Start the day with a drive by the Osu Castle (Christiansborg), which was originally built by the Danes, then pass by the Independence square to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum (the final resting place of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and also contains personal items like books, pictures, etc of Ghana’s first President). After lunch at the National Museum, we visit the W.E.B. Dubois Centre for Pan Africanism and the Diaspora African Forum (DAF).

Visit an orphanage, where group can make a donation, play games, read books with the children. Continue trip to Akosombo, where we experience a boat ride along the Volta River. 

Set off for the Ashanti Region through the picturesque mountainous region of the

Eastern Region with a stopover at a bead market and factory in Agomanya/Somanya. Learn the process of bead making at the village. Continue to

the Cocoa Research Institute. On arrival, we visit the Asante Traditional

Buildings including the Asemaso Traditional Shrine. 

Spend the morning at a school interacting with pupils during and outside school

Hours. Continue to the Manhyia Palace, seat of the Ashanti Kingdom. Also visit

the crafts villages of Ntonso, famous for adinkra design and Ahwiaa for carving.

Also visit the village of Adanwomase (Kente) to interact with locals and to learn

traditional skills like kente weaving, palmwine tapping, farming, etc. 

Early morning visit to the Kejetia Market, the largest open air market in

West Africa. Set off for the Central Region with a stopover at Assin Manso, where slaves were kept, had a last bath in the "Donko Nsuo" before shipment to the New

World. On arrival, we visit the Elmina Castle overlooking the nearby Fort Jago,

for an insight into the history of slavery. Take a walk through the Elmina township and fish market to view some homes built in colonial style and also to experience the lifestyle of the Fantis. 

Early morning visit to the Kakum National Park, which comprises of undisturbed

virgin rainforest to experience a walking tour on the longest and highest canopy

walkway in West Africa. We make a brief stopover at the Hans Botel, a resort

partly built on stilts on a river with crocodiles and lots of bird life. Join in the

celebrations of the colorful Fetu Afahye Festival celebrated by the Oguaa of

Cape Coast. Experience night life in Elmina.

Group has the option to attend a traditional church service this morning. Continue to the Cape Coast Castle, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site and its

West African Historical Museum. Depart for Accra with a stopover at the

Challenging Heights, home to children who have been freed from modern

day slavery. This organization supports communities at risk to ensure that

vulnerable children are protected from modern day slavery.

Start the day with last minute shopping including a visit to the Makola market.

Also visit to the Arts Centre for National Culture (Ghana’s biggest craft

market). There is a great chance of discovering old antiques by strolling into the deep interior of the crafts market. Explore Ghana’s Oxford street and shops. After dinner, we check into airport for departure.