Join us for a culturally immersive 10-day tour through the vibrant nations of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. From the historic slave castles of Cape Coast and the vibrant markets of Kumasi to the sacred crocodiles of Yamoussoukro and the colonial charm of Grand-Bassam, this journey offers a unique blend of West African heritage, spirituality, and contemporary culture.
Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, your experienced cultural guide will greet and transfer you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. After check-in, you’ll receive a full orientation on your trip. Activities today will depend on your arrival time.
Overnight: Accra City Hotel
Meals Included: None
After breakfast, travel to Kumasi, the historical capital of the Ashanti Kingdom. Stop at the Mampong Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine, a hub for herbal medical innovations.
In Kumasi, visit:
Manhyia Palace Museum – Former royal residence turned museum
Okomfo Anokye Sword Site – Legendary symbol of Ashanti unity
Overnight: Ridge Condos, Kumasi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore traditional Ashanti artisan villages:
Ahwiaa – Wood carvings: stools, fertility dolls, walking sticks
Ntonso – Handmade Adinkra cloth with symbolic patterns
Adanwomase – Renowned Kente weaving village
End the day with a visit to Kumasi Central Market, West Africa’s largest open-air market.
Overnight: Ridge Condos, Kumasi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive to Ghana’s coast, stopping at Assin Manso to see the Slave River and memorial burial site of repatriated remains. Arrive in Cape Coast and tour the UNESCO-listed Cape Coast Castle, home to the infamous “Door of No Return.”
Evening tour through Elmina Town and fishing harbor.
Overnight: Coconut Grove Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning visit to Kakum National Park to experience the famous canopy walkway, suspended 150 feet above the rainforest floor. En route back to Accra, stop at Abandze, the ancestral home of jazz legend Louis Armstrong.
Overnight: Accra City Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Abidjan. After arrival and health checks, meet your local guide for transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive to Abengourou, with a cultural stop in Iniassué for a traditional fetish dance. In Niablé, visit cocoa and coffee farms, meet the local chief, and tour the radio station.
Overnight: Hôtel Le Royaume, Abengourou
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to Yamoussoukro, the administrative capital. En route, visit the fish lake of Bongouanou. Highlights in Yamoussoukro include:
Notre Dame de la Paix Basilica – The tallest church in the world
Sacred Crocodiles
Yamoussoukro Mosque
Polytechnic Institute
Overnight: Hotel Président
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Grand-Bassam, the former French colonial capital:
Colonial district & architecture
National Costume Museum
Craft market and Governor Binger’s Palace
Ariane Monument – Tribute to colonial-era yellow fever victims
Enjoy seaside lunch (own account) before a panoramic tour of Abidjan.
Overnight: Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax and enjoy leisure time before your transfer to Abidjan International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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