Full-Day Tour to Ashanti Region, Kumasi and Ghanaian History
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..
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Full-Day Tour to Ashanti Region, Kumasi and Ghanaian History
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What's included in Full-Day Tour to Ashanti Region, Kumasi and Ghanaian History
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Manhyia Palace Museum
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.
Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
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.
Kejetia Market
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..
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- we will provide lunch..the best available at the location mostly local foods to help patronize the local restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remaining hours consumes the travel time between places you will visit.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet at Accra Mall gate 2...there are two gate and all are named. Or better call our number here in case you have any questions..