This tour focuses on history and nature. For those who are interested in visiting out of city destinations in Ghana, this is the tour for you. We will be going from climbing mountains to visiting waterfalls, to interacting with monkeys at the monkey sanctuary. We will also visit some slave castles and forts situated along the coast of Ghana. Not to forget the climb on the longest canopy walkway in Ghana where we can catch a view of the beautiful forest from above.
You would drive from Accra to Cape Coast to visit the
The Kakum National Park established in 1995 Kakum National Park is a home for lovers of nature. The Park is the second largest national park in Ghana. It protects plant and animal treasures of the African tropical forest. The Canopy Walkway, suspended 11 to 40 meters above the ground, provides a treetop view of the beautiful forest.
The Cape Coast Castle It began as a trade lodge constructed by the Portuguese in 1664 on a part of the Gold Coast. The Cape Coast Castle is open to the public and is currently a historical museum with Ghanaian arts and crafts gift shop, and it is the regional headquarters of Ghana Museums and Monuments Board
Drive back to Accra
Overnight stay in Accra
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Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm located at Akuapem Mampong, in the Eastern region of Ghana. Tourists get to experience a demonstration of the planting of cocoa seeds, the harvesting and drying of the seeds and pods. The tour guide walks tourists through the farm whiles pondering on the history and various stages of cocoa processing
Aburi Botanical garden is a very beautiful and popular destination found on the hills of Aburi in the Eastern part of Ghana, a few kilometers away from the main city, Accra. The garden is made up of hundreds of plants which have a lot of medicinal uses, some of which are used to cure many illnesses. They are used to make different spices and are also used for beautification purposes.
Overnight Stay in Accra
You will visit the Cedi Bead Factory is a site for learning bead making and checking out already made traditional glass beads displayed for purchase. Guests will get the opportunity to experience the process of bead making from start to finish.
There’s will also be a boat ride on Lake Volta where guests will see beautiful islands surrounding the lake and have a nice view of the popular Adomi Bridge which connects Akosombo to the Volta Region
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum is also known as the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. It is the last resting place of the first President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. This museum is dedicated to him to honour his dedication in liberating Ghana, formally known as Gold Coast, from colonial rule. The Museum houses the personal effects and publications of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and pictures showing his life history with some of the most famous people of his time.
The Centre for National Culture crafts market can also be simply known as the Arts Center. There are so many different stalls selling different varieties of Ghanaian inspired arts and crafts and this is one of the cool places to shop in Accra. There is so much to see and buy from woven Kente cloth, wooden sculptures to earrings and other fashion accessories matched with the latest in African Attire fashion from all over Ghana.
Kwame Nkrumah commissioned the Independence Square, also known as Black Star Square, to honor the visit of Queen Elizabeth II. Independence Square is a vast, empty expanse of concrete overlooked by spectator stands that can seat about 30,000 people. The Independence Arch was an inspiration to other African countries vying for independence and the Flame of African Liberation. The roundabout before the square contains, in the center, the Black Star Gate, also known as the Black Star Monument, which was built in 1961. The vast area, built under Kwame Nkrumah, is designed for huge events and military marches, and commercial events such as concerts and fashion shows, which take place throughout the year.