12 day Wildlife Tour
12 day Wildlife Tour of Ghana | ||||
A 12 day wildlife tour of Ghana, visiting the Ashanti Kingdom, a monkey sanctuary, hippo sanctuary, Africa's only butterfly sanctuary, Mole National Park for elephants, traditional villages, the former slave castle at Cape Coast, and a birding hike at Kakum National Park. Includes cultural performances and a traditional blessing. | ||||
Dates of travel: | You set the dates & number of days | |||
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 an high-rise hotel in Osu. | ||||
Accra City Tour | ||||
Meet your guide at 8:30 AM and depart on guided tour of Accra. | ||||
Day 2 | Visit to Kwame Nkrumah Monument, Independence Square, Makola Market, | |||
Accra | historic Jamestown, W.E.B. Du Bois Center, fashionable Oxford Street in Osu. | |||
Overnight at an high-rise hotel in Osu. | ||||
Bobiri Forest, Butterfly Sanctuary | ||||
Depart metropolitan Accra for a scenic drive through the countryside. | ||||
Day 3 | Late afternoon hike at the Bobiri forest reserve and butterfly sanctuary. | |||
Ejisu | This is Africa's only butterfly sanctuary, which contains many native species of trees. | |||
4 hours | Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Ejisu. | |||
Ashanti Craft Villages, Monkey Sanctuary | ||||
Morning depart to visit craft villages around Kumasi showcasing traditional crafts: | ||||
Day 4 | Kente weaving at Adanwomase, Adinkra cloth at Ntonso, carvings at Ahwiaa. | |||
Techiman | Late afternoon fun with the monkeys at the Boabeng-Fiema monkey sanctuary. | |||
3¾ hours | Overnight at a budget hotel in central Techiman. | |||
Drive Day, Rooftop Homes, Historic Mosque | ||||
Long drive on ancient Islamic trade route. Visit a rooftop home at Senyon. | ||||
Day 5 | Late afternoon arrival in Wa, capital of the Upper West region. | |||
Wa | Visit to a 15th century mosque and possibly visit the village chief at nearby Nakori. | |||
5 hours | Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Wa. | |||
Hippo Sanctuary, Lobi Tribe, Mole National Park | ||||
Early morning to the Wechiau Hippo sanctuary and canoe safari to the hippos. | ||||
Day 6 | Have a visit with the local Lobi tribe and socialize with friendly people. | |||
Mole | Arrive at Mole National Park in time for the afternoon safari walk (15:30 to 17:30). | |||
6 hours | Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park. | |||
Mole National Park, Mognori Cultural Village, Afternoon Safari Walk | ||||
Morning game viewing walk at Mole National Park (6:30 to 8:30). | ||||
Day 7 | Poolside at Mole Lodge after enjoying a performance at Mognori Cultural Village. | |||
Mole | Afternoon safari drive to find elephants and other mammals at Mole National Park. | |||
Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park. | ||||
Driving Safari, Ancient Mosque | ||||
Driving safari at Mole with a specially trained park ranger. | ||||
Day 8 | This is a 2-hour driving safari (as opposed to the morning and evening walks). | |||
Mole | Visit the ancient Sudanese style mud-and-stick mosque at Larabanga. | |||
Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park. | ||||
Mole National Park, Craft Market, Flight to Accra | ||||
Morning walking safari at Mole National Park. Watch out for the baboons! | ||||
Day 9 | Quickly depart for Tamale. Craft market in Tamale before your flight to Accra. | |||
Accra | Be met at the domestic flight terminal upon your return to Accra. | |||
3 hours | Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Tesano. | |||
Posuban Shrine, Cape Coast Castle, Beach Relax | ||||
Mid-morning departure west along the coast to the city of Cape Coast. | ||||
Day 10 | Visit an elaborate Posuban shrine, commemorating an Asafo community group. | |||
Elmina | Tour the U.N. World Heritage Site and former slave dungeon of Cape Coast castle. | |||
3½ hours | Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina. | |||
Kakum Birding (no canopy walkway), Crocodile Pond, Culture Performance | ||||
Hike with a birding expert through the 3 different ecosystems of the Sun Bird Trail | ||||
Day 11 | at Kakum National Park: rainforest, a secondary forest and pond environment. | |||
Elmina | Crocodile ponds and weaver bird community. Special evening cultural performance. | |||
Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina. | ||||
Accra Return, Last Minute Shopping, Traditional Blessing, Departure | ||||
Departure | Morning departure for Accra, visiting sites along the way as time permits. | |||
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. | |||
We are happy to customize any tour! | ||||
Price | £ $ € | |||
No reschedule fees! No Covid cancellation fees! | ||||
£2,766 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, | ||||
Ask for a quote! | and desired class of meals and accommodations. | Sep-2024 | ||
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. | ||||
Submit booking form. Make Payment. | ||||
Terms & Conditions | Booking Form | Payment Options | ||
Book directly with a licensed, tax-paying tour operator. Keep it in Ghana! | ||||
Map of Tour | ||||
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