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Senegal & Ghana Cultural Tour

Price: $5495
Duration: 11 Day Tour

Join us for the ultimate West African experience, tracing the powerful legacy and vibrant culture of two historic nations. From Senegal’s iconic Pink Lake and Goree Island to Ghana’s castles, craft villages, and lush rainforests, this journey offers meaningful reconnection with African heritage, history, and community.

Day 1
Arrival in Dakar, Senegal

Welcome to West Africa!
Arrive in Dakar, where you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, relax or begin your first cultural exploration of Senegal’s capital city.

Included Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Pullman Teranga Hotel

Day 2
Dakar City Exploration

Highlights:

  • African Renaissance Monument

  • Museum of Black Civilizations

  • Independence Square

Visit the striking 164-ft African Renaissance Monument, followed by a guided tour of the Museum of Black Civilizations. Discover Dakar’s colonial and post-independence architecture and enjoy free time for beach leisure.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Pullman Teranga Hotel

Day 3
Goree Island, Pink Lake & Saly

Highlights:

  • Goree Island & House of Slaves

  • The Door of No Return

  • Pink Lake & Salt Harvesting

  • Fulani Village Visit

Take a ferry to UNESCO-listed Goree Island to explore its somber legacy in the transatlantic slave trade. Visit the House of Slaves and Pink Lake, famed for its rose-colored waters. Then, head to Saly for beach relaxation.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Day 4
Bandia Wildlife Safari & Somone Lagoon

Highlights:

  • Safari in Bandia Reserve

  • Crocodile Pool & Bird Watching

  • Somone Lagoon Boat Ride

Go on a mini-safari at Bandia Park and see giraffes, zebras, rhinos, monkeys, and more. Later, enjoy a scenic boat ride through Somone Lagoon.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Day 5
Flight to Accra, Ghana

Fly from Senegal to Ghana. Upon arrival in Accra, transfer to your hotel and settle in for a vibrant Ghanaian experience.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Lancaster Hotel

Day 6
Historic Accra City Tour

Highlights:

  • W.E.B. Du Bois Centre

  • Black Star Square

  • Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

  • National Cultural Center

Explore Ghana’s capital, beginning with W.E.B. Du Bois’ final residence. Visit sites marking Ghana’s independence and its Pan-African legacy.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Lancaster Hotel

Day 7
Journey to Kumasi via Teshie

Highlights:

  • Teshie Fantasy Coffin Workshop

  • Scenic Drive to Ashanti Region

Visit the world-renowned fantasy coffin makers in Teshie, then journey to Kumasi, the cultural heart of the Ashanti Kingdom.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Ridge Condos

Day 8
Kumasi Craft Village Tour

Highlights:

  • Adanwomase (Kente Cloth Weaving)

  • Ntonso (Adinkra Cloth Printing)

  • Ahwiaa (Woodcarving)

  • Okomfo Anokye Sword Site

Discover traditional crafts passed down through generations. Learn to print Adinkra symbols, weave Kente, and view royal woodcarvings. Visit the legendary Okomfo Anokye sword site.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Ridge Condos

Day 9
Cape Coast Bound – Slave River & Elmina

Highlights:

  • Assin Manso Slave River Site

  • Elmina Harbor Tour

  • Fishing Boat Builders Visit

Travel to Ghana’s coastal region. Pay homage at the Slave River and explore the bustling Elmina harbor and boat-making tradition.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Ridge Royal Hotel

Day 10
Cape Coast & Elmina Castles + Reconnection Ceremony

Highlights:

  • Cape Coast Castle Tour

  • Elmina Castle Visit

  • “Fihankra” Reconnection & Naming Ceremony

Tour the powerful Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, key sites in the Atlantic slave trade. Participate in the emotional “Fihankra” ceremony to reconnect with African heritage.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Ridge Royal Hotel

Day 11
Kakum Rainforest Adventure & Departure

Highlights:

  • Kakum National Park Canopy Walk

  • Abandze Village (Louis Armstrong’s Ancestral Home)

  • Arts & Crafts Shopping

Walk through Ghana’s rainforest canopy bridges, spot wildlife, and visit Abandze village. End the day with artisan shopping in Accra before your departure flight.

Included Meals: 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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Lancaster Kumasi

Address:

Ghana

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:

Senegal

Destination of dreams, located on “the Small Coast” at Saly, Senegal, at the edge of a splendid beach bordered of coconuts, the ROYAM HOTEL, 4 stars, will allure you by the quality of its reception and its services. The ROYAM HOTEL will allure you by a typical architecture, a cordial reception, an irreproachable service, like by its private fine sand beach, its gardens and its splendid swimming pool of fresh water.

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Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
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
Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
Cost of visa
Meals not listed
Travel Insurance
Gratuity to driver and guide

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Duration: 11 Day Tour
Price: $5495

Guaranteed departures with minimum two travelers