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Best of Ghana

Journey Dates: Customizable
Destinations: Accra • Tamale • Mole • Kumasi • Cape Coast • Elmina
Theme: Heritage • Culture • Wildlife • Community • History

Best of Ghana

Journey Dates: Customizable
Destinations: Accra • Tamale • Mole • Kumasi • Cape Coast • Elmina
Theme: Heritage • Culture • Wildlife • Community • History

WHY TRAVEL WITH
AKWAABA?

We’re not just travel guides — we’re your local cultural hosts. Akwaaba offers immersive, curated trips designed to help you experience Africa beyond the surface.

Curated Experiences

Handpicked destinations and authentic cultural moments

Flexible Payments

Travel now, pay in easy installments

Hassle-Free Planning

We handle all logistics — you focus on the journey

Explore the Full Tour Package

Explore Tour

This unique multi-country tour is crafted to give you a seamless journey through West Africa’s most culturally rich and scenic destinations.

Best of Ghana

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Price: $7295
12 Day Tour
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Day 1
Arrival in Dakar, Senegal

Arrive at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, where your cultural adventure begins. After clearing immigration and customs, meet your dedicated tour guide who will accompany you throughout your stay. Transfer to your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. After check-in, your guide will give you a welcome briefing and outline the exciting experiences ahead.
Overnight: Lancaster Accra Hotel

Day 2
Explore Accra – Ghana’s Vibrant Capital

Start your morning with a relaxing breakfast before heading out to explore Accra’s rich blend of history, art, and urban life.

Highlights:

  • Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park: Learn about Ghana’s first president and Pan-African icon.

  • Accra Arts & Crafts Centre: Discover handmade crafts, textiles, and artworks—perfect for souvenir shopping.

  • Independence Square & Black Star Gate: Iconic national landmarks ideal for photos.

  • W.E.B. Du Bois Center: Visit the final resting place of this African-American scholar and Pan-Africanist.

Optional: Evening nightlife experience in Accra.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Lancaster Accra Hotel

Day 3
Accra to Tamale – The Northern Experience Begins

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Tamale. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic tour of the Northern capital.

Highlights:

  • Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art: Explore Ghana’s leading contemporary art space founded by Ibrahim Mahama.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Jeyads Lodge, Tamale

Day 4
Day Trip – Bongo, Paga & Pikworo Slave Camp

Journey into Ghana’s Upper East Region with enriching cultural stops.

Highlights:

  • Tongo Hills & Chief’s Palace: Participate in a traditional welcome ceremony.

  • Paga Crocodile Pond: Interact with sacred crocodiles revered by the locals.

  • Pikworo Slave Camp: A sobering visit to a former slave transit point.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Jeyads Lodge

Day 5
Tamale to Mole National Park – Into the Wil

Depart for Mole, with stops at cultural landmarks.

Highlights:

  • Larabanga Mosque: Ghana’s oldest mosque, built in the 1400s.

  • Mystic Stone: Learn about this spiritual site and its legends.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Zaina Lodge, Mole National Park

Day 6
Safari & Eco-Village Experience

Begin with an early morning safari to spot elephants, antelopes, baboons, and more.

Later Activities:

  • Mognori Eco-Village: Enjoy a guided community walk and canoe safari.

  • Shea Butter Production Demo: Participate in a hands-on session to learn about this women-led industry.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Zaina Lodge

Day 7
Mole to Kumasi – Into the Heart of Ashanti

After breakfast, drive through the savannah to Kumasi.

Highlights:

  • Manhyia Palace Museum: Explore the royal legacy of the Ashanti Kingdom.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Lancaster Kumasi Hotel

Day 8
Craft Villages & Cultural Immersion

Delve into Ashanti culture with visits to nearby artisan villages.

Highlights:

  • Adanwomase: Watch traditional Kente weaving in action.

  • Ntonso: Learn the Adinkra stamping technique and create your own cloth souvenir.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Lancaster Kumasi Hotel

Day 9
Kumasi to Cape Coast – The Slave Trade Trail

Start your day with a visit to the legendary Okomfo Anokye Sword Site before heading south.

En Route:

  • Assin Manso Slave River: Walk the path of enslaved Africans and visit their burial grounds.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Coconut Grove Beach Resort, Elmina

Day 10
Elmina & Optional Kakum Adventure

Visit one of the most historic sites in West Africa.

