Tamale and Kingdom of Dagbon
A 2 day tour of Tamale and Yendi in the Northern Region of Ghana. Visit the former slave camp at Saakpuli, the Gnani witch's camp, and a Shea Butter processing center. Includes a cultural performance, a palace visit, and a sitting with a chief.
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      Number of guests: Any number of people in your party

Overnight &
Drive Time
Flight to Tamale, Former Slave Camp, Tamale City Tour
ArrivalMorning flight to Tamale (or begin your tour with a pick-up in Tamale).
Day 1Meet your guide and depart for the former slave camp at Saakpuli.
TamaleRelics from the days of the slave trade include the sacred Baobab Tree, a mini
   museum of artifacts, and over 70 wells that the enslaved were forced to dig.
EstimatedReturn to Tamale and visit the central craft market to shop for items of interest.
Drive timeWitness the processing of pure and unrefined Shea Butter, the women's gold.
3 hoursVisit an art gallery nearby where many beautiful arts and sculpture are displayed.
Drumming and dance performance by the Tamale Youth Home Cultural Group.
Friendly, budget hotel centrally located in Tamale.
Gnani Witches Camp, Kingdom of Dagbon, Central Mosque, Accra Return
DepartureDeparture for Gnani witches camp where alleged witches have their abode.
Day 2   Many face stigmatization and neglect from family and friends. Donations required.
Yendi, seat of the Kingdom of Dagbon, is one of the oldest kingdoms in Ghana.
Tour a chief's palace to see the compound and hear the history of the Dagombas.
EstimatedExplore this ancient city and watch a traditional Gonja cloth weaver.
Drive timeReturn to Tamale. Visit the Central Mosque, which is over 150 years
3½ hours   old. Fridays are especially busy. Those of Muslim faith may enter for prayers.
Return flight to Accra (airport transit is extra), or drop in Tamale.

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Price

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No reschedule fees!     No Covid cancellation fees!
Cost €Number of travelersNo MealsWith Meals
per person1€470€901
2 - 5€464€890
6 or morePlease inquire for groups of 6 or more.
Includes certified guide, vehicle & fuel, accommodations, meals and entrance fees.
Jan-2024Cost varies by class of hotel and meals, sites visited & tour inclusions.
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Witches camp