Royal & Ancestral Festival Tours
Explore the Top 3 Royal & Ancestral Tours in Ghana
Royal & ancestral tours in Ghana offer an unforgettable journey into the living history of the country’s royal courts and ancestral traditions. These curated itineraries invite you to witness time-honored ceremonies, sacred rituals, and vibrant cultural pageantry that have been passed down through generations.
From the powerful Akwasidae ceremonies at the Manhyia Palace to the twin blessings of the Fetu Afahye and the symbolic homecomings during Emancipation Month, each tour provides a front-row seat to Ghana’s regal and spiritual heritage.
Whether you’re seeking reconnection with ancestral roots or simply want to experience the majesty of West African culture, these festival tours are a transformative journey. Browse our 1-day, 3-day, and weeklong itineraries that align with the royal calendar and ancestral rites celebrated across the country.
Browse our itineraries below and discover the perfect rhythms, rituals, and royalty of Ghana
1. August 2025 Homowo Festival Tour
Join us to celebrate the Ga people’s Homowo Festival—one of Ghana’s most significant cultural events, marked by drumming, sacred rites, kpekpele feasts, and joyful processions through the streets of Accra. This immersive tour includes city heritage sites, traditional blessings, and beach time.
Dates of travel: Fri, 08-Aug-2025 to Sun, 17-Aug-2025 (flexible)
Minimum of 2 travelers
Overnight & Drive Time
Accra Arrival
Friday, 08-Aug-2025
- Pick up from Kotoka International Airport and private transfer to hotel.
- Settle in with a light orientation of Osu or Jamestown, depending on arrival time.
- Overnight at a boutique hotel in central Accra.
Accra City Heritage Tour
Saturday, 09-Aug
- Guided visit to key cultural landmarks:
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Independence Arch, Jamestown Lighthouse, and Du Bois Center. - Local lunch & Ga welcome at Bukom Square.
- Evening: Cultural drumming night in Osu.
- Overnight at same Accra hotel.
Ga Rituals & Homowo Preparations
Sunday, 10-Aug
- Morning visit to Ga communities (e.g. La or Teshie) to observe Homowo millet rituals.
- Visit a traditional Ga family compound and participate in a light blessing ceremony.
- Learn about the kpekpele meal and help prepare a portion with locals.
- Optional: Attend pre-festival youth dance rehearsals.
- Overnight at same Accra hotel.
Homowo Festival Begins – Procession Day
Monday, 11-Aug
- Morning street processions in Teshie or Nungua (based on updated local calendar).
- Observe the ritual sprinkling of Kpekpele by chiefs.
- Cultural storytelling session on the “Famine and the Feasting” origins.
- Evening dance circle and kpanlogo drum showcase.
- Overnight at a hotel in Labadi or Osu.
Art, Ancestors & Accra
Tuesday, 12-Aug
- Visit the National Museum and Brazil House (Ga diaspora heritage).
- Ancestral libation ceremony and quiet reflection at the coastal forts.
- Dinner with a Ga historian and artist to discuss festival meanings.
- Overnight at same hotel.
Beach Time & Chale Wote Add-On (Optional)
Wednesday, 13-Aug
- Morning rest at Labadi or Kokrobite beach.
- Optional: Chale Wote festival preview installations in Jamestown if dates overlap.
- Evening lantern walk through Osu or attend a night film screening.
- Overnight at a beachside eco-lodge or hotel.
Homowo Twin Festival (Optional)
Thursday, 14-Aug
- Witness the unique twin celebrations held during Homowo: twin bathing, ritual food offerings, and symbolic processions (Pampram or Ga Mashie depending on calendar).
- Afternoon: Join a women-led cultural circle discussing family lineages.
- Overnight at same beach hotel.
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Friday, 15-Aug
- Visit Makola Market for souvenirs or return to Jamestown for any missed murals/performances.
- Afternoon traditional blessing from a Ga elder for safe journey.
- Optional: Ghanaian cooking class or photo tour.
- Overnight at a guesthouse with private garden.
Departure
Saturday, 16-Aug or Sunday, 17-Aug
- Leisurely breakfast and optional visit to Osu Castle or Kwame Nkrumah Park.
- Private airport drop-off 2 hours before your scheduled flight.
🟡 Tour Highlights:
- Attend Homowo in Ga Mashie, Labadi or Teshie
- Participate in cultural rites, Ga cooking, and drumming
- Optional Twin Festival observance
- Beachside relaxation and Accra arts scene
- Local storytelling and blessing ceremony
🟢 Pricing: Available upon request – includes accommodation, entrance fees, private transport, most meals, and guided activities.
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2. 3-Day Homowo Festival Tour – Celebrate the Ga People’s Harvest of Hope
A Weekend of Drumming, Laughter, and Sacred Heritage
Travel Dates: Late August to early September (aligned with Ga community calendars)
Minimum: 2 travelers
Base Location: Accra, Ghana
Pricing: Available upon request – includes accommodation, guided access to festival sites, most meals, and transport.
What You’ll Experience
Day 1 – Welcome to Accra & Homowo History
Airport pickup or local meetup in Accra
Check-in to a centrally located hotel or boutique guesthouse in Osu or Jamestown
Visit to the Ga Mantse Palace & Ussher Fort for an intro to Ga royal traditions
Evening: Pre-festival food tasting (kpokpoi) and drumming circle
Overnight in Accra
Day 2 – Homowo Street Processions & Ancestral Rites
Witness the sacred kpokpoi sprinkling ceremony across La, Teshie, and Ga Mashie
Join celebratory parades with masqueraders, talking drums, and war dancers
Watch twin and priestly ceremonies (optional add-on: Twin Festival experience)
Feast on traditional Ga cuisine and enjoy live music on the streets
Overnight in Accra
Day 3 – Community Vibes & Culture Walk
Guided walk through old Accra neighborhoods with murals, shrines, and stories
Shop for Ga souvenirs: handmade beads, fabrics, or wood crafts
Farewell lunch with your guide & recap
Airport transfer or extend stay to visit Cape Coast or Ada
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3. November 2025 Damba Festival Tour – Royal Pageantry of Northern Ghana
Celebrate one of Ghana’s grandest festivals – Damba – with cultural processions, dance, drumming, and majestic displays of Dagomba royalty. This immersive northern tour also explores tamarind villages, ancient mosques, and stunning natural landscapes across Tamale and the Upper West.
