 GHANA
Ghana has a rich cultural heritage. A large portion of the country is covered by dense rain forests which have been developed into nature parks for ecologically mind tourists. Ghana provides a serene and beautiful environment for a peaceful and relaxing vacation. Although the National parks and game reserves are relatively smaller compared with other African countries they still have their tourist appeal.
Holiday packages to Accra starts from $1,800 per person and includes;
- Return tickets in Economy Class
- Hotel Accommodation for 3 nights
- Buffet Breakfast
- Return Airport transfers
- Accra City Tour
Additional tours to the following tourist attractions can be arranged at additional cost
45km drive from Accra. This is one of the best beaches and the first beach club in Ghana. The beach club houses three restaurants and an array of excellent water sports facilities
- NATIONAL MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Here you would find a collection of the Nations historical treasures pre historic, archeological and colonial antiquities and African Art. This is a must visit for art lovers.
Here you can get bargain items –household and textiles. It’s like our Balogun Market back home where you can buy almost everything under the sun. There is also the arts and crafts bazaar for souvenirs to take back home
- TESNIE NUNGUA Located East of La Palm. Beach Hotel. It is famous for its fantasy coffin workshops which depicts an individual’s profession whilst alive thus depicting traditional beliefs in life after death.
Located one hour from Accra and home to Shai Hills Nature Reserve where you will find intriguing rock formations and rocky hills.
The garden also contains a wide collection of tropical trees and plants from various countries. There are a number of exceptionally large trees with shapes you have never imagined. One cannot help but marvel at the share beauty of it all.
- ELMINA CASTLE IN CAPE COAST
The castle was built in 1482 to provide a defence against other Europeans attempting to establish trading businesses on the Gold Coast (Ghana’s former name). The castle which is two hour’s drive from Accra is one of the oldest European buildings outside Europe has been declared a national monument by UNESCO. Inside the castle is a shrine dedicated to the memory of all who were forced into slavery at Cape Coast Castle.
The Kakum National Park located in the Central Region is Ghana’s most famous park. Established in 1990 it extends over 350 sq km. Here you will find jungle elephants, jungle boars, monkeys etc. The most popular tourist attraction is the canopy walkway made of old hardwood trees that takes you to a height of 30 meters above the rainforest. The suspended walkway gives an exhilarating rainforest experience as you get to see a panoramic view of the rainforest. This is definitely not for the faint hearted.
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