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Discover the heart of Accra on this engaging half day city tour. Begin with a visit to the Fantasy Coffin Makers, where you will see unique, handcrafted coffins shaped as symbolic items. From fish to airplanes, celebrating Ghanaian artistry and tradition.

Continue to Black Star Square (independence square) to explore Ghana’s landmark of independence, featuring the Black Star Gate and iconic monument symbolizing national pride.

In Jamestown, immerse yourself in the rich history of the once of Accra’s oldest neighbourhood', known for its colonial architecture and bustling fishing community. Conclude your excursion at the National Museum of Ghana, where exhibits reveal Ghana’s diverse heritage, from ancient artifacts to contemporary art. This tour provides a library snapshot of Accra’s culture, history and artistry.

Explore the legacy and landmarks of Accra during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

City Landmarks and Casket-Maker's Shop

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30 minutes drive along the beach road and through Teshie and Nungua Townships to Annan Cedi's Casket shop.View a collection of caskets carved into different objects depicting the African traditional belief of continuation of one's earthly profession after death.

Following, re-board your coach and continue past the Old Parliament House, Supreme Court Buildings, Central Library and Via Osu.

Light House and Panoramic view

Arrive at the Light House. For the young at heart, climb the (121 steps) for a panoramic view of old Accra. View from a distance the Wesleyan Methodist School (now Sempeh Basic Primary School) established in 1830 as the first government school, Sea View Hotel first hotel in Accra built in 1873 and European Trading Companies Warehouses in James Town UAC (English) and CFAO (French).

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Park, Arts & Craf Market

Next, drive to Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Park. Explore Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Park- final resting place of the1st President of Ghana. Re-board your coach and continue to the Arts and Craft Market where to enjoy some time for shopping before going back to the pier.

Discover the vibrant heart of Ghana with a full day Accra city tour, experience Accra’s culture and history. Start in Jamestown, a lively and oldest district with colonial architecture, street art and a historic lighthouse. Continue to Black Star Square and Black Star Gate, symbols of Ghana’s independence and unity. Visit Flagstaff House, the presidential complex and continue with a visit to the Nkrumah Memorial, which tells of the life and the political action of Nkrumah, the hero of the struggle for independence.

After lunch continue to the National Museum, where exhibits reveal Ghana’s rich past and diverse cultures. Discover the Artists Alliance Gallery, showcasing Ghanaian art, and conclude your tour at the Fantasy Coffins workshop, known for its unique, customs-designed coffins that celebrate local traditions. This tour offers a vibrant journey into Accra’s heritage, art, and national pride.

Cedi Bead Factory

A two hour scenic drive, passing through towns, villages and the countryside will take you into the Krobo region. The area of Krobo is famous worldwide for its beads. Here they are produced and used for cults and esthetic purposes. The Cedi Bead Factory, specializes in the production of these special beads. The Cedi compound is a small peaceful garden with trees and a few thatched buildings that serve as the outdoor bead factory. Cedi Beads Factory - Mr. Cedi is the president of the Manya Krobo Beads Association, a founding member of the Ghana Based Society and a member of the international society of glass beads makers.

There will be a Bead making demonstration at the outdoor factory showing the intricate process of bead making, starting from the composition, all the way through to the firing stage. The craftsmen have now been making beads following the same long lasting traditional technique for centuries. They use scrap glass that they ground into a fine powder. The glass powder is then meticulously made into patterns and placed into hand-made clay molds covered in kaolin. The beads are cooked, then decorated, washed, and eventually strung. At Cedi Bead Factory, glass beads are made from recycled glass bottles and sold to markets and craft shops throughout the country and overseas. The art of making glass beads has a long history in Ghana. For the past 400 years, the finished products have been used in ceremonies of birth, coming of age (Dipo Ceremony - the rites are held every year between the months of April and May), marriage, and death.

Depart the Cedi compound and drive to a nearby hotel for a buffet lunch. After lunch, drive to Shai Hills Reserve and enjoy a nature/game/birding drive.

