Ghana Birding Extravaganza!
	A 22-day birding tour in various ecological zones (Coastal Savanna, Semi-Deciduous Rainforest, Guinea Savanna, and Sudan Savanna) with a birding specialist from the Ghana Wildlife Society. Elephants, monkeys and possibly marine turtles also may be seen. Includes a quick overview of Ghana via a couple days of historic and cultural sites.
		Dates of travel:	Best from October through March
		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. Continue to Accra.
	Accra	Refresh and relax. Neighborhood or Accra city orientation as time permits.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Tesano.
		Atewa Range Forest, Bunso Eco Park
		Early morning depart for the Atewa Forest, a Globally Significant Biodiversity Area.
	Day 2	Over 200 species of birds and over 400 species of butterflies have been recorded
	Koforidua	Bunso Eco Park, have a canopy walk whiles seeing birds and butterflies.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Koforidua.
		Boti Falls, Akaa Falls, Umbrella Rock, Asenema Falls
		Experience Boti Falls' wonders, spotting exotic birds amid serene forest trails.
	Day 3	Birdwatch at Akaa Falls and Umbrella Rock, amidst stunning landscapes.
	Shai Hills	Spot vibrant birds near Asenema Falls, in peaceful natural surroundings.
		Overnight at a luxury tent in the reserve.
		Shai Hills, Dodowa Forest, Tsenku Falls, Ho
		Early morning departure for wildlife viewing at Shai Hills Wildlife Preserve.
	Day 4	Baboons, birds, butterflies, antelope, bat caves and cultural remains.
	Ho	Onwards to Dodowa for a hike in the enchanted forest to visit Tsenku Falls.
		Overnight at an upscale hotel with a view of the the town in Ho.
		Full Day Birding At Kalakpa Forest, Kente Weaving Village
		Early morning rise visiting the Kalakpa Resource Reserve.
	Day 5	Full day birding in this gallery forest which offers such wonderful species of birds.
	Keta	Species to be seen include; Striped kingfisher, Purple roller, Puvel Illadopsis, etc.
	3 hours	Overnight at an upscale resort on a clean sandy beach.
		Keta Lagoon, Canoe Safari, Village Tour
		Early birding at Keta lagoon which is Ghana's most important marine birding site.
	Day 6	Spot diverse bird species on a guided canoe safari along Avu Lagoon.
	Keta	Explore the historic Bludo community while spotting vibrant birdlife.
		Overnight at an upscale resort on a clean sandy beach.
		Sakumono Lagoon, Achimota Forest Birding
		Morning birding at the Sakumono Lagoon, near an urbanized area of
	Day 7	the port city of Tema. This is a Ramsar site of importance in Ghana.
	Kokrobite	Continue to the Achimota forest for an afternoon birding and wildlife viewing.
	4¼ hours	Overnight at a secluded mid-range guesthouse in Kokrobite.
		Densu Delta, Winneba Lagoon, Crocodiles, Birds & Bees
		Densu Delta and Winneba lagoon offer sites of migratory birds and waterfowl.
	Day 8	Sun Bird Trail has 3 ecosystems: rainforest, secondary forest and pond environment.
	Kakum	Crocodile ponds and weaver bird community at Hans Botel. Stingless bee facility.
	3¾ hours	Overnight at a mid-range hotel near Kakum National Park.
		Forest Canopy Walk, Kakum National Park
		5:30 AM birding from the rainforest canopy walkway before it opens to the public.
	Day 9	Kakum is Ghana's most significant birding park, with over 266 species including
	Kakum	white-breasted guinea fowl, African grey parrot, and nine species of hornbill.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel near Kakum National Park.
		Kakum National Park, Depart for Ankasa Game Reserve
		Morning visit to the canopy walkway for birds spotting before it opens to the public.
	Day 10	Depart west along the coast on a long drive to Ankasa Protected Area.
	Ankasa	Arrive at Ankasa Forest before dark, have a night expedition in the area.
	5 hours	Overnight at a bed & breakfast facility in the forest.
