Be amazed by the warmth and depth of Ghanaian rural culture. You'll visit Torgome, a beautiful village located on the lower Volta region of Ghana, and will have the opportunity to participate in a naming ceremony where you are given a traditional African name. You'll also be able to courtesy call on the paramount chief and elders, enjoy traditional drumming and dancing by the villagers. In addition, you'll visit the Shai Hills Natural Reserve, one of the most beautiful nature reserves in southern Ghana, and discover unique flora and fauna in the region.
Highlights
1 day
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 day
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Admission fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
International flights
Excess baggage fees
Passport and visa fees
Meals not specified in this itinerary
En route meals, hotels, transportation, and other arrangements
Personal items such as laundry, email, fax, telephone, souvenirs, etc.
Trip cancellation, travel delay, and baggage insurance
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Land Tours Ghana, such as delayed or cancelled flights
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Be amazed by the warmth and depth of Ghanaian rural culture. You'll visit Torgome, a beautiful village located on the lower Volta region of Ghana, and will have the opportunity to participate in a naming ceremony where you are given a traditional African name. You'll also be able to courtesy call on the paramount chief and elders, enjoy traditional drumming and dancing by the villagers. In addition, you'll visit the Shai Hills Natural Reserve, one of the most beautiful nature reserves in southern Ghana, and discover unique flora and fauna in the region.
Highlights
1 day
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 day
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Admission fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
International flights
Excess baggage fees
Passport and visa fees
Meals not specified in this itinerary
En route meals, hotels, transportation, and other arrangements
Personal items such as laundry, email, fax, telephone, souvenirs, etc.
Trip cancellation, travel delay, and baggage insurance
Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Land Tours Ghana, such as delayed or cancelled flights
Itinerary
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Torgorme Community
Departure from Accra Hotel/ Residence to Torgorme in an air conditioned 4x4/ Sedan provided by Landtours
• Arrival at Torgome in the Volta Region where you'll receive a traditional African name and become a member of an African village. Then learn about and try your hands in one of the local industries of the village such as pottery or fish farming.
1 hour
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Akosombo
Enjoy lunch at your cost if you wish at the VRA Guest House located near the breathtaking Volta Lake, the biggest man made lake in Africa.
1 hour
3
Shai Hills Resource Reserve
• Arrive at Shai Hills Reserve. The Shai Hills Nature Reserve combines nature conservation, rich cultural and archaeological sites with splendid scenic beauty. Trek through the Savannah plains to view West Africa’s big game: antelopes, bush-bucks, krobs, baboons, monkeys, and many bird species including the crested eagle, ground hornbill, blank bellied bustard and more.
• Visit the Obonu Tem & Se Yo Caves which Serve as home to many animals, notably insectivorous bats. Learn about the various artifacts that have been found on this very site (homeland to the Krobbo people)
