With visits to the Fairtrade producers

13 November - 27 November 2025

Akwaaba! Welcome! You will hear this word very often; Ghanaians are delighted to welcome visitors and make every effort to ensure their well-being. These are perfect conditions for our journey, which blends tradition and modernity, city and countryside, history and the present.

You will start in the vibrant capital of Accra, enjoy the rural tranquility by the Volta River, visit the large dam, and experience a traditional voodoo ceremony. In Kumasi, you will dive deep into Ashanti culture, discover ancient crafts, and, if his schedule allows, meet the King of the Ashanti. Along the former Gold Coast, you will follow the traces of colonial rulers and enslaved people. On the way, you will visit banana and cocoa plantations, taste chocolate ‘Made in Africa,’ and meet the cheerful ‘Global Mamas.’ You will stroll through small villages and bustling provincial towns, explore treetop canopies, and go on boat tours.

Even though you will be traveling along well-known paths and Ghana is one of Africa’s safest travel destinations, this trip has an adventurous character. The tourism infrastructure is present but cannot be compared to South Asia or South America. Hotels are clean and orderly, but occasional minor issues or worn furniture may occur. Good health and a willingness to compromise on comfort are important, as well as flexibility regarding time and itinerary. Producers, shamans, scientists, and kings have individual schedules with (often short-notice) commitments. Nevertheless, or perhaps because of this, you will experience a great and unforgettable journey. Always well cared for and surrounded by joyful Africans, this trip will remain in your memory for a long time.

Itinerary

Day 1: To Accra

• Transfer from Luxembourg to Brussels
• Flight Brussels–Accra (Brussels Airlines, 12:00–17:50)
• Welcome and transfer to the hotel
• Welcome dinner at a local restaurant

Day 2: Discovering Accra

• Sightseeing in Accra: James Town, Brazil House, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, Independence Arch/Square, Makola Market, National Museum, Art Gallery

Day 3: African Vibes in the Shai Hills & Boat Trip on the Volta River

• Drive to the Shai Hills
• Hike in the national park (coastal savanna, baobab trees, native wildlife, approx. 2 hours)
• Picnic in the national park
• Continue to Akosombo
• Stop at Akosombo Dam
• Boat trip on the Volta River

Day 4: Banana Plantation & Voodoo Ceremony

• Visit to the ‘Golden Exotics’ banana plantation
• Guided tour with deep insights into banana cultivation
• Introduction to a Fairtrade premium project
• Visit to a voodoo ceremony in the Volta region

Day 5: ‘Farm to Factory Tour’ – Cocoa Farming & Chocolate Production in Ghana

• Drive via Koforidua to Amanse to visit ‘Fair Afric’
• Extensive ‘Farm-to-Factory’ tour, including tasting
• Insights into cocoa cultivation, processing, and chocolate production
• Return to Koforidua

Day 6: Into the Ashanti Kingdom

• Drive to Kumasi
• Visit to the Manhyia Palace
• Possible meeting with Mr. Chatin from Fairtrade Africa

Day 7: Cultural Wealth of the Ashanti

• Walk through Kejetia Market
• Visit to the Ashanti Cultural Center and handicraft workshops
• Visit to the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum

Day 8: Adinkra Art & Cocoa for ‘Schokelasmëllech’

• Adinkra textile workshop in Ntonso
• Visit to the weavers in Bonwire and Adawomase
• Visit to the ‘Kuapa Kokoo’ cooperative (cocoa for ‘Schokelasmëllech’)

Day 9: To the Gold Coast

• Drive to the southern coast
• Visit to the Assin Manso memorial and the ‘Ancestral Slave River Park’

Day 10: Elmina

• Sightseeing in Elmina: St. George’s Castle (UNESCO World Heritage), historic districts, harbor, Posuban shrines
• Afternoon at leisure

Day 11: Day Trip to Cape Coast

• Visit to Cape Coast Castle (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Visit to the Historical Museum
• Meeting with a museum staff member
• Visit to the ‘Global Mamas’

Day 12: Canopy Walk & Batik Workshop

• Excursion to Kakum National Park
• Canopy walk
• Batik workshop or free time

Day 13: Back to Accra

• Free time
• Drive to Accra
• Stop at the weekly market in Mankessim
• Farewell dinner at a local restaurant

Day 14: Shopping in Accra

• Shopping opportunities: Ghana Fashion, Global Mamas, etc.
• Transfer to the airport

Day 15: Back Home

• 06:20 Arrival in Brussels (Zaventem)
• Transfer to Luxembourg