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Africa. There is nowhere like it on the planet for wildlife, wild lands & rich traditions that endure. No other continent comes close to it for scale, variety and pure, raw impact. Prepare to fall in love.

Welcome to Ghana – the Gateway to Africa   with its welcoming beaches, gorgeous hinterland, rich culture, vibrant cities, diverse wildlife, easy transport & affable inhabitants.

Arrive in Accra, the capital & Ghana's beating heart with tendrils reach out towards the beach, the centre & the west, each one a different Ghanaian experience.

After you exit in the Arrival Hall at Terminal? - Accra Kotoka International Airport, subsequent to Immigration & Customs, you will be met by The Journeys representative who will ensure your comfort & transfer you to the hotel, help you settle in & also provide you with some useful tips for exploring the area as well as discuss the program for the next few days.

If, for any reason you are unable to make contact with our representative within 30 minutes of waiting, please call the local Emergency telephone # listed on your Contact List. Please follow the advice given by our 24 / 7 Duty Officer.  Please do not exit the Airport & make your own way to the hotel.

Reach the hotel & Check-in.

*Check-in time is 02.00 pm. For earlier arrivals in the morning, we will request the hotel for a complimentary early Check-in but cannot be guaranteed unless reserved & paid for ‘immediate occupancy’.

Accra’s hot, sticky streets are perfumed with sweat, fumes & yesterday's cooking oil. Like balloons waiting to be burst, clouds of dirty humidity linger above stalls selling mangoes, banku (fermented maize meal) & rice. The city's tendrils reach out towards the beach, the centre &the west, each one a different Ghanaian experience.

Founded in the 17^th century by the Ga people, Accra became the capital of the British Gold Coast in 1877 and following Ghana's independence in 1957, Accra became the capital of the newly independent state. The city doesn't have any heavy-hitting sights like Cape Coast or Elmina but it does have good shopping, excellent nightlife and definitely the best selection of eating options in Ghana.

The city doesn't have any heavy-hitting sights like Cape Coast or Elmina but it does have good shopping, excellent nightlife & definitely the best selection of eating options in Ghana.

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park honors Ghana’s first president, who helped lead the country to independence. The park contains Nkrumah’s Mausoleum & Museum charting his life. Makola Market is the city’s vast, colorful bazaar. Popular seafront spots Labadi Beach & Kokrobite Beach offer golden sand & high-energy nightlife.

Balance of the evening is at leisure for independent exploration or for optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions & / or make arrangements if you want to go out).

Morning, meet the Tour-guide in the Lobby at 09.00 am & embark on an 8 hour sightseeing tour of Accra & get to know this exciting West African hub.

Accra has a blend of colonial & contemporary architecture that symbolize the cultural mix of the city.

Walk through the hidden alleys, old stone houses, fantastic cliff-top harbor vistas & hidden delights of this historic community.

Start at the city’s oldest neighborhood, Jamestown, still an active fishing harbor with a lighthouse that is worth exploring. If you have the energy to climb to the top, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the city. From the lighthouse, there is a road which takes you to another otherwise hidden delight: one of the largest working fishing harbors in Ghana. If you go early in the morning, you can see dozens of small boats bring in the day's catch. It is similar in many ways to Zanzibar's Stone Town, though it has not yet been restored.

Then, walk a short distance to Independence Square (also known as Black Star Square for the large black star located atop Independence Arch). The Square celebrates Ghanaian independence from the British in 1957 & features an eternal flame first lit by Nkrumah himself in 1961.   

Visit W. E. B. Dubois Center for Pan African Culture, where Dr. Dubois (a famous American academic & civil rights champion who moved to Ghana near the end of his life feeling his efforts to create equality were all in vain & that America would never accept black people) spent two years working on a Pan-African encyclopedia under the invitation Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana’s first President). . Although the Centre itself is a research library, historical sites & monuments are scattered about amidst the learning centres. You will enjoy a guided tour through Dr. DuBois’ research library. The most interesting of them being House Number 22, which is where W.E.B. DuBois resided when he moved to Ghana & his grave. 

Stop at and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, created to honor Kwame Nkrumah, who led Ghana to its independence from Great Britain & became the nation's first president. Voted as Africa's "Man of the Millenium", he is a highly important figure of the 20^th century. In the park you can see a monument dedicated to him, as well as his Mausoleum, where he is buried & a small Museum dedicated to him. Various trees in the park have been planted by visiting dignitaries.

