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15 Day itinerary in Ghana, Africa

The Gems of Southern Ghana

A two-weeks tour exploring the beautiful nature and fascinating culture in the tropical middle belt and along the exotic coastal line of Ghana.

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Cindy

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide

starting point

Accra

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Rafting

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Kayaking

Cycling

Visit markets

Meet local people

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Experience the rich Kente Culture of the Agomtimes

2

Visit the sacred monkeys of Tafi Atome

3

Visit the craft makers of Adanwomase and Ntonso

4

Visit the Kejetia Market

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Welcome to Accra

Akwabaa to Ghana! This means welcome in the local Akan language. You arrive at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 2

place Full day in the capital Accra

Spend a full day in the urban scene of Accra. Visit the lively neighbourhood and markets where you feel the vibe of the city. Taste the best street food and let the guide take you to your specific places of interest. Consider exploring the city by foot, trotro or taxi.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 3

place Journey to the wetlands and coastline of the Volta Delta

This journey takes you from the bustling city of Accra to the serene eastern corner of the Volta Region. We suggest you enjoy a leisure breakfast and start your journey from 9 am in the morning. There are a few interesting places where you can stop such as the pottery village of Fume. Enjoy a laid-back afternoon and optionally engage in some activities MMT has on offer. The driver will leave after dropping you off.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 4

place A full exotic day around Dzita

Enjoy a full day around Meet Me There. There is enough to see and to do besides the swimming in the lagoon and relaxing at the resort. Joining a local fisherman on the lagoon, hiring a kayak or motorized boat to explore the mangrove or estuary near Anyanui and a turtle safari are just a few.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 5

place The green rolling hills of the Volta Region

This journey takes you from the beach through the green rolling hills to Amedzofe in the Avatime Mountains and further to Liati Wote. There are many visits and hikes we can offer our travellers in this beautiful area of the country. We have included the most popular visits, but we tailor this to your interest and wishes with the help of your driver.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 6

place A full day in nature around Mount Afadzato

Enjoy a full day in the vicinity of Liati Wote. There are many activities possible from a hiking to the Tagbo Falls and Mount Afadjato to longer trekkings, cultural experiences and workshops. A detailed overview is available at the lodge and could be booked on the spot.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

place The sacred monkeys of Tafi Atome

The village of Atsiekpoe is todays destination. There are many interesting places on the road, and we recommend visiting the sacred Mona Monkeys and optionally, the pottery women of Fesi. It is also possible that you like to spend the morning in Liati Wote. Just discuss your wishes with the driver. In the village of Tafi Atome, you will experience how the local people live in close harmony with the Lowe’s Mona monkeys. Fesi near Kpando is known for its elegant, hand-moulded pottery, which is said to be the best in Ghana. The pottery is traditionally made by women only, and made in a wholly own style. Atsiekpoe is a picturesque village situated on the green banks of the Volta River. Most houses in Atsiekpoe are built of termite clay with thatched or sink roofing and daily life is centred around the river and its banks. Atsiekpoe village is a welcoming community where you experience authentic day-to-day Ewe village life.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

place Life along the Volta riverbank

After a night in the village and an immersive morning, we recommend a short journey to Atimpoku where you spend the night in a pretty lodge at the same river Volta. Undertake a guided walk through the friendly partner village of Jolinaiko. You might meet the chief and other community members, see shrimp fishermen at work or visit the kenkey house. Enjoy a local meals in the Cashew Village Lodge and feel free to join the kitchen and learn who the meal is prepared. If you feel like a longer leisurely walk, you can head out into the savannah a bit further and walk to the villages of Kpatamiakope and Kpongkope. During your walk, you can enjoy the views on savannah farmlands and the Volta River. You can close the loop and walk back to Atsiekpoe, or catch a boat upstream. Atimpoku is part of a strip of several small towns and villages along the west bank of the Volta River. It is right beside the Adomi bridge which is seen as the gateway to the Volta Region.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 9

place Lingering in the tropical forests of Bunso and Bobiri

The route takes you through the rolling hills of the eastern region. Today is all about forests and nature with a stop at the Bunso Aboretum Tropical Gardens and an overnight stay in Bobiri forest reserve. Bunso is a small-town half-way the journey between Accra and Kumasi. The Bunso Aboretum Tropical Gardens is a perfect stop to stretch your legs during an educational tour by the local guide. Bobiri Tropical Forest Reserve is stretch of well-preserved woods. The sanctuary is a little gem very close to the busy metropolis of Kumasi. Spending the night in the lovely old wooden building with a veranda in the forest is an experience on its own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 10

place The Ashanti Textiles and Adinkra Wisdom

After a leisurely breakfast in the forest, you will explore the craft villages in the outskirts of Kumasi. Optionally, visit the Menhya Palace Museum late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 11

place From the bustling city centre to the serenity of the lake

After a lively morning in the city, head out to Lake Bosumtwi. Part of the road to the guesthouse can be in a poor condition, mostly in the rainy season. In that case, they arrange for a boat from Abono to the guesthouse. Visit the Kejetia Market and the Cultural Centre. There is always something going at the Kumasi’s National Cultural Centre. This is where you see craft makers and local artists in their shops using brass, batik, wood and painting for their artwork.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel Accommodation
Day 12

place Unwind at Lake Bosumtwi

Lake Bosumtwi is an ideal place to relax and digest all your trip impressions. You can complement your relaxing stay with a beautiful hike. Follow the shores of the lake or venture out into the surrounding hills and cacao plantations.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel Accommodation
Day 13

place Journey to the Coast and its History

A half-day journey brings you back to the coastline. The experiences we recommend for today are focused on the dark pages of the world history. The Gold Coast, as the country Ghana was called before Independence, was the epicentrum of the transatlantic slave trade history. End the day at the beach.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel Accommodation
Day 14

place Return journey to Accra

Enjoy an easy-going morning before your return to Accra. Please share with us or the driver if you have special wishes for this last day and the time you would like to be back in Accra.

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: 3* Hotel Accommodation
Day 15

place Return journey to Accra

Enjoy an easy-going morning before your return to Accra. Please share with us or the driver if you have special wishes for this last day and the time you would like to be back in Accra.

What’s Included

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  • 3* Hotel
  • 3* Hotel Accommodation

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  • Breakfast (13)

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