AfricaBound has choreographed a Heritage Tour that highlights areas of interest to African Americans. Arriving in the capital city of Accra, our representative meets you at the airport and ushers you through Entry Formalities before escorting you to your hotel. Your first day in Africa should be a relaxing one - especially after the long flight from New York. Take a few hours to rest and freshen up before a noontime excursion to Labadi Beach, Accra's Sunday playground. At Labadi, where Europeans and Africans intermingle in their mutual love of sun, surf and sand - you will receive your African name in a special ceremony. Here is the Africa you've always dreamed of, where you will see traditional dancing and hear the talking drums.

Cape Coast is our next stop. Two former slave castles - restored as World Heritage Sites - mark the tragedy of human suffering. Entering these ancient dungeons, where untold numbers of captives awaited an uncertain future, is an emotionally charged moment for every visitor.

The nearby town of Elmina is a thriving village of fishermen, where you discover a vibrant, centuries-old way of life.

We enter Kakum Park, a protected rain forest which is home to birds, antelope, monkeys and lush vegetation.

Next its north to Kumasi and the Ashanti Kingdom of Gold. Visit the palace of the king and observe the rich culture and heritage of the Ashanti heartland. Here too you will find the best bargains for carvings, pottery and textiles, including the famous kente cloth of West Africa.

Finally we return to Accra to explore the sights and sounds of this bustling metropolis. Visit the huge open-air Makola Market, the memorial to the first president, Kwame Nkrumah, and the resting place of W.E.B. Dubois - one of the founding fathers of the NAACP and the Pan-African Movement.

Heritage Bound is the backbone of our tour operations - ideal for group travel and the budget conscious. If you have more time, we suggest adding our 4-Day Cultural Tour Extension.

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