Highlights:

  • Cape Coast Castle: Tour this UNESCO World Heritage Site and reflect at the “Door of No Return.”

  • Optional: Kakum National Park (Additional Cost): Experience the famous canopy walkway suspended above the forest.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Coconut Grove Beach Resort


Day 11
Return to Accra & Optional Cultural Workshops

Drive back to Accra for your final night in Ghana. Enjoy optional cultural enrichment experiences.

Options (Additional Cost):

  • Shopping at Osu’s Oxford Street

  • Art exploration at Artistes Alliance Gallery

  • Traditional Dance or Drumming Class

  • Ghanaian Cooking Workshop

  • Batik & Dye Workshop

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Lancaster Accra Hotel

Day 12
Departure

Spend the day at leisure with optional last-minute shopping or sightseeing. Your guide and driver will ensure a timely transfer to Kotoka International Airport for your return flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Lancaster Accra Hotel

Address:

Accra

Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.

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Jeyads Lodge

Address:

Tamale

Nestled in the heart of Tamale, Jeyads Lodge offers a convenient location just a 10-minute drive from the National Cultural Centre and Tamale Central Market. Guests can also easily access…

scenes-from-jeyads-lodge
Zaina Lodge

Address:

Mole

Zaina Lodge offers a convenient location just a 10-minute drive from the National Cultural Centre and Tamale Central Market. Guests can also easily access…

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Lancaster Kumasi Hotel

Address:

Kumasi

Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.

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Coconut Grove Beach Resort

Address:

Elmina

Coconut Grove Beach Resort has become an important land mark in Elmina, in the town that has the historic world heritage Elmina Castle & St Jago Fort. It has become the hotel of choice for rest and relaxation by personalities such as the Crown Prince of Holland, the Secretary General of the U.N., Will Smith, ministers of states from the neighboring countries, heads of missions and other distinguished guests.

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Day 1
Arrival in Dakar, Senegal

Arrive at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, where your cultural adventure begins. After clearing immigration and customs, meet your dedicated tour guide who will accompany you throughout your stay. Transfer to your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. After check-in, your guide will give you a welcome briefing and outline the exciting experiences ahead.
Overnight: Lancaster Accra Hotel

Day 2
Explore Accra – Ghana’s Vibrant Capital

Start your morning with a relaxing breakfast before heading out to explore Accra’s rich blend of history, art, and urban life.

Highlights:

  • Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park: Learn about Ghana’s first president and Pan-African icon.

  • Accra Arts & Crafts Centre: Discover handmade crafts, textiles, and artworks—perfect for souvenir shopping.

  • Independence Square & Black Star Gate: Iconic national landmarks ideal for photos.

  • W.E.B. Du Bois Center: Visit the final resting place of this African-American scholar and Pan-Africanist.

Optional: Evening nightlife experience in Accra.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Lancaster Accra Hotel

Day 3
Accra to Tamale – The Northern Experience Begins

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Tamale. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic tour of the Northern capital.

Highlights:

  • Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art: Explore Ghana’s leading contemporary art space founded by Ibrahim Mahama.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Jeyads Lodge, Tamale

Day 4
Day Trip – Bongo, Paga & Pikworo Slave Camp

Journey into Ghana’s Upper East Region with enriching cultural stops.

Highlights:

  • Tongo Hills & Chief’s Palace: Participate in a traditional welcome ceremony.

  • Paga Crocodile Pond: Interact with sacred crocodiles revered by the locals.

  • Pikworo Slave Camp: A sobering visit to a former slave transit point.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Jeyads Lodge

Day 5
Tamale to Mole National Park – Into the Wil

Depart for Mole, with stops at cultural landmarks.

Highlights:

  • Larabanga Mosque: Ghana’s oldest mosque, built in the 1400s.

  • Mystic Stone: Learn about this spiritual site and its legends.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Zaina Lodge, Mole National Park

Day 6
Safari & Eco-Village Experience

Begin with an early morning safari to spot elephants, antelopes, baboons, and more.

Later Activities:

  • Mognori Eco-Village: Enjoy a guided community walk and canoe safari.

  • Shea Butter Production Demo: Participate in a hands-on session to learn about this women-led industry.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Zaina Lodge

Day 7
Mole to Kumasi – Into the Heart of Ashanti

After breakfast, drive through the savannah to Kumasi.

