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All Things Ghana Tour

A broad Ghanaian lifestyle journey through history, food, culture, craft and coastal life.

All Things Ghana Tour
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All Things Ghana Tour

This tour reveals many sides of Ghanaian life, from independence landmarks and coastal history to games, markets, food, dance, beaches and local craftsmanship. It is made for travelers who want a full first taste of Ghana.

Independence Square Cape Coast Castle Kumasi craft villages Jamestown
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Itinerary Highlights

01. Independence Square Visit Independence Square, the Independence Arch and the Black Star monuments, including the spot where Dr. Kwame Nkrumah declared Ghana independent.
02. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum Tour the memorial and museum dedicated to Ghana's first prime minister and learn about his role in Ghana's independence.
03. Cape Coast Slave Castle Explore the slave dungeons, the Door of No Return, the museum and the coastal setting connected to Ghana's difficult history.
04. Kakum National Park Walk through rainforest and experience the treetop canopy walkway above one of Ghana's most loved natural habitats.
05. Hans Cottage Crocodile Feeding Enjoy a meal at the pond-side botel and observe crocodiles, turtles and birds in a relaxed setting.
06. Kumasi Craft Villages Visit Ahwiaa, Ntonso and Bonwire to see wood carving, Adinkra symbols, Kente weaving and traditional attire.
07. Kumasi Culinary Adventure Shop local markets and learn how Ghanaian dishes such as palm nut soup, groundnut soup, abunuabunu and jollof rice are prepared.
08. Chop Bars Taste local Ghanaian dishes at popular community eateries known as chop bars.
09. James Town Lighthouse Walk through historic Jamestown, meet locals, see the harbor and climb the lighthouse when available.
10. Ghana Culture Awareness Adventure Learn about local customs, family traditions, rites of passage and cultural etiquette across Ghanaian ethnic groups.
11. Fantasy Coffin Workshops Visit creative coffin workshops in Teshie and learn how these symbolic works became part of Ghanaian artistic expression.
12. Markets, Drum, Dance and Beaches Experience market life, Ghanaian drumming and dance, Labadi Beach, Bojo Beach and the Tetteh Quarshie Art Market.
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