Blackstar Square

The Independence Arch in Accra, Ghana is part of the Independence Square which contains monuments to Ghana’s independence struggle. In Independence Square are large stands with a total seating capacity of 30,000 surrounding the edges of the square.

The square boasts three monuments which encapsulate the fight for Independent and liberation. These monuments include the Independence Arch to the south of the square, backdropped by the Gulf of Guinea.

START TIME

Please arrive by 9:45 AM.

END TIME

Approximately 6:30 PM.

WEAR

Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.

INCLUDED

Professional instructor

3 flights with instructor

Transportation

Snacks

NOT INCLUDED

Instructor gratuity

Nearby Attractions

Osu Castle

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.

Asomdwe park (the final resting place of the Late President Prof. John Evans Atta Mills)

ARRIVAL & ACCOMODATION PACKAGE: We Offer,

Visa On Arrival – $200
Car Rentals – $50 Daily within Accra and $80 Daily outside Accra
Accommodation -$40 per night (Room/ Breakfast /Free Wi-Fi)

Note: The above prices does not include in the Tour Package price. If you want to choose our accommodation or visa on arrival package then that amount adds up to the tour package.

First Stop: Blackstar Square

Independence Arch

The Independence Arch is guarded by several soldiers who prohibit people of taking close up pictures of the Arch with the exception of those with official permission, but every tourist or visitor is at liberty to take pictures of the area.

Liberation Day monument

Liberation Day monument is a monument in Accra, Ghana. It stands in honor of several veterans of the Burma campaign conducted during the Second World War by commonwealth forces in which the veterans fought for the British Empire. After returning to Ghana, some of the veterans began a peaceful protest and marched towards Christiansborg Castle, then the seat of the Ghanaian colonial government. The protesters were fired upon, and seven of the veterans were killed.

Duration for visit: A Day