Day 1

Accra

Upon arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, group will be met by a local representative for a transfer to the Hotel.

Depending on the time of arrival, spend the first evening at the +233 Jazz Club for a live band performance.

Day 2

Accra

Early morning visit to the Makola Market to experience a morning in the vibrant market also to purchase traditional fabric.

Meet with seamstresses for measurements to be taken for customized attires

After lunch, we will head west along 28^th February Road by the Independence Square, Center for National

Culture then to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.

In the late afternoon, experience a walk through the fishing village of James Town, which happens to be one of the oldest settlements full of beautifully disheveled colonial buildings, – but it remains one of the most vibrant districts.

End the day with an Afro music night at the Jamestown Boutique.

Here, we will meet local musicians for an interaction, an intro to Ghanaian music and performances.

Day 3

Accra - Kumasi (250km)                            

Set off for the Ashanti Region with a stopover at the bead market in Koforidua to learn the art of bead

making.

Also visit the Cocoa Research Institute Instiute to learn all about Ghana Cocoa.

End the day at the Kumasi Cultural Centre, which offers a good account of the rich Ghanaian culture,

provides evidence of the Ashanti Kingdom's eminent past. It houses the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, which

provides a fascinating collection of Asante’s history.

Day 4

Kumasi                                                                   

Visit the Manhyia Palace, seat of the Ashanti Kingdom.

There is a great chance of witnessing a colourful Ashanti funeral.

Visit the Asante Traditional Buildings, one of the World Heritage Sites in Ghana, comprising of 13 traditionally built buildings from the time of the Ashanti Empire in the area. The buildings were described as the last remains of the history and culture of the Asante people.

Continue to the craft villages of Ntonso, famous for adinkra design, Ahwiaa for carving and Adanwomase (Kente) to interact with locals and to learn traditional skills like kente weaving.

Also meet the Kente Queen mother.

Day 5

Kumasi – Elmina (225km)

Start the day with a visit to the Kejetia Market, the largest open-air market in West Africa.

Depart for the Central region with a stopover at Assin Manso, where the enslaved were kept, had a last bath

in the "Donko Nsuo" before shipment to the New World.

On arrival, we will visit the Cape Coast Castle (Cabo Corso) a fortress that was built by the Swedes in 1653, seized by the Danes and later conquered by the British.

Take a walk through the ancestral Cape Coast township.

Day 6

Elmina

Participate in a naming ceremony amidst traditional drumming and dancing by the community members and

also be given traditional African names.

Experience a walk through the Elmina township and market to view some homes built in colonial style and also to experience the lifestyle of the Fantis.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Elmina Castle, a well-preserved castle. This will include a walk through the Door of No Return.

End the day with dinner at a beach front resort.

Day 7

Kakum/Elmina

Experience a walk across the canopy walkway of the Kakum National Park comprising of undisturbed virgin rainforest.

Also walk through the forest trails to discover tropical berries, herbs, etc.

Stopover at a nearby cocoa farm for a walk to learn about the fruit and to meet with a farmer.

Continue to the Global Mamas for a cooking workshop, which the group will have for lunch.

End the day with a story telling, drum and dance session.                

Day 8

Elmina – Sekondi/Takoradi (85km)

After breakfast, we set off on a day trip to the Western Region along a coastline marked with forts.

Experience a walk through the Sekondi township to meet locals.

Visit the Bisa Aberwa Museum, dedicated to promoting African values and celebrating Pan-African heroes.

Visit a local school to mentor the school children and to make a donation to support the children’s education.

Return to Elmina in the late afternoon.

Day 9

Elmina - Accra (160km)

Join in a batik stamping workshop.

Depart for Accra with a stopover at Anomabo, the ancestral home of Louis Armstrong.

End the evening with a visit to the Osu Night Market.

Day 10

Accra

Start the day with a walking tour through the suburb of Nima to see the other side of Accra. Here we’ll visit

a school, local home, market and to generally witness their way of life.   

Meet a local street artist at work. You are welcome to develop your artistic skills with his guidance.

Continue to the Artists Alliance Art Gallery for contemporary African Art.

Stopover at the coffin makers, who make coffins to reflect a person’s affiliation.

In the afternoon, explore Accra for last minute shopping (with the assistance of your local guide.

Places to visit can include Gracia Fabric, Global Mamas or shops on Osu’s Oxford Street.

We will meet up with seamstresses for fitting of customized attire.

End the day with a farewell dinner at a beachfront restaurant.

Day 11

Accra - Departure

Free day in Accra for departures. No overnight stay (B)