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Finally, you have arrived. Time to relax and take it all in as your senses go into overload. Africa is special and over the coming days we hope your experiences will help cement your connection to your culture and heritage. Your guide and driver are excited to meet you on your arrival at the Kotoka International Airport Accra, which is situated on the beautiful gold coast of Western Africa. Look out for the Ashanti African Tours sign when you leave the main terminal building after passing through customs. Make yourself known to your guide who will be accompanying you for the duration of your trip and they will take care of you from here. Most flights arrive in the evening and our aim is to transfer you to the hotel, check you in for you to be able to relax and start to enjoy your vacation. You must have so many questions as your guide officially offers you Akwaaba (welcome) and briefs you on all aspects of your trip. You can choose to relax at your hotel after the flight and rest up in preparation for the following day's activities. Maybe you are too excited to rest and would like to experience Accra nightlife, no problem, your guide, and driver will be happy to head into town with you.

Your first full day in Ghana. Most days are glorious here and the sun should be shining as you head down to breakfast at your hotel. An exciting day lies ahead as we set off for our tour of Accra, passing through the economic and administrative districts on our way to the National Museum National Museum, located in the city, offers an excellent overview of West African culture through ethnographic displays from various West African countries. The museum also features an adjoining garden with sculptures showcasing West African tradition and customs. Visitors can also purchase beautiful African fabrics from the museum and surrounding markets, with tailors available to assist with measurements and clothing creations.

The DuBois Center, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, is the final burial place of prominent American Pan-Africanist Dr. William W Burghardt DuBois, who led the Pan-African congress between 1919 and 1927, he was a vocal Anti-Segregationist and prolific speaker and writer. The center now serves as a library and research institute for Pan-Africanism students. As we travel through the beautiful Akuapem Hills, we visit TK beads, experts in making beautiful African beads using traditional methods. The Krobo people of Ghana are renowned for their traditional bead jewelry that dates back centuries. Your guide will talk you through the skilled process of making the beads and you will see skilled craftsmen at work and can even try your hand. Beads are culturally a symbol of wealth and beauty in Ghana, worn by most Ghanaian women daily during traditional durbars and festivals. The onsite shop offers a wide selection of quality, reasonably priced beads for purchase.

A day exploring culture and history awaits you as we set off on our city tour of Kumasi, heading to the Manhyia Palace, home of the Asantehene, King of the Ashanti and ruler of the Asanteman Kingdom. The Palace Museum offers a fascinating excursion through the history of the powerful Ashanti empire. Our tour gives you a firsthand insight into the legacies of the Ashanti and enables you to understand the importance of Ashanti culture during your time in this region. We continue to visit the National Cultural Centre. There is a wonderful craft market here and during our leisurely tour we can visit the Prempeh II Jubilee museum which offers an excellent overview of Ashanti history and houses some wonderful ancient artifacts.

UNESCO recognizes the Asante Empire's last material remains as World Heritage Sites, featuring 10 active shrines made from bamboo, timber, mud, and thatched roofs. The walls feature motifs with ancient Adinkra symbols. The site is also home to Nana Yaa Asantewaa, the most important woman in Ashanti history, a great female warrior and Queen Mother of Ejisu Besease. We will visit the local spiritual shrine where she used to fortify herself before battle.We continue our journey through Ashanti history by visiting the traditional villages of Adanwomasie and Ntonso. Our first stop is Adanwomasie where Ghana's rich Kente cloth originates from. Adanwomasie is home to many unique designs, including the "Clinton Kente," a design named after former US President Bill Clinton as Ghanians were impressed with the respect he showed to Ghana when he was in office. The community is rich in history, with skilled weavers still using traditional looms that have not changed in design for centuries. The area offers an ideal opportunity to purchase quality kente cloth at low prices before heading to Ntonso.

The journey begins with breakfast before heading to Elmina, Ghana, known for its abundant gold, translated Elmina means The Mine. Ghana, historically known as the Gold Coast, is the 8th largest exporter in the world and second largest exporter in Africa. An emotional stop in the town of Assin Manso, located along the enslaved African trade route, is a poignant stop. Enslaved Africans were marched barefoot in shackles towards the coast, passing through thick forests and chains. They were then bathed and rested before being transported to Cape Coast Castle, where they would remain for up to 6 weeks before being shipped to the Americas. In 1998, the bodies of two free Africans were returned to Cape Coast Castle and passed through the "Door of no Return" before being transported to Assin Manso for re-internment. After learning the history, having time to reflect, and visiting the river we continue to Cape Coast.

An early start awaits as we head to Kakum National Park, a semi-deciduous upper guinea rainforest in Cape Coast. This world-famous rainforest canopy walkway is a highlight of our trip. This National Park protects the original habitat that was found in this location and was the major source of food for locals prior to it becoming a National Park. The walkway consists of seven bridges attached to seven emerging trees, 40 meters above the rainforest floor. The breathtaking views stretch for miles across the rainforest, and viewing platforms attached to emerging trees provide a unique experience. Returning to the park headquarters, we visit an information center that provides an overview of the park's flora and fauna, including over 40 mammal species recorded within the park, which includes forest elephants, leopards and 6 primate species to mention just a few.

A relaxing breakfast is provided before heading back to Accra. The journey includes passing through Elmina, the fishing town, where we visit the Castle of St. George, the oldest colonial building in sub-Saharan Africa, dating back to 1482. The castle is steeped in history and played a significant role during the transatlantic slave trade era. The castle houses an informative museum and a museum focusing on local history, and this now silent monument to the pain and suffering our ancestors endured has been formally designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO.