12 day Savanna to Coast Tour of Ghana
	A 12 day tour of Ghana from northern Savannah to the southern coast, visiting the 2 northern capitals of Tamale and Bolgatanga, the Ashanti Kingdom, traditional villages & crafts, markets, beaches, many sites of the slave trade, sacred crocodile ponds, an ancient mosque and a mud brick cathedral. Includes safaris at Mole National Park and a cultural performance.
		Dates of travel:	Best from November through May
		Number of guests:	Any number of people in your party
	Overnight & Drive Time
		Accra Arrival
	Arrival	Meet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
	Day 1	Safe transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
	Accra	Refresh and relax. Neighborhood or Accra city orientation as time permits.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Tesano.
		Flight to Tamale, Rural Village, Wulugu Mud House
		Morning depart to Tamale, capital of the Northern Region, via a 9:30 AM flight.
	Day 2	Arrive in Tamale at 10:30 AM. Sognaayilli culture village to learn rural village life.
	Bolgatanga	Continue towards Bolgatanga, stopping at the unique Zayaa mud house at Wulugu.
	2½ hours	Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Bolgatanga.
		Arts Village, Historic Bongo, Bolgatanga Craft Market
		Visit the Sirigu women's art and pottery village to see painted adobe structures.
	Day 3	Hike among sacred rock formations and the massive Baobab trees in Bongo.
	Bolgatanga	Visit the Bolgatanga craft market and find the apostles statues along Bazaar Road.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Bolgatanga.
		Sacred Crocodile Ponds, Pia Palace, Pikworo Slave Camp, Cathedral
		Morning at the sacred crocodile ponds of Paga and the Paga Pia palace.
	Day 4	Visit the former slave camp at Pikworo, ascend the lookout rock.
	Bolgatanga	Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows mud-brick cathedral and grotto at Navrongo.
	2½ hours	Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Bolgatanga.
		Former Slave Market, Mole National Park Safari
		Early morning depart south to Mole National Park, Ghana's biggest wildlife park.
	Day 5	Explore the former slave market of Saakpuli, visit museum & sacred Baobab tree.
	Mole	Arrive in time for the afternoon safari walk at Mole National Park (15:30 to 17:30).
	7 hours	Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park.
		Safari at Mole National Park, Mognori Cultural Village, Ancient Mosque
		Morning walking safari at Mole National Park (6:30 to 8:30).
	Day 6	Mid-day cultural performance. Sudanese style mud-and-stick mosque at Larabanga.
	Mole	Afternoon driving safari at Mole National Park or relax at the pool side.
		Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park.
		Mole National Park, Monkey Sanctuary
		Morning game walk at Mole National Park. Watch out for the baboons!
	Day 7	Quickly depart on drive day from northern Savannah to central forests.
	Kumasi	Late afternoon fun with the monkeys at the Boabeng-Fiema monkey sanctuary.
	6 hours	Overnight at an upscale hotel in central Kumasi.
		National Cultural Center, Manhyia Palace, Kejetia Market
		Morning visit to the National Cultural Center, one of Ghana's best museums.
	Day 8	Home of the Ashanti King, Manhyia Palace, and the Komfo Anokye Sword.
	Kumasi	Shopping experience at West Africa's largest outdoor market.
		Overnight at an upscale hotel in central Kumasi.
		Ashanti Craft Villages, Butterfly Sanctuary
		Early depart to visit craft villages around Kumasi showcasing traditional crafts:
	Day 9	wood carving, Adinkra cloth stamping, Kente cloth weaving. Visit a healing shrine.
	Kumasi	Late afternoon hike at the Bobiri forest reserve and butterfly sanctuary.
		Overnight at an upscale hotel in central Kumasi.
		Slave Cemetery, Cape Coast Castle
		Follow the slave trail to the coast, stopping at a former slave market and cemetery.
	Day 10	Tour the UN World Heritage site of former slave dungeons at Cape Coast castle.
	Elmina	Contemplate at the beach or browse the numerous shops near the castle.
	4 hours	Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
		Kakum National Park, Culture Workshop, Cultural Performance
		Morning departure for West Africa's highest rain forest canopy walkway.
	Day 11	Enjoy a special culture workshop learning Batik, Drumming, Cooking or Head Wrap.
	Elmina	Evening performance of drumming and dance from various African cultures.
		Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
		Posuban Shrine, Accra Shopping, Family Compound, Departure
	Departure	Morning departure for Accra, visiting an extravagant Posuban shrine along the way.
	Day 12	Visit a craft market, or Trashy Bags, where recycled plastic is crafted into accessories.
		Walking tour of the Kisseman urban ghetto. Traditional blessing for safe journey.
	3½ hours	Safe delivery to airport 2 hours before your evening flight.
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		$3,861 per person, as described, for 2 guests in 1 room.
	5% discount for bookings confirmed 30 or more days prior to travel.
	Includes certified guide, vehicle & fuel, accommodations, meals and entrance fees.
		Price adjusted for number of travelers, visited sites, tour inclusions/exclusions,
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