A private transfer between the airport and your hotel is provided.

In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own to relax.

Trace the history of Old Accra on a privately guided journey through vibrant neighborhoods, storied forts, and enduring traditions that reveal the city’s complex past. Explore Jamestown, James Fort, and Ussher Fort while learning about Accra’s colonial past and the forts’ roles in the transatlantic slave trade. Continue to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Osu Castle, then meet local casket makers whose distinctive craft reflects Ghanaian beliefs about the afterlife. End with time to browse a local arts and crafts market before returning to your hotel.

Accra’s dining scene pairs vibrant Ghanaian flavors with polished international cuisine. Recommended favorites include Buka and Azmera for local dishes, La Chaumiere for French dining, and Santoku, Kozo, and Shogun for Asian-inspired cuisine. Tunnel Lounge, Le Petit Oiseau, Bistro 22, Treehouse, THE MIX, and LAMU offer stylish settings, while Dine on a Mat presents a more immersive take on contemporary Ghanaian gastronomy. Speak with your Destination Expert to arrange reservations.

Gain deeper insight into your ancestry during a private session with an expert from the University of Ghana. Tailored to your personal lineage, the discussion explores the origins, migration, customs, traditions, and way of life of your specific ethnic group. Through an academic lens, uncover the historical and cultural context behind your heritage and build a richer understanding of the people and places connected to your ancestral story.

This morning depart Accra with your private driver-guide for a transfer to Kumasi, visiting a traditional shrine of the Ashantis in Besease en route. Here you will get a chance to explore the beliefs and history of this ethnic group. Feel captivated by the Ashanti historic oral account as it is told by a knowledgeable traditional linguist. From here, you will continue on your journey to Kumasi. The transfer takes approximately 6 hours, but it may take longer depending on the time spent at Besease and any other stops made along the way.

Enjoy a free evening to follow your interests, whether you step out to explore or unwind at your hotel.

Discover the living legacy of the Ashanti Kingdom in Kumasi, where royal history, vibrant traditions, and everyday life come together. Visit the Manhyia Palace Museum, former home of Ashanti royalty, to explore the kingdom’s heritage through historic artifacts, traditional dress, jewelry, furniture, and musical instruments. Continue to bustling Kejetia Market, where your guide reveals the color and rhythm of local life before returning to your hotel.

Enjoy a free evening to follow your interests, whether you step out to explore or unwind at your hotel.

Travel privately from Kumasi to Elmina with your guide, stopping at Assin Manso for a deeply moving look at Ghana’s transatlantic slave trade history. Once a major slave market and final link on the route to the coast, the site includes Ndonkor Nsuo, the Slave River, where captives were bathed, fed, and prepared before continuing south. Through your guide’s interpretation, reflect on this painful chapter and the journeys endured by countless ancestors.

Visit Cape Coast Castle on a privately guided journey that brings the history of the transatlantic slave trade into sharp focus. Built by the Swedes in 1653 and later controlled by the British, the castle preserves the spaces through which countless enslaved Africans were forced to pass. Walk through its chambers with your guide, then visit the museum, where artifacts, photographs, and personal stories deepen your understanding of this painful chapter in West African history.

Trace your family’s story through a journey guided by your DNA results and ancestral connections. Your AncestryProGenealogists® experience begins with a pre-trip analysis to uncover links to locations, communities, and ethnic groups. On-site, explore these findings with an Ancestry Genealogist while gaining insight into local customs and traditions. As time and information allow, visit ancestral places, connect with a local family or identified relatives, and, where applicable, take part in a traditional Naming Ceremony. Return to your hotel with time to reflect and ask final questions.

Travel west to Takoradi for a thought-provoking visit to the Bisa Aberwa Museum, home to an extensive private collection dedicated to the African story. Through artifacts, photographs, and multimedia exhibits, trace powerful chapters spanning the slave trade, plantation life, and the Civil Rights Movement. The museum also highlights the preservation of African heritage and the shared experiences of people of African descent before your return to Elmina.

This deeply personal journey explores your connection to West Africa. Spend time in a local Ghanaian community, where your guide brings family history to life through insight into customs, traditions, and language. Experience a traditional Naming Ceremony, a meaningful rite of belonging shaped by spirituality and music. Your host then prepares a traditional dish for you to enjoy together, offering another meaningful connection to local culture before your return to the hotel.

Journey through Elmina with your private guide and explore Elmina Castle, also known as St. George’s Castle. Built by the Portuguese in 1482, it is the oldest European structure in sub-Saharan Africa and a powerful reminder of the transatlantic slave trade. Walk through its stark corridors and dungeons, then take in the contrast of the colorful fishing harbor below. Continue on foot through Elmina to experience the rhythm and character of this historic coastal town.

A private transfer from Elmina to Accra is provided. The approximate transfer duration is three hours.

Spend an evening immersed in Ghanaian flavors, music, and hospitality during a private dinner with Chef PaJohn Bentsifi Dadson at his bohemian rooftop restaurant in Accra. Through thoughtfully prepared dishes, lively storytelling, humor, and music, experience culinary traditions from across Ghana. Chef PaJohn’s WangoWango philosophy celebrates the joy of food, culture, and connection, creating a vibrant evening before your private transfer back to the hotel.

A private transfer between the airport and your hotel is provided.

Tropical gardens, a natural lagoon, and one of Ghana's most popular beaches set the scene at Labadi Beach Hotel. Its 164 rooms and suites are complemented by a private beach, two pools, and a lagoon-side spa with a hydro pool. The restaurant showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients across a selection of Ghanaian and international dishes. Evenings end with sunset cocktails on the sand, an easy beachfront base with plenty of Ghanaian warmth.

An African-style hotel set in lush tropical gardens in Kumasi, capital of the historic Ashanti Region, Lancaster Kumasi City sits directly across from Rattray Park. Its 160 rooms and suites share the grounds with a pool and pool bar serving cocktails and light bites, a spa, two tennis courts, and a padel court, while the restaurant and lounge bar keep evenings easy. It is a garden-set base with a strong sense of place, rooted in the culture of the Ashanti Kingdom.

Set on the hills of Cape Coast, Ridge Royal Hotel offers a relaxed retreat surrounded by landscaped gardens and within easy reach of the city’s historic landmarks. Its 79 rooms and chalets overlook the garden or the pool, and the grounds hold a pool for adults and children, a pool bar, a fitness center, and a lounge. Dining at the hotel’s restaurant ranges from international favorites to traditional Ghanaian cuisine, served in a relaxed and welcoming setting.