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8 Days 7 Nights
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Unlimited
English
Every August, the historic streets of Jamestown in Accra transform into one of Africa’s most extraordinary open-air art festivals. The Chale Wote Street Art Festival — whose name means “Friend, Let’s Go” in Ga — brings together artists, musicians, performers, and visitors from across the world for a week of creativity, culture, and community. This 8-day Ghana tour is built around the festival, combining the Chale Wote experience with Accra’s wider cultural and historical highlights. Ideal for travellers from the UK, USA, Canada, and Europe with a passion for African art and contemporary culture.
Held annually in Jamestown — Accra’s oldest and most atmospheric neighbourhood — Chale Wote is far more than a street art event. Walls become canvases for murals by leading African and international artists. Abandoned buildings host immersive installations. Streets erupt with live music, spoken word, dance, and performance art. The festival is a powerful expression of contemporary African identity — rooted in Ghana’s history but looking boldly toward the future.
Ghana is experiencing a remarkable creative renaissance — driven by a generation of artists, musicians, filmmakers, and designers who are redefining what African culture looks like in the 21st century. The Chale Wote Festival sits at the centre of this movement. For members of the African diaspora in the UK, USA, and Canada, this Ghana art tour is a chance to connect with a continent that is not just defined by its past, but actively shaping its future.
Places on this festival tour sell out quickly. Royalland Tours offers small-group Chale Wote Street Art Festival tours for travellers from the UK, USA, Canada, and Europe. Enquire early to secure your place.
Arrive in Accra, the capital of Ghana. Check-in to your accommodation and settle in. Spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant neighborhoods of Osu and Jamestown. Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Visit the Independence Square and Black Star Gate, symbols of Ghana's independence. Explore the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, dedicated to Ghana's first president. Discover the history of the slave trade at the Ussher Fort and James Fort. Evening: Experience local cuisine at a traditional chop bar.
Drive to Elmina and tour the Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Cape Coast Castle and the Cape Coast Castle Museum. Explore Kakum National Park's canopy walkway for a unique perspective of the rainforest. Evening: Relax at your Cape Coast accommodation.
Head to Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom. Visit the Manhyia Palace Museum and learn about Ashanti history. Explore the National Cultural Centre for traditional crafts. Evening: Enjoy a cultural performance showcasing Ashanti music and dance.
Visit the Ntonso Adinkra Village and learn about traditional fabric printing. Explore the Bonwire Kente Weaving Village. Visit the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum for historical artifacts. Evening: Free time to explore Kumasi's markets and vibrant nightlife.
Return to Accra in the morning. Spend the day at the Chale Wote Festival, celebrating art, culture, and creativity. Immerse yourself in the vibrant displays, street art, music, and performances. Evening: Attend festival events and explore the lively atmosphere.
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Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a leisurely morning in Accra. If time permits, visit local markets for last-minute shopping. Transfer to the airport for departure.
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