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 Ashanti's cultural discoveries of the Volta region tour takes us on a journey deep into the land of the Ewe's, we pass through many regions brushing the boarder of Togo during our adventures. We discover the cultural values and traditional beliefs of the many ethnic groups we spend time with during our expedition. We mix with the locals at every opportunity, enabling us to feel the real Ghana as we pass through the many regions which include Greater Accra, Eastern, Volta, Ashanti and the central region of this wonderful country. A visit to West Africa's highest and most beautiful waterfall in the Agumatsa wildlife reserve, passing through Tafi Atome to see the sacred true Mona monkeys, experiencing the real Ghana whilst spending time with the locals in the ancient villages of the Ashanti region, just a few reasons to join this tour. Our final evening with you is spent relaxing and enjoying our evening meal overlooking the beautiful gold coast of Western Africa at one of Ghana's most beautiful beaches, giving us an ideal opportunity to reflect on our West African adventure. We are sure joining us on our cultural discoveries of the Volta region tour and experiencing the colourful and warm hospitality of the varied ethnic groups within Ghana and immersing yourself in their diverse culture and traditions, is an experience that will live with you forever. |
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| Duration: |
| 9 days/8 nights |
| Transport: |
| Air conditioned vehicle |
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| Cultural and historical expedition |
| Guides: |
| Experienced and expert cultural guides |
| Trip Highlights |
Mixing with the locals
Touring ancient craft villages
The sacred monkeys at Tafi Atome
Kakum canopy walkway
Cape coast castle
Shai Hills wildlife reserve
Wli Falls |
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| Medium |
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| Included: |
Collection
Accommodation
All meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
Mineral water
Park entrance fees
All guide fees
Excursion costs
Professional care and attention
Transportation in and around Ghana
Fuel |
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Flights (UK travellers contact us for competitive quotes)
Travel Insurance
Ghana entry visas
Soft and Alcoholic drinks
Items of purely personal nature |
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| £799pp |
| Single Supplement (if applicable): |
| £175pp |
| Deposit: |
| £250pp |
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| Day 1 |
| Our experienced guides will meet with you at the Kotoka International airport Accra and transfer you to your hotel. After checking you in your cultural guides offer you Akwaaba (welcome) and brief you on all aspects of your trip. |
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| Day 2 |
| The beginning of our West African adventure, we enjoy a city tour of Accra, Ghana's capital visiting the National Museum which gives us an informative insight into West African cultural values, history and traditional beliefs. After lunch we pass through independence square and visit the Kwame Nkrumah memorial park, final resting place of Ghana's founder before testing our bargaining skills at Ghana's largest arts and craft market in the cultural centre. |
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| Day 3 |
 After breakfast we depart Accra and start our journey towards the Volt region of Ghana, passing over the magnificent Lake Volta en route. Before crossing the lake we visit the Shai Hills Reserve, an expanse of Savannah grassland and woodland with large numbers of olive baboons, antelopes, green and spot nosed monkeys. After lunch on the banks of the lake we tour the Akosombo Dam a remarkable piece of engineering before transferring to our hotel in Ho capital of the Volta region. |
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| Day 4 |
| We set off after breakfast for the Wli (Agumatsa) fall, West Africa's highest waterfall found in the Agumatsa wildlife sanctuary. After enjoying lunch at a restaurant in HoHoe we spend the afternoon with the locals at Tafi Atome, a wonderful monkey sanctuary protecting the sacred true Mona monkeys before returning to our hotel in the evening. |
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| After breakfast we depart Ho, our destination is Kumasi capital of the Ashanti region and home to the Asantehene, king of the Ashanti's. We visit the beautiful Aburi botanical gardens and craft village en-route and enjoy lunch in Kofuridua capital of the Eastern region before reaching our hotel in Kumasi. |
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 The day is dedicated to spending time in the ancient craft villages found within touching distance of the city centre. We meet the local communities of Bonwire, famous for Kente, Ntunso renowned for Adinkra and Sokoban Krofrom masters of brass casting. During our time with the locals we learn about their cultural values and the history behind their traditional crafts and cloths.
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| A morning visit to Kejetia market the largest outdoor market in Western Africa, where we have the opportunity to pick up some bargain souvenirs and experience everyday life for the locals. We pass through Obuasi where we find Ghana's largest gold mine before arriving in Cape Coast and visiting the Cape Coast Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a thought provoking journey through Ghana's tragic enslaved African trade era. |
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| A morning visit to the world famous Kakum Canopy walkway, found in Kakum National Park, a beautiful tropical Guinea rainforest which supports over 40 mammal species and 300 species of birds. We visit a coco farm, palm nut plantation and traditional palm wine tapers before enjoying lunch at a restaurant built over a lake containing Nile Crocodiles. A tour of the fishing town of Elmina before a relaxing afternoon and early evening at one of Ghana's most beautiful beaches. |
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| Day 9 |
| Sadly your final day with us in Ghana, after a leisurely breakfast we set off for Accra. If time permits on our arrival we may have the opportunity to pick up any last minute souvenirs as we visit Ghana's largest arts and crafts market. We then enjoy an early evening meal before your transfer to the airport and departure after an unforgettable 9 day tour. |
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