7-Day Ghana Discovery: Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi & Lake Bosomtwe

Arrive at Kotoka International Airport where your guide and driver will meet you. Transfer to your hotel in central Accra for check-in and rest. In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle orientation walk through Independence Square and the surrounding area. Evening at leisure to explore nearby restaurants.

Start with a guided visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and memorial park, dedicated to Ghana's first president and a champion of Pan-Africanism. Continue to the National Museum for insights into Ghana's pre-colonial and post-independence history. Explore the vibrant Makola Market — a sensory overload of spices, fabrics, and local life. End the day with a visit to Jamestown, Accra's oldest district, for a walking tour of colonial-era architecture and the lighthouse.

Depart Accra early for the scenic coastal drive to Cape Coast. Tour the UNESCO-listed Cape Coast Castle, walking through the dungeons and the Door of No Return. Continue to Elmina Castle — the oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa — overlooking the colourful fishing harbour. Your guide provides deep historical context at each site. Overnight in Cape Coast.

Visit the Assin Manso Slave River site, where enslaved Africans were bathed and prepared for the Atlantic crossing. A moving memorial and museum recount this solemn history. After lunch, begin the drive north towards Kumasi, passing through changing landscapes from coastal forest to the Ashanti highlands. Arrive in Kumasi and check in to your hotel.

Explore the Manhyia Palace Museum, the historic seat of the Ashanti kings, where royal artefacts and Ashanti history are displayed. Visit the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum for additional cultural context. Spend the afternoon navigating the sprawling Kejetia Market — West Africa's largest open-air market — with a guide who helps you find the best kente cloth, beads, and handcrafted souvenirs. Optional visit to a nearby kente weaving village.

Drive to Lake Bosomtwe, a stunning sacred crater lake formed by a meteorite impact. Settle into a lakeside lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Choose from swimming in the fresh water, taking a boat ride on the calm surface, or simply relaxing with views of the forested crater rim. Optional nature walk through the surrounding trails. Overnight at a lakeside guesthouse.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking Lake Bosomtwe before the return drive to Accra. Stop at scenic viewpoints and a roadside market for last-minute souvenirs. Arrive in Accra by late afternoon with time for a farewell dinner or last-minute shopping at the Arts Centre. Transfer to the airport or your hotel.