Taking a trip in a democratic and peaceful country with a stable economy, with maximum security and above all a very hospitable people will be an unforgetable experience. A seven day trip full of suprises, total relax and with a very hospitable tour operator, ready to provide any form of support and assistance to make your trip memorable and wonderful.
A flight from Italy to your destination, to the Kotoka international airport of Ghana the Hub and Gateway to the West African sub region. Your expert trip leader is with you for the entire trip.
It’s a vacation trip, so while you explore, full relaxation is promised. Explore the nature, history and hospitality in the atmosphere all around you. We take care of all the bureaucratic needs to embark on the trip.
A flight will depart from Italy to the international airport of Kotoka. Upon arrival in Accra, after airport checkout, travelers will be accompanied to the MJ GRAND HOTEL where they will be ho will be hosted for two nights. Mj Grand is a 4 star hotel located 2.2 km from Accra Mall. The hotel enjoys a location only 10 km from the center of Accra. MJ Grand Hotel is about 10 minutes drive from the Kotoka International Airport.
A guided tour in the heart of Accra to the Kwame Nkrumah mausoleum and at the center of art and culture. We shall also introduce you to the fantastic craft village and one of the most famous streets called OXFORD STREET.
A guide tour to the prestigious University of Ghana – Legon precisely to the faculty of African studies and the school of Dance and performing arts where the drama group called African dance Ensembles performs live displays in traditional costumes.
Then off to a botanic park best known as “Aburi Botanical Gardens” a mountainous location with very beautiful landscapes and scenery.
After breakfast, a visit will be made to the SHAI HILLS nature reserve, a sacred forest home to the Monas and colobus monkeys. An assorted wildlife and tropical bird species are located there as well.
Then to the Volta river where the famous Akosombo Dam with a surface area of 8,502 km2. and reservoir capacity of 148 km3 making it the largest man made lake in the world is situated constructed by lmpregiro Construction Company.(ltalian construction firm). The dam produces electricity for part of Ghana and is essential for the local aluminum industry.
ACQUA SAFARI RESORT where you can spend two evenings of fun and relaxation. Recreational activities will be included, a tour to the MANGROVE Island you will be showed the way to cross the lake and the methods used by the descendants of the indigenous people and especially all ancient fishing techniques. Recreation: segway, cycling, jet ski (5 minutes), Boat Ride (30 minutes), swimming, flyover, Beach Volley, Beach Soccer, badminton, board games (ludu, beetle, monopoly, oware).
Visit to the tourist crocodile site and mangrove forest. The two nights will include swimming pool, massage centres and tennis lessons. These are all equipped with air conditioning, TV, free WiFi networks, bathroom and courtesy lines. Cycling – windsurfing, sub-excursions by boat.
Departure from Accra to Elmina(2 two hours journey) by bus where the Elmina Castle is situated Elmina Castle was built in 1482 by the Portuguese, which served European traders; it is the oldest European fortification building of Sub-Saharan Africa, now declared as UNESCO heritage site. lt was used in the ancient times as a warehouse to accumulate merchandise for trade routes and above all a prison for slaves during the sad chapter of the slave trade.With it’s secret dungeon passage alleys towards the door of no return onboard the ships to the Americas.
A brief visit to the Cape Coast Castle and its hilltop lighthouse. A visit to the sea and a beauƟful beach. The day will come to an end with the visit to the KAKUM NATIONAL PARK, one of the most longest and tallest suspension bridges in the world. Kakum canopy walk with its 350 meters length bridge at the height of 40 meters within the protected rainforest makes it one of the most finest in the sub region. Thereafter, the participants will then be brought to the Brenu akyinim beach and the Coconut Grove Hotel and Pempamsie hotel for complete relaxation.
Return to the Hotel MJ GRAND. There will be the possibility for all in the group to go hopping at Shoprite – Koala shopping Mall or in the commercial center in Accra Subsequently the preparations for the final departure will begin.
