10 Day History, Heritage and Wildlife Safari in Northern, Central and Southern Parts of Ghana
Explore Culture and Nature Safari in Ghana
Come and see what Ghana has to offer; see, feel, eat, and wear Ghana! Enjoy 10 days exploring the nature, culture, and wildlife of Ghana! This safari tour combined with nature and culture will introduce you to the friendly people of Ghana. Visit historical sites, experience the forestry, and amazing national parks; you will also be introduced to special Ghanaian food, open markets, malls, and artist studios.
Key information
- Group safari
- Children policy: Children from the age of 6 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starting point and ending point: Accra
- Languages: French and English-speaking guide
- All park fees are included
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Highlights
- Game drives in 4X4 vehicles with a pop-up roof
- Safari drives at Mole National Park and Shai Hills reserves
- Opportunity to spot monkeys, birds, reptiles, and mammal species
- Exploration of the Ashanti culture
- Kente weaving experience, visit castles and museums
- Canopy walkways
- Visit waterfalls, caves, sacred grove
- 9 nights accommodation in 3 & 4-star hotels
Styles
Accommodation
Greater Accra Region
You will be staying at Fiesta Royale, a four-star hotel with Wi-Fi and air-conditioner, in a deluxe double room. Very friendly people and a very lovely environment to relax.
Volta Region
You will be staying at Sky Plus Hotel, a three-star hotel with Wi-Fi and air-conditioner, in a deluxe double room. Mountainous scenery and very cool air for your evening relaxation.
Central Region
You will be staying at Golden Hill Paker, a three-star hotel with Wi-Fi and air-conditioner, in an executive double room. Oceanview with all the ambiance facing the Atlantic ocean.
Northern Region
You will be staying at Zaina Lodge, a four-star hotel with Wi-Fi and air-conditioner, in a double standard room. One of the best resorts in West Africa. Experience night candle outside your room and feel the natural environment that blows your mind.
Ashanti Region
You will be staying at Four Villages Inn, a three-star hotel with Wi-Fi and air-conditioner, in a deluxe double room. A small but very cozy environment to pass your night in peace and in a serene atmosphere
Program
Day 1: Accra
Arrive and be picked up from the airport to the hotel. After hotel check-in and depending on the time of arrival, Celmar Travel & Tours Limited may take you on a ride in Accra (Ghana’s capital) to visit some iconic attractions including Black Star Square and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
Overnight is at Fiesta Royale Hotel or similar.
Day 2: Shai Hills Park - Volta River
Drive after early breakfast to Shai Hills Park for hiking in the national park. From here, continue with driving to Senchi for some water safari on the Volta River.
Overnight is at the waterfront Afrikiko Hotel or Royal Senchi Resort.
Day 3: Ashanti Region
Continue with your tour to Kumasi to explore Ashanti culture and history. Visit Mahyia Palace Museum to learn all about the Ashanti kingdom.
Overnight at Golden Tulip Hotel or Four Villages Hotel.
Day 4: Adanwomase Kente Weaving Community - Buabeng-Fiema Monkey Village
This morning, discover more of Asante artistic and cultural treasures as you visit Adanwomase Kente Weaving Community. Continue with the safari ride to Buabeng-Fiema Monkey Village, this village is home to friendly mona monkeys as well as the beautifully shy and endangered black and white Colobus monkeys.
Overnight is at Mole Motel or Zaina Lodge, inside Ghana’s number one national park boasting over 90 mammal species in addition to hundreds of bird species and several reptiles.
Day 5: Mole National Park
Accompanied by a wildlife guide, take a morning walking or driving safari in the park as you try to count the elephants you come across. Antelopes, baboons, warthogs, and several bird species are among the numerous other wildlife species you’ll come across. There is also an afternoon safari if you still need more after the morning experience.
Overnight is at Mole Motel or Zaina Lodge.
Day 6: Kintampo Waterfalls - Kumasi
Say bye-bye to Mole as you regain the south, stopping first at Kintampo Waterfalls. Enjoy the canopy walkway suspended right above the falls; round it up with a dip in this fresh spring water before you say goodbye. The next stop is Tanoboase's sacred grove, this is a landmass of clustered striking rock formations nestled within a semi-deciduous forest with its array of plant, tree, bird, and butterfly species. After your fill, drive to Kumasi for overnight at the Golden Tulip Hotel or Four Villages Hotel.
Day 7: Cape Coast Castle or Elmina Castle
Drive further south to visit either Cape Coast Castle or Elmina Castle; these are European-built fortresses with dungeons that play a serious role in the infamous transatlantic slave trade between the 16th and 19th centuries. The site guide will give a guided tour, thereafter, you will check-in at Golden Hill Parker Hotel for overnight.
Day 8: Kakum National Park - Brenu Beach
After a morning photo opportunity at the spectacular Elmina Fishing Harbor and Market, proceed to Kakum National Park. Get ready to walk across the canopy walkway suspended on tree tops as you learn all about this “natural supermarket”. Spend the rest of the day at Brenu Beach and overnight is at Golden Hill Parker Hotel.
Day 9: Accra
You will have a free morning, you may spend it at the beach or do it your way. Later in the afternoon, go back to Accra for overnight at Fiesta Royale Hotel or similar.
Day 10: Makola - Arts and Craft Center - Artistes Alliance Gallery
Today is your final day in Ghana; visit Makola, the number one open market in Accra, the Arts and Craft Center, and Artistes Alliance gallery for shopping. Crown your visit with a farewell dinner before you are driven to the airport for check-in formalities where the tour ends.
Included excursions
Safari with history and heritage experience. There will be 3 safari drives. There are various activities each day such as Kente Weaving, exploration of the Ashanti kingdom, Visit to waterfalls, safari drives at Mole National Park, Volta Riverboat cruise, and safari drive at Shai Hills reserves. Castle tours and canopy walkways.
- Black Star Square, Du Boise Centre & Nkrumah Memorial Park
- Shai Hills safari drive
- Water safari / cruising Volta River
- Manhyia Palace Museum Ashanti Kingdom
- Buabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary
- Mole National Park safari drive
- Waterfalls & Sacred Grove
- Elmina Castle / Slave Dungeons
- Kakum rainforest canopy walk and Birds & butterflies watching
- Beach relaxation
- Shopping
Guides
Ashford Banibeso
Ashford popularly called Uncle Sam has a degree in business administration and psychology. He also holds a diploma in tourism and public relations. Sammy has acquired professional training in tour guiding and tour operations and has been practicing as a coach guide for 18 years now. Uncle Sam has a robust desire for traveling around, knowing new places and meeting new people. To him, tourism is simply a way of life. Sam has a special passion for ecological tourism and loves to spend life in remote places enjoying the ambiance of nature. Sam is a perfect choice for your guiding.
Location
Accra city tour
- James Town
- Du Boise Centre
- Nkrumah Memorial Park
Volta Region
- Monkey Sanctuary
- Gemi Mountain
- Volta Lake
Central Region
- Kakum National Park
- Castles
- Beaches
Northern Region
- Mole National Park
- Larabanga Mosque
- Kintapo Water Falls
Ashanti Region
- Manhyia Palace
- Craft Villages
- Adanwomase Kente Weaving
Food
The package includes breakfast and lunch.
Breakfast
Daily breakfast is already included in the package and you will be served coffee, tea, bread and jam, and boiled egg.
Lunch
Daily continental lunch is already included.
Dinner
With dinner, Celmar Travel & Tours Limited always takes clients to restaurants for their meals, anytime they need to eat. Since the tour runs from morning to evening, when lunch is provided in the afternoon during the tour, dinner is mostly taken in the hotel or on request, they take clients to the nearby restaurants to have their meals. All this information will be given on a daily basis so finding a place to get dinner will be no problem at all.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- Shopping in the arts and crafts shops
- Nightlife activities like live bands or nightclubs
- Traditional naming ceremony
- Spa treatments (arranged on request at an extra fee)
What's included
- Safari drives
- All activities and gate fees
- Vehicle, fuel, and onboard tour guide
- 9 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and drinks
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Daily facilitation of a tour manager
What's not included
- International airfare
- Visa fees
- Meals other than breakfast and lunch
- Gratuities to the tour driver, tour manager and/or any customer service people who may also provide excellent service
- Additional drinks
- Telephone calls
- Laundry services or anything of a personal nature not listed in inclusions
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Kotoka International Airport
3 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Kotoka International Airport (ACC). Transfers are already included in the package, you will be met by the tour guide at the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 20 days before arrival.
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