Ghana @ 70 Anniversary
Immerse yourself in 7 Nights / 8 Days of art, culture, history, and adventure in the heart of Ghana 🇬🇭From August 18 – 25, 2026, join Sunseekers Tours for “The Ghana Experience” centered around the world-famous Chalewote Street Festival in James Town, Accra.This is more than a trip. It’s a full cultural immersion where you’ll paint the streets with art, walk through 500 years of history in slave castles, float above the rainforest canopy, and taste the real Ghana.
Itinerary
Chalewote Street Festival
Arrival & Welcome
Touch down at Kotoka International Airport where our professional tour team greets you warmly.
Transfer to your hotel
Orientation
Settle in with a refreshing welcome drink whilst our professional guide briefs you on the exciting days ahead
Evening Exploration
Welcome Dinner at your hotel
After dinner take a leisurely stroll along Osu Oxford Street, Accra's creative heartbeat. Browse galleries, sip craft cocktails at rooftop bars, and feel the city's infectious energy.OVERNIGHT: 3* HOTEL IN ACCRA | MEAL: Dinner
Morning:
Depart after breakfast to Ada Foah on the Volta River Estuary
Interact with locals in the community
Nkyinkyim Museum Visit: African art & Ancestral history
Tour the powerful sculpture museum
Historic slave trade route stopping point (16th-17th centuries)
"Nkyinkyim" means "twisted" – reflecting the proverb: "Life's journey is twisted"
Afternoon:
Continue to The African Ancestral Wall for lunch at local restaurant (own account)Return to Accra
Evening at leisure / Nightlife with +233 Jazz Club
OVERNIGHT: 3* HOTEL IN ACCRA | MEAL: Breakfast
ANCESTRAL HERITAGE TOUR
Morning: Cape Coast Castle
Depart after breakfast for the Central Region
Visit Cape Coast Castle (built by Swedes 1652, later British)
UNESCO World Heritage Monument
Guided tour of slave quarters and Palaver Hall
Walk through the "Door of No Return "Visited by President Obama, Steve Harvey, Boris Kodjoe, Danny Glover
Lunch
Lunch at local restaurant (on own account)
Afternoon:
Elmina CastleVisit Elmina Castle – oldest European structure in sub-Saharan Africa
Built by Portuguese in 1482UNESCO World Heritage MonumentComprehensive tour of slave dungeons and condemned cellsLearn about the auction market for enslaved AfricansPay solemn homage to ancestors with brief ceremony
OVERNIGHT: 3* BEACH RESORT / HOTEL IN ELMINA OR CAPE COAST | MEAL: Breakfast
RAIN-FOREST ADVENTURE - RETURN TO ACCRA
Morning - Kakum National Park
Depart after breakfast for Kakum National ParkVisit the Kakum National Park, experience the "Canopy Walkway" suspended 100 feet from the forest ground for a panoramic view of the flora and fauna of the remaining vestiges of the rainforest.
02 Afternoon - Return to Accra
Lunch at local restaurant (on own account)Scenic drive back to Accra
Drive past fishing villages and coconut-lined beaches
See roadside fruit stands and traditional "bush meat" smoking joints
Arrive Accra evening, check in to hotelEvening at leisure
OVERNIGHT: 3* HOTEL IN ACCRA | MEAL: Breakfast
Morning - Jamestown Discovery
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to historic Jamestown
Guided walking tour of vibrant street art scene
Explore colorful murals and graffiti installations
Learn stories behind the art from local guides
Street Art Immersion
Visit iconic murals by renowned Ghanaian artists
Photography opportunities at every corner
Meet local street artists and watch live painting
Discover hidden art gems in alleyways and courtyards
Afternoon - Creative Exploration
Lunch at local café or restaurant (on own account)
Optional: Visit local art studios and galleries
Return to hotel Evening at leisure
OVERNIGHT: 3* HOTEL IN ACCRA | MEAL: Breakfast
Morning - Festival Immersion
Breakfast at hotel
Head to Jamestown for Chale Wote Festival final day
Experience live mural painting and art installations
Watch street performances and cultural displays
Photography opportunities with artists and their work
Afternoon - Meet the Artists
Meet and interact with local and international artists
Learn about their creative processes and inspirations
Watch live mural painting demonstrations
Participate in art workshops and interactive installations
Lunch at local café or restaurant (on own account)
Evening - Festival Celebration
Sunset performances on the beach
Evening concerts and music showcases
Night market and artisan vendors
Celebrate art, culture, and community
Optional: After-party events (on own account)Return to hotel late evening
OVERNIGHT: 3_ - 5_ HOTEL IN ACCRA | MEAL: Breakfast
Morning - Pan-African Heritage
Breakfast at hotel
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
Ghana's founding father's final resting place
Museum chronicling independence journey
Pan-African vision and legacy
Arts Centre for crafts and souvenirs
National Museum of Ghana
Centuries of Ghanaian history and artifacts
Traditional crafts, royal regalia, archaeological finds
Midday - Contemporary Art & Culture
W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
Home of legendary scholar and activist
Library and personal effects
Pan-African intellectual legacy
Afternoon - City Landmarks
Independence Square (Black Star Square)Lunch at local restaurant (on own account)Return to hotel, evening at leisure
OVERNIGHT: 3* HOTEL IN ACCRA | MEAL: Breakfast
Final preparations and check-out
Hotel check-out at 12 noon
Airport Transfer to Kotoka International Airport
MEAL: Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
- 7 Nights Accommodation
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- English-Speaking Professional Tour Guides
- All Entry Fees to Tour Sites
- Festival Access - Chalewote Street Festival
- Airport Transfers - Arrival & Departure
- Transportation in Air-Conditioned Buses throughout the tour
- Complimentary Bottled Water each day
- Transportation in Air-Conditioned Vehicle throughout the tour
- Complimentary Bottled Water daily
- Access to Independence Anniversary Celebrations & Cultural Events
Excludes
- International Flights - To and from Ghana
- Travel Visa Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Lunch & Dinner - Except where stated. Only Breakfast is included
- Personal Expenses - Souvenirs, tips, laundry, phone calls
- Optional Tours/Activities not listed in the itinerary
- COVID/Health Testing if required
