beads using traditional Ghanaian bead-making methods.

Take part in a traditional naming ceremony, one of the cornerstones of Ghanaian cultural heritage, and receive a Ghanaian name amid drumming, singing, and dancing as you are welcomed by the local community.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Accra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Traditional Naming Ceremony by the Volta River

• Get ready for a scenic drive to a beautiful village located on the lower course of the splendid Volta River to experience a traditional naming ceremony, which is one of the cornerstones of Ghanaian cultural heritage.
• You will participate in the naming ceremony, where you will be given a traditional African name and welcomed into the local community by the chiefs and townspeople with joyous singing, dancing, and celebration as a member of the village.
• Engage with the natives and help with one of the revenue-sharing activities special to the village.

2

Day 02

Traditional Ghanaian Bead-Making Experience

• Learn how local beads are crafted, about the symbolism attached to colors, and the meaning of individual designs. Here, you will be taught how to transform glass into beautiful beads using traditional technology.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entry fees
• English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

• International flights
• All airport departure taxes (international departure taxes to be paid in USD)
• Excess baggage charges
• Passport and visa fees
• Meals not specified in this itinerary
• En route meals, hotels, transportation, and other arrangements
• All drinks except bottled water or soda with meals
• Personal items such as laundry, email, fax, telephone, souvenirs, etc.
• Gratuities for tour and site guides and drivers
• Trip cancellation, travel delay, and baggage insurance (Note: This optional coverage is highly recommended and can be purchased through your local insurance company.)
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Land Tours Ghana, such as delayed or cancelled flights

What to bring

• Light and airy clothes
• Comfortable shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Accra, Ghana

Tour start

Accra, Ghana

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.