Ghana: North to South is a 9 DAYS/ 8 NIGHTS experience 2024
Deluxe Package Start at $3,795 per person double occuponcy (Land only)
Premium-level accommodation for the entire trip
Private Transportation via deluxe Motorcoach
All activities and entrrance fees listed in the itinerary
24-hour guide services
One way airfare from Accra to Tamale on Africa World Airlines/Passion Air
All Breakfast, All lunches, 6 dinners*
Unlimited bottled water
*We want to make sure you do not have to carry large amounts of cash or make frequent stops at the ATM. For each meal, we include the average cost of an entree and a non-alcoholic beverage at that specific restaurant. If you wish to buy higher-end menu items, your guide may ask you to cover the difference in price. Alcohol and dessert are not included.
Not included: Airfare from the US, Alcoholic beverages, Souvenirs, Dessert
Price starts @ $3,795 per person double occuponcy (Land only)
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Ghana: North To South
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS
Ghana: North to South is the perfect tour for first-time travelers to Ghana
who want to see everything the country has to offer, and don’t mind
spending time on the road. This tour bisects the country from north to south,
and includes elephants, monkeys, beaches, palaces, and more!
HIGHLIGHTS
● Stand at the point of no return in Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site where thousands of captive slaves passed through on their
journeys to the Americas
● Relax on the palm-lined beaches of Ghana’s Central Region
● Walk the rope bridges in the canopy of Kakum National Park
● Search for elephants, baboons, warthogs, and more in Mole National Park
Price per person Land only (premium option, 22 to 24 travelers): $3,795
Single room supplementary price (added to double price): $1,319 tour cost per person includes:
● Comfortable accommodations for the entire trip
● Private transportation and fuel for the entire trip
● All activities and entrance fees mentioned in this itinerary,
● 24-hour guide service
● One way airfare from Accra to Tamale on Africa World Airlines
● All breakfasts, All Lunches, 6-dinners*
● Unlimited bottled water
*We want to make sure our guests do not have to carry large amounts of
cash or make frequent stops at the ATM. For each meal, we include the
average cost of an entree and a non-alcoholic beverage at that specific
restaurant. If you wish to buy higher-end menu items, your guide may ask
you to cover the difference in price. Alcohol and dessert are not included.
ITINERARY
October 20
As you exit the international terminal at Kotoka International
Airport, you will be greeted with a smile by your Uprise tour guide.
You will then head to a comfortable nearby hotel to settle in.
Depending on your arrival time, today may include your first
Ghanaian meal or a brief cultural orientation session to help
prepare you for the days ahead.
Overnight: Movenpick Ambassador Hotel
October 21
This morning you will explore Accra, the bustling capital of Ghana.
You will begin your tour at the frenetic Makola Market, Accra’s
biggest market. This will give you a glance into the daily lives of
Ghanaians as they hustle from stall to stall, bargaining for every
product you can imagine. Next, you will visit the National Museum
of Ghana. This newly renovated museum is home to many
interesting historic exhibits from Ghana’s pre-colonial times to the
present. Here you will have a more comprehensive outlook on the
rich culture and history of Ghana. (Dinner is not included on this
day. Your guide will suggest a range of options.)
Overnight: Movenpick Ambassador Hotel
October 22
This morning you will depart Accra on a fifty-minute flight to
Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region. Upon arrival at the
Tamale Airport, you will be greeted with a smile by an Uprise guide
before heading to a local bakery for a quick breakfast. Welcome to
Tamale, a Muslim-majority city that serves as the cultural and
economic center of Northern Ghana! Your first stops on your city
tour include the Tamale Central Mosque, as well as the Tamale
Market, where you will see traditional smocks, fabrics, beads, and a
wide range of food products. Your final stop in Tamale will be at the
Tamale Art Market, where you will have a opportunity to shop for
handicrafts, jewelry, masks, paintings, arts and more. Later today,
you will depart Tamale for Mole National Park, the crown jewel of
Ghana’s national park system, and the largest wildlife reserve in
Ghana. At 4,500 square kilometers, the park is home to elephants,
patas monkeys, baboons, vervet monkeys, crocodiles, hartebeest,
and hundreds of species of birds. Upon arrival, you will settle into
your comfortable accommodation for dinner and a good night’s
rest.
Overnight: Zaina Lodge
October 23
Your second day in Mole National Park will start with an early morning
walking safari. This safari starts early in order to spot elephants and birds
while enjoying the sunrise. Accompanied by a gun-toting park ranger,
you can approach wildlife at safe distances. If you are lucky, you may spot
crocodiles around the waterholes. After two hours of walking, you will
head back to your hotel for breakfast. This afternoon will include a
peaceful canoe safari along the Mole River that will take you to more
remote parts of the park. Later, you will visit the village of Mognori for a
guided tour. This tour will give you a clear picture of the ways of life of
families in Northern Ghana. You may have the chance to learn traditions
and customs such as weaving, making shea butter etc. If he is available,
you will meet the traditional chief of the village for a quick handshake
before heading back to the park. Later today, you will embark on your
final driving safari, in hopes of spotting more wildlife deep in the park.
Overnight: Zaina Lodge
October 24
This morning you will depart Mole National Park and embark on the long
drive to Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region. On your way, you will
stop over for a picnic lunch at the Kintampo Waterfalls. After descending
120 steps to the third stage of the falls, you will be able to splash in the
waters below. You will then continue your journey south to Kumasi. Upon
arrival, you will settle in your comfortable accommodation for dinner and
a good night’s sleep to prepare you for the days ahead.
Overnight: Oak Plaza Suites, Kumasi
October 25
Today you will visit the palace museum located at Manhyia Palace, the
residence of the chief of the Ashantis. Here you will learn about the rich
history and traditions of the Ashanti people, in addition to how they
fought and traded with Europeans over gold and slaves. Later today, you
will head outside of Kumasi to local Ashanti villages, where you will learn
about kente weaving traditions. A famous traditional cloth, Kente is
mostly used during important ceremonies such as weddings, festivals
and funerals. You will visit an ancient village known as Adanwomase that
first introduced kente spinning and weaving. Here you will have the
opportunity to try your hand at weaving. Next, you will participate in a
Sankofa (going back to your roots) naming ceremony. This ceremony will
be attended by the local chief and elders of the nearby village. Each
guest will be given a traditional name. (Dinner is not included on this
day.)
Overnight: Oak Plaza Suites, Kumasi
October 26
This morning you will depart Kumasi and travel south to Cape Coast. Before your arrival, you will stop
over in the town of Assin Manso on the banks of the Pra River. This river is the site where captive
slaves traveling south to Cape Coast were made to take their last bath before entering the slave
castles to wait for ships to the Americas. Finally you will continue to Cape Coast where you will tour
the Cape Coast Castle, built by the Swedes in 1653. Your castle guide will take you on a tour through
the rooms formerly occupied by slaves bound for the New World. This castle also houses the West
African Historical Museum.
Overnight: Coconut Grove Beach Resort
October 27
This morning you will head to Kakum National Park, home to seven rope bridges in the forest
canopy. Accompanied by a park ranger, you will cross the bridges as you wander through the canopy
and marvel at the surrounding forest. Known for its excellent birdwatching, Kakum is home to
antelope, monkeys, and various other species. Next, you will have a chance to relax and reflect. It’s
beach time! You will have ample time to sit on a palm-lined beach and watch the waves crash into
the sand. You can also wander up the beaches and watch local fishermen coming in and out,
unloading their catch, and preparing their nets. Today’s activities will also include a traditional
cultural performance in the comfort of your hotel. This performance will involve a wide range of
Ghanaian and West African traditional dance, this will take you deep into the culture and music of
the local people. (Dinner is not included on this day.)
Overnight: Coconut Grove Beach Resort
October 28
Today you will head back to Accra, waving to quiet fishing villages along the coast. Upon arrival, you
will visit the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum in Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Here your Uprise
guide will teach you about the rise of Ghana’s independence leader and first president, Kwame
Nkrumah. Next, you will visit the W.E.B Du Bois Centre and learn about the life of W.E.B. Du Bois and
his influence on the Pan-African movement. Finally, you will visit the Centre for National Culture for
an opportunity to bargain for paintings, masks, and other crafts from around Ghana. This evening
you will head to the airport, where you will say goodbye to your Uprise guide and fly off with new
memories to last a lifetime!
Overnight: Airplane/Flight
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SCHEDULE CHANGES:
STC Tours reserves the right to change this itinerary at any time. We might make changes for a variety of
reasons, including local holidays, road or bridge closures, flight delays or cancellations, weather or natural
disasters, currency fluctuations, issues with subcontractors or external vendors, the substitution of a new activity, or
any unforeseen circumstances. The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. In the event that we need to
alter this schedule, we will make every effort to inform you of changes as soon as they occur.