After lunch (direct payment, not included), you will proceed to the Arts Center – a large arts & crafts market where you can find handicrafts from all over Ghana & West Africa. Be prepared to use your bargaining skills as you browse the many artisan stalls.

Also visit the Artists Alliance Gallery - an Artist-run gallery which features over 3 floors of sculptures, fabrics & paintings. You can buy souvenirs here from cheap wooden artefacts for a few dollars to expensive paintings by top Ghana artists. Big plus is being able to look & browse in a relaxed gallery without being hassled to buy.

Next stop will be the National Museum which offers visitors a look at Ghanaian history & culture from prehistory to the present, with Cultural exhibits that include clothing, thrones, carvings, paintings, pottery, & a variety of instruments & tools used in various rituals. Each of these is accompanied by descriptions of their significance & meaning, so you can learn a lot if you take the time read them! Historical exhibits feature some of the most influential & important parts of Ghana's history, particularly the slave trade. There is also a fascinating exhibit of the history of the Ghanaian currency.

Final stop will be at the Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop started by Seth Kane Kwei who invented the famous design coffins in the 1950's which are carved into shapes that represent something important & relevant to the deceased person, such as a fish, airplanes, etc. You will likely meet Eric Adjetey Anang, grandson of Kane Kwei, who has owned it since 2005 and hear stories about these fantastic coffins. They are used for funerals in the region & are part of many public or private collections of contemporary art around the world.

The sightseeing concludes & you are transferred to the hotel. Relax.

Later in the evening, you will be met by The Journeys rep who will accompany you to the restaurant. Dinner will include a culinary feast representing the food of the coastal region & the original inhabitants the Ga, Fante & Ewe people.

Return to the hotel.

Early morning, depart for Kumasi, known as a center for Ashanti culture.

Enroute, you would be stopping to visit a Cocoa Processing Factory & Plantation.

Tour the facilities of the Cocoa Processing Company Ltd (CPC), founded in 1965. The Plant has an annual output of 64,500 metric tons of cocoa beans which are used to produce fresh non-alcoholic cocoa liquor used for the manufacture of chocolate bars, chocolate spreads, drinking chocolate & other cocoa products for the consumption of both local and foreign markets.

View & experience how this Company makes chocolate using beans which The Financial Times calls "the finest cocoa in the world". The US based Company, which has over 240 processing plants across the globe with 27,000 employers, also deals in the conversion of corn, oil seeds & wheat into products for food, animal feed, chemical & energy use.

Later, visit a nearby Cocoa Plantation to see how it is farmed & learn about this famous tree, introduced into Ghana by Tetteh Quarshie. You will have the opportunity to taste & purchase authentic Ghana chocolate.

Continue through the forest zone to Kumasi, once the capital of the rich & powerful Ashanti kingdom.

Arrive by afternoon & Check-in at the hotel & relax for an hour.

Ghana's second largest city, founded in 1695 by the Asantehene (King) Osei Tutu, Kumasi  still dripping with Ashanti traditions, showcase palaces, forts, museums & churches which provide a distinct backdrop for important festivals & ceremonies which are important for the Ashanti tribe which forms the biggest population group in Ghana. This region is well noted for the expertise in a variety of specialized crafts.

Kumasi has some interesting sights & in comparison to Accra or Tamale, you will likely feel a pleasant drop in temperature. It’s heart, is the huge open-air Kejetia market where you can see stalls selling everything from glass beads to Ashanti sandals. The market throbs like a traditional talking drum & its wares spill into the city so that no matter where you are in Kumasi, it sometimes feels like one enormous marketplace.

After freshening up, accompanied by the Tour-guide, proceed to see the nearby Ashanti Crafts villages in the surrounding lush countryside, which is a sharp contrast of the modern-day Kumasi city.

The ancient craft that is most deeply intertwined in the Ashanti history is Weaving of the boldly colored fabrics of Kente & Adinkra,

Visit Adanwomase Weaver’s village & observe how the famous Kente Cloth is handmade on looms in a time-honored tradition passed down through generations. See the Kente styles & you can avail the opportunity to make purchases, if you want.

In the next village of Ntonso, you can see Artisans hand-stamping patterns on Cotton cloth to make Adinkra Textiles. Black-on-Black & Black-on-Red Adinkra Cloth is worn for funerals & other solemn occasions. Learn how the Black Dye is made in the village from the bark of trees & you may also create your own handmade Adinkra sash to take home.

Drive on to the Ahwiaa Woodcarving Village known for the talented craftsmen who fashion Royal stools, walking sticks & Fertility Dolls from wood.

