Immerse yourself in a cultural adventure with a traditional Naming Ceremony and a private tour of Accra City. Explore urban gems and shop at local markets for an unforgettable experience.
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Torgorme Community - This traditional naming ceremony takes place in Torgorme village, located in the Volta region of Ghana, about a 1 hour and 30-minute drive from Accra. Here, you will have the chance to experience the countryside and meet the friendly local people. The community gathers in large numbers to welcome guests, and the organizer or community leader will explain the process of naming a newborn child according to Ewe tradition. The ceremony begins with the pouring of libations, followed by drumming and dancing to enliven the occasion. Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn how to make traditional local pottery from the village’s pottery makers. Feel free to engage with the locals and learn more from them.
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Akosombo - After the ceremony, we will head to a resort in Akosombo for lunch and a cruise on the Volta River, the largest river in West Africa.
- Boat Cruise on the Volta River
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Gifts takeaway
- All materials needed for the ceremony
- Free Pick-Up and Drop-Off Within Accra City
- Tips
- Lunch
The unique thing about this tour is that, it come with Boat Cruise on Volta River, the largest lake in the whole West Africa. It is also just one and half hour drive from Accra and present to the tourists the opportunity to see countryside with beautiful landscapes while driving to the village and also to meet and associate with local people in the village. You will have opportunity to see Baboons alongside road at Shai Hills towards the village.
You will also see the Adomi Bridge that separated Eastern region from the Volta Region. The only beautiful and longest bridge we have in Ghana and many more.
At Torgorme, the lovely and cheerfully community members gathered to welcome you with traditional drumming and dancing to the ceremonial ground. The ceremony starts by pouring of libation to our ancestors to ask them for success of the ceremony. After that, the community elder will start to explain how a newly born child is named according to Ewe tradition.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
