Ghana · ROOTS & HERITAGE TOURS
The Year of Return put heritage travel at the centre of Ghanaian tourism, and the routes now run from Accra down to the coast forts and up to Kumasi. These 15 range from a single day to a fortnight; below is what each one covers, how it is paced, and what it costs.
Review of Ghana Heritage Tours Beyond The Return, an eight-day journey through Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, ancestry, culture, and ceremony.
“We made the right choice in selecting Ashanti African Tours for our first trip to Africa. The entire staff was great! Everyone was attentive to our needs and made us feel welcome and confident in handling the details of our tour. Special thanks to”
Review of Ghana’s 10-day cultural tour, from Accra and Cape Coast castles to Kakum, Elmina, Kumasi, and a naming ceremony.
“We couldn’t have asked for more from Nana and his amazing team. From start to finish he arranged expeditions that made our pilgrimage through Ghana a true adventure. More importantly he orchestrated a cultural and emotional immer”
Review of Accra’s ancestral naming ceremony, with a village welcome, Ewé culture, Lake Volta lunch, pottery, transfers, and practical booking advice.
“This was an amazing experience with the Ewé community. Toufic is a great guide and conversationalist. I highly recommend this experience to our brothers and sisters returning home.”
Review of Ghana’s Homecoming Experience to Kakum, Elmina, and Cape Coast, with practical advice on timing, cost, history, transport, and value.
“Everything was excellent. The host Ben was very knowledgeable. The driver did an excellent job of getting to all activities on schedule. Looking forward to telling all my family and friends.”
Review of a private Accra tour to Kakum’s canopy walkway, Elmina Castle, Cape Coast history, lunch, and practical booking tips.
“I had a great day trip from Accra to Kakum National Park and Elmina Castle. Yaw from Citizen Tours was a great guide and safe driver on the road. The tour is recommended for those who want to combine the beauty of the country with the s”
Review of Ghana’s Assin Manso, Cape Coast Castle and Kakum tour from Accra, with practical advice on price, timing, history and value.
“Our main guide, Mike, was terrific and we especially appreciated experiencing the Assin Manso Slave River. Very sobering but well worth the visit.”
Review of Ghana’s Cape Coast Castle, Assin Manso Slave River, and Kakum tour, with practical advice on cost, timing, history, and what to expect.
“Our tour guides were fantastic. They went above and beyond. They were knowledgeable. Informative. & just made a Long day lots of fun”
Explore Ghana on a 7-day private tour covering Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Kakum, crafts, royal heritage, and the Volta River.
“When we met our tour guide, Timothy Dadgie at the airport in Accra, our tour began immediately and continued until he returned us to the airport for our departure home on Oct, 11th. He always made us feel right at home, accommodating us”
Review of Ghana’s private Assin Manso, Cape Coast Castle, and Elmina Castle tour, with timing, value, guides, itinerary, and booking advice.
“An eye opening, necessary, and heartbreaking experience. All guides were incredibly knowledgeable and respectful to the enslaved people. Foster made the experience easeful and also shared so many other details. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn about the horrors of slavery and honor the ancestors who suffered and survived.”
Reconnect with Ghanaian heritage through a village naming ceremony, drumming, dancing, a local name, and a meaningful welcome gift.
“The experience was wonderful and the people who performed the ceremony were welcoming and festive. I was expecting a different kind of ceremony, not one out at an actual village”
Explore Kakum National Park, Elmina Castle, and Cape Coast Castle on a full-day heritage tour from Accra with lunch included.
“Buenos días. Se supone que la recogida en el hotel sería a las 06:00 hrs. Siendo los 06:49 nadie se ha puesto en contacto para indicarnos el motivo del retraso. Se trata de una excursión de 9 horas donde solo en el trayecto se irán casi 7. Es inconcebible pagar 360€ para que no nos recojan a tiempo y por el tráfico que hay la estancia en el sitio de la excursión sea de 1 - 2 horas. Estoy escribiendo desde el hotel y son 06:53 y seguimos esperando. NO RECOMIENDO ESTA EXCURSIÓN”
Visit Cape Coast Castle, Assin Manso Slave River, and the Door of No Return on a moving private heritage tour from Accra.
“The Assin Manso river is a must do for those looking for heritage experiences. It was a truly powerful ritual. Our guide Ruby was lovely, and to e tour guide Kwame Divine gave a powerful yet tactful delivery of the information. The slave cas”
Explore Accra’s key sights, Osu Castle, Black Star Square, markets, and crafts on a private half-day tour with pickup.
“I’ve visited a fair few countries. Ghana was my 32nd. I’ve been on all types of tours. Walking tours. Cycling tours. Group tours and private tours. Toufic went above and beyond. I felt like I was on a ride with my brother. He is easy to talk to, k”
Explore Elmina and Cape Coast Castles, learn Ghana’s painful history, and cross Kakum’s canopy walkway on a private Accra day trip.
“Excellent day excursion to the cape coast and Kakum national park. Jeff was a great guide. The car had good AC and comfortable. Great food along the way.”
Explore Ashanti culture from Kumasi with kente weaving, cocoa farming, Adinkra printing, and a personal Ghanaian naming ceremony.
“The people definitely the people. They are loving, caring, and thoughtful. I was very impressed with the weaving tour. the young boys were so dedicated to their task.”
Start with a coast road, a rainforest or a loom.