Returning to the city, stop at the Okomfo Anokye Sword site, an important symbol of Ashanti unity that marks the spot where the mythical Golden Stool “descended from the sky” & has supposedly been in place for 300 years. Ashanti people believe that the Ashanti Kingdom would collapse should the Sword ever be removed.

Balance of the evening is at leisure for independent exploration (we would be happy to offer suggestions & / or make arrangements if you want to go out).

Morning, meet the Tour-guide in the Lobby at 08.00 am & proceed for a 4 hour tour of the city.

First stop will be one of Kumasi’s major attraction is the National Cultural Centre, a complex of artisan workshops, performance center, museum, library & a craft shop that sells many of these items at reasonable prices.

Established in 1952 as one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s first cultural centers, the Complex set within peaceful, shaded grounds, offers visitors to Ghana a good crash course in Ashanti culture. Various types of performances take place in the afternoon on public holidays.

There are workshops on the center grounds for various Ghanaian crafts such as ceramics, drum making, wood carving, brass casting, kente cloth weaving, Adinkra batik cloth dyeing & printing, woodcarving, pottery making.  

You can observe artisans using traditional methods passed down through generations to craft kente cloth, brass items & pottery. Explore the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum which highlights the history of Ashanti people through its collection of antique relics & memorabilia, including King Prempeh II’s war attire, old brass weights used for gold trading & a 300-year-old treasure bag.  

Enjoy a drive through the city of Kumasi to view monuments dedicated to the memory of great Ashanti people. The Ashanti forms the biggest population group in Ghana.

Explore the legend of the famous Ashantis at the Manhyia Palace & Museum where you will get a sense of a day in the life of an Ashanti ruler (Asantehene). For centuries they were the rulers in this region because of their well-organized society. At Manhyia Palace, disputes were settled in accordance with centuries-old customs where the King has the final word.

In 1925, the British government built the Manhyia Palace, a good example of traditional Ashanti architecture from the turn of the century, as a home for Prempeh I upon his return from exile in the Seychelles & it remained the official royal residence for Prempeh I & Prempeh II until the early 1970s. 

It was converted to a Museum in 1995 to display treasured items relating to the Ashanti Kingdom including the residence’s original furnishings & royal memorabilia - jewelry & ceremonial clothing belonging to the 20^th century Ashanti king, Asanteman’s first television & wax statues of several kings & queens of Ashanti.

At the Museum, you will also obtain firsthand information on the legacies of the Ashanti Kingdom, a regal history that dates back to 1700 and is told with relics & artifacts.

Next stop is the nearby Kumasi Fort & Military Museum.

In 1820, Ashanti king Osei Tutu Kwamina built the Kumasi Fort in the likeness of forts built by European merchants in Africa. After being destroyed by the British in 1874, the Fort was completely rebuilt in 1897. Then, during World War II, the British government took control of the fort & converted it into a Museum.

Today, the Kumasi Fort displays a collection of war weapons, medals, photographs, anti-aircraft guns & other artifacts from both the British-Ashanti war & World War II. Walking around the Fort will give you an insight to Ghana’s storied military past, with in-depth explanations about the long & not always pleasant relationship between Ghana & Great Britain.

Return to the hotel & relax before your next adventure.

And now, it is time to embark on the raison de etre for this trip - a culinary experience through Ghana.

You will meet the Tour-guide in the Lobby again at 2.00 pm & get ready to acquaint with the unique flavours & ingredients of West African cuisine on the 4 hour Kumasi culinary adventure. With a variety of tribes all co-existing within the country, there are many different influences present in the cuisine of Ghana, so this experience promises to be both informative & supremely tasty.

The experience will give you the low down on how to create Ghanaian snacks & meals with a home cook who has skills & stories to share and will provide an opportunity to taste the distinct flavours of West Africa cuisine.

Accompanied by the Tour-guide, you will return to Kejetia Market for some bargaining lessons amongst the colourful produce.

Kejetia Market, the commercial heart of Kumasi, is considered the largest open-air market in West Africa. Each day, some 12,000 stalls open for business, selling food, batik fabrics, handmade glass beads, souvenirs, Ashanti sandals, fabric, woodcarvings & things you wouldn't even know you wanted until you saw them.

With markets playing an integral part in modern African life, be sure to soak it all in, wander the market aisles & discover what is on offer.

