Kumasi Voodoo Experience

Highlights / General details

Discover the deep, dynamic world of voodoo on this Kumasi tour. The voodoo faith allows for a religious experience of a different kind. No staid churches or solemn hymns here - just energetic dance and song, and healing via plants, roots, and trees. Learn about West Africa's unique religious heritage and the role of voodoo in Ghana. Pay a visit to a traditional voodoo priest and have a consultation, if desired. Find out about how the voodoo practice uses herbs and roots relieve illnesses and ailments. Witness mesmerising voodoo dance in action.

Inclusion

Local English speaking guide; Shared public taxi; Schnapps; Donations for consultation.

Exclusion

Items of a personal nature; Tips & gratuities for your guide.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; Start time at 4:00pm.

Duration

Approximately 6 hours.

Location Meeting point: Presbyterian Guest House, Adum Kumasi. Finish point: Kumasi Urban Adventures, Adum Kumasi.

Itinerary The voodoo religion has existed in West Africa for centuries, built on a backbone of song, dance and ritual. Dive right in with a visit to a voodoo priest who will teach you about the traditional religious heritage of voodoo in Ghana. As a guest of the priest, you will learn about the significance of certain dances as well as the usage of herbs and roots in the treatment of disease and illness. The forces of nature are considered integral to the voodoo faith, so trees, rocks, plants and even rivers, are seen as important elements of voodoo. Herbal tonics, creams, and tinctures are often prescribed by the priest after diagnosis and are reported relieve anything from fevers to migraines, burns and even more serious illnesses. As an interactive cultural tour in Kumasi, there's plenty of opportunity to ask questions or even receive a private consultation if you'd like. Don't be shy! With a head full of new voodoo wisdom and hopefully some new tips on how to relieve some common ailments, your Kumasi voodoo experience will come to a close!

Participant restrictions

This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Location

Meeting point: Presbyterian Guest House, Adum Kumasi. Finish point: Kumasi Urban Adventures, Adum Kumasi.

Itinerary The voodoo religion has existed in West Africa for centuries, built on a backbone of song, dance and ritual. Dive right in with a visit to a voodoo priest who will teach you about the traditional religious heritage of voodoo in Ghana. As a guest of the priest, you will learn about the significance of certain dances as well as the usage of herbs and roots in the treatment of disease and illness. The forces of nature are considered integral to the voodoo faith, so trees, rocks, plants and even rivers, are seen as important elements of voodoo. Herbal tonics, creams, and tinctures are often prescribed by the priest after diagnosis and are reported relieve anything from fevers to migraines, burns and even more serious illnesses. As an interactive cultural tour in Kumasi, there's plenty of opportunity to ask questions or even receive a private consultation if you'd like. Don't be shy! With a head full of new voodoo wisdom and hopefully some new tips on how to relieve some common ailments, your Kumasi voodoo experience will come to a close!

Participant restrictions This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Policies For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people. If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation