Accra: 7 Day History and Heritage Guided Tour in Ghana
ID: GYG1059654-1632225
Category:
Country: Ghana
Duration:
7 days
Description
Discover few parts of Ghana on a 7 -day tour from Accra. Visit Shai Hills, visit Cape Coast, cruise on the Volta River, visit monkey sanctuary, hike to Wli Waterfall and explore Mount Afadja.
Day 1: Airport pick up to your hotel
Day 2: Accra City Tour: Visit W.E.B Dubios Center for pan Africanism, National Museum, Makola Market, Kwame Memorial Park, Arts Center and Black Star/Independence Square.
Day 3: Cape Coast Tour - Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle and Kakum National Park
Day 4: Shai Hills, Boat Cruise, and Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary: Start your adventure at Shai Hills Reserve. Visit the museum, see bamboos, zebras, and possibly a large number of antelopes during the dry season. Climb Mongo Hill for a panoramic view of the park and explore the cave where the Dipo girls are kept during their initiation rituals. Next, head to Royal Sechi Resort for a boat cruise on the Volta River, the largest in Ghana and West Africa. Enjoy lunch before visiting Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, home to the playful Mona Monkeys. Learn about the 200-year coexistence between the monkeys and the villagers and interact with these friendly creatures.
Day 5: Wli Waterfall and Mount Afadja:Hike through the forest of Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary to the famous Wli Waterfall, the highest in West Africa. Cross 9 streams and immerse yourself in the cooling waters. Encounter a large colony of fruit bats, butterflies, birds, monkeys, and baboons along the way. In the afternoon, conquer Mount Afadja, the highest mountain in Ghana. Reach the peak at 885 meters and enjoy breathtaking views of the Agumatsa range near the villages of Liati Wote and Gbledi.
Day 6: Mount Gemi and Canopy Walk: Begin your day in Amedzofe, the highest place of habitation in Ghana. Hike to Mount Gemi, the 5th highest mountain in the country. Learn about the German settlers who once inhabited the village and see the antenna they mounted for communication during World War II. End your adventure with a canopy walk over the Ote Falls, offering spectacular views of the waterfall.
Day 7: Return to Accra and airport drop off (NB: Decide to add more days at extra cost if you decide to stay longer days than published one).
Highlights
- Feel the rush of the Wli Waterfall, the tallest in West Africa
- Hike to the peak of Mount Afadja, the highest mountain in Ghana
- Enjoy a boat cruise on the Volta River, the largest in West Africa
- Visit the Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary and interact with Mona monkeys
- Experience a canopy walk over the Ote Falls and enjoy stunning views
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves a lot of walking and hiking.
Be prepared for interactions with wildlife.
The tour takes place in a tropical climate, so dress accordingly.
INCLUDED
- Private air-condition vehicle
- 6 Night Accommodation
- Visit to Shai Hills Reserve
- Boat cruise on the Volta River
- Visit to Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary
- Hiking to Wli Waterfall
- Hiking to Mount Afadja
- Hiking to Mount Gemi
- Canopy walk over Ote Falls
- Cape Coast Castle
- Elmina Castle
- Kakum National Park
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals not specified
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.