Ghana is said to be one of the friendliest West African nations and while the coastline draws the most tourism with its hundreds of kilometres of beautiful beaches and lively, rainbow coloured fishing villages, head inland where there is much, much more to be discovered.
Take a tour of Ghana with Explore and discover the seat of the Ashanti Kingdom, a country whose flag depicts its history so accurately. The red symbolises the blood shed lost towards gaining Independence, the gold represents the mineral wealth and the green signifies the rich agriculture. As you journey through this green land of vast natural beauty, you will experience these elements in abundance.
Highlights include being treated to famous Ghanaian hospitality, boating across the famous Lake Volta, venturing into the North and Bolgatanga, and foot safaris in Mole National Park in search of elephants. There will also be opportunities to barter in Kumasi at the largest market in West Africa, take a guided tour around the impressively situated UNESCO World Heritage sites of Elmina and Cape Coast, and visit the rainforest sanctuary at Kakum National Park.
