Highlights of Ghana with Kakum Rain Forest

Begin your Ghanaian journey in Accra with time to unwind and soak in the city’s rhythm.
Walk the canopy of Kakum Rainforest and explore Cape Coast Castle’s moving legacy of the slave trade.
Visit Elmina Castle and meet local fishermen and fishmongers keeping centuries-old traditions alive.
Discover the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, from royal palaces and markets to the sacred Besease Shrine.
Take part in a heartfelt naming ceremony in Torgorme Village before bidding farewell to vibrant Ghana.

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55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

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55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

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Trip Features

Iconic Landmarks

Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.

Wildlife Encounters

Offers chances to observe animals responsibly in their natural habitats.

Private Guided Experiences

Explore in the company of expert private guides.

Arts & Culture

Showcasing local cultural traditions and artistic masterworks.

Iconic Landmarks

Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.

Wildlife Encounters

Offers chances to observe animals responsibly in their natural habitats.

Private Guided Experiences

Explore in the company of expert private guides.

Arts & Culture

Showcasing local cultural traditions and artistic masterworks.

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

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Arrive in Accra

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Accra to the Kakum Rain Forest & Cape Coast

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Exploring Elmina Castle & Fishing Village

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Elmina to the Slave River & Kumasi

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Kumasi to Besease Shrine & Accra

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Half Day Living Heritage Ceremony at Torgorme Village

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Depart from Accra

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Arrive in Accra

Arrive in Accra, Ghana. Transfer from airport to your hotel.

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Akwaaba - Welcome

Your Accommodation

Lancaster Accra Hotel

Welcome to Lancaster Accra! Lancaster Accra is a 4-Star Superior First Class hotel with a lovely ambiance and delightfully landscaped in style over spacious grounds with lush vegetation. The hotel has 238 rooms and offers diverse room types (Standard room, superior room, junior suite, premier suite, Executive Suite, 1 bedroom chalet, and 2 bedroom chalet for both business and leisure travelers. We are easily accessible with only 5 minutes (2km) drive from the Kotoka International Airport and 10 minutes' drive to the city center. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle service for the convenience of guests. From our amazing Food & Beverage dining experiences to our Outside Catering services we have the special touch that makes any event truly memorable.

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Accra to the Kakum Rain Forest & Cape Coast

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart to Cape Coast and drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa's surviving tropical rain forests. Choose between a 2km nature walk through the rain forest to discover the wide variety of exotic flora and fauna species and the medicinal values they offer or take a walk on the canopy walkway hanging 40 meters above the forest ground. After lunch on your own, embark on a tour of the infamous Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. History will unfold the story of the slave trade which the impact is still felt beyond the shores of Africa today. Visit the Cape Coast Castle built by the Swedes in 1653 and was later taken over by the British. Here, you would learn about the relationship between the western slave traders and the African tribes that made the trans-Atlantic slave trade possible. It is an opportunity to be up and close with history - to stand in the dark and stuffy dungeons, imagining the experience and conditions that millions of Africans endured. This castle also houses the West African Historical Museum.

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Canopy Walk Way and Kakum Rain Forest - Slave Dungeon Experience (Cape Coast Castle)

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

AnoMansa Beach Resort

Discover a new destination on Ghana’s breathtaking Central Coast - where every sunrise welcomes serenity, and every stay is wrapped in luxury and legacy. Nestled along the historic shoreline of Elmina, just minutes from Elmina Castle and Cape Coast, this boutique beachfront resort is designed for travelers who crave cultural depth, authentic hospitality, and moments of true rejuvenation.

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Exploring Elmina Castle & Fishing Village

After breakfast, visit Elmina Castle, also known as St. George's Castle, which was built by the Portuguese in 1482. Here, learn about the relationship between the western slave traders and the African tribes that participated in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Here participants will witness the dark and stuffy dungeons local people were forced to endure before being sent on a long and perilous passage across the Atlantic. To see the truth of these conditions in person is a powerful reminder of the inhumanity of the slave trade. After lunch on your own, explore Elmina, a fishing village that's both picturesque and gritty, charming and though-provoking. What better way to appreciate it than to immerse oneself in its main industry - fishing! Meet with local fishermen to learn the intricacies of their trade and the challenges they face in their day-to-day work. Next, meet the fish mongers in the village who will demonstrate the various stages of smoking the fish in earthenware ovens. This is a unique way to experience one of Ghana's oldest and important trades.