Browse vibrant displays of Kente cloth & Ashanti sandals and find handicrafts & souvenirs from around the country. Watch metal traders transform scrap into innovative new pieces & marvel at how scrap metals are turned into valuable arts & crafts

After spending an hour at the Market, proceed to the home of the experienced host ‘mother’ to learn how to prepare a delicious, traditional Ghanaian feast. You will assist & learn how to cook some of Ghana's favourite dishes & discover the origins of West African cuisine's key ingredients & use them as you whip up local staples.

Take your first steps towards mastering Ghana's cooking style by learning how to cook one of the staples of Ghanaian food known as wakye, using spices & other key ingredients integrated in local & national cuisines. This simple yet filling meal of beans & rice, flavoured with spices, is considered a local delicacy & is a hit with vegetarians. Also on the menu is koose, a snack made from fried beans, which is a popular street food with locals & travellers alike.

Don't forget to indulge in your new Ghanaian cooking prowess by sampling your culinary creations & picking up some Ghana cooking tips straight from a talented, home cook. With a full stomach & a range of new cooking skills ready to use in your own kitchen back home, your Kumasi food tour comes to a close. Keep this experience in your back pocket - you never know when you might want to break out the ‘wakye’ back home!  

Return to the hotel

Balance of the evening is at leisure for independent exploration or for optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions & / or make arrangements if you want to go out).

Early morning, depart on a scenic drive along the Accra plains for Elmina.

But, enroute, we have something really exciting planned for you which will remain with you till the end.

Stop at the beautiful village of Torgorme, located on the lower Volta River. Be amazed by the warmth & depth of Ghanaian rural culture. Here, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Naming Ceremony where you are given a traditional African name & become a member of an African village. 

When you visit Ghana, you will have your own Naming Ceremony where you will be given your Ghanaian name in a traditional ceremony of recognition. This would include an adornment of a Ghanaian cloth that you have previously selected that has been tailored for you as well as the traditional giving of a name to you as a child of this earth.

On arrival, you will be led in a procession amidst traditional drumming & dancing by the villagers, to the Paramount Chief’s Palace grounds. Pay a courtesy call to the Chief & elders of the village. The entire village comprising no less than a few hundred locals, has already assembled with the Paramount Chief ready to perform the special naming ceremony, which begins after a round of hearty welcome & speeches.

You will be given an African clan name. The Naming Ceremony, a spiritual & memorable experience, begins with the beating of the “frontomfrom” drums & dancing performed by the village dancers who will also extend an invitation to the group to participate in the unique cultural dance

The 1 hour Ceremony concludes & you now officially have a traditional African Name & are an accredited member of an African village.

After the Ceremony, you have time for a tour of the Village before departing.

Next, stop will be at some famous Ashanti ‘Craft’ Villages where you will have the opportunity to see how West African crafts are made.

The Ashanti Region of Ghana, with Kumasi at its heart, is famous the world over for its crafts. Some of Ghana’s top artisans are continuing the traditional Ashanti crafts such as Kente cloth weaving, wood carving, brass smithing, pottery making & glass bead making. Scattered in the rural areas surrounding Kumasi, you will find a string of small villages, each specializing in a certain craft item.

While you can find any of these items within the city of Kumasi, now you can see how they are made & buy directly from the artisans who make them as you visit the surrounding Ashanti craft villages.

In Pankronu, located just outside the city, residents create beautiful black & red pottery using only hand tools; you will see pieces in all shapes & size drying in the sun throughout the area.

A few miles further north, the village of Ahwiaa is famous for Ashanti-style wood carvings & shops line the streets where you can watch as masks, dolls, stools & other items are made.

Keep heading north and you will reach Ntonsu, a village famous for the intricately patterned Adinkra cloth, used during ceremonial events. Watch as the artists apply the designs with traditional stamps.

In nearby Bonwire, only the men are allowed to operate the looms that weave the colorful kente cloth Ghana is famous for. Traditional brass smiths who still use the lost wax method have their shops in Ampabame Krofrom Village, while glass beads are a specialty in Asuofia-Asamang.

After lunch (not included – direct payment), continue the scenic drive through the forest zone to Elmina.

Arrive by evening & Check-in at the hotel.

Balance of the evening is at leisure for independent exploration or to relax in the hotel (we would be happy to offer suggestions).

Elmina is a fishing port on the south coast of Ghana, in West Africa, known for its beaches & for its role in the former transatlantic slave trade. The enchanting town lies on a narrow finger of land on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Ghana, lying west of Cape Coast.

The traditional name of Elmina, is Anomansa, meaning inexhaustible supply of water. But, Elmina comes from the Portuguese word for "Mine". The gold found in these mines is also the origin of the name "Gold Coast", which was what Ghana was called, when it was a British Colony.

