This 7-day trip to Ghana showcases the nation’s history, nature, and culture. It features first-class accommodation and private tours.
Your Ghanaian vacation begins in the capital Accra, a bustling urban center with historic landmarks, great shopping, and one of the best food scenes in West Africa. After getting your footing in Accra, you’ll head outside the city to delve into the nation’s natural and historic landmarks. In Kakum National Park, you’ll search for exotic wildlife in one of West Africa’s last remaining tropical rainforests. Trace the somber history of the African slave trade on the coast, stopping at slaver castles, Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle, as well as the infamous “slave river’ of Donkor Nsuo, to learn about the logistics of the slave trade as well as the stories of those peoples who fought against it. In Kumasi, you’ll uncover the resilient history of the Ashanti Kingdom, one of the most powerful kingdoms in West Africa, and visit markets and cultural centers.
Turn back towards Accra and stop by Besease Shrine right outside Ejisu to marvel at the traditional fetishes and gain some invalubale insight into traditional West African religious traditions. Based back in Accra, you’ll finish your trip to Ghana with an excursion to nearby Torgorme Villa on the Volta River, where you’ll enjoy a living heritage ceremony, which honors you with a new Ghanaian name and a gift from a local tribe.
At the end of your stay, connect to the airport in Accra for onward travel.