An 8-day tour that takes in many of the attractions of Ghana's coast on the Gulf of Guinea


Day 1: Arrive in Ghana and check into your hotel in Accra. A chance to orientate yourself to Africa.

Day 2: Take a morning tour of Accra, Ghana's capital city and commercial heart, and discover the attractions of this bustling city, including Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, The National Museum, The Du Bois Centre and Makola Market. In the afternoon drive to Aburi Botanical gardens and relax amongst the shaded paths and walks.

Day 3: Depart Accra for Cape Coast, visiting several interesting coastal towns and villages along the way. At Cape Coast visit Cape Coast Castle, one of the best-preserved castles in Ghana and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also explore the 15th century Elmina Castle and Fort St. Jago.

Day 4: Elmina is an excellent town to explore on foot and you should not miss the fishing harbour, the Dutch Cemetery.

Day 5: Today, depart from Cape Coast for the Western Region and the port city of Takoradi. Visit the forts at Dixcove, Axim and Fort Orange at Sekondi. Take a picnic to enjoy on one of the splendid beaches.

Day 6: Beyin is famous as the site of the well-preserved Fort Appolonia, and also the start of the visit to the floating village of Nzulezo, a village on stilts in the middle of Lake Tadane.

Day 7: The return journey to Accra takes you past traditional villages, vast rubber plantations and fields of pineapples. Many of the plantations will welcome visitors and show you how they harvest these important crops.

Day 8: A final chance to explore the markets of Accra for that special souvenir before returning to the airport and your flight home.