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	Weekend to the Akwasidae Festival
	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
	Overnight & Drive Time
		Butterfly Sanctuary or Bunso Eco Park, Kente Weaving Village
	Pick-up	Morning pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle: Accra location of your choice
	Day 1	Depart metropolitan Accra for a scenic drive through the countryside.
	Ejisu	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.
	Estimated	2) Bunso Eco Park has an arboretum, a small canopy walkway, and a 50m zipline.
	Drive time	Visit the Kente village of Adanwomase to see traditional cloth weaving.
	5¼ hours	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.
		National Cultural Center, Manhyia Palace, Akwasidae Festival
	Drop-Off	Morning visit the National Cultural Center, one of Ghana's best museums.
	Day 2	Continue to the Manhyia Palace, home of Ashanti king, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
	Accra	On most Akwasidae, the Ashanti King will ride his palanquin adorned in beautiful
		cloth and jewelry while accompanied by an full entourage.
	Estimated	Offerings will be presented and blessings bestowed by the pouring of libations.
	Drive time	Experience the drumming and dance that tells the local history.
	5 hours	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!
	Cost $ US	Number of travelers	No meals	With Meals
	per person	1	$536	$574
		2 - 5	$445	$485
		6 or more	Please inquire for groups of 6 or more.
	Includes vehicle, fuel, double-occupancy lodging, certified guide and all site fees.
	Sep-2023	Cost varies by class of hotel and meals, sites visited & tour inclusions.
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