Day 01
Arrival in Accra and City Tour
Arrive in Accra in the morning and begin your city tour of Ghana's capital.
- Independence / Black Star Square
- Osu Castle
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
- Makola Market
Ghana, Togo · Culture
11-Day Ghana and Togo Cultural Tour with Castles and Koutammakou
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Explore Accra's landmark sites, including Independence / Black Star Square and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
- 02 Visit Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle, including the "Door of No Return" slave history sites
- 03 Experience the Akwasidae festival in Kumasi and explore Kejetia Central Market
- 04 Discover the Betamariba people and Tamberma's straw and mud tatas in Koutammakou
- 05 Witness the Tem people's night-time fire ceremony
- 06 Visit Lomé's Akodessewa Fetish Market and Sacred Heart Cathedral
Embark on an 11-day journey through Ghana and Togo, starting and finishing in Accra. Experience incredible West African culture through traditional architecture, voodoo ceremonies, slave history, music, beaches, wildlife, and vibrant city life on this off-the-beaten-track adventure. From Accra's historic landmarks and the castles of Cape Coast and Elmina to Kumasi's cultural heritage, Koutammakou's remarkable tata houses, and Lomé's fascinating markets and museums, this tour offers a rich cultural immersion across two countries.
Experience incredible West African culture through traditional architecture, voodoo ceremonies, slave history, music, beaches, wildlife, and vibrant city life on this off-the-beaten-track adventure.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
11 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Yes
Cities
Kumasi, Cape Coast, Accra, Lome, Dapaong, Elmina, Kakum National Park
Languages
English, French
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Cape Coast, Elmina and Kakum National Park
- Visit and explore Cape Coast Slave Castle, including the "Door of No Return," and Elmina Castle.
- Visit Kakum National Park or Hans Cottage Crocodile Pond.
- Travel to Kumasi in the afternoon (4h).
Day 03
Kumasi Cultural Exploration
- Experience the Akwasidae festival (23rd June).
- Visit the Asante Traditional Building (WCH).
- Explore Kumasi Central Market in Kejetia.
- Visit the Kumasi Armed Forces Museum.
Day 04
Journey from Kumasi to Bassar
- Depart for Bassar (11h).
Day 05
Bassar to Koutammakou and Dapaong
- Visit the Betamariba people and the local market.
- Visit Tamberma's straw and mud tatas (WCH).
- Explore the Tem people's night-time fire ceremony.
Day 06
Drive Back to Lomé
- Drive back to Togo.
Day 07
Discover Lomé
- Visit the National Museum.
- Explore the Central Market.
- Visit Sacred Heart Cathedral.
- Visit the Fetish Market of Akodessewa (voodoo market).
Day 08
Departure
- End of tour and departure.
Where this trip takes you
Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Koutammakou tatas, Independence / Black Star Square
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Meeting and assistance upon arrival
- Assistance at departure
- Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
- Transportation in a private air-conditioned car
- Experienced English- and French-speaking tour guide
- Admission to all listed sites and institutions
What's Not Included
- Airfare to/from Ghana
- Meals
- Immunization (Yellow Fever required; malaria prophylactics recommended)
- Travel insurance
- Visa
- Gratuity for the driver and guide
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Kotoka International Airport Control Tower, Accra, Ghana
Tour start
Accra, Ghana
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 11 days finish where they began, in Accra.
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