1-Week Itinerary: Coastal and Central Ghana

Description

Focus: Accra, Cape Coast, Kakum with diverse transport and dining. Places: All 3-day places plus Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park, Cape Coast/Elmina Beaches. Accommodations: Airport View Hotel (~€72/night), Ridge Royal Hotel (~€81/night). Transportation:

• Days 1-2: Taxis in Accra (~€18/day).
• Day 3: VIP/STC bus to Cape Coast (~€13.50/person, ~3 hours) or SUV (~€108/day).
• Day 4: Taxi for Kakum/Elmina (~€45).
• Day 5: Bus back to Accra (~€13.50/person) or SUV.
• Days 6-7: Taxis in Accra (~€18/day).
• Cost: ~€135 (buses/taxis) or €360 (SUV, Days 3-5). Meals (Family of 4):
• Days 1-2: As in 3-day plan (~€223.20).
• Day 3:
  • Breakfast: Hotel (~€7.20/person). Ampasi; continental; rice porridge.
  • Lunch: Chop bar near Cape Coast Castle (~€6.30/person). Banku with okro stew; fish salad; hummus with veggies.
  • Supper: Beachfront restaurant (~€13.50/person). Palm nut soup with fufu; fish tacos; lamb skewers.
  • Cost: ~€108.
• Day 4:
  • Breakfast: Hotel (~€7.20/person). Koko with bread; croissants; congee.
  • Lunch: Park vicinity (~€5.40/person). Jollof rice with chicken; veggie sandwiches; falafel.
  • Supper: Elmina restaurant (~€12.60/person). Kontomire soup; pasta primavera; stir-fried veggies.
  • Cost: ~€100.80.
• Day 5:
  • Breakfast: Hotel (~€7.20/person). Similar to Day 3.
  • Lunch: Roadside stop (~€4.50/person). Red red; wraps; veggie rice.
  • Supper: Osu restaurant (~€13.50/person). Grilled tilapia with plantain; burgers; shawarma.
  • Cost: ~€100.80.
• Days 6-7: Similar to Days 2-3 (~€162). Total Estimated Cost (1 Week): €1,170-1,530 EUR (hotels ~€450, meals ~€540, transport ~€135-360, entries ~€45).