It was the first European settlement in West Africa & the town grew around Sao Jorge da Mina Castle, built by the Portuguese in 1482 and was Portugal's West African headquarters for trade & exploitation of African wealth.

The original Portuguese interest was gold but this later expanded to include tens of thousands of slaves channelled through the trading post of El Mina.

The location of Elmina made it a significant site for re-provisioning ships headed south towards the Cape of Good Hope on their way to India. The Dutch West India Company captured it in 1637; in subsequent centuries it was mostly used for the slave trade. The city remained in Dutch hands until 1872, when it was sold to the English.

Here, the air is salty & the architecture is a charming mix of colonial remnants, elderly posubans (shrines) & an imposing historical legacy in the shape of St George's Castle.

Watching the colourful pirogues pull in & out of the lagoon, breathing in the salty air and listening to the cacophony of shouts at the crowded Mpoben port is like having front-row theatre seats. The vast fish market is also fascinating to wander around, particularly when the day’s catch is being unloaded in the afternoon.

Dinner today will be served at the beachfront resort, where you will be staying for the night.

We will also arrange for the Resort’s restaurant to provide an opportunity to learn about & sample a variety of Ghanaian sweets, candies & desserts and find out how they are made.

Morning, meet the Tour-guide at 08.00 am & proceed for a sightseeing tour to explore the infamous forts, castles & slave dungeons of Ghana, which was the main departure point for the ‘white’ Slave Traders.

On this tour, you will experience the physical history of the slave trade, the impact of which is still felt beyond the shores of Africa today.

First stop will be the Cape Coast Castle, which was built by the Swedes in 1653 & later taken over by the British. The Castle also houses the West African Historical Museum, established by the Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the Ghanaian Government in 1994.

Proceed to Elmina Castle (St. George's Castle), the first European structure in Sub - Saharan Africa & incidentally the oldest slave fort., built by the Portuguese in 1482 & used as a base for trading slaves, gold and ivory. The notorious slave fort used for moving slaves onto ships bound for other parts of the world.

Portuguese navigators carefully selected the castle’s site, because it was strategically located at the end of a narrow promontory bounded on two sides by the Atlantic Ocean & the Benya River or lagoon. Here, in the lee of a low headland, a natural harbour provided sheltered anchorage.

During the 15^th - 16^th centuries, the Portuguese enjoyed a trade boom in spite of numerous attempts by Castilians and later the French & the English to break the Portuguese trade monopoly.

The Portuguese imported vast quantities of old & new cloths, blankets & linen from Morocco, North European copper & brassware, millions of “manilas” (metal bracelets) and  iron kettles & bars in exchange for gold dust & ornaments supplied by Mina.

The import trade raised the issue of porterage, as the natives needed assistance in conveyance of large quantities of European goods into the hinterland & coastlands. To meet this need, the Portuguese initiated, in the early 16^th century, the importation of slaves from Benin to Elmina in exchange for gold, ivory, etc. As it turned out, however, the price of gold slumped in Europe in the 16^th century due to massive importation of superior gold from Mexico and the ‘slave trade’ started expanding.

Located in the courtyard of Elmina Slave Castle, is the Portuguese Church which has been converted into a small museum devoted to the history of the slave trade in West Africa. It is a nice place to spend some time before or after your tour of the castle.

Although a tourist attraction today, it was once was a prison used by the Ghanaian government. Walking around can be quite a sobering experience & can be emotional at times (particularly the "room of no return", the cell for rebellious slaves, the female slave dungeons, which still smell like bodily fluids).

Spend a moment admiring the colorful harbor nestled just below Elmina Castle. Full of pirogues preparing to go to sea, this site offers one of West Africa’s greatest photo opportunities.

Return to the hotel.

Balance of the day is at leisure for independent exploration optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions & arrange).

Dinner today will be served at the Resort.

Morning, meet the Tour-guide at 08.00 am & depart for an excursion to Kakum National Park.

Kakum National Park, established in 1931 as a reserve & declared a national park in 1992 after an initial survey of avifauna was conducted, is located in the coastal environs of the Central Region of Ghana & covers an area of 375 square kilometres.

Covered with tropical rain forest filled with diverse & dense vegetation, it was established at the initiative of the local people and not by the State Department of Wildlife who are responsible for wildlife preservation in Ghana.