		Full Day Birding at Ankasa Protected Area
		Early morning hike at Ankasa, which has Ghana's largest concentration
	Day 11	of biodiversity. Focus on area around the Ankasa River and the Nini River.
	Ankasa	Begin our search for White-bellied, Shining-Blue, and Blue-breasted Kingfishers.
		Overnight at a bed & breakfast facility in the forest.
		Amansuri Wetlands, Nzulezu Stilt Village, Fort Apollonia, Elmina
		Early morning canoe ride along the Amansuri River, Ghana largest swamp forest.
	Day 12	Many species, including Kingfishers, are found in this unique environment.
	Elmina	Visit Fort Apollonia, and continue drive to Elmina stopping at a fishing village.
	4½ hours	Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
		Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, Picathartes Expedition
		Explore the Posuban shrines of Elmina maintained by Asafo community groups.
	Day 13	Tour the U.N. World Heritage Site and former slave dungeon of Cape Coast castle.
	Ejisu	Visit the nesting site of the yellow headed Picathartes, a most sought after specimen
	4½ hours	Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Ejisu.
		Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary, Lake Bosomtwe
		Morning hike at the Bobiri forest reserve and butterfly sanctuary.
	Day 14	Continue to Lake Bosomtwe, Africa's largest meteorite impact lake.
	0	Padua ride on lake with local fisherman or horseback ride on lakeside trail.
	2¾ hours	Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Ejisu.
		Full Day at the Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary
		Early-morning at Owabi wildlife sanctuary, Ghana's only inland Ramsar site.
	Day 15	Explore the wetlands, home to thriving birdlife and peaceful forest habitats.
	Ejisu	After several hours of birding expedition, drive back to your hotel to refresh and relax.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Ejisu.
		Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary
		Experience Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary with birdwatching, scenic trails,
	Day 16	crocodile sightings, vibrant flora, and refreshing waterfalls in this stunning sanctuary.
	Ejisu	After an exciting birding adventure, return to your hotel to unwind and recharge.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Ejisu.
		Monkey Sanctuary, Tamale City Tour
		Morning depart for Tamale stopping along the way for fun with habituated monkeys.
	Day 17	Tour Tamale, capital of the Northern Region. Includes the Gulpke Na palace,
	Tamale	the Grand Mosque, a craft market and a Shea butter facility.
	7½ hours	Overnight at a excellent mid-range hotel in Tamale.
		Mole National Park, Larabanga Mosque
		Morning walking safari at Mole National Park
	Day 18	Visit the ancient Sudanese style mud-and-stick mosque at Larabanga.
	Mole	Afternoon driving safari at Mole National Park.
	4 hours	Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park.
		Mole National Park, Mognori Cultural Village, Afternoon Safari
		Morning driving safari at Mole National Park (half or full day driving safari is extra).
	Day 19	Relax poolside at Mole Lodge. Afternoon experience at the Mognori Cultural Village.
	Mole	Afternoon safari walk with the elephants at Mole National Park.
		Overnight at a budget lodge in Mole National Park.
		Morning Safari, Culture Village, Bolgatanga, Night Birding
		Morning safari walk at Mole National Park (6:30 to 8:30).
	Day 20	Depart for the culture village of Sognaayilli to learn the life of northern tribes.
	Bolgatanga	Visit the NASIA Wetland for nocturnal birding with unique and exciting sightings.
	6½ hours	Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Bolgatanga.
		Tono Dam, Sirigu, Catholic Cathedral and Grotto, Evening Birding
		Morning birding at Tono Dam. Large populations of water birds at this location.
	Day 21	Sirigu painted adobe village. Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows mud brick cathedral..
	Bolgatanga	Relax at your hotel before returning to Tono Dam for another nocturnal excursion.
		Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Bolgatanga.
		Tono Dam, Zayaa Mosque, Flight to Accra
	Departure	Second morning at the Tono Dam. Visit the mud mosque at Wulugu.
	Day 22	Drop-off at the airport in Tamale for your flight back to Accra.
		Be met at the airport and tranport to the international terminal for your flight.
	2½ hours	Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Bolgatanga.
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		$5,879 per person, as described, for 2 guests in 1 room.
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