Shai Hills Resource Reserve

Shai Hills Resource Reserve is located along the Tema-Akosombo road. About 50km from the port of Tema and 70km from Accra. The Shai Hills Resource Reserve is a resource reserve located in Doryumu in the Shai Osudoku District all in the Greater Accra Region. The area was declared Forest Reserve in 1962 with area of 47 square kilometres (18 sq mi) which was later extended to 51 square kilometers (20 sq mi) in 1973. It was made a Game Production Reserve in 1971. The site has archaeological importance as well: the caves were originally inhabited by the Shai people since the late Stone Age, from10,000 BC until 1892. In 1892 the British army expelled them from the hills and forced them to move. The Shais lived in clans with each clan occupying a particular cave and its surrounding area. Remains of Shai people's works can still be found at the reserve. Drive from Shai Hills back to the ship in Tema.

National Museum

Depart Tema and travel by coach to the city of Accra. Make your first stop at the National Museum of Ghana.

National Museum

This Museum houses a varied collection of Ghanaian artifacts. Objects in the archaeology section range from the Stone Age period to the recent historical past. Those on permanent exhibition at the ethnography gallery include the chief's regalia, indigenous Ghanaian musical instruments, gold weights, beads, traditional textiles, stools, and pottery.

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum

Continue to visit the Nkrumah Memorial Park (hero of the independence struggle). Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, also known as the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) is the last resting place of the first President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. It is dedicated to him for his outstanding campaign to liberate Ghana from colonial rule on 6th March 1957. Also visit the Museum, next to the Memorial. It accommodates personal belonging and depicts the life of Nkrumah, including books he wrote, photographs, official photos, and more.

Black Star Square

Drive past the Black Star Square (Independence Square) and view the Independence Arch. It was completed in 1961 to coincide with the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II.

Across the Square is the Independence Arch en route back to the Tema Port.

Experience the beauty of Ghana on a full-day excursion from Accra to Aburi. Begin your journey by visiting the Aburi Botanical Garden, where you can stroll through lush tropical gardens featuring exotic plants and vibrant flowers. Enjoy the serene environment and learn about the diverse flora of Ghana. Next explore the nearby Aburi Craft Village, where local artisans showcase traditional crafts, including wood carvings and kente weaving, offering a glimpse into Ghanaian culture.

Afterwards return to Accra and enjoy lunch before continuing for an afternoon of city exploration. Visit key sites such Independence Arch and Jamestown with its rich history, colonial architecture and lively street culture. Conclude your tour at the Fantasy Coffins workshop, known for its unique custom-designed coffins that celebrate local traditions.

This tour is available to in-transit guests continuing on to the following cruise.

Experience the beauty of Ghana on a full-day excursion from Accra to Aburi. Begin your journey by visiting the Aburi Botanical Garden, where you can stroll through lush tropical gardens featuring exotic plants and vibrant flowers. Enjoy the serene environment and learn about the diverse flora of Ghana. Next explore the nearby Aburi Craft Village, where local artisans showcase traditional crafts, including wood carvings and kente weaving, offering a glimpse into Ghanaian culture.

Afterwards return to Accra and enjoy lunch before continuing for an afternoon of city exploration. Visit key sites such as the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, honouring Ghana’s first president, Independence Arch and Jamestown with its rich history, colonial architecture and lively street culture. Conclude your tour at the Fantasy Coffins workshop, known for its unique custom-designed coffins that celebrate local traditions.

Embark on an exciting excursion to Shai Hills and the Krobo Bead Workshop. This tour blends adventure, wildlife, and a hands-on cultural experience.

Start your tour with a 90-minute drive to Shai Hill Reserve, a stunning nature reserve combining savannah, woodland, and rocky. Located close to Accra, it is home to diverse wildlife, including baboons, antelope, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a hike along the scenic trails with a local guide and explore the ancient caves once inhabited by the Shai people and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Continue to Akosombo for lunch.

After lunch visit Krobo bead-making workshop, where artisans craft colourful traditional beads using ancient techniques. Learn about the bead-making process, from glass powder to intricate designs, and discover the cultural significance of Krobo beads in Ghanaian tradition. After a guided tour through the facilities and shopping opportune return to Tema.

This tour is available to in-transit guests continuing on to the following cruise.

