Asantewaa · your guide in Ghana
I don't run tour buses. I run journeys. The kind where you taste kelewele from my favourite street seller, sit with your ancestors at Cape Coast, and leave Ghana with stories you'll tell for the rest of your life.
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About Asantewaa
My name is Asantewaa, and I've been walking people through my country for over a decade. I got into this work because every time a friend visited, I'd spend the whole week in the car with them anyway. Eventually someone said, "you should charge for this."
Most of my guests are from the diaspora — returning for the first time, often. I take that seriously. The pace is yours. The plan is yours. I just make sure everything works, and that you see the Ghana you came to see.
I'll pick you up from the airport. I'll know the best place for jollof in whatever town we're in. I'll cry with you at Cape Coast if you need me to. That's the job.
Tours
Cape Coast Castle & the walk through history — return trip
from $450
Waterfalls, mountains, and palm-lined walks
from $520
Markets, music, drumming, and street food
from $180
Ten days, one country, every flavour
from $1,900
Why Ghana
Ghana is not just a destination. For many visitors — especially those from the diaspora — it is a reckoning, a homecoming, and a joy.
1957
First sub-Saharan African country to gain independence
80+
Languages spoken across the country
#1
Safest country in West Africa for tourists
560km
Of stunning Atlantic coastline
30°C
Average year-round temperature
Akwaaba
Means welcome — and they mean it
The scrapbook
Plan your trip
There is no bad time to visit — but there is a right time for you. Here is what each season actually feels like on the ground.
Nov — Mar
Peak season
Dry, sunny, and perfect for outdoor tours. Cape Coast, waterfalls, and hikes are at their best. Book early — this is when most diaspora travellers come home.
Apr — Jun
Shoulder season
Light rains begin. The landscape turns vivid green. Fewer tourists, lower prices, and a quieter, more intimate Ghana. Waterfalls are more dramatic.
Jul — Sep
Rainy season
Heavy rains in the south but the north stays dry. Lowest prices, emptiest sites. Great for adventurous travellers who want Ghana all to themselves.
Oct
Transition
Rains taper off. A good shoulder option — the country is still green from the rains but the sun is returning. Quiet and affordable.
Not sure when works for you? Tell Asantewaa your dates and she will advise you personally.
What guests say
Asantewaa made our Ghana trip feel like a homecoming. Every stop was meaningful and she knew each story by heart.
Denise W.
Atlanta, USA
From Cape Coast to Aburi, she handled everything. We just showed up and experienced it. 10/10 would travel with her again.
The Johnson family
Brooklyn, USA
She does not just show you Ghana — she introduces you to it. Warm, funny, incredibly knowledgeable.
Marcia B.
London, UK
More with Asantewaa
Not every experience fits a package. Here's what else I offer — reach out and we'll build something just for you.
Short on time? A single-day tour is available with a fee. Tell me what you want to see — I'll make it happen.
A hands-on batik fabric dyeing session for groups. Create something beautiful to take home.
Learn to cook Ghanaian dishes with me. Available for individuals. Jollof secrets included.
Step into everyday Ghanaian life. A grounding, joyful visit to a real community — not a performance.
Note: All itineraries are subject to change to suit your preferences — and prices will adjust accordingly. Whatever you want, I'll send you a personalised plan with the price. Just ask.
Say hello
Drop a note and I'll get back within 24 hours. If you're ready to book, skip the form and go straight to planning your trip.
Based in
Accra, Ghana — I come to you at the airport.
Best for
Diaspora travelers, couples, small groups (2–20), solo explorers.
