Historic Ghana

Upon arrival in Accra, you will met by Goway’s local representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

After breakfast and check out, depart to Cape Coast and drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rain forests. Choose between a 2 km nature walk through the rain forest to discover the wide variety of exotic flora and fauna species and the medicinal values they offer or take an exciting walk on the canopy walkway hanging 40 meters above the forest ground. After lunch (on own account), embark on a tour of the infamous Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. Visit the Cape Coast Castle built by the Swedes in 1653 and was later taken over by the British. Here, you would learn about the relationship between the western slave traders and the African tribes that made the trans-Atlantic slave trade possible. It is an opportunity to be up and close with history – to stand in the dark and stuffy dungeons, imagining the experience and conditions that millions of Africans endured. This castle also houses the West African Historical Museum.

Today, continue your sightseeing with a visit Elmina Castle, also known as St. George's Castle, which was built by the Portuguese in 1482. Here, you'll learn about the brutal relationship between the western slave traders and the African tribes that participated in the slave trade. You'll also witness the dungeons where local people were forced to endure before being sent on the perilous journey across the Atlantic. This afternoon, a chance to explore Elmina, a charming yet thought-provoking fishing village, and learn about the intricacies of the fishing trade from local fishermen. You'll also meet the fish mongers who will demonstrate the various stages of smoking fish in earthenware ovens, a trade that has been a vital part of Ghana's economy for centuries.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel prior to check out. Today, you'll drive through the forest zone to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire, where you'll explore the legends of the famous Ashanti people. You'll stop at the former slave market and "Donkor Nsuo", the former Slave River and market, which was the final transit point for many enslaved Africans. Afterwards, continue on to Kumasi where, you'll also visit the Manhyia Palace Museum to learn about the regal history of the Ashanti kingdom, and enjoy a city tour that includes the famous Kejetia market and the National Cultural Centre.

Today, depart Kumasi for Accra. Enroute stop at the Besease Shrine, a traditional fetish shrine near the town of Ejisu. Each shrine is home to a particular spirit that mediates between mortals and the supreme god Nyame. You'll observe the unique architecture and experience the mode of ancestral worship to the ancient gods before continuing on to Accra.

After breakfast, depart Accra for a beautiful Torgorme Village, located on the lower course of the stunning Volta River. Pay a courtesy call on arrival to the chief and elders amidst traditional drumming and dancing by the villagers. You'll participate in a naming ceremony of recognition, where you'll be given a Ghanaian name and presented with a gift to celebrate your new identity as a Ghanaian and a member of the local community. After a break for lunch (own account), return to Accra where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Today is your last day in Ghana. After breakfast, the day is at your leisure until check out and transfer to the airport in time for your onward journey.