Discoveries of the Volta Region (trip)

Discoveries of the Volta Region

  • Accra ,Ghana
  • Active & Adventure
Africa

from £799* per person9 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Ashanti African Tours 24 people max

Ashanti's cultural discoveries of the Volta region tour takes us on a journey deep into the land of the Ewe's, we pass through many regions brushing the boarder of Togo during our adventures. We discover the cultural values and traditional beliefs of the many ethnic groups we spend time with during our expedition. We mix with the locals at every opportunity, enabling us to feel the real Ghana as we pass through the many regions which include Greater Accra, Eastern, Volta, Ashanti and the central region of this wonderful country. A visit to West Africa's highest and most beautiful waterfall in the Agumatsa wildlife reserve, passing through Tafi Atome to see the sacred true Mona monkeys, experiencing the real Ghana whilst spending time with the locals in the ancient villages of the Ashanti region, just a few reasons to join this tour. Our final evening with you is spent relaxing and enjoying our evening meal overlooking the beautiful gold coast of Western Africa at one of Ghana's most beautiful beaches, giving us an ideal opportunity to reflect on our West African adventure. We are sure joining us on our cultural discoveries of the Volta region tour and experiencing the colourful and warm hospitality of the varied ethnic groups within Ghana and immersing yourself in their diverse culture and traditions, is an experience that will live with you forever.

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3 testimonials about the provider, Ashanti African Tours:

  • Reviewer: Marcy, Leah and Shana Bernbaum

    I and my two daughters (ages 26 and 30) just returned from a month's trip to West Africa where we visited Morocco, Mali, and Ghana. For all three trips we went through travel companies (local companies in Mali and Ghana and an Australian company - Intrepid - in the case of Morocco). While we thoroughly enjoyed all three visits, as well as finding them very educational, the one that really stood out was the one to Ghana. A large part of our positive experience is due to the way Ashanti African Tours organized and managed our trip. The highly positive experience started with planning the trip. I told Mark that I was a retired foreign service officer with USAID, had spent most of my life in development (including living in Kenya), that I am a frustrated applied cultural anthropologist who is very interested in the cultures of the countries I visited, and that I didn't want a typical "tourist" trip. I also told him that my daughters (a fourth year medical student and a school teacher) were also very interested in programs with an ecological focus; as well as education and health systems in Ghana. Based on what we told him, Mark put together a trip that covered all of our interests. In 7 days and six nights (unfortunately we had limited time) he organized a trip that collectively met our interests. We went to Kumasi which is the seat of the Ashanti kingdom where we visited a Museum on the grounds of the King's Palace. We went to craft villages near Kumasi where we saw Kente cloth being weaved. We went to a Cacao plantation (cacao is one of Ghana's major experts), which my school teacher daughter was very interested in given she had done a unit on chocolate with her students. We went to two fascinating ecotourism spots supported by USAID: a forest with sacred monkeys (including a grave yard for the monkeys) attached to two villages where the people worshipped the monkeys; a hippo reserve attached to a fascinating village (where we stayed in a compound built for visitors and had the local villagers come to dance for us, very spontaneous, they had lots of fun as did we!). In both cases we went into family compounds in the villages and had a chance to talk to family members. We also went to a game park which is known for elephants. What we particularly liked about the trip was that, with the exception of the visit to the game park, we didn't see any other tourists: we ate in local restaurants, stayed in hotels (2 and 3 star) which were primarily frequented by Ghanaians. In addition, and a real treat, we went to Mark's home in Kumasi for dinner where -- in addition to having a wonderful Ghanaian dinner -- we met and talked to Mark's wonderful Ghanaian extended family. The trip was definitely value for money. Another plus was that accompanying us on the tour (in addition to Mark and his brother in law who is the driver) was a gentleman who had just been named Ghana Cultural Guide for the year 2006 by the government. He was terrific: we learned so much from him (we also learned a lot from Mark, it was fascinating getting his take on customs and culture in Ghana as well as the take of the cultural guide). We also loved the exchange: Mark was as interested in us as we were in him and Ghana. This made, early on, for a wonderful atmosphere in the car and as the trip developed. Finally, I really appreciated Mark's sincere interest in the country. In addition to the program being a "responsible" travel program, Mark is personally very interested in becoming involved in integrated rural development through eco-tourism. He would like to support a community living near a wildlife program with opportunities for income through tourism, assure conservation of the wildlife, and assist the community with development needs (water, solar energy, education, etc.). Ashanti African Tours are a terrific company, in my humble opinion

