Arrive in Accra
Day 1 ( Nov. 30th Thursday 2023 )
On arrival in Accra, you will be met by our representative, assisted and transferred to your hotel. After you are settled into your new homes, we will introduce you to the rest of your crew for the week; an intimate group of individuals from all over the world ready to experience Ghana culture and history. As a group, we will all head to our welcome dinner and kick off our new journey together.
Accommodation in Accra.
Day 2 & 3 ( Dec. 1st Friday & Dec. 2nd Saturday 2023 )
We visit Independence Square, Accra’s open-air ceremonial grounds where national celebrations are held. Continue to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Museum, a tribute to Ghana’s first president. This park, formally called the Polo grounds, is where Dr. Kwame Nkrumah declared the independence of Ghana. The remains of Dr Nkrumah as well as that of his wife rest on these premises. You will see various personal items used by Dr. Nkrumah, as well as books he authored. Visit the popular Arts and Crafts market where you can test your bargaining and trading skills against the vendors. Visit Makola market, Accra’s signature open-air market to experience a typical African Market atmosphere. Naming ceremony, a traditional ceremony performed to give you local Ghanaian names. ( its optional).
Day 4 & 5 ( Dec. 3rd Sunday & Dec. 4th Saturday 2023 )
We travel to Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Kingdom of Gold. You will arrive in Kumasi in the mid-afternoon in time to visit Manhyia Palace, which was built in 1925 to receive Asantehene (ruler of the Ashanti people) Prempeh I when he returned from exile in the Seychelles to resume residence in Kumasi. Ashanti kings until 1974.The palace is now a museum, containing a range of items relating to the Ashanti Kingdom, particularly Prempeh I (ruled 1888-1931) and Prempeh II (ruled 1931-1970) used Manhyia Palace. Here you will obtain first-hand information on the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom, a regal history that dates back to 1700 and is told with relics and artifacts.
We will visit Bonwire, where the famous Kente cloth is handmade on looms in a time-honored tradition passed down through generations. You will see the Kente weavers in process of creating Kente cloth in various styles, and have the opportunity to try your hand at the ancient craft.
Day 6 & 7 ( Dec. 5th Sunday & Dec. 6th Monday 2023)
This morning we travel to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa surviving tropical rain forests. Kakum is home to over 40 large mammals and 400 bird species as well as many species of butterflies, flora and fauna. The most popular attraction is the Canopy walkway, made up of eight bridges extending 330m, hanging 30m (100 feet) above the forest floor. We continue to Elmina, this is one of the most visited areas in Ghana and is a must-see for first time travelers to Ghana. We will visit Cape Coast Castle. Cape Coast Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was one of the holding dungeons and departure points for Africans being sent to slavery in the Americas. (Beware; a visit to the dungeon is usually an emotional experience for people of African descent and for non-Africans). The castle is home to the infamous “Door of No Return”.
Day 8 & 9 ( Dec 7th Tuesday & Dec 8th Wednesday 2023 )
The rest of the time will be for leisure.
Day 10 ( Dec. 9th Thursday 2023 )
It is time to say goodbye. Use today to check off those final items on your list for the city before it is time to head home. The week may have flown by, but the memories and friendships you have made will last forever.
The price below are early bird valid until 4th April 2023. Make an initial deposit to lock the price . Deposit can be made through Bank Transfer or paypal*. Reserve now with a deposit of 200 USD and pay the rest in 7 months instalments.
Price: USD 1,780,
SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS
(DOUBLE OCCUPANCY)*
1,780 USD PER PERSON
Deposit to Book: 200 USD
5 months Instalment: USD 316
SOLO ACCOMMODATIONS
(SINGLE OCCUPANCY)
2,190 USD PER PERSON
Deposit to Book: 300 USD
5 months Instalment: USD 378
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
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Fully refundable deposit up to 30 days after booking. 50% trip payment refund up to 90 days before departure.
30% refund 30days before departure.
Four star accommodations at boutique and/or international hotels is guaranteed in major cities. 3 star accommodations are guaranteed in rural settings. Should you need to arrive early or depart after the end of the itinerary, you will incur the cost of additional hotel nights on your own at our negotiated rate.
Please arrive no later than 3PM on the trip start date, you may need to arrive one day earlier depending on flight arrival times.
Trip insurance is required to travel with Travel Time Africa.
If you are a single traveller and do not opt for a single supplement, you will be paired with a single traveler of the same sex. Most of the beds are Queen / King Size beds.
Itineraries are subject to change according to events, final host availability, weather, etc. We will work to maintain to the best of our ability the integrity of the itinerary as stated here. There are no refunds for itinerary changes due to weather or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
Paypal* charges 2.99% | Wire transfer charges is free.
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