Social Events
Social Functions
Welcome reception
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This get-together event will be organised in the
gardens of the La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel. You can enjoy the view to the
sea and get the first taste of Ghanaian kitchen and atmosphere.
Venue: La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
Time: Wednesday from 19:00.
Fee: Included in the registration fee.
Dress code: Casual. |
Ghanaian
Evening
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Enjoy the warm night
in Accra with Ghanaian music and entertainment together with Ghanaian
buffet.
Venue: Coconut Grove Hotel in Accra.
Time: Thursday evening at 19:00.
Fee: Included in the registration fee.
Dress code: Smart casual. |
Gala Dinner - GhIS Awards Dinner
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The Annual Awards Dinner of GhIS will this time be
combined with the gala dinner of the 5th FIG Regional Conference. This
unique dinner will include music, entertainment, speeches and last but
not least meeting old and new friends in a beautiful surroundings.
Venue: Golden Tulip Hotel.
Time: Friday evening. Buses will leave from the La-Palm at 19:00.
Fee: Included in the registration fee.
Dress code: Business attire. |
Technical
Tours
Technical visit to Land Administration Program
Visit the Land Administration Program and get familar with its
different components.
Date: Friday.
Time: Starting from La-Palm Hotel at 15:00, return to the hotel by 17:30.
Price: Included in the registration fee. Pre-registration required.
Note: Technical tour for all participants.
Tour to Cape Coast and Kakum National Park
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Tour to Cape Coast and Kakum National Park. 2.5 hours drive to West
of Accra to visit the largest storehouse of mankind - the lush tropical
rainforest. Visitors will have an opportunity to experience a walk on
the only treetop 350 metre canopy walkway in Africa. |
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Visit the Elmina Castle to learn about the history of the slave trade
and see the salve dungeons of the castle (built in 1482). On the way
also have a look on local market and to the Cape Coast Castle (built
1652). |
Detailed programme:
07:00 |
Departure from Accra |
09:30 |
Arrival to Cape Coast |
10:00 |
Arrival at Kakum National Park - snacks at Kaum in
packs while getting introduction of the park. Followed by a canopy
walk. |
12:00 |
Departure from Kakum |
12:30 |
Arrival to Elmina Castle |
12:30-12:50 |
Welcome Durbar of some chiefs and paople of the
Edina Traditional Council. |
12:50-13:30 |
Visit to the Elmina Castle |
13:30 |
Departure to Coconut Grove Hotel for lunch |
14:00-15:00 |
Lunch |
15.10 |
Departure to Accra with stopover at the Cape Coast
Castle and and local market for pictures. |
17:30 |
Arrival in Accra |
Date: Saturday.
Time: Starting from La-Palm Hotel at 7:00, return to the hotel by 18:00.
Price: 50 EUR per person including lunch.
Note: Technical tour for all participants and accompanying persons.
Social Tours
Accra City Tour
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Discover the capital of Ghana with visits to
places of historical, cultural and economic interest. This will
cover old Accra where one will see the beginnings of the city, the
Kwame Nkrumah mausoleum where the greatest African visionary leader
in post independence times lies. A visit to the national museum
reveals the Ghanaian as he has lived through the ages to date. A
visit to the Dubois centre will catch a glimpse of the life and
works of Dr W.E.B. Dubois- a celebrated African –American scholar
who spent his last years here on the motherland. We cap our tour
with a visit to the art centre where one can buy artifacts of choice
through the fun of bargaining.
Date: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, same programme on each day.
Time: Starting from La-Palm Hotel at 14:00, return to the hotel by
17:30.
Price: 30 EUR per person.
Number of participants: Minimum 5 participants |
Akuapem Scenic Tour
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Experience the gently rolling countryside &
beautiful scenic view of the Accra plains from the Akuapem hills as
one travels through the quaint and quiet settlements. The tour is
further enhanced with a visit to the serene and cool Aburi Botanical
Gardens created in 1890. Listen to your guide as he explains
different plants from different parts of the world. We will also
make a detour to see wood carvers at work.
Date: Thursday.
Time: Starting from La-Palm Hotel at 14:00, return to the hotel by
17:30.
Price: 40 EUR per person.
Number of participants: Minimum 5 participants |
Shaii Hill Ecotours and Akosombo
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An hours’ drive north east of Accra takes one to
the closest terrestrial enclave to Accra. At this game reserve
tourists should expect to see baboons, kobs, bushbucks. For the more
adventurous, the ancient caves which in this reserve is for you to
explore with the help of a guide. A perfect place for a break!
The second part of the tour takes you to one of Ghana’s landmarks
the Volta dam. Behind the dam lies the world’s largest man-made
lake. There is a lectured tour of this dam.
Date: Friday.
Time: Starting from La-Palm Hotel at 8:00, return to the hotel by
16:00.
Price: 45 EUR per person.
Number of participants: Minimum 5 participants |
Tours include: driver and guides on airconditioned
vehicles, entrance fees to attractions, spring water and soft drinks on
board.
Pre- and postconference tours
Pre- and post-conference tours will be offered through the travel agency
selected by the organising committee (Tour Ghana).
These tours include:
Safari - Mole National Park - 3 days/2 nights
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Mole National Park is the most developed park in Ghana. The best time
for game viewing is between November and May. Expect to see, elephants,
warthogs, buffalos, duikers, hartebeest, bushbuck, waterbuck, kob &
olive baboons.
Day one, will be a drive to the park with stopovers in Kumasi and
Kintampo (geographical centre of Ghana). Day two will take you hiking to
view game via the loops accompanied by an armed guard. A 13th century
Larabanga mosque with its distinctive façade will be visited in the
afternoon. Day 3 will involve the drive back to Accra.
Minimum participation: 4 persons. Cost of tour includes a/c
transportation, accommodation b/b, driver/guide, entrance fee to
attraction. |
Ashanti - Kingdom of Gold - 2 days/1 night
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The Ashantis are the 17th century African civilization that resisted
British rule until 1901. The kingdom ruled by their king- the Asantehene
is rich in gold.
A visit to Kumasi the capital will take us to prime areas as the Manyhia
palace museum, the Prempeh II museum where the history, culture and
tradition of the people is told in relics. We would visit the Kwame
Nkrumah University of Science and Technology College of Art. On the
outskirts of Kumasi we shall also visit the craft village of Bonwire
(the cradle of kente cloth weaving), Ahwia (known for woodcraft) and Ntonsu (known for the traditional adinkra cloth.
Minimum participation: 4 persons. Cost of tour includes a/c
transportation, accommodation b/b, driver/guide, entrance fee to
attraction. |
Beach Retreat - 3 days/2 nights
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The Atlantic ocean which covers 550 kilometers of Ghana’s coast line
provides an exciting swimming place for you.
The tour package takes you to two of Ghana’s beach resorts - The Elmina
beach resort and Busua Beach resort for a delightful time.
This is the place to relax, reflect in a cool & undisturbed environment.
It is the swimmer and sun tanner’s paradise. Excellent beaches to visit.
Escape crowded beaches; experience sparkling waters & sunshine to caress
your skin. You’re never too old to play in the sand.
Take time and enjoy Ghana’s finest holiday resort. You haven’t come that
far for nothing!
Minimum participation: 4 persons. Cost of tour includes a/c
transportation, accommodation b/b, driver/guide, entrance fee to
attraction. |
Contact: email: stephen@ghana.com
or jones_ob@hotmail.com |