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Travel To Ghana, To Experience New Culture, Adventure, Historic and Fly Paragliding!

Ikecrotec Ventures--Tourism and Media Production

        Box GP 6318, Accra. Tel: +233 246 103 708 Email: ikecrotech@yahoo.com Web: http:// ikecrotec.spaces.live.com

 

 

DAY 1

9th April 2009:  Thursday

Arrival! Pick-up and transfer to hotel.

 

DAY 2

10th April 2009:  Friday

Ø  Start the day with a visit to the National Museum

Ø  After, off to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, “Old Polo Grounds” the place where the first President of Ghana declared Independence, take a look at his historic artifacts. Here you can breathe the history of Ghana since independence; nearby you can see the Old Parliament Building and the Historical High Court.

Ø  Enjoy lunch at “Country Kitchen”  or “Papaye”

Ø  Visit the biggest market of handicraft folk and art – Art Centre to shop for locally manufactured fabric, dresses, shoes, drums, carvings etc

(LUNCH only)   **Optional: night out / clubbing

 

DAY 3

11th April 2009: Saturday

Ø  Embark on hiking in the Kakum Rainforest and test your courage on the 40m (120ft) high wood-and-rope canopy walkway, one of six in the world. Or take an informatory walk through the forest floor to see unique, captivating fauna and flora. A breathtaking experience! Enjoy lunch at “One Africa Production” a family oriented resort overlooking Elmina castle and enjoy a tour of their private “Roots” museum.

Ø  Tour the Cape Coast Castle (15th century monument), known for its association with slave trade                  (LUNCH only)

 

 

DAY 4

12th April 2009 Sunday

Ø  Check out for  an hour and half’s drive on excellent road to Akosombo. Cruise the Volta on board the “Dodi Princess”, a 250 sitter cruise ship amidst music provided by the onboard live band. Enjoy a buffet lunch on the boat. Dock on the “Dodi Island” for a taste of village life and cultural display. The ultimate island experience!

Ø  See interesting fauna, beautiful estates of islands and simply enjoy the breeze.

               Transfer to Kwahu also in the Eastern region for the climax of events!

(LUNCH only)

 

 

 

DAY 5

13th April 2009 Monday

Early morning, drive up to Nkawkaw, the launch site for the historic annual paragliding. See a host of local leaders, dignitaries and other tourists (local & foreign) who have come for the same purpose, enjoying and dancing to music provided by the percussion band and dance groups as they wait their turn.

Mix with the locals for drinks and fun. The whole town is ecstatic.

 (Cost of paragliding, meals and drinks are on you).

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 6

April 2009 (Tuesday)

Free day

Pack up and check out of your hotel for Accra, straight to the airport for check-in.

 

 

 

PRICE

 

TOTAL PACKAGE (Couple)

INDIVIDUAL

$2,000

$1,600

 

Inclusive

Accommodation

Transportation (Air-conditioned bus with video and other facilities)

Meals as indicated

Guide services

Site entry fees

 

Price Excludes:

  • Airfare
  • Gratuities/ Tips
  • Medical Insurance

 

 Terms and Conditions:

  • Confirm 2weeks prior to the trip.
  • Money transfer details will be given upon confirmation.
  • Advance payment of 50% of the total cost must be made upon confirmation
  • Foreigners need a valid Ghanaian visa unless a dual citizen.

 

Mar. 19