Your guide will take you to exchange your currency for Cedi. For guests who prefer to use the ATM or bank, you would be taken to the closest one available to get some money. For guests who are interested in sewing some African attire, we can arrange a meeting with a tailor to take your measurements and styles for sewing. 

 We begin the tour at the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, named after the renowned African-American civil rights activist and pioneer of Pan-Africanism, who later became a citizen of Ghana in the 1960s. The center, which was once his home, is now his final resting place alongside his wife. It features his library, a small museum with cherished items like his graduation robes, and a serene mausoleum surrounded by symbolic Asante stools. The site also includes a seminar room, gallery, amphitheater, restaurant, and a research hub dedicated to Pan-African history and culture.

Our next stop is the inspiring Artists Alliance Gallery, founded by celebrated Ghanaian artist Ablade Glover. Spanning three expansive floors, the gallery showcases a vibrant mix of contemporary and traditional African art. From striking market scenes and political satires to intricate Asafo flags, ancient strip-woven  Kente cloths by the Akan and Ewe, African masks, and beautifully carved furniture, the collection features both renowned and emerging artists. It’s a visual feast that captures the spirit and creativity of Ghana.

We’ll end the day with an overnight stay in Accra.

We begin the day at The Bonwire Kente weaving village. This is a village located in Juaben, Kumasi. This is where the popular Ghanaian local cloth “kente” originated from. It is also one of the leading kente weaving locations in Ghana. Kente is a local cloth made up of different patterns, colors, and designs, which is worn on special occasions like festivals, weddings, naming ceremonies, as well as the enstoolment of Kings, Queens, and Chiefs.

After that, the next stop will be The Ntonsu Craft Village is a community where artisans hand-stamp patterns on cotton cloth to make Adinkra textiles. Black-on-black and blank-on-red Adinkra cloth is worn on funerals and solemn occasions. You will have an opportunity to learn how to make black dye from tree bark. You can make your Adinkra sash to take home.   

Overnight Stay in Kumasi 

 The day begins with a sense of royalty as we visit the majestic Manhyia Palace, the official residence of the King of the Asante Kingdom. This historic palace stands as a symbol of centuries-old Ashanti heritage and tradition. Serving as the administrative center of the kingdom, the palace offers a rich journey through the history of the Asante people, from pre-colonial times through British rule to the present day. 

Up next will be The Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, popularly known as Kumasi National and Cultural Center is a national workshop for crafts, art performances, and a museum. The museum was established by Nana Prempeh II and is well noted for portraying Asante culture and history. At the museum, visitors learn about the lifestyle and beliefs of the Ashanti.

We will end the day at the Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, a sacred site to the people of Asante. It is the site where Okomfo Anokye, a high priest in Ghana, planted an unmovable sword known as “the sword of unity and strength” to aid in uniting Akans in Ghana. Till now, there are no records of the sword being removed by visitors or nationals.  
Overnight stay in Kumasi

 The first destination for the day will be the Assin Manso Slave River site, where the slaves used to have their last bath before being taken to the Castles to await shipment to the "new world". 

 From there, we would also visit the Cape Coast Castle. This is the dungeon where slaves were kept for about three months till the arrival of the ships. It was built in 1664 during the peak of slavery, mainly to keep Slaves.

Overnight Stay in Cape Coast 

After breakfast, we will visit the Kakum National Park and walk on the canopy walkway, which is made up of bridges suspended in the air, supported by the big trees in the forest. The Canopy Walkway is suspended 11 to 40 meters above the ground, and bridges give a bird's eye view as well as a breathtaking view of the forest.

We will also visit the Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in 1482 is the oldest and the biggest slave castle in Ghana. You will get to see the slave dungeons, the door of no return, and the prison where one of the Kings of Ashanti was imprisoned. 

Drive back to Accra and overnight stay in Accra

The day will start with guests meeting with the tailor to pick up Clothes and if there are any alterations to be done on the clothes, it would be done. 

After the first destination will be Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum 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 honor 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.    

Next will be the Arts and Crafts market, also 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 coolest 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.  

The Independence Square, also known as Black Star Square, which coincided with the visit of Queen Elizabeth II, will be our next stop. 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 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.  

To wrap up the day, guests can enjoy some leisure time shopping for souvenirs to take home as lasting memories of their journey. For a lively local experience, visit Makola Market, or explore authentic arts, crafts, and African prints at the Accra Arts Center or Osu Oxford Street. You can choose to go independently by Uber or taxi, or we can arrange a driver for you. The day ends with an overnight stay in Accra.

 On the last day, guests will have some time for last minute preparations like exploring the city on their own (depending on your time of departure), packing, hotel checkout, and receiving covid test results before checking in at the airport for final departure. Please note that, hotel checkout is at 12pm.