Embark on an exciting excursion to Shai Hills and the Krobo Bead Workshop. This tour blends adventure, wildlife, and a hands-on cultural experience.

Start your tour with a 90-minute drive to Shai Hill Reserve, a stunning nature reserve combining savannah, woodland, and rocky. Located close to Accra, it is home to diverse wildlife, including baboons, antelope, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a hike along the scenic trails with a local guide and explore the ancient caves once inhabited by the Shai people and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Continue to Akosombo for lunch.

After lunch visit Krobo bead-making workshop, where artisans craft colourful, traditional beads using ancient techniques. Learn about the bead-making process, from glass powder to intricate designs, and discover the cultural significance of Krobo beads in Ghanaian tradition. After a guided tour through the facilities and shopping opportune return to Tema.

Explore Tema at your leisure during a full-day (8 Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Tema at your leisure during a half-day (4 Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Tema at your leisure during a full-day (8 Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Tema at your leisure during a half-day (4 Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Discover the local culture, lifestyle and people of Tema during this scenic and informative, half-day orientation excursion.

Tema, Chief's Palace, Interact with the Chief and People, Cultural Activities, Dancing, Etiquette

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 40-minute drive to the Chief's Palace. Upon arrival, meet the local Chief and his people, participate in cultural activities, and learn about Ghanian court etiquette and a typical Ghanaian cultural dance.

Tema Manhean School, Interact with Teachers and Children, Teaching, Entertainment

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to Tema Manhean, a local school. Upon arrival, interact with teachers and children, who entertain you with sketches and patriotic songs. In addition, enjoy an opportunity to teach the children a typical subject, such as Geography or Mathematics, and share your experiences with the teachers.

Fish Preservation Plant, Interact with Fishmongers, Guided Tour

Leaving the school, re-board your coach and head to your final stop, a local fish preservation plant. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour. Along the way, interact with the fishmongers, and observe them preparing and smoking fish utilising traditional methods and ovens, locally-known as 'chorkor smokers'. The types of fish smoked include herring, sardines and salmon, depending on the day's catch. The smoked fish is then stored and shipped to the countryside, in order to supplement the protein requirements for the local population. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

This World Cruise Collection Tour especially designed for our guests will discover the famous Volta River Region in Eastern Ghana. From Tema travel through scenic countryside to the Adombi Bridge, the largest cable-stayed bridge in West Africa.

Continue on to a Tilapia Farm, to experience Tilapia farming first hand in the Akosombo region. After the Tilapia Farm visit, travel to and explore the extensive grounds and the Royal Senchi Hotel located in Akosombo region, reputed to be one of the most beautiful areas in Ghana on the banks of the Volta River.

The Royal Senchi in collaboration with the Akwamu Traditional Council, acting through the Akwamu George Conservation Trust (AGCT) is working with reputable local and international consultants and organizations to conserve the ecological integrity and aesthetic beauty of the Akwamu Hills Community Forest by developing its ecotourism potential. The Royal Senchi hopes to achieve a long term conservation of the community forest by developing it into a first class ecotourism destination. It is envisaged that ecotourism activities in the forest and the surrounding areas would ensure sustainable benefit flow to the chiefs and people of the Akwamu Traditional Area.

Enjoy a boat ride from the hotel pier, which will take you across the Volta River to the Senchi Nature Park, part of the lush green 35 acre conservation nature park, home to rare butterfly and bird populations. Enjoy a short guided walk with in the Senchi Nature Park and then return by boat back to the Senchi Hotel. A local lunch will be served and the host will be a representative from the Akwamu Traditional Council acting on behalf of the Akwmu George Conservation Trust, and learn more about the eco-tourism potential and joint conservation project in Akwamu Hills Community Forest.

The Akwamu Hills Community forest is an ungazetted forest located between Atimpoku and Akwamufie on the eastern side of Volta River in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. The hill on which the forest is located rises to height of about 400 metres above sea level and forms the southern limit of the Akwapim-Togo Range at the interface with the Akwapim Plateau within the Volta Gorge. The hill provides a rare panoramic view of the lower regions of the Volta River system. The community forest is owned jointly by a number of royal families in the Akwamu Traditional Area.

Depart Royal Senchi and drive back to Tema by late afternoon.