Things to do in Ghana Eastern Region

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From Accra: The Cape Coast Day Tour

From Accra: The Cape Coast Day Tour

1. Start Your Journey from Accra to Cape Coast Begin your adventure with a scenic drive from Accra to Cape Coast, a journey that takes approximately 3 hours. As you travel, take in the changing landscapes, from bustling city streets to serene coastal views. 2. Experience the Adventure of Kakum National Park Your first stop is Kakum National Park, home to Ghana's famous canopy walkway, suspended high above towering trees. This thrilling adventure offers breathtaking views of the rainforest and is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Traverse the seven bridges as you soak in the rich biodiversity and vibrant greenery of the park. 3. Discover the History of Elmina Castle Next, visit St. George’s Castle, also known as Elmina Castle, the first European-built structure in sub-Saharan Africa. Here, you'll delve into the dark history of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, exploring the eerie slave dungeons and learning about the lives of those who passed through its gates. 4. Explore Cape Coast Castle and Township Continue your historical journey with a visit to Cape Coast Castle. Explore its harrowing slave dungeons and museum, while learning more about Cape Coast, Ghana’s first capital city. This is a place where history comes alive. 5. Drive Back to Accra Conclude your memorable journey with a drive back to Accra, reflecting on the day’s adventures and the rich historical and cultural heritage of the places you’ve explored.

Accra: Guided City Tour

Accra: Guided City Tour

Join a guided city tour of Accra with its fascinating tourist centers and places to visit. it is the greatest starting point for discovering the country's tourism. It has a variety of history, nature and cultural attractions; visiting the craft market, art gallery, museums and some UNESCO World Heritage monuments. Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. The mausoleum houses the mortal remains of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah; Ghana's first President and Prime Minister and his wife Fathia Nkrumah. Explore the Makola Market at Kojo Thompson Road. It is bustling busy market with a lot to learn from with traders and vendors of all kinds. Visit the Independence Square where tourist(s) will learn the history about Ghana's struggle for independence. Proceed to W.E.B. DuBois Center and learn about the history of Dr. WEB De Bois. It is a Centre for Pan-African Culture, a memorial place, a research facility and tourist attraction in the Cantonments area of Accra. Explore James Town Lighthouse and learn about the history of the British first settlement in Accra, Ghana ; (Then Gold Coast) Visit the Accra International Art Centre. An outstanding market place to get souvenirs / gifts and also learn drumming lessons while supporting local artists. End tour at your hotel or airport

From Accra: Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Day Trip

From Accra: Cape Coast and Elmina Castles Day Trip

Embark on a day trip to Ghana's Central Region, an estimated 147km from Accra, a destination known for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Accompanied by a local guide, learn about the slave castles built on the Gold Coast of West Africa by European traders. Begin your day with pickup from your accommodation in Accra. Travel in an air-conditioned car to the Cape Coast, enjoying some snacks on the way. The first stop of the day is the Cape Coast Castle, one of about 40 slave castles or large commercial forts built on the Gold Coast of West Africa by European traders. Originally built as a Portuguese feitoria (trading post) in 1555, it was later used as part of the trans-Atlantic slave trade as a place slaves were held before being loaded onto ships bound for the Americas. Next, visit Elmina Castle, erected by the Portuguese in 1482. The first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea, Elmina Castle is the oldest European building in existence south of the Sahara. The last stop on the tour is Fort St Jago, also known as Fort Coenraadsburg or Fort São Tiago da Mina, a small Portuguese chapel built in honor of Saint Jago. Situated opposite the Elmina Castle, it was used to protect the castle and is one of the oldest military constructions on the Gold Coast. After exploring the Fort, return to Accra for hotel drop-off.

Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch

Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch

You will have at least 8 places to sample snacks and/or drinks along the way. Water will also be provided. We will provide a standard portion size, and it’s up to you if you choose to eat less. Following this, you will be able to have a full local lunch - all unfamiliar dishes will be explained by your guide. You’ll have plenty to eat and drink and certainly leave satisfied. Please come hungry and have a light/no breakfast to full enjoy the experience You only need to bring casual shoes as the tour will be entirely on foot and will involve a lot of walking. Our tours depart rain or shine; if rain is forecast you might like to bring an umbrella for the short walking distances between food stops.

Accra: Boti Falls and Aburi Gardens Full-Day Guided Tour

Accra: Boti Falls and Aburi Gardens Full-Day Guided Tour

Discover the natural beauty of Ghana on a full-day tour from Accra. Visit the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Boti Waterfall, and Umbrella Rock. Learn about the origins of cocoa cultivation in Ghana and its importance to the country’s economy at the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm. Begin your adventure with a visit to the Aburi Botanical Gardens, located in the cool, lush hills of the Eastern Region. This 64-acre garden is a peaceful retreat, home to a variety of tropical, medicinal, and ornamental plants. Stroll through scenic paths, admire the vibrant plant life, and learn about the region's rich botanical diversity. Continue your journey to the magnificent Boti Waterfall, one of Ghana's most stunning natural wonders. Hike through the forest to reach the twin falls, where you’ll experience the peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking views. Explore both the upper and lower streams, and enjoy a scenic walk to see the unique "three-headed palm tree." Next, hike up to Umbrella Rock, a rock formation shaped like an umbrella, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding forest and landscape. It's a perfect spot for photos and to marvel at the natural beauty of the area. Conclude your tour with a visit to the historic Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm. Learn about the origins of cocoa cultivation in Ghana and its importance to the country’s economy. You’ll also have the opportunity to taste fresh cocoa pods straight from the tree before they’re processed into chocolate.

Nature Thrills

Nature Thrills

Nature Thrills On this trip, Guests would escape the hustle and bustle of the city life to reserved and protected areas of nature to learn, relax, reflect and appreciate serenity and the environment. There would be a visit to the famous Aburi Botanical Gardens recommended for botanical plant lovers, the first cocoa farm in Ghana, the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa farm and the Adom Waterfalls to relax and connect with nature. The tour involves some amount of walking through the park, farms and hike to the waterfall, so guests are advised to wear comfortable shoes and some light clothes. Aburi Botanical Gardens Guests would visit the Aburi Botanical Gardens, an eco-friendly site that is focused on the protection of plant and animal species, opened in 1890. The garden has various botanical plant species with origins from different parts of the world. Some were planted by colonial governors and leaders in Africa and beyond like, Sir Gordon Guggisberg, General Olisengo Obasanjo, H.E Jerry John Rawlings, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles of Britain, and many others. These plants are used as food, for medicinal purposes, spices for food preparation and beautification. Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm The Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm is the first cocoa farm in Ghana planted by Tetteh Quarshie in 1870, located at Akuapim Mampong. Guests would be taken through the process of cocoa plantation from planting to harvesting then through the fermentation process. Two of the original trees planted by Tetteh Quarshie himself still remain in the farm, bearing fruits. Ghana is known to be the leader in the production of quality Cocoa and the second in quantity after Ivory Coast. Adom Waterfall Guests would hike for about 20 minutes to arrive at the Adom Waterfalls. The fall flows through a forest and runs on stratified rocks giving a cool and calm sensation to it. The waterfall is in two parts; the lower part and upper part with pools naturally created. The sight allows for guests to relax and connect with the natural environment. It is advisable for guests to come in comfortable shoes and light clothes for the hike to the waterfalls, and preferably swimsuits.

A Day In Accra

A Day In Accra

A Day In Accra A Day in Accra Tour has been arranged to give travelers a local experience that would connect them to Ghanaian culture and people. It would educate travelers on the lives of important people like Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and W.E.B Dubois. There would also be a visit to the Black Star Square and climaxed with the shopping experience at the Ghanaian Arts and craft market. Kwame Nkrumah Museum Guests would visit the Kwame Nkrumah Museum/Memorial park. It is the final resting place of the first president of Ghana, who liberated Gold Coast from Colonial rule. The museum houses the personal effects and publications of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah at various stages of his life and some pictures showing his life history with some famous personalities across the world. The premise was where Kwame Nkrumah stood to declare Ghana independent. W.E.B Dubois Centre The tour includes a visit to the W.E.B Dubois Centre, named after William Edward Burgardt Dubois, an African civil rights activist who was known as the father of Pan Africanism. He once lived at the centre with his wife. The centre houses his personal library, museum, mausoleum where he and his wife were buried and is a research centre for Pan African history and culture. Arts and Craft Market The Arts and Craft Market is a community of stalls where crafts and souvenirs inspired by the Ghanaian culture like kente cloths, beads, carvings and many other accessories are exhibited for purchase. Guests get the opportunity to move from stall to stall to appreciate and purchase some memento as memories from their visit to Ghana. Vendors are also always at the service of guests and are willing to persuade in their bid to convince guests to consider their wares since there are similar items available at the same venue by various sellers as well. Black Star Square Guests would visit the Independence Square also known as the Black Star Square. It is a vast expanse overlooked by stands that can seat about 30,000 people. It was built by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah to commemorate Ghana’s independence as a symbol of national unity and self-reliance and commissioned during the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ghana in 1961. The Square hosts major national and commercial events within the country. It has features like the Independence Arc, the Flame of Liberation and the Black Star Monument.

Accra: Guided City Tour with Lunch

Accra: Guided City Tour with Lunch

Join a guided city tour of Accra, the capital of Ghana. See the best of the city, with entrance to the National Museum, as well as delicious lunch in a local restaurant. After meeting your guide, make your way to the first stop Black Star Square, where you will learn about Ghana's independence movement. Depart for Kwame Nkrumah’s Memorial Park located in downtown Accra. This site is dedicated to Ghana’s first President built in 1992. The Park consist of a mausoleum which is the final resting place of Ghana’s first president and Africanist. The mausoleum is surrounded by water which is a symbol of life. In the Garden of the Park are trees planted by different world leaders. Visitors gets to enjoy the beautiful views of the garden. Embark on a drive by through the Makola Market. The Market in was established in the late 19th century, a historic hub of trade and commerce. As you pass by, catch glimpses of traders skillfully bartering, their animated exchanges a testament to the market’s rich trading heritage. The dynamic trading spirit that has thrived in Makola for generations. Explore Makola Market, one of the largest open street markets in West Africa. Take in the lively atmosphere as locals barter for a wide range of food and products. Continue with a visit to the National Museum, which is the largest and oldest museum in Ghana. See a variety of archeological discoveries from ancient times, paintings of Ghana, and exhibits that illustrate Ghana's cultural history. Next, drive through the Heritage Road which was the site of the first major uprisings against British colonialism. Visit the W.E.B DuBois Centre and learn about the father of Pan-Africanism. See various artifacts related to his life and learn more about the Pan-African movement. Finally head to the Gold Coast Restaurant, the ultimate venue to eat, drink, and party depending on which time of the day.

Accra: Eastern Region Waterfalls Tour

Accra: Eastern Region Waterfalls Tour

Commence your journey from Accra by meeting your guide and driver at the designated meeting point. After a short meet-and-greet, you will set-off to start your adventure at 7:00 AM. Head to your first destination, Boti Falls, a seasonal, double-fall. Descend 250 concrete steps and watch the flow reign down, coming from two streams. During full-flow you will be surrounded by a canyon of falling water in the picturesque forest of Huhunya. Whilst at Boti Falls, enjoy the added sites of Umbrella Rock and the Three-Headed Palm Tree. Find out why this is the most visited falls in the Eastern Region. Head to your next stop, the Asenema Waterfall. Be amazed by the driver en route that is notorious for its lush scenery, with beautiful views across the rolling hills that are typical of the region. Continue on to Adom Waterfall, a beautiful waterfall which runs on stratified rocks into a picturesque, clear pool. Be amazed as you watch the water flow through an amazing forest.

Discover Nature at Shai Hills - Adventure Full Day Trip

Discover Nature at Shai Hills - Adventure Full Day Trip

See a variety of wildlife species in one of the most easily accessible nature reserves in the region. Try to spot native animals including zebras, antelopes, baboons, and many bird species.

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Beautiful, natural discoveries were made from beginning to end such as climbing inside a tree that was taken over by a parasite, tasting cinnamon from it's bark, tasting unripened cocoa 😋, going off the beaten path from the waterfall to see a picturesque view of the plains of the Aburi Mountains I never knew existed in Ghana. Me and my 10 year old enjoyed the awe inspiring nature thrills of the day. I highly recommend and our tour guide Suwauba was the absolute best! She was very hospitable and accomodating. Thank you for a great day of exploration.

A really wonderful experience with the most charming tour guide, Moses. He was very knowledgeable on the history of the areas we drove through and told us some really interesting facts about Ghanaian tribes and cultures. Our journey was extremely smooth from start to finish and we felt very well looked after. Not only would I recommend this to anyone visiting Ghana, I would also do this tour over and over again! 10/10 experience, worth every single penny.

I really enjoyed my City Tour with Tour guide Kormi he was fun, witty, and very knowledgeable about Ghanaian history. There was so many exciting takeaways from my tour but it gave me so much to look forward on my next trip to Ghana. Thank you Tour Guide Kormi for such an amazing journey of Ghanaian history and culture. You were an amazing host and I wish you all the best…🙌🏾

Communication after payment was outstanding. I knew when and what to expect. Moses, our guide was professional and precise during the tour. All deliverables were met and the food we had for lunch was delicious!

It was really good- they took the time and waited for us during traffic and showed us around and were flexible as well with our food choices.