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Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience
4.8(22)Accra6–8 hours
VIATOR4.3(7)TRIPADVISOR5.0(15)
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At a glance
Duration
6–8 hours
Price from
$250 / person
Location
Accra, Ghana
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 22 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Kadelo Travels
Description
Experience the rich culture in the Volta Region of Ghana for firsthand participation in traditional naming processes, drumming and dancing ushering you onto the beginning of the naming ceremony when you embark on this cultural tour which also include Boat Cruise on Volta River which is the longest River in West Africa. Just about one and half hour drive from Accra to the village, it presents to tourists the opportunity to see countryside with beautiful landscapes while driving to the village.
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 Almighty God and 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 customs and traditions.
NB:
# Preferably, wear White Dress and sandals if any.
# Do not give money to any community member.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 18+)
$250
Youth (ages 11–17)
$225
Child (ages 5–10)
$200
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $450.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience
Pickup included
Itinerary
Admission included120 min
This naming traditional naming ceremony is done at Torgorme village in the Volta region of Ghana about 1 hour 30 minutes' drive from Accra where you will have opportunity to see the countryside and the lovely local people.
Here, the community gathered in their numbers to welcