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Arrival & Welcome to Ghana (Accra) – Akwaaba rituals

Arrive at Kotoka International Airport

Meet & Greet by Moodofhope Tours expert eco-guide

Private transfer to an eco-friendly boutique hotel in Accra

Orientation, briefing and discuss tour highlights

Akwaaba dinner featuring authentic Ghanian cuisine, including jollof rice, grilled chicken/tilapia, kelewele, or your choice of meal

Overnight in Accra

Arrival & Welcome to Ghana (Accra) – Akwaaba rituals

Ghana in Accra City Tour

Morning visit to Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park for a deep dive into Ghana's struggle for independence and the legacy of its first president. Walk through beautifully landscaped gardens leading to Nkrumah's mausoleum, a striking monument where he and his wife, Fathia, are laid to rest. Inside the museum, explore rare photographs, personal artifacts, and Nkrumah's books, pamphlets, and speeches to gain insight into his vision for Pan-African unity. Outside, admire the iconic bronze statue of Nkrumah, standing where he famously declared Ghana's independence in 1957.

Tour the Ghana National Museum, home to artifacts that trace Ghana's pre-colonial, colonial, and independence history.

Lunch at a farm-to-table eco-restaurant, serving organic and locally sourced Ghanian dishes.

Visit Agbogbloshie home to the world's largest e-waste site, where discarded electronics find new life. Meet the residents whose livelihoods depend on this site firsthand, offering a rare glimpse into resilience, sustainability, and the hidden economy of e-waste.

Dinner & Overnight in Accra

Shai Hills Safari, Bead Making Experience & Scenic Boat Cruise

Morning departure to Shai Hills Wildlife Reserve, home to antelopes, baboons, green monkeys, and over 150 bird species.

Kick off your adventure with a guided safari through the Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Accra's closest wildlife sanctuary. Hike and discover the historic Sayu cave, once home to the Shai tribal chief and now a refuge for bats. Climb Mogo Hill, where ancient adolescent girls once camped for the Dipo puberty rites, and enjoy panoramic views of the Accra plains.

Next, embark on a journey into Ghana's rich cultural heritage, by visiting a local bead-making workshop. Witness firsthand the centuries-old tradition of Ghanaian bead-making, where artisans transform recycled glass into colorful, handcrafted beads.

Enjoy a sunset canoe ride on Lake Volta, the world's largest artificial lake, surrounded by lush green hills. Stroll along the iconic crescent-shaped Adomi Bridge – Ghana's longest suspension bridge, and a significant landmark in the country's history and infrastructure. Enjoy panoramic views of the lake below as you soak in the serene atmosphere.

Dinner & Overnight in Akosombo

Shai Hills Safari, Bead Making Experience & Scenic Boat Cruise

Mount Gemi, Ote Falls & Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary – Miawoezor Volta

Hike to Mount Gemi, located in Amedzofe, Ghana's highest inhabited settlement. Enjoy stunning views of the Volta landscape. Visit Ote Falls, where a canopy walkway offers breathtaking views of the cascading waterfall.

Scream with delight at Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary & Cultural Village, where you'll get the chance to interact with the friendly Mona monkeys in their natural habitat. The locals, who regard the monkeys as sacred messengers of their ancestors, share a unique bond with these primates rooted in their migratory history.

Enjoy dinner at a modern eco-lodge nestled in the heart of nature.

Overnight in a modern eco-lodge

Mount Gemi, Ote Falls & Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary – Miawoezor Volta

Hike Afadjato, Wli Falls & Authentic Ghana Village Tour

This morning, embark on a hike to Mount Afadja, Ghana's highest peak, which stands at approximately 885 meters (2,904 feet) above sea level. As you ascend its slopes, immerse yourself in the beauty of its evergreen and diverse flora. At the summit, enjoy stunning panoramic views that stretch as far as the gaze allows.

Your next adventure is a leisurely trek through lush forest, crossing nine footbridges over the Agumatsa River to reach Wli Waterfalls, the tallest in West Africa at 60 meters.

Evening village tour, including meeting the local chief, pouring libations, learning to carry loads on the head, and weaving kente cloth, Ghana's famous, royal, handwoven fabric. Visit a palm wine tapping bush, and taste freshly tapped organic palm wine.

Dinner & Overnight at a modern eco-lodge

Hike Afadjato, Wli Falls & Authentic Ghana Village Tour

Leisure, Cooking Class & Borborbor Night

Morning leisure time for reading, journaling, or chatting with locals at your own pace.

Participate in a hands-on Ghanaian cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare traditional dishes such as jollof rice, fufu with light soup, and banku with tilapia. In Ghana, food is more than just nourishment, it is tradition, storytelling, and community served on a plate. Every dish carries centuries of history and cultural pride.

Evening traditional drum & dance performance where visitors can learn Ghanaian dance moves and even take a drumming lesson. Immerse yourself in the lively spirit and heritage of Ghanaian culture through borborbor – an energetic traditional drum & dance from the Volta region.

Dinner & Overnight in a modern Eco-Lodge

Leisure, Cooking Class & Borborbor Night

Pottery Workshop & Drive to Aburi

Visit Kpando Pottery Village to support local women who craft beautiful ceramics using ancient techniques. For over a decade, local women artisans have transformed generations-old designs into stunning pots, vases, and platters featuring intricate carvings and bold patterns, crafted from rich clay mixed with recycled pottery and water. Each piece is hand-shaped, tapped into form with wooden bats, and fired into perfection.

Drive to Aburi, known for its lush landscapes and artisanal markets.

Dinner at a local hill top restaurant

Overnight in Aburi hills

Aburi Botanical Gardens, Cocoa Farm Tour & Goodbye / Adinkra Lunch

Morning visit to Aburi Botanical Gardens, a serene conservation area with tall silk cotton trees, rare orchids, and colonial-era relics. Stroll along winding trails, discovering a variety of native and exotic tree species while learning about biodiversity and conservation efforts.

Visit Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, established in 1879. This farm is Ghana's first commercial cocoa farm where you can see two original cocoa trees, now over 146 years old, still bearing fruits. Did you know Ghana is the world's second largest producer of cocoa and ranks #1 in quality cocoa beans? But what truly makes Ghana's cocoa the best? Is it the rich, fertile soil? The centuries-old farming techniques? Or the unique fermentation and drying processes that bring out its world-class flavor? This cocoa farm tour pulls back the curtain on the authentic stories of Ghana's cocoa.

Enjoy an adinkra (goodbye) lunch in Accra, reflecting on your Ghanaian eco-tour adventure.

Goodbye & Thank You for choosing Moodofhope Tours

Aburi Botanical Gardens, Cocoa Farm Tour & Goodbye / Adinkra Lunch

8-Day Immersive Ghana Eco-Tour & Cultural Adventure

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Arrival & Welcome to Ghana (Accra) – Akwaaba rituals

Ghana in Accra City Tour

Shai Hills Safari, Bead Making Experience & Scenic Boat Cruise

Mount Gemi, Ote Falls & Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary – Miawoezor Volta

Hike Afadjato, Wli Falls & Authentic Ghana Village Tour

Leisure, Cooking Class & Borborbor Night

Pottery Workshop & Drive to Aburi

Aburi Botanical Gardens, Cocoa Farm Tour & Goodbye / Adinkra Lunch

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