Summary
Discover Ghana, learn about the Ashanti Kingdom in Kumasi & experience the historic slave forts & castles of Elmina!
- Day 1
- Usa/Canada – Accra
- Day 2
- Accra Arrival
- Day 3
- Accra
- Day 4
- Accra-Kumasi
- Day 5
- Kumasi
- Day 6
- Kumasi
- Day 7
- Kumasi-Elmina
- Day 8
- Elmina
- Day 9
- Elmina-Accra – Usa/Canada
Details
Celebrate both the richness of the ancestral heritage and the vibrant culture of present-day Ghana. Your journey begins in Accra with a visit to the National Museum, home to a vast collection of sculptures and artifacts that offer insight into West African traditions and customs. From there, head to Independence Square, where the iconic Black Star Monument stands as a proud symbol of Ghana’s liberation from colonial rule. At the Arts Centre, you'll have your first opportunity to browse and bargain for authentic local arts and crafts. End the day in Jamestown, a historic district known for its colorful colonial architecture and the striking red lighthouse overlooking the Gulf of Guinea. Later, drive through the lush forests to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire. Here, you'll explore the Manhyia Palace Museum, which offers a deep dive into the powerful legacy of the Ashanti people. Your visit continues with a tour of the traditional Asante buildings, the last surviving material remains of the great Asante Empire and now recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Continue your journey to Elmina, where you’ll visit the Elmina Castle built by the Portuguese in 1482. From here, travel to the town of Assin Manso, where you will visit the site of "Donkor Nsuo”. While in Elmina, enjoy a walking tour through this historic town, once the most cosmopolitan city in tropical Africa and the first point of European contact in the region. Witness ancestral worship rituals before driving back to Accra to end your journey.