2 Day Akwasidae Festival Tour
Overview
Weekend trip to attend the Akwasidae festival celebrated for the Ashanti King. Tour the palace of the king and be entertained by a durbar of chiefs and plenty of drumming and pageantry. Includes a visit to a traditional Kente weaving village, and either the Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary or the Bunso Eco Park.
Dates of travel: Every 6th Saturday (Request form indicates dates)
Number of guests: Any number of people in your party
Number of guests: Any number of people in your party
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Butterfly Sanctuary or Bunso Eco Park, Kente Weaving Village
- Morning pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle: Accra location of your choice
- Depart metropolitan Accra for a scenic drive through the countryside.
- Enjoy a forest walk at either the Bobiri Forest or the Bunso Eco Park.

- 1) Bobiri Forest contains native trees, birds, and specializes in butterfly walks.
- 2) Bunso Eco Park has an arboretum, a small canopy walkway, and a 50m zipline.
- Visit the Kente village of Adanwomase to see traditional cloth weaving.

- Try your hand at thread spinning and weaving, or shop for your own exotic cloth.
- Time permitting, visit a cocoa farm in the village before continuing to your hotel.
- Mid-range hotel in suburban Kumasi at Ejisu.
Day 2
National Cultural Center, Manhyia Palace, Akwasidae Festival
- Morning visit the National Cultural Center, one of Ghana's best museums.
- Continue to the Manhyia Palace, home of Ashanti king, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
- On most Akwasidae, the Ashanti King will ride his palanquin adorned in beautiful cloth and jewelry while accompanied by an full entourage.
- Offerings will be presented and blessings bestowed by the pouring of libations.
- Experience the drumming and dance that tells the local history.
- Be free to take photographs as you witness Ashanti culture at its peak.
- Depart by 3:00 PM at the latest to return to metropolitan Accra by nightfall.
- Drop at location of your choice in Accra.
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Price
No reschedule fees!
No Covid cancellation fees!
Guests
No meals
With Meals
1
$536
$574
2 - 5
$445
$485
6 or more
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Includes vehicle, fuel, double-occupancy lodging, certified guide and all site fees.
Cost varies by class of hotel and meals, sites visited & tour inclusions.
Mar-2025
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Next Steps
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★ Request tour & approve plan.
★ Review Terms & Conditions.
★ Submit Booking Form.
★ Payment Options.
★ Request tour & approve plan.
★ Review Terms & Conditions.
★ Submit Booking Form.
★ Payment Options.
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