After immigration and customs formalities at Accra Kotoka International airport, you are met by our representatives and transferred to your Accra accommodation. Dinner at your hotel. [D]

After breakfast depart to Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana; to visit Kakum National Park; one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rainforests. This provides an unforgettable “Jungle” experience amidst the tropical vegetation and wildlife. The forest provides the opportunity to see much of Ghana’s indigenous plant life, rare butterflies, flora and fauna monkeys. The most popular attraction is the Canopy walkway, which is made up of seven bridges extending 1,080 ft. and hanging 100 ft. above the forest floor.  In Cape Coast go on a city tour of Elmina City driving through the ancient town of Elmina. At the harbor see the colorful fishing canoes getting ready to go to sea for another night’s task of fishing. This is a perfect opportunity for the photographers in the group. Cape Coast Castle which also houses the West African Historical Museum established by the Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the Ghanaian Government in 1994. Cape Coast Castle is another restored UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the departure points for Africans being sent to slavery in the Americas and the Caribbean. The castle is home to the “Door of No Return”. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. [B/D]

We depart to the Elmina Castle, another World Heritage site. Here castle operators will guide us through all the Slave Dungeons with lectures. The Elmina castle is the first castle to be built in the Sub Saharan region and is the oldest in West Africa. Take part in a traditional naming ceremony where a local African name will be given to you to mark the importance of your coming and also to be ushered into the Fante Kingdom. A Spiritual journey to take your birth rights as an African descent. All this cultural and traditional event is done by local Kings and Queens and the local people. Experience the feel of the African rhythms as they play the local drums and instruments. At the end, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight [B/D]

On our way to Kumasi the historical and spiritual capital of the old Ashanti Kingdom, we stop en route at Assin Manso Slave market for some history. Upon arrival in Kumasi, The Ashanti people were one of the most powerful nations in Africa until the end of the 19th century, when the British annexed Ashanti Country to their Gold Coast colony. The tribute paid today to the Asantehene is the best evidence of their past splendor and strength. With nearly one million inhabitants, Kumasi is a sprawling city with a fantastic central market, one of the biggest in Africa, where every type of Ashanti craft (leather goods, pottery, Kente cloth) is found along with just about every kind of tropical fruit and vegetable. Take a walk down this open-air central market (also known as Kejetia Market) attraction pole to Kumasis, Ashanti’s and Ashantiland Peninsula’s people. Then, visit the Cultural Center, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Okomfo Anokye Sword Site. Rteurn to the hotel for dinner and overnight [B/D]

In the morning after breakfast, explore the Ashanti Kingdom Palace museum. The Ashanti Empire (Twi: Asanteman) was an Akan empire and kingdom from 1670 to 1957 in what is now modern-day Ghana. It expanded from Ashanti to include the Brong-Ahafo Region, Central Region, Eastern Region, Greater Accra Region and Western Region of present-day Ghana. Due to the empire’s military prowess, wealth, architecture, sophisticated hierarchy and culture, the Ashanti Kingdom has been extensively studied and has more historiographies by European, primarily British authors than any other indigenous culture of Sub-Saharan Africa. A visit to the Ashanti craft villages. Learn about woodcarving in the village of Ahwiaa, known for the talented craftsmen who fashion royal stools, walking sticks and fertility dolls from wood. You will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of hand-carved items. Your next stop is the village of Ntonso, where artisan’s hand-stamp patterns on cotton cloth to make Adinkra textiles. Later, visit Bonwire, where the famous Kente cloth is handmade on looms in a time-honored tradition passed down through generations. Observe the Kente weavers creating the traditional Kente cloth. [B/D]

On our way back to Accra in morning after breakfast. We visit en route to Besease Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and experience ancient customs and tradition of the Ashanti religion. The Besease Shrine is a traditional fetish shrine in Ejisu a sub of Kumasi. The shrines is a home for their ancient god known as Asaase Yaa that mediates between mortals and the supreme god Nyame. Explore the Unique ancient building architectural and experience the mode of worship the Ashanti’s use to worship their ancestors. [B/D]

Accra, the capital of Ghana, has maintained its unique identity despite the fast-paced development currently underway in this intriguing African city. Visit the great patriarch W.E. Dubois center learn about this American civil rights activist personal life in Ghana. During the days of the first president of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, when he invited him to Ghana and became the first African American to receive a dual citizen of Ghana during the 60’s. 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. [B/D]

The area of Krobo is famous all around the world for its beads. Here they are produced and used for cults and aesthetic purposes. We will visit a factory specialized in the production of those beads and even follow the process of making one! The art of making glass beads has a long history in Ghana. For the past 400 years, the finished products have been used in ceremonies of birth, coming of age, marriage and death. Today, the city of Odumase Krobo and the wider Krobo district are particularly associated with the making of traditional glass beads. At Cedi Bead Factory, you can watch the intricate production process from beginning to end. We reach Koforidua on time to visit the weekly beads market. Great opportunity for shopping. [B/D]

Best time for shopping and free day. We later transport you to the airport for the departure. [B]