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Slave Dungeon Experience (Elmina Castle) and Fishing Village Tour

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

AnoMansa Beach Resort

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Elmina to the Slave River & Kumasi

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive through the forest zone to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire to explore the legends of the famous Ashanti people, whose legacies are still evident today. Stop at the former slave in Assin Manso. Visit the site of "Donkor Nsuo", the former Slave River and market, as well as the final transit point for a large number of enslaved Africans. This is the final resting place for two ancestors whose mortal remains were returned from the USA and Jamaica and re-interred there. Afterwards, continue to Kumasi where you will visit the Manhyia Palace Museum to obtain firsthand information on the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom. A regal history that dates back to 1700 is told with relics and artefacts. Enjoy a drive through the city with monuments dedicated to the memory of the great Ashanti people. Your city tour on this day will also include a visit to the famous Kejetia market, the National Cultural Centre which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass makers, potters and batik makers.

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Elmina - Slave River - Kumasi City Tour

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Lancaster Kumasi City

Lancaster Kumasi City is a premier African-style business hotel nestled in lush tropical gardens in the heart of the historic Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi. Blending contemporary comfort with rich cultural heritage, the hotel offers a dynamic and immersive experience that reflects the vibrant spirit of the Ashanti Kingdom. Perfectly positioned with direct access to the central business district, the hotel also boasts a prestigious location next to the Royal Golf Course and just two minutes from Rattray Park - a modern recreational oasis. Whether you're in town for high-level meetings or cultural discovery, Lancaster Kumasi City is the ideal base. From refined accommodations to warm Ghanaian hospitality, the hotel invites you to experience luxury, convenience, and authentic African charm at the heart of Kumasi.

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Kumasi to Besease Shrine & Accra

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for Accra. En route to Accra, stop on the way at Besease shrine, a world heritage site. The Besease Shrine is a traditional fetish shrine near the town of Ejisu. Each of these shrines is a home for a particular spirit, called obosom that mediates between mortals and the supreme god Nyame. Observe the unique architecture and experience the mode of ancestral worship to the ancient gods. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.

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Kumasi - Besease Shrine - Accra

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Lancaster Accra Hotel

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Half Day Living Heritage Ceremony at Torgorme Village

After breakfast, depart Accra to a beautiful village located on the lower course of the splendid Volta River. You will pay a courtesy call on the chief and elders amidst traditional drumming and dancing by the villagers. The group will participate in a naming ceremony of recognition, where a Ghanaian name is given to participants, and a gift presented as part of celebrating a new identity as a Ghanaian and a member of the local community. After lunch on your own, return to Accra and relax.

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Living Heritage Ceremony (Torgorme Village)

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Lancaster Accra Hotel

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Depart from Accra

After breakfast, spend the day shopping and doing last minute packing. At noon, check out of the hotel and transfer to airport for check-in and final departure back home.

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Farewell Departure

What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

Accra, on the Gulf of Guinea

Spectacular Ghana coast

Kakum National Park

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Conditions

Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall

AccraMostly Cloudy

29°C / 84°F

29mm / 1.1"

Weather data is based on monthly averages.

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Gina Dorey

Destination Specialist

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There are two rain seasons in Ghana. The heaviest rain in the south is from April until June, and a lighter rain possible during September and October. In the north, the rain season is continuous, giving rain from April until October

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Destination Specialist

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Globetrotters might not know that one of Ghana's traditions is to name their children based on the day of the week they were born. This custom, where each day of the week has specific male and female names, is still widely practiced. Clients can actually do a naming ceremony in Ghana where they get a name based on the day they were born and an Ghanaians name based on what the chief decides on the day he meets you

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