Ashanti Kente Weaving Tour, Ghana is a part of your Cultural Tours in Ghana. Ghana, one of the most prosperous nations in west Africa, enjoys divers culture. Every year a large number of tourists from foreign countries visit Ghana. Ghana'a rich culture and wildlife are the reasons which attract tourists the most. Various Ghana Cultural Tours are organized by travel agencies in the country. Knowledgeable guides are there to provide you all the information you need. Ashanti Kente Weaving Tour, Ghana is one such tour that introduces you to the rich tradition of weaving in Ashanti region.
The 11 day Ashanti Kente Weaving Tour in Ghana is sure to bring a difference to your notion about Ghana. Ashanti Kente Weaving Tour gives you a chance to work with the traditional weavers of Bonwire and learn the craft of making multi-colored Ashanti Kente cloth. You will get more that 4 days to learn the art of weaving during your Ghana Cultural Tours. Ashanti Kente Weaving Tour, Ghana also includes day trips to various other Craft villages, markets, museums and nature reserves.
Following is an Itinerary for Ashanti Kente Weaving Tour, Ghana :
Day 1-2: Arrive at the town and check in to a hotel. You will get an introduction on culture, health, customs and behavior of the people, geography and currency of the country. You will know how to interpret what you see and hear, how to behave and interact with the local people during your Cultural Tours in Ghana.
Day 3: Drive to Kumasi while enjoying the beautiful vistas along the route and visiting Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary en route.
Day 4-8: You will work with the weavers in Bonwire village for more than five days and learn to make your own piece of Kente cloth. Craftsmen will inform you about the history of cloth weaving here; the type of designs and the meanings that they symbolize. Enjoy day trips to :
- Wood carving village of Ahwiaa;
- Bead making village of Dabaa;
- Sacred lake of Bosumtwe;
- Pottery village of Pankronu;
- Adinkra cloth making village of Ntonsu;
- Kejetia Central Market, the largest in West Africa and
- The Cultural Center with gardens, arts and craft centers and museum
Day 9: Drive towards South through the region of Obuasi, which is rich with gold mines. Stop over at Cape Coast Castle and the slave dungeons.
Day 10: A guided tour of Kakum Rainforest Reserve starts at early morning and it is followed by a scenic drive to Accra along the coast.
Day 11: On the last day of your Ashanti Kente Weaving Tour, Ghana you will get free time. You can spend this time in shopping in Makola Market in Accra. Visit the Arts Centre, or take a stroll on the beach before you board the return flight at the end of your tour.
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