Ghana holiday packages reward those who look beyond the familiar — from the royal courts of Kumasi and the haunting corridors of Cape Coast Castle to the stilt villages of the rainforest coast.
Ghana tours take you into a country that earns its reputation as West Africa's most welcoming nation at every turn. The Ashanti kingdom still holds genuine cultural authority in Kumasi, the slave trade left its most visible and poignant mark at Cape Coast Castle and Elmina, and the forested southwest — from the canopy walk at Kakum National Park to the stilt village of Nzulezu — delivers experiences that are impossible to find anywhere else on the continent.
Our small group Ghana tours are built around authentic encounters — visiting Makola Market in Accra, watching Kente cloth being woven at its source, and canoeing across Lake Tadane to Nzulezu. For those who want to go further, our Ghana travel packages extend into Togo and Benin, combining the Ashanti heartland with the voodoo traditions and royal history of West Africa's Atlantic coast.
Ghana
Small-group departures led by local experts, plus private tailor-made itineraries shaped around your interests, pace and dates.
Ghana's reputation as the most welcoming country in West Africa is not marketing — it is the lived experience of almost every traveller who comes here. That openness shapes every Ghana holiday, from local market visits to conversations with guides who genuinely want to share their country.
Unlike many African cultural destinations where tradition is packaged for tourists, the Ashanti kingdom in Kumasi still holds real authority in everyday Ghanaian life. Visiting Manhyia Palace, watching Kente cloth woven at source and walking through Kejetia Market is to experience a culture very much alive.
Cape Coast Castle and Elmina stand as the most direct and sober reminders of the transatlantic slave trade anywhere in the world. Ghana tours that include these sites offer a form of historical education that changes how you see everything that follows.
A single Ghana trip can take you from the Atlantic coast and its historic slave fortresses through the Volta region's waterfalls and highland forests to the stilt villages of the south and the rich biodiversity of Ankasa Reserve — a range of landscapes few destinations can match.
See itinerariesGhana rewards travellers who slow down — the best stories are found off the tour-bus route.
From the field
Our Ghana tours depart in October, February and April - all excellent windows for travel. October sits at the end of the dry season, when the heat is manageable and the roads are at their most accessible. February and April fall in the drier period between the two rainy seasons, with warm temperatures, lower humidity and reliable conditions for overland travel. The Voodoo Festival departure in late December and January coincides with Benin's dry season and the national festival itself.
Looking to travel outside the typical windows? Our Ghana tailor-made team can advise on the best time for you.
Dispatches, field notes and practical advice from our specialists.
Reviews from across our small-group programme. Independently rated 4.9 Excellent on AITO by 250+ travellers.
“Holiday exceeded our expectations. Regular contact when agreeing holiday requirements, which were subsequently met.”
Alfrescodave
Ghana
“What an exceptional and extraordinary tour this was. Everything was handled perfectly — the guide, Valentine, was super knowledgeable.”
JT
Benin
“An amazing trip! We had the most amazing holiday — over two weeks we had a taste of the cities, the culture, the mountains, a safari, and time at the beach. Our driver/guide made the whole trip very relaxing, and we were welcomed warmly by everyone we met, enjoying fabulous food and drink along the way. Undiscovered Destinations planned a really amazing itinerary for us with great hotels, a fabulous guide/driver, and interesting places to visit — they took great care to ensure we had an excellent holiday. We look forward to booking another holiday with them in the future. Thank you, Mark!”
Anna
“This adventure was always going to be very full-on, which is how we like our trips. I didn't count on getting bronchitis and ending up in hospital, however. The itinerary was quickly amended to avoid high-altitude destinations as much as possible while still making sure we had a chance to enjoy interesting experiences. While obviously sad to have missed some of the original sites, the revised itinerary was the only sensible option under the circumstances. I was extremely impressed with how Undiscovered Destinations and their local team handled the situation — taking the stress out of it, smoothing the way, rearranging the itinerary and booking new hotels, translating for me with the medical staff, and making sure I always had transport, medicines and anything else I needed. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept in touch with me, each other, and the insurance company throughout. I can't recommend them enough!”
Grete
“My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Undiscovered Destinations. We had a different guide at each stop, and all of them were friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable. The local people were welcoming, and we always felt safe and comfortable. The beaches were spectacularly beautiful and empty of people, with warm, clear water, and each stop had its own character — some we loved for their unspoiled scenery, others for their history and the warmth of the welcome. We took the opportunity to snorkel on one of the most pristine reefs we've experienced, swimming with sea turtles and enormous manta rays that came right up to us out of curiosity. A wonderful destination for nature lovers.”
Frank
“Excellent. Action packed. Our local agent was excellent, and a good choice by Undiscovered Destinations. Because there were only two of us on the holiday, we had different guides at each stop, each one making sure we were handed over safely. All manner of transport was used, and we appreciated the different guiding strategies, the wealth of information given, the high level of English, and the genuine wish to show off their country at its best. Excellent.”
Cathy
“Far exceeding my expectations, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. A beautiful destination, with interesting history, lively ceremonies, lovely people and — surprisingly, for somewhere that sees so few tourists — absolutely no hassle on the streets. Excellent service from start to finish, with a first-class tour leader.”
