Ghana – Custom Made Journeys

Lakani Custom Made Journeys just for you.

Travel at your own pace, on your own time on an itinerary custom designed just for you, your family, or your group. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary trip for two, planning a vacation for the family, or looking for a travel experience for your special interest group, Lakani’s experts will create a tour that exceeds your expectations. With Lakani you have the advantage of working with a team that has first-hand travel knowledge of virtually every part of the world with a network of contacts to help you plan your trip, and the experience to make it happen.

Choose to go on your own or be accompanied by a Lakani Tour Manager. Use commercial aircraft or your own private aircraft. The choice is yours with a Lakani Custom Made Journey.

Overview
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The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa whose southern border is located on the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. With an area of almost 100,000 square miles, the landscape varies from coastal savannahs to tropical rain forests and supports diverse wildlife, impressive waterfalls, caves, mountains, rivers, and lakes. The country is rich in history and tradition; its many castles and forts are listed collectively as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

With Lakani, take an unforgettable expedition-like journey across Ghana, visiting historic and beautiful castles, and colorful local markets; exploring natural wonders; and becoming immersed in the rhythms, rituals, dances, and Royal ceremonies that define the traditions of this extraordinary land.

Begin in the capital city of Accra, deemed one of the world’s greatest places to explore in 2021 by Time Magazine. Drive along the coast to Elmina Castle, the oldest European building in Africa, built by the Portuguese in the 15th century. Travel inland to the Kakum National Park, home to the longest and highest rope bridge in the world. Visit Cape Coast Castle, built by the Swedish in 1653. Journey to Kumasi, the spiritual capital of the old Ashanti Kingdom, once one of the most powerful nations in Africa, and home to the special Akwasidae Festival. Then continue to Akosombo on the edge of the Volta River, where the crafting of glass beads and a special ceremony await.

Highlights

Visit a workshop specializing in “fantasy coffins”
Explore two of Ghana’s most famous and historic castles – Elmina and Cape Coast – UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Take a canopy walk above the rain forest on the longest and highest rope bridge in the world
Become immersed in Ashanti culture in Kumasi and attend a colorful Akwasidae Festival
Learn about the Voodoo religion at a captivating ceremony – it will surprise many to find out the richness and complexity of this tradition