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 Ashanti's Search for Sirigu 11 day tour takes us on an amazing adventure to the Upper East region of Ghana. This region is the smallest in the country but also the most culturally diverse. There are over 33 different dialects spoken here, you can travel from one village to the next and find the local tongue differs greatly. Our journey takes us to areas seldom visited by tourists experiencing life how it really is for most Ghanaians in the remote parts of the wonderful land. A definite highlight of this tour is spending a few days with our friends in Sirigu, a quite remarkable village where we are made to feel so welcome. We trek the hills of the Talensi people searching for the cave of the oracle, through some of the most beautiful habitat and views in the country. Throughout our journey our main focal point is mixing with the locals at every opportunity learning their cultural values and traditions, whilst staying within their communities knowing our presence is benefiting some of the more deprived areas of Ghana. We are sure joining our Search for Sirigu tour to experience 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: |
| 11 days/10 nights |
| Transport: |
| Air conditioned vehicle |
| Activities: |
Cultural and historical expedition
Wildlife viewing
Foot safari
Trekking |
| Guides: |
| Experienced and expert cultural and wildlife guides |
| Trip Highlights: |
Mixing with the locals
Touring ancient craft villages
Visiting the witches camp
Sirigu market
The Oracle of the
Talensi people
Mole National Park
The sacred monkeys at Boebeng-Fiema
Kakum canopy walkway
Cape coast castle |
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| Medium |
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| Included: |
Collection
Accommodation
Meals, breakfast and dinner
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
All drinks
Lunch and snacks
Items of purely personal nature |
| Price: |
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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 an adventure that will live in the memory forever, we collect you from your hotel and set off for Kumasi passing through the Akwapim range en-route, offering outstanding views of Accra in the distance. We pass through Aburi craft village, Boti waterfalls (seasonal) and visit a family making traditional glass beads before reaching Kumasi capital of the Ashanti region of Ghana. |
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| Day 3 |
 A morning dedicated to exploring the markets and city centre of this wonderful city. We spend quality time in Adum Kumasi's commercial hub, before experiencing Kejetia West Africa's largest outdoor market. In the afternoon we will be spending time in the ancient craft villages found within touching distance of the city centre. We meet the local communities of Ntunso renowned for Adinkra and Kente, during our time with the locals we learn about their cultural values and the history behind these traditional cloths. |
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| Day 4 |
| After breakfast we learn the process of traditional brass casting with a visit to Sokoban Krofrom masters in this art. After seeing the skilled craftsman at work we set off on the beginning of our Northern adventure first stop is Techiman and the sacred monkeys of Boebeng-Fiema. We spend the afternoon with the community walking trails into the forest to see the Mona and black and white colobus monkeys, whilst learning the history behind their protection and why they are perceived to be sacred. |
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| Day 5 |
 We set off for the Upper East region stopping in Gambaga en route, here we find an ancient witches camp where over 230 women have taken refuge after being banished from their communities for being witches. After spending time with them in the community we continue through many ancient villages with fine examples of traditional housing before finally arriving at the wonderful village of Sirigu. |
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| Day 6 |
| A visit to the local chief's palace and market for a culturally packed morning with the locals, we meet the children of a local orphanage and visit some of the beautifully decorated homesteads a tradition spanning centuries. In the afternoon we set off for the Tongo Hills to meet the Talensi tribe and trek to the cave of the Oracle, during our time here we mix with the community, meet the chief and his 17 wives.
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| Day 7 |
| We set off for Mole National Park, Ghana's oldest, largest and best game viewing park in the Northern region. During our journey we stop at Larabanga and the 14th century mud and stick mosque learning the history behind this traditional Sudanese building of worship. |
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| Day 8 |
| A morning foot safari around the watering holes with armed guide, getting extremely close to African elephants the worlds largest land mammal on foot. After a morning of wildlife viewing we set off for Kumasi stopping at the beautiful Kintampo waterfall en route. |
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| Day 9 |
| A morning visit to the National cultural centre and Prempeh II Jubilee museum found in one of the oldest suburbs of Kumasi. We set off for Cape Coast passing through Obuasi en route, on our arrival we visit 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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| Day 10 |
| 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. Afterwards we visit a coco farm, palm nut plantation and traditional palm wine tapers. In the afternoon we enjoy some time in the fishing town of Elmina before a relaxing early evening at one of Ghana's most beautiful beaches. |
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| Day 11 |
| Sadly your final day with us in Ghana, after a leisurely breakfast we set off for Accra visiting the National Museum and Cultural Centre on our arrival. We enjoy an early evening meal before your transfer to the airport after a wonderful 11 days with Ashanti African Tours in Ghana. |
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