6 Days Honeymoon Experience in Ghana

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Akwaaba to Ghana
1 stop
1
Accra
Upon arrival in Accra, you will be greeted at the airport by our representatives who will transfer you to your hotel. Once at your hotel, you will be able to enjoy a chilled welcome drink as you are given a brief orientation. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Accra City Tour
4 stops
2
W.E.B. DuBois Center
After a hearty breakfast, depart for a sightseeing tour of Accra. Your drive will take you through the administrative and economic districts of Ghana’s city capital. Over 100 years-old, Accra has a blend of colonial and contemporary architecture which symbolizes the cultural mix of the city. You will visit the W. E. B. Dubois Center for Pan African Culture, where Dr. Dubois (an academic and civil rights champion) spent two years working on a Pan-African encyclopedia under the invitation Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana’s first President). There, you will be treated to a guided tour through Dr. DuBois’ research library.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
You will also make stops at Independence/Black Star Square and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. The square marks the point where three ex-military men tried to present grievances to the colonial governor and were shot during a peaceful demonstration. Nkrumah Memorial Park was created to commemorate Ghana's founding father. To the east of the square you will also get a view of Osu (formerly Christiansborg) Castle, the previous seat of the Ghanaian Presidency.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Center for National Culture
For lunch, you will be given the opportunity to sample some local Ghanaian cuisine at one of our famous “chop bars.” A favorite for most tourists is the “fufu and light soup,” a starchy meal with a dough-like consistency. After lunch, the tour will take you to the Arts Center – a large arts and crafts market where you can find handicrafts from all over Ghana and West Africa. Be prepared to use your bargaining skills as you browse the many artisan stalls.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
The sightseeing tour will end with a visit to the Coffin Makers Shop at Teshie (a suburb of Accra). There you will see how wood coffins are carved by hand into exquisite designs, representative of the occupation, interest or hobby of the deceased. After a long day, return to your hotel to relax and freshen up for a romantic dinner in town. After dinner you can choose to take advantage of the city night life or retire to the seclusion of your hotel.
1 minute • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Slave Castles of Elmina and Cape Coast
2 stops
6
Cape Coast Castle
After breakfast, depart for a scenic drive to the Central Region of Ghana, the breathtaking home of Cape Coast and Elmina castles. As you leave the hustle and bustle of Accra for the slower, more laid back pace of the lush Central Region, you will notice the backdrop transform before your eyes. Upon arrival at your hotel, check-in and settle into your ocean view suite. After lunch, prepare to visit two of the most infamous slave castles in Ghana. The first, Cape Coast Castle, built in 1653 by Sweden and later taken over by the British, is also home to the West African Historical Museum. The second, Elmina Castle, was built by the Portuguese in 1482 and was formerly known as St. George's Castle. After a long day, return to your hotel to relax and prepare for a romantic candlelight dinner by the beach. At dinner, choose from a variety of delicious dishes, ranging from fresh caught seafood to traditional Ghanaian cuisine.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Elmina Castle
After breakfast, depart for a scenic drive to the Central Region of Ghana, the breathtaking home of Cape Coast and Elmina castles. As you leave the hustle and bustle of Accra for the slower, more laid back pace of the lush Central Region, you will notice the backdrop transform before your eyes. Upon arrival at your hotel, check-in and settle into your ocean view suite. After lunch, prepare to visit two of the most infamous slave castles in Ghana. The first, Cape Coast Castle, built in 1653 by Sweden and later taken over by the British, is also home to the West African Historical Museum. The second, Elmina Castle, was built by the Portuguese in 1482 and was formerly known as St. George's Castle. After a long day, return to your hotel to relax and prepare for a romantic candlelight dinner by the beach. At dinner, choose from a variety of delicious dishes, ranging from fresh caught seafood to traditional Ghanaian cuisine.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Canopy Walk in Kakum National Park
1 stop
8
Kakum National Park
Awaken to the beautiful sunrise on your private beachfront, where breakfast will be served. After a breakfast, check-out and depart to explore Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rain forests. Kakum consists of over 360sq km of diverse and dense vegetation, and is a blend of true rainforest and semi deciduous forest. Kakum is home to over 40 large mammals, 400 bird types and many species of butterflies, flora and fauna. The most popular attraction, however, is the canopy walkway. Made up of seven bridges extending 330m, the walkway hangs 40m above the forest floor. You will have the choice to traverse the walkway or enjoy a 2km nature walk through the forest to discover the wide variety of exotic floral species and the medicinal values they offer. After your day hike, you can opt to enjoy lunch or a light snack at the Kakum Rainforest Café. Return to your hotel for an evening of relaxation, dinner and overnight.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
At Leisure
1 stop
9
Accra
Check out and depart for the return trip to Accra. Once in Accra, spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps relaxing by the pool. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Departure
1 stop
10
Accra
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend the day at leisure or doing last minute shopping. In the evening, transfer to the airport for check-in and departure.
12 hours • Admission ticket free

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