Tamale & Kingdom of Dagbon
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. | ||||
Dates of travel: | You set the dates | |||
Number of guests: | Any number of people in your party | |||
Overnight & Drive Time | ||||
Flight to Tamale, Former Slave Camp, Tamale City Tour | ||||
Arrival | Morning flight to Tamale (or begin your tour with a pick-up in Tamale). | |||
Day 1 | Meet your guide and depart for the former slave camp at Saakpuli. | |||
Tamale | Relics 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. | ||||
Estimated | Return to Tamale and visit the central craft market to shop for items of interest. | |||
Drive time | Witness the processing of pure and unrefined Shea Butter, the women's gold. | |||
3 hours | Visit 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 | ||||
Departure | Departure 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. | ||||
Estimated | Explore this ancient city and watch a traditional Gonja cloth weaver. | |||
Drive time | Return 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. | ||||
We are happy to customize any tour! | ||||
Price | £ $ € | |||
No reschedule fees! No Covid cancellation fees! | ||||
Cost £ | Number of travelers | No Meals | With Meals | |
per person | 1 | £400 | £768 | |
2 - 5 | £396 | £758 | ||
6 or more | Please inquire for groups of 6 or more. | |||
Includes certified guide, vehicle & fuel, accommodations, meals and entrance fees. | ||||
Jan-2024 | Cost varies by class of hotel and meals, sites visited & tour inclusions. | |||
Invite your friends & family: | ||||
Next Steps | ||||
Status: | Awaiting your request | |||
Next Steps: | Help us customize this tour to your wishes. | |||
Approve the final version of your tour. | ||||
Review Terms & Conditions. | ||||
Enter Booking Form. Make Payment. | ||||
Terms & Conditions | Booking Form | Payment Options | ||
Book directly with a licensed, tax-paying tour operator. Keep it in Ghana! | ||||
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