Rich and life-changing experiences at the Akpe Cultural Centre and Hotel
What We Offer
Some of the ways the Akpe Cultural Centre and Hotel can provide a rich and life-changing experience. Check with our on-site manager to schedule any of the following, subject to availability.
Join us morning or afternoon in our performance hall to sample or go deep into these foundational African arts. You’ll be instructed by talented local professionals who love to share their knowledge, and you can join in regardless of fitness or experience level. As we always say, if you can walk, you can dance!
Dance classes 300 GHS, drumming classes 250 GHS. Singing included!
Learn from our talented chefs how to make local favorites and classic dishes from elsewhere in Africa. Then sit down and enjoy your creations!
300 GHS, group size 1–10 people. Discounts for larger groups.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at tie-dye or observe first-hand how the magnificent Kente cloth is woven? We can provide in-house workshops or field trips to cultural centres or the artists’ studios to satisfy your curiosity.
Varies by workshop. Contact us for details.
The heart of Akpe’s mission lies in its youth programs. We offer free instruction and meals to local children to nurture the cultural and social values the arts embody. From time to time we also host performances by world-class professionals. Come join us!
To join a class, 300 GHS. Contact us for performance schedules.
Learn useful words and phrases in Ga, as well as local customs and history.
250 GHS
A window into the holistic methods Africans have used since ancient times. Informational only.
Varies, contact us
We’ll give you the guidance and confidence to make your market visits successful and fun.
Free
A beautiful wide beach on the Gulf of Guinea, just a five-minute walk from the Centre.
Free
Explore Ghana
The Akpe Cultural Centre and Hotel works with excellent independent tour guides to provide you with reliable, high-quality excursions and unforgettable experiences. Contact us for scheduling and details.
Celebrations
Throughout the year there are celebrations and festivals in Kokrobite and elsewhere in Ghana that will enrich your visit. The Akpe Cultural Centre and Hotel will coordinate special offerings and excursions to help its guests get the most from these holidays. Here are just a few; contact us if you have a special interest:
Fireworks off the beach, music, and more!
In February. Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire together produce nearly 60% of the world’s cacao supply. Enjoy the world’s favorite flavor at its source!
An important, colorful celebration for Ghana’s Ashanti people marking the great achievements of their kingdom.
A major annual harvest celebration.