Leisurely trip on the coast of Ghana
Treat yourself to a 6-day fun-packed trip exploring the most amazing parts of the coast of Ghana. This is just enough time to explore and experience the amazing wildlife and national park as well as cultural, historical, and coastal resources.
Step onto African soil and experience all that Ghana has to offer!
Services
Included:
- 5 nights accommodation in double or twin rooms
- Daily breakfast
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned car with English-speaking driver
- Activities & admission fees to sites as per the itinerary
- English-speaking guide on excursions
- Complimentary bottled water
- 24-hour ongoing support
Excluded:
- International flights
Optional:
- Wifi/internet on tour
Itinerary at a Glance
Accra
Welcome to Ghana!
Accra - Busua
Kakum National Park and Cape Coast Slave Castle
Busua
Visit the Fort Batenstein
Busua
Explore Abokwa Island
Busua
Fort Dixcove and Surfing Lessons
Busua - Accra
Goodbye Ghana!
Detailed Itinerary
Accra
Day 1: Welcome to Ghana!
Upon arrival at Terminal 3 of Kotoka International Airport, Accra-Ghana, You will be met by a staff member and sent to your hotel.
Accra - Busua
Day 2: Kakum National Park and Cape Coast Slave Castle
Depart to the Western Region after breakfast. If the hustle and bustle of Accra mars the smooth tour you intend to have in Ghana, wait till you leave that behind as you enter a new and calmer region where you will see the rapid transformation. Your first stop will be at the Kakum National Park. It is a protected area of rainforest and home to endangered mammals such as forest elephants and monkeys. There is a canopy walkway that lies on top of this tropical rainforest and is the most preferred activity in the park.
Continue to Cape Coast Slave Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cape Coast Castle was built in 1653 by the Swedish and later taken over by the British. It is regarded as the second biggest slave castle in Ghana and the most visited. Afterward, you will depart to Busua. Upon arrival, you can relax at your beachfront hotel.
Busua
Day 3: Visit the Fort Batenstein
After breakfast, you will walk along the beach and continue with a short hike through a tropical green jungle to the fishing community called Butre. Upon arrival, you will visit a fort called Batenstein. This fort and trading post was established by the Dutch on the Gold Coast, now Ghana in 1656. Continue with a canoe safari on the River Butre and if we are lucky, we will see some mammals like monkeys, crabs, birds, and others. Return back to Busua to have lunch and visit the beach to relax or engage in beach games such as football and volleyball.
Busua
Day 4: Explore Abokwa Island
After a restful night, you will get your running shoes ready and prepare for a jungle run and also on the beach. Return to have breakfast and get depart to visit an island close to Busua called Abokwa Island. This island will amaze nature lovers with its special views. You will see Dixcove, Butre, and Busua communities from an eagle’s view from Abokwa Island. Depart after your tour of this amazing island to Busua. Upon arrival, you will have lunch and visit the beach to have some surfing lessons or relaxation.
Busua
Day 5: Fort Dixcove and Surfing Lessons
After breakfast, you will trek to Dixcove, a nearby community to tour a popular slave fort called Fort Metal Cross. It was originally known as Fort Dixcove and was a military structure that was used during the transatlantic slave trade period in Ghana. After your tour of this fascinating site, you will depart back to Busua to have a tour of the community. Depart afterward to your hotel to relax as you await your late afternoon surfing lesson on the beach of Busua. Today is your last day to add up to the surfing skills you have learned.
Busua - Accra
Day 6: Goodbye Ghana!
After breakfast, you will depart from Busua to Accra to end your tour. Upon arrival in Accra, you will have lunch and have a short city tour of Ghana’s capital before your transfer to the airport to depart home. Medaase Ghana!
