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SOFT LIFE GHANA – 8 DAYS

8 Day Tour $3795
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Tour Overview

About This Journey

August 22–29, 2025

Experience the Soul of Ghana – Culture, Connection & Adventure!

Join other solo travelers for an unforgettable 8-day journey through Ghana’s vibrant cities, rich history, and soulful traditions. From exploring iconic landmarks in Accra to deep cultural immersion in Kumasi and the emotional resonance of Cape Coast and Elmina, this is more than a tour—it’s a homecoming, a celebration, and a cultural awakening.

NB: Pricing is based on a minimum of 5 participants.

Tour Highlights

  • W.E.B DuBois Centre for Pan African Culture

  • The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

  • Accra Arts & Crafts Centre

  • Black Star (Independence) Square

  • Custom Clothing & Fabric Shopping

  • Quad Biking at Aburi Hills

  • Manhyia Palace Museum (Kumasi)

  • Adanwomase & Ntonso Cultural Villages

  • Assin Manso Slave River

  • Elmina Castle & Fihankra Ceremony

  • Kakum National Park Canopy Walk

  • Farewell Beach Party & Cultural Showcase

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8 Day Tour
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What's Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
  • Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
  • Transportation in private vehicle
  • Experienced cultural tour guide
  • Meals (Breakfast daily)
  • Admission to listed sites
  • Assistance with visa application

Not Included

  • Cost of visa
  • Meals not listed
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuity to driver and guide

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Accra, Ghana

Date: Thursday, August 22
Hotel: Labadi Beach Hotel

AKWAABA! A warm welcome awaits you in Ghana, the land of rich heritage and vibrant culture. Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, your dedicated cultural guide will meet and assist you for a smooth transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy a welcome briefing to set the tone for the week ahead

Day 2
ACCRA CITY TOUR

Date: Friday, August 23
Hotel: Labadi Beach Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Explore Ghana’s lively capital—an energetic mix of colonial charm and contemporary flair.

  • Tour the W.E.B. DuBois Centre, final resting place of the Pan-African icon.

  • Visit the newly renovated Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.

  • Shop for handcrafted treasures at Accra Arts & Crafts Centre.

  • Snap memorable photos at Black Star Square and Independence Arch.

  • Visit Woodin and GTP fabric shops at Osu Oxford Street.

  • Get fitted by a local seamstress for custom-made traditional wear.

Evening: Welcome Dinner with Cultural Performance at the hotel.

Day 3
ACCRA – ABURI – KUMASI

Date: Saturday, August 24
Hotel: Ridge Condos Hotel (Kumasi)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Scenic drive through the lush Aburi Hills.

  • Explore the tranquil Aburi Botanical Gardens.

  • Quad biking adventure at Countryside Quads.

  • Arrive in Kumasi, capital of the Ashanti Region, in the early evening.

Dinner and rest at the hotel.

Day 4
ASHANTI CRAFT & CULTURE EXPERIENCE

Date: Sunday, August 25
Hotel: Ridge Condos Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Visit Adanwomase to watch Kente cloth weaving and interact with local artisans.

  • Explore Ntonso Village and participate in Adinkra stamping workshop.

  • Learn the ancient method of black dye production from tree bark.

  • Tour the Manhyia Palace Museum, home of Ashanti kings.

Evening: Enjoy Kumasi’s vibrant nightlife at the hotel’s private club.

Day 5
KUMASI – ASSIN MANSO – ELMINA

Date: Monday, August 26
Hotel: Lemon Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Depart for the coast with a powerful stop at Assin Manso Slave River, where enslaved Africans took their last bath.

  • Visit the burial site of repatriated remains from the U.S. and Jamaica.

  • Arrive in Elmina and unwind at the beachfront resort.

Day 6
ELMINA CASTLE & FIHANKRA CEREMONY

Date: Tuesday, August 27
Hotel: Lemon Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Guided tour of Elmina Castle—the oldest European structure south of the Sahara.

  • Participate in a spiritual Fihankra Ceremony, reconnecting African descendants with their ancestral roots.

  • Receive a traditional name and certificate during a naming ceremony at a local chief’s palace.

Evening: Relax and reflect by the beach.

Day 7
KAKUM NATIONAL PARK – RETURN TO ACCRA

Date: Wednesday, August 28
Hotel: Labadi Beach Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Morning visit to Kakum National Park for an exhilarating canopy walk through the rainforest treetops.

  • Travel back to Accra and check into the hotel.

  • Evening: Farewell Beach Party with music, food, and celebration (for groups of 10+). Smaller groups will enjoy a private farewell dinner.

Day 8
DEPARTURE & OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Date: Thursday, August 29
Meals Included: Breakfast
In-flight

Enjoy a leisurely final day with optional activities:

  • Spa and massage session (30 mins)

  • Professional photo shoot with flying dresses

  • Volleyball game

  • Fitting & final delivery of your custom clothing

  • Last-minute shopping at Osu Oxford Street, Woodin, GTP, Global Mamas

Evening transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Medase (Thank you) and safe travels!

Accommodation

Where You'll Stay

Labadi Beach Hotel
Labadi Beach Hotel
Accra
The Labadi Beach Hotel is specifically designed to meet the needs of the discerning international business traveler. Just a short drive from Kotoka International Airport, the Hotel is situated adjacent to one of the most popular beaches in Ghana. Here you will find conference, meeting and banquet rooms set amidst 15 acres of tropical landscaped gardens.
Ridge Condos Hotel
Ridge Condos Hotel
Kumasi
Ridge Condos Hotel is a uniquely built Hotel, where you can expect nothing but a delightful experience from the moment you walk through our doors, every staff you encounter will...
Lemon Beach Resort
Lemon Beach Resort
Elmina
They say, Ghana is Africa for beginners mainly due to its peaceful and secure environment. We all at Lemon Beach Resort would love to your gate to the world you...

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