Lynn
“We had a two-week trip with Undiscovered Destinations, flying in for two days first to break up the journey. It was a great trip, because we managed to see so much more than just the capital cities. This was the fourth trip we've taken with Undiscovered Destinations, and each one has been wonderful. Our guides were lovely — very professional and helpful. We rate UD very highly.”
Andy
“We had a fabulous trip with an excellent local guide, who took great care of us and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of both ancient and recent history, with lots of fascinating personal stories of his own life. We highly recommend this trip — Undiscovered Destinations were great to work with, and we hope to use them again.”
Jennie
“Everything was great — we got to witness a wonderful variety of wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the hospitality of the people. A fabulous trip from start to finish.”
Debbie
“Holiday exceeded our expectations. Regular contact when agreeing holiday requirements, which were subsequently met.”
Alfrescodave
Ghana
“What an exceptional and extraordinary tour this was. Everything was handled perfectly — the guide, Valentine, was super knowledgeable.”
JT
Benin
“An amazing trip! We had the most amazing holiday — over two weeks we had a taste of the cities, the culture, the mountains, a safari, and time at the beach. Our driver/guide made the whole trip very relaxing, and we were welcomed warmly by everyone we met, enjoying fabulous food and drink along the way. Undiscovered Destinations planned a really amazing itinerary for us with great hotels, a fabulous guide/driver, and interesting places to visit — they took great care to ensure we had an excellent holiday. We look forward to booking another holiday with them in the future. Thank you, Mark!”
Anna
“This adventure was always going to be very full-on, which is how we like our trips. I didn't count on getting bronchitis and ending up in hospital, however. The itinerary was quickly amended to avoid high-altitude destinations as much as possible while still making sure we had a chance to enjoy interesting experiences. While obviously sad to have missed some of the original sites, the revised itinerary was the only sensible option under the circumstances. I was extremely impressed with how Undiscovered Destinations and their local team handled the situation — taking the stress out of it, smoothing the way, rearranging the itinerary and booking new hotels, translating for me with the medical staff, and making sure I always had transport, medicines and anything else I needed. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept in touch with me, each other, and the insurance company throughout. I can't recommend them enough!”
Grete
“My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Undiscovered Destinations. We had a different guide at each stop, and all of them were friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable. The local people were welcoming, and we always felt safe and comfortable. The beaches were spectacularly beautiful and empty of people, with warm, clear water, and each stop had its own character — some we loved for their unspoiled scenery, others for their history and the warmth of the welcome. We took the opportunity to snorkel on one of the most pristine reefs we've experienced, swimming with sea turtles and enormous manta rays that came right up to us out of curiosity. A wonderful destination for nature lovers.”
Frank
“Excellent. Action packed. Our local agent was excellent, and a good choice by Undiscovered Destinations. Because there were only two of us on the holiday, we had different guides at each stop, each one making sure we were handed over safely. All manner of transport was used, and we appreciated the different guiding strategies, the wealth of information given, the high level of English, and the genuine wish to show off their country at its best. Excellent.”
Cathy
“Far exceeding my expectations, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. A beautiful destination, with interesting history, lively ceremonies, lovely people and — surprisingly, for somewhere that sees so few tourists — absolutely no hassle on the streets. Excellent service from start to finish, with a first-class tour leader.”
Lynn
“We had a two-week trip with Undiscovered Destinations, flying in for two days first to break up the journey. It was a great trip, because we managed to see so much more than just the capital cities. This was the fourth trip we've taken with Undiscovered Destinations, and each one has been wonderful. Our guides were lovely — very professional and helpful. We rate UD very highly.”
Andy
“We had a fabulous trip with an excellent local guide, who took great care of us and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of both ancient and recent history, with lots of fascinating personal stories of his own life. We highly recommend this trip — Undiscovered Destinations were great to work with, and we hope to use them again.”
Jennie
“Everything was great — we got to witness a wonderful variety of wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the hospitality of the people. A fabulous trip from start to finish.”
Debbie
Every one of our Ghana journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.
We’ll build one around you.
If you'd like to explore Ghana outside our scheduled group departures, or prefer a private Ghana holiday designed around your own interests and timeline, we can build a tailor-made itinerary for you. Whether you want to focus on the Ashanti heartland and Cape Coast, combine a Ghana trip with time in Togo and Benin, or include the stilt villages and rainforest reserves of the south, we'll create a journey that fits. All our tailor-made Ghana travel packages are led by the same expert local guides and are built to the same standard as our group tours. If you have a specific date, group size or focus in mind, contact us to start planning your Ghana holiday.
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Our Ghana tour packages start from £3,395 per person. That price covers accommodation throughout, overland transport with a professional driver, an English-speaking tour leader and guide, entrance fees for all sites in the itinerary, and most meals. International flights, visas and travel insurance are arranged separately. Full pricing and departure dates for each tour are listed on the individual tour pages.
Shared across all tours that visit this destination. Read alongside your individual tour dossier for trip-specific details.
We constantly monitor official travel advice, including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Ghana Travel Advice, and will always advise clients of any warnings before departure. At the time of writing, there are no specific warnings against travel to the parts of Ghana that we visit on our tours.
Please contact us if you have any specific concerns or would like to understand what measures are in place to ensure your trip remains safe and trouble-free.
For additional official guidance, travellers may also refer to:
Please note this information applies primarily to British citizens — nationals of other countries should check the current position with their respective government travel authority.
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