Full-Day Tour to Ashanti Region, Kumasi and Ghanaian History | La Vacanza Travel

Full-Day Tour to Ashanti Region, Kumasi and Ghanaian History

Duration: 9 to 14 hours
Destination: Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Accra
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  • 9 to 14 hours
  • Accra
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore the rich history and culture of Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom and Ghana's second-largest city... Visit either Bonwire or Adanwomase Kente Village and learn from scratch how Kente cloth is made... Visit the Ntonso Adinkra Village and make some adinkra banners of your choice and clothes for you. the village is the only place in Ghana where traditional adinkra is made locally from scratch..
Visit the Okomfo Anokye sword site, the place of the birth of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Tour Fort Kumasi, Ghana's only inland fort, a military garrison from colonial rule.
Briefly explore the vast Kejetia market, one of the largest markets in West Africa.
Visit the Center for National Culture, where local hand-made crafts are produced.
Visit the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, which houses various historic artifacts.
Explore Manhyia Palace, home of the Ashanti King and the seat of the Asante people..

Itinerary
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Stop At: Manhyia Palace Museum, Ahanti New Town Road off Antoa Road, Kumasi Ghana

Manhyia Palace Museum is a historical museum located in Kumasi, Ashanti. the Museum currently provides fair insight into the culture of Ashanti land and Ghana's cultural legacy from before its colonization by Great Britain. It primarily serves "to commemorate (the Ashanti people's) and generally features video presentations and key historical items pertaining to Ashanti land and Ghana's ancestry.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi Ghana

Situated on the grounds of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, is the Komfo Anokye Sword Site which is seminal in Asante history. An over 300 year old sword wedged in the rockface ..A tour of the site offers one great insight about the beginning of the Ashanti Kingdom. The landmark has been protected for future generations. This site is a historical landmark where the Legendary Okomfo Anokye Sword is cited.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kejetia Market, Kumasi Ghana

The newly refurbished Kejetia Market is the largest single market in West Africa. the atmosphere is so colorful with lot of people working hard..
Everything from food, fabrics & footwear, gold & jewelry, pottery,
household items, handcrafts, oils, soaps & spices and so much more!
The market is divided into sections, so, for example, if you find yourself in the
food section, you will need someone to assist you to find the beads section.
Let your market guide know your interests..

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kumasi, Kumasi, Ashanti Region

Centre For National Culture Kumasi...At the Craft Centre, Visitor may want to learn how to play local drums. Visitors can observe artisans using traditional methods to craft kente cloth, brass items and pottery, while the neighboring gift shop sells many of these items at reasonable prices...your tour guide should help you in the negotiation process to help reduce cost..

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre, Juaben, Ghana

Bonwire is the home of the famous Akan Kente cloth According to history, two friends from the town learnt how to weave by watching how a spider spun its web...a visit here will feature you into learning how the locals there start with the process from start to finish.. look in our pictures in the page to see some of the work from this people. You may want to buy some pieces..

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Lake Bosomtwe, Ghana

Lake Bosumtwe is the only natural lake in Ghana. This location offers a natural rain forest. Sighting the whole of Kumasi up on the mountains from your car or bus.. a boat cruise on the fresh water (extra fee)..there is also a Horse ranch close by managed by a German. it offer a Horse ride through the forest to the 7 villages around (extra fee) ..a location with special beach swimming and relaxation after a lot of movement... Bring your swimming suit with you let end it with water..


Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Lunch - we will provide lunch..the best available at the location mostly local foods to help patronize the local restaurant
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Entry/Admission - Kejetia Market
  • Entry/Admission - Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
  • Entry/Admission - Manhyia Palace Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Remaining hours consumes the travel time between places you will visit.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Accra Mall, Plot C11 Tetteh Quarshie Interchange, Spintex Rd, Accra, Ghana
    Traveler pickup is offered
    we can all meet at the Kotoka airport gas feeling station..it only 5 minutes walk from the Accra Kotoka airport terminal 3 arrival car park...or better keep in touch with our numbers here

    Airports

    • Kotoka Airport, Accra Ghana


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    9 to 14 hours


    User's Reviews

    Shirley R

    11 Jan, 2024

    This was a great trip. We were heartily welcomed by the villagers. I felt as one with the residents. The information given by the the guides was informative.

    Elliejam

    11 Jan, 2024

    The trip to Kumasi was a great experience. Kwame Tours ensured we visited the right spots with consideration given to the mobility of the seniors in our group. Since our tour was one day and the drive from Accra took several hours, I appreciate Kwame planning ahead with his local network to ensure the activities went smoothly.

    439darlenef

    10 Jul, 2023

    I just got back from a wonderfully educational and artistically creative trip with Kwame and Mike. Even though I had booked from the U.S. on Expedia that didn't mention that this tour was a 4-person minimum, Kwame decided to take me solo. He and Mike were great hosts, they are energetic and outgoing. They really know the area they tour. Their skills in getting around in wild traffic is amazing to watch. The locations and activities that they take you to are just amazing. I know so much more about the Ashanti Kingdom than ever exposed to in a lifetime of American education. I wanted to go to this region to witness the Kente Cloth production center. They made this happen. As a bonus we toured the Coco farm at the Kente Cloth Center. One of the biggest take aways I had from this trip is the commitment of Kwame & Mike, they took on this trip after just return the day before from the same trip. When I come back to Ghana again I will book my next tours with Kwame!!!

    W5101EIheatherb

    29 May, 2023

    Amazing once again! Our second tour in another region of Ghana. Learning more about the history of Ghana. Kwame is friendly and knowledgeable! A great friendly spirit in him.

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