  • Reviewer: Mrs. Holly Pierce located in California

    My husband and I have travelled to many out-of-the-way spots on this earth, always under the guidance of major adventure travel companies. When it came to Ghana which finds itself on no major companies’ itineraries, we knew we were taking a chance by signing on by internet for a cultural tour of Ghana with a company unknown to us. What a delightful surprise it was to travel with Mark William's Ashanti African Tours! Our group was small and we never felt as if we received less than the most attentive treatment. Tropical Ghana is not for the faint-hearted, but our team made every possible effort to ensure our safety, comfort and pleasure. With Mark, Peter and Prince's longstanding ties with the locals, our group of six were able to see things and connect with people in a way not possible within the parameters of a larger crowd-the itinerant palm wine brewers, the dealer of West African antiques hidden away in a nondescript neighbourhood, a cheerful group of Ghanaian nurses on holiday. And you ain't seen nothing' 'til you've seen the huge, smiling king of the Ashanti's dance for his rapturous subjects-His Majesty's still got that swing! As a long-time resident of Ghana and with his team of the most knowledgeable national guides, Mark Williams and Ashanti African Tours deliver an authentic and stimulating experience-and create warm bonds of friendship-you will not soon forget.

  • Reviewer: Doris, Uncle Tommie, Millard and Sherelle (Septemb

    Dear Mark, Diana, Corner, Lydia, Peter, Mama, family and friends: There are not enough words in the entire world that would express our sincere thoughts, love, and care that we have for each of you. Each of you must come to visit us in the U.S. This is an order! Thank you Mark and Diana for taking all the uncertainty out of this tour for us, the scheduling and unscheduling, the yes, then - No! Changes and re-arranging. We owe you so,-so-,so-,so-much. To invite all of us into your personal lives, your home, fed us, and made each of us to feel welcome. I, (we), will never be able (in a million years) to tell you - Thank you. We will see you in July 2007. We all had a great time.

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  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 1

Our experienced guides will meet with you at the Kotoka International airport Accra and transfer you to your hotel. After checking you in your cultural guides offer you Akwaaba (welcome) and brief you on all aspects of your trip.

Day 2


The beginning of our West African adventure, we enjoy a city tour of Accra, Ghana's capital visiting the National Museum which gives us an informative insight into West African cultural values, history and traditional beliefs. After lunch we pass through independence square and visit the Kwame Nkrumah memorial park, final resting place of Ghana's founder before testing our bargaining skills at Ghana's largest arts and craft market in the cultural centre.

Day 3


After breakfast we depart Accra and start our journey towards the Volt region of Ghana, passing over the magnificent Lake Volta en route. Before crossing the lake we visit the Shai Hills Reserve, an expanse of Savannah grassland and woodland with large numbers of olive baboons, antelopes, green and spot nosed monkeys. After lunch on the banks of the lake we tour the Akosombo Dam a remarkable piece of engineering before transferring to our hotel in Ho capital of the Volta region.

Day 4

We set off after breakfast for the Wli (Agumatsa) fall, West Africa's highest waterfall found in the Agumatsa wildlife sanctuary. After enjoying lunch at a restaurant in HoHoe we spend the afternoon with the locals at Tafi Atome, a wonderful monkey sanctuary protecting the sacred true Mona monkeys before returning to our hotel in the evening.

Day 5

After breakfast we depart Ho, our destination is Kumasi capital of the Ashanti region and home to the Asantehene, king of the Ashanti's. We visit the beautiful Aburi botanical gardens and craft village en-route and enjoy lunch in Kofuridua capital of the Eastern region before reaching our hotel in Kumasi.

Day 6

The day is dedicated to spending time in the ancient craft villages found within touching distance of the city centre. We meet the local communities of Bonwire, famous for Kente, Ntunso renowned for Adinkra and Sokoban Krofrom masters of brass casting. During our time with the locals we learn about their cultural values and the history behind their traditional crafts and cloths.

Day 7


A morning visit to Kejetia market the largest outdoor market in Western Africa, where we have the opportunity to pick up some bargain souvenirs and experience everyday life for the locals. We pass through Obuasi where we find Ghana's largest gold mine before arriving in Cape Coast and visiting the Cape Coast Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a thought provoking journey through Ghana's tragic enslaved African trade era.

Day 8

A morning visit to the world famous Kakum Canopy walkway, found in Kakum National Park, a beautiful tropical Guinea rainforest which supports over 40 mammal species and 300 species of birds. We visit a coco farm, palm nut plantation and traditional palm wine tapers before enjoying lunch at a restaurant built over a lake containing Nile Crocodiles. A tour of the fishing town of Elmina before a relaxing afternoon and early evening at one of Ghana's most beautiful beaches.

Day 9


Sadly your final day with us in Ghana, after a leisurely breakfast we set off for Accra. If time permits on our arrival we may have the opportunity to pick up any last minute souvenirs as we visit Ghana's largest arts and crafts market. We then enjoy an early evening meal before your transfer to the airport and departure after an unforgettable 9 day tour.

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