Highlights:

  • Manhyia Palace Museum: Explore the royal legacy of the Ashanti Kingdom.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Lancaster Kumasi Hotel

Day 8
Craft Villages & Cultural Immersion

Delve into Ashanti culture with visits to nearby artisan villages.

Highlights:

  • Adanwomase: Watch traditional Kente weaving in action.

  • Ntonso: Learn the Adinkra stamping technique and create your own cloth souvenir.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Lancaster Kumasi Hotel

Day 9
Kumasi to Cape Coast – The Slave Trade Trail

Start your day with a visit to the legendary Okomfo Anokye Sword Site before heading south.

En Route:

  • Assin Manso Slave River: Walk the path of enslaved Africans and visit their burial grounds.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Coconut Grove Beach Resort, Elmina

Day 10
Elmina & Optional Kakum Adventure

Visit one of the most historic sites in West Africa.

Highlights:

  • Cape Coast Castle: Tour this UNESCO World Heritage Site and reflect at the “Door of No Return.”

  • Optional: Kakum National Park (Additional Cost): Experience the famous canopy walkway suspended above the forest.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Coconut Grove Beach Resort


Day 11
Return to Accra & Optional Cultural Workshops

Drive back to Accra for your final night in Ghana. Enjoy optional cultural enrichment experiences.

Options (Additional Cost):

  • Shopping at Osu’s Oxford Street

  • Art exploration at Artistes Alliance Gallery

  • Traditional Dance or Drumming Class

  • Ghanaian Cooking Workshop

  • Batik & Dye Workshop

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Lancaster Accra Hotel

Day 12
Departure

Spend the day at leisure with optional last-minute shopping or sightseeing. Your guide and driver will ensure a timely transfer to Kotoka International Airport for your return flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Lancaster Accra Hotel

Address:

Accra

Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.

lanscaster-kumasi (2)
Jeyads Lodge

Address:

Tamale

Nestled in the heart of Tamale, Jeyads Lodge offers a convenient location just a 10-minute drive from the National Cultural Centre and Tamale Central Market. Guests can also easily access…

scenes-from-jeyads-lodge
Zaina Lodge

Address:

Mole

Zaina Lodge offers a convenient location just a 10-minute drive from the National Cultural Centre and Tamale Central Market. Guests can also easily access…

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Lancaster Kumasi Hotel

Address:

Kumasi

Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.

lanscaster-kumasi (2)
Coconut Grove Beach Resort

Address:

Elmina

Coconut Grove Beach Resort has become an important land mark in Elmina, in the town that has the historic world heritage Elmina Castle & St Jago Fort. It has become the hotel of choice for rest and relaxation by personalities such as the Crown Prince of Holland, the Secretary General of the U.N., Will Smith, ministers of states from the neighboring countries, heads of missions and other distinguished guests.

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How It Works

How to Book Your Journey

01

Choose Your Travel Dates

Select the itinerary that fits your schedule

02

Confirm & Connect

Make a deposit, and our team will reach out for prep

03

Travel Confidently

We guide you every step of the way

FAQS

Whether it’s your first trip with us or your fifth passport stamp, we’re here to make things easy. Have additional questions? Contact us below and we’ll be happy to help.

What services does Akwaba Travel offer?

Akwaba Travel specializes in curated travel experiences across Africa and beyond. We offer flight bookings, hotel reservations, guided tours, visa assistance, and tailored holiday packages to suit your budget and interests.

How do I book a trip?

Booking is easy! You can:

  • Use our online booking platform to select your preferred services.

  • Contact our travel advisors via phone or WhatsApp for personalized assistance.

  • Visit any of our offices to plan your itinerary in person.

Can I customize my travel package?

Absolutely! We understand that every traveler is unique. Our team will work closely with you to design a package that matches your dates, destinations, and preferences.

Do you help with visa applications?

Yes. We provide visa advisory and processing support for many destinations. Our team will guide you through the requirements and documentation to make the process smooth and stress-free.

Why should I book with Akwaba Travel?

We combine local expertise with global partnerships to offer you unbeatable value, reliable service, and unforgettable experiences. When you book with us, you’re not just another traveler you’re part of the Akwaba family.