Washington (BWI) /GHANA
Day One

ACCRA
Day Two
Arrive in Accra, Ghana's capital city. Get settled at Hotel for dinner and overnight.

ACCRA
Day Three

Embark on a full day tour of the city of the most vibrant cities in West Africa. Accra continues to reflect its transition from a 19th-century suburb of Victoriasburg to today's bustling modern metropolis. Visit the W.E.B. Dubois Center, Independence Square, the state ceremonial grounds, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, the National Museum with its splendid display of the exhibits that reflect the heritage of Ghana from prehistoric to modern times, the Arts Center. Buy local cloth and African Garments. Later recieve a visit from local tailors.

ABURI GARDENS
Day Four

En route to Aburi Botanical Gardens, wind through mountainous forest scenery overlooking Peduase Lodge, the official presidential retreats and stop at the colorful Kenta Cloth village market. The gardens abound with centuries-old majestic trees and a large variety of plants collected throughout the world.

CAPE COAST & ELMINA CASTLES
Day Five

Depart Accra early this morning for Ghana's renowned Cape Coast region. Here, historic castles and forts stand as witness to one of the world's most tragic periods, the era of the African slave trade. This coastal drive, ironically scenic, takes you to the castles of Cape Coast and Elmina. See and walk through these massive 15th to 17th-century structures that served as dungeons for millions of slaves held in bondage prior to their shipment to the Americas and Europe. Tour the Cape Coast Castle Museum, developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, and view its splendid exhibition of Ghanaian life.

KAKUM NATIONAL PARK
Day Six

This morning continue the scenic drive through the Central Region of Ghana to Kakum National Park, this foremost nature reserve in Southern Ghana, with stunning primal rain forest preserved as a habitat for a wide species of birds, butterflies, and rare local animals, Relax in the contemporary visitor's center of experience the canopy walk, the first of its kind in Africa. High above the tree tops, venture out onto the walkway, a rope and wood footbridge that literally affords you a birdseye view of the tropical trees and nature below. This is a sightseeing excursion designed for the brave and adventurous at heart, with a panoramic view not to be missed.

KUMASI
Day Seven

Enjoy a fascinating morning drive through several villages and towns to Kumasi, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Kumasi is the ancient capital of the region and is regarded as Ghana's cultural city. Take a city tour of Kumasi and its surrounding areas. Visit Bonwire, a village of Kente cloth designers and weavers that also affords an in-depth examination of the traditional Ashanti housing compounds with their enclosed inner courts. During the drive to this cultural village, pass small pottery artisans and the Adinkra cloth stamping village along the route. Visit the Ashanti stool carving village, where you can appreciate the wide selection of styles, sizes, and colors of the ancient royal stools.

KUMASI
Day Eight

Today visit the National Cultural Center, a sprawling complex that houses a museum of Ashanti history, craft shop, and exhibition hall. Continue on to the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum of Ashanti history which was designed to resemble an Ashanti chiefs house and contains a collection of rare Ashanti king's war attire and regalia. Also visit Manhyia Museum, with its replica of the king's original golden Ashanti stool, so sacred it is never allowed to touch the ground.

KUMASI
Day Nine

This morning travel to a typical Ashanti village and visit with the Chief of the village, while witnessing the typical Ashanti lifestyle. After lunch, take a guided visit of the famed central market, the largest in West Africa.

ACCRA
Day Ten

This morning make the return journey to Accra through Ghana's lush Central and Southern regions. Remainder of day free time.

ACCRA
Day Eleven

Visit W.E.B Debois Center, and or Art Center. Remainder of day free time







ACCRA
Day Twelve

Visit historical downtown Accra. See the African Gateway, soccer stadium, City Tour, and Art Center Kente Weavers.

ACCRA
Day Thirteen

Schedule anything we havent seen in Accra. Visiting a calabash tree with local school children.

ACCRA
Day Fourteen

Bid Ghana and fellow Associates farewell at a festive dinner with local entertainment. Transfer to the airport for a late night departure.

ACCRA/ Washington (BWI)
Day Fifteen

Arrive at BWI, retur home

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