Dates of travel: Sat, 01-Nov-2025 to Sun, 09-Nov (flexible)
Number of guests: Minimum of 2 travelers.
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Arrival in Accra
Saturday, 01-Nov
- Meet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport, Accra
- Private transfer to hotel in Osu
- Orientation walk and welcome dinner with live music (if time permits)
Overnight: Boutique hotel in Osu
Fly to Tamale + Orientation
Sunday, 02-Nov
- Morning flight from Accra to Tamale (approx. 1 hour)
- Meet your northern guide and explore Tamale’s craft market and cultural center
- Visit the Tamale Central Mosque and enjoy a Dagomba-style dinner
Overnight: Comfortable lodge in Tamale
Damba Festival (Day 1: Somo Damba)
Monday, 03-Nov
- Witness Quranic recitation ceremony and royal sacrifice rituals
- Enjoy traditional music, community celebrations, and pre-dance ceremonies
Overnight: Comfortable lodge in Tamale
Damba Festival (Day 2: Naa Damba)
Tuesday, 04-Nov
- Experience the highlight of Damba: the royal durbar
- Chiefs in regal attire, drumming, horse processions, and cultural performances
- Join locals in festive dance and storytelling
Overnight: Comfortable lodge in Tamale
Cultural Sites & Historic Villages
Wednesday, 05-Nov
- Visit the Larabanga Mosque, Ghana’s oldest mud structure
- Explore the Mystic Stone and meet local spiritual leaders
- Stop at Mole National Park for a sunset game drive
Overnight: Eco-lodge near Mole
Safari Morning & Volta River Crossing
Thursday, 06-Nov
- Morning wildlife viewing (elephants, antelope, baboons) in Mole
- Return via Tamale to Wa, crossing beautiful northern savannah
Overnight: Traditional guesthouse in Wa
Prepare for Bungum Festival
Friday, 07-Nov
- Tour Wa Naa’s Palace and learn about Upper West chieftaincy
- Community visit: Dagaare storytelling and drumming demo
- Night preview of Bungum fire rituals (early celebrations may start)
Overnight: Traditional guesthouse in Wa
Bungum Festival (Fire Procession)
Saturday, 08-Nov
- Watch as participants brandish flaming torches through the night
- Engage in cultural exchange, music, and festivities
- Farewell dinner with local beer and storytelling
Overnight: Traditional guesthouse in Wa
Return to Accra & Departure
Sunday, 09-Nov
Drop-off at airport 2 hours before departure
Fly back from Wa to Accra (or Tamale → Accra, depending on schedule)
Optional lunch or shopping stop in Osu
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10-Day Ghana Festival Heritage Tour
Featuring Aboakyer & Bakatue Festivals
Suggested Dates: Fri, 25-Apr-2025 to Sun, 4-May-2025 (Aboakyer)
Then resume: Tue, 1-Jul-2025 to Thu, 10-Jul-2025 (Bakatue)
Can be booked separately or as a combined package
Minimum of 2 travelers
Itinerary Overview
Day 1 – Arrival in Accra
- Airport pick-up and hotel check-in in Osu
- Welcome dinner and cultural orientation
- Optional evening stroll at Oxford Street
Overnight in Accra
Day 2 – Accra City Tour
- Visit Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Independence Arch, Makola Market
- Explore the Du Bois Centre and Jamestown murals
- Try Ghanaian street food and traditional drinks
Overnight in Accra
Day 3 – Drive to Cape Coast & Elmina
- Guided visit of Cape Coast Castle (slave trade history)
- Stop at Assin Manso Slave River
- Local cooking demo and cultural storytelling in the evening
Overnight in Elmina
Day 4 – Kakum Canopy Walk & Fort Jago
- Early morning rainforest canopy walk in Kakum National Park
- Visit to crocodile pond & stingless bee center
- Explore Elmina town and Fort Jago
Overnight in Elmina
Day 5 – Kumasi: Capital of the Ashanti Kingdom
- Drive to Kumasi (6 hours)
- Visit Manhyia Palace, Komfo Anokye Sword Site
- Evening at Kejetia Market or traditional drumming show
Overnight in Kumasi
Day 6 – Ashanti Craft Villages & Cocoa Farm
- Day trip to Adanwomase (kente weaving), Ntonso (adinkra symbols)
- Try fresh cocoa at a working cocoa farm
- Optional visit to Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary
Overnight in Kumasi
Day 7 – Winneba: Coastal Culture & Pre-Festival Vibes
- Drive to Winneba via scenic routes (5 hours)
- Explore local fishing culture and Asafo shrines
- Attend Aboakyer pre-festival regatta and street performances
Overnight in Winneba
Day 8 – Aboakyer Festival Main Event
- Witness the famous deer-hunting contest by Asafo warrior groups
- Celebrate with music, dance, and local food
- Evening relaxation on the beach
Overnight in Winneba
Day 9 – Return to Accra & Free Day
- Drive back to Accra (2 hours)
- Optional arts & crafts market visit
- Relaxation or dinner with a local host family
Overnight in Accra
Day 10 – Departure
- Farewell brunch and festival recap
- Transfer to airport for departure
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