However, the main attraction is the canopy walkway suspended 98 feet above the forest floor. It is one of only 3 locations in Africa with a canopy walkway, which is 350 metre long & connects seven tree tops. It makes for great viewing (or trouser wetting, depending on your point of view) & provides access to the forest. The walkway aside, a guided hike is a good way to learn about the rainforest flora and its traditional uses. Your best shot to see any wildlife is to get here when the park opens or take a night hike (you will be given the choice to walk on the canopy or enjoy a 2 km nature walk through the forest to discover the wide variety of exotic floral species & the medicinal values they offer).

Tucked away in this small pocket of rainforest & semi deciduous forest, Kakum is home to over 40 large mammals, 400 bird species & a staggering 600 species of butterfly.

The most notable species of fauna in the park are Diana colobus monkeys, giant bongo antelope, yellow-backed duiker and the endangered African forest elephant. As of 2012, the densest population of forest elephants in Ghana, is located in Kakum.

It is also an Important Bird Area recognized by the Bird Life International with the bird area fully overlapping the park area. The bird inventory confirmed 400 species in the park, including eight species of global conservation concern, especially the white-breasted guinea fowl. Nine species of hornbill & the grey parrot have been recorded.

Return to the hotel by afternoon & get ready for another Cooking Lesson in the Resort complex, on the beach.

This will be a practical introduction into West African cuisine, where you will have the chance to cook exquisite food, guided by the host ‘mother’ chef.

Explore the fragrant & exotic flavors of West African cuisine as you are introduced to an array of new tastes & flavors and learn how to create authentic Ghanaian dishes. Using African cooking techniques, during this Workshop you will create traditional dishes like fufu, groundnut soup, fried plantain, palava sauce & red red.

The products you have just helped to prepare, will be served for the group’s dinner that evening & as you

enjoy eating the delectable fare,  you will be judged on which or whose dish is the tastiest!

After breakfast, depart for Accra, driving through the forest zone. Take in the sights & sounds as you pass through small towns & villages.

On arrival, Check-in at the hotel.

Balance of the day is at leisure for independent exploration optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions & arrange).

Morning at leisure (we would be happy to offer suggestions for Optional activities and / or arrange).

Later in the afternoon, meet the Tour-guide / host & spend 4 hours exchanging recipes influenced by Ghanaian, Togolese & Ivoirian dishes Get a deeper insight into local Ghanaian cuisine during a cooking seminar as you discuss & share insights about West African dishes, spices& a whole range of cuisine.

Start with a walk to delve into the city’s buzzing street markets to experience the region’s dishes, ingredients & cooking styles. Watch traders prepare everything from piping-hot stews to grilled fish & vegetables & fresh juices grills in front of you, adding to the thrill of the experience. Try some delicacies & enjoy a shot of liqueur (usually schnapps) and chat with the locals to learn about Ghana’s culinary traditions & customs.   

Eating from market stands & roadside carts is commonplace in Accra, as it is throughout West Africa, and provides visitors with a great insight into the culinary scene. Most recipes & cooking styles have evolved over centuries and have been passed down the generations. Watch the vendors prepare their dishes in front of you, adding to the thrill and color of the experience.

Then, proceed to a Ghanaian cooking masterclass.

Meet a professional chef & head into the kitchen to learn the secrets behind some popular staples. Watch as the chef whips up a dish or two & then have a go yourself! Perhaps learn how to make kenkey - a delicious fisherman’s soup - or other Ghanaian favorites before savoring your creations for dinner.

Included in the repertoire are Fufu with soup, Banku with Tilapia, Jollof, Red Red, Ampesi, Wakye & many more. Choose from a list or suggest your own food to learn all you can about it. At the end of the class get to enjoy the food you prepared and observe the difference.

Recipes will be provided immediately at the end of the class for you to be able to recreate this timeless experience at home.

The Workshop ends & you are transferred to the hotel.

Balance of the day is at leisure for independent exploration optional activities (we would be happy to offer suggestions & arrange).

May be, you want to check out the restaurant scene in Accra. Let us know & we will guide you.

Alas, like all good things, the wonderful experience comes to an end. Time to say good-bye to enchanting Ghana  & go home. But, we sure hope that you may want to discover a bit more of “Gateway to Africa” on your next visit.  

Check-out of the hotel by 12:00 noon (if you are leaving later in the evening, we will request the hotel to allow the use of the hotel facilities & to leave the luggage at the Bell Desk). 

In time, you will be met by a Journeys Rep, who will ensure your comfort & transfer you to Terminal? -  Accra Kotoka International Airport, for your onward journey. Depart from Accra.  B

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