HIGHLIGHTS OF GHANA

Nov 5 - 15, 2026

Full Itinerary Daily Overview Pricing

Barbara Ballard-Garner

115TRAVEL, LLC

Overview

A cultural and historical exploration of Ghana, including city tours, visits to historical sites, and cultural experiences.

Trip Details

Ghana Highlights: A Destination Guide Through History and Culture

Destination Overview Welcome to Ghana, a vibrant tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. Nestled on the West African coast, Ghana is known for its warm hospitality, rich traditions, and poignant historical sites. From the bustling street...

Ghana Highlights: Packing & Preparation Guide

Essential Documents & Money Passport & ID: Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date. Visa: A visa is required for entry into Ghana and secure it in advance. https://evisa.immigration.gov.gh/ Travel Insurance: Inc...

Day 1 · Thu, Nov 5 · Depart the United States for Accra, Ghana

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT - SELF BOOKED

Depart from the United States to Accra, Ghana (flight price not included in tour package).

Day 2 · Fri, Nov 6 · Arrive Accra, Ghana

ARRIVE IN ACCRA (WELCOME – AKWAABA)

Arrive in Accra, Ghana. Prenight is booked for guaranteed early check in. You will be met at the airport by a representative who will assist you with your transfer from the airport to your hotel if you fly with the group flight itinerary. Enjoy a ...

LANCASTER ACCRA HOTEL

Nov 6 – Nov 8 · Check in: 3:00PM

Lancaster Accra, Liberation Road, Accra, Ghana

Hotel Overview: Arrive in Accra, Ghana. Pre-night is booked for guaranteed early check-in. You will be met at the airport by a representative who will assist you with your transfer from the airport to your hotel if you fly with the group flight it...

Day 3 · Sat, Nov 7 · Accra, Ghana

ACCRA CITY TOUR – VISIT A TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MARKET

After breakfast, depart for a sightseeing tour of Accra, the Capital of Ghana. Experience the city’s highlights during this Accra orientation. The capital of Ghana since 1877, Accra is also the capital of the Greater Accra Region. In addition, it’...

Day 4 · Sun, Nov 8 · Cape Coast, Ghana

CANOPY WALK WAY AND KAKUM RAIN FOREST

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart to Cape Coast and drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rain forests. Choose between a 2 km nature walk through the rain fore...

SLAVE DUNGEON EXPERIENCE (CAPE COAST CASTLE)

After lunch on your own, embark on a tour of the infamous Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. History will unfold the story of the slave trade which the impact is still felt beyond the shores of Africa today. Visit the Cape Coast Castle b...

ANOMANSA BEACH RESORT

Nov 8 – Nov 10

Mbofra Akyinim, Elmina 00233, Ghana

AnoMansa Beach Resort An ocean front hotel with high quality finishes, located in a beautiful setting, but only 10 minutes from historic Elmina Town, and 20 minutes from Cape Coast. All rooms have en-suite showers, TV, wi-fi internet, fridge, dres...

Day 5 · Mon, Nov 9 · Elmina, Ghana

SLAVE DUNGEON EXPERIENCE (ELINA CASTLE) AND FISHING VILLAGE

After breakfast, visit Elmina Castle, also known as St. George’s Castle, which was built by the Portuguese in 1482. Here, learn about the relationship between the western slave traders and the African tribes that participated in the trans-Atlantic...

Day 6 · Tue, Nov 10 · Kumasi, Ghana

ELMINA – SLAVE RIVER – KUMASI CITY TOUR

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive through the forest zone to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire to explore the legends of the famous Ashanti people, whose legacies are still evident today. Stop at the former slave in Assin Man...

OAK PLAZA SUITES

Nov 10 – Nov 12

Asokwa, Kumasi, Ghana

Location This hotel warmly welcomes guests in Kumasi. Facilities This apartment hotel has a lift and a reception desk. Amenities include a safe and a cash machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistan...

Day 7 · Wed, Nov 11 · Kumasi, Ghana

ASHANTI CRAFT VILLAGES

After breakfast, depart your hotel and visit the three famous Ashanti craft villages; Ahwiaa, the wood carvers’ village, Ntonso, the home of Adinkra cloth, and Bonwire, the Kente weaving village. You will have an opportunity to see how African cra...

Day 8 · Thu, Nov 12 · Accra, Ghana

KUMASI – BESEASE SHRINE – ACCRA

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for Accra. En route to Accra, stop on the way at Besease shrine, a world heritage site. The Besease Shrine is a traditional fetish shrine near the town of Ejisu. Each of these shrines is a home f...

LANCASTER ACCRA HOTEL

Nov 12 – Nov 14

Lancaster Accra, Liberation Road, Accra, Ghana

Day 9 · Fri, Nov 13 · Accra, Ghana

LIVING HERTIAGE CEREMONY

After breakfast, depart Accra to a beautiful village located on the lower course of the splendid Volta River. You will pay a courtesy call on the chief and elders amidst traditional drumming and dancing by the villagers. The group will participate...

Day 10 · Sat, Nov 14 · Depart Accra, Ghana

DEPART ACCRA

12:00PM

After breakfast, spend the day shopping and doing last minute packing. At noon, check out of the hotel and transfer to airport for check-in and final departure back home.

Day 11 · Sun, Nov 15 · Return to the United States

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT – ARRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES

Depart from Accra, Ghana to the United States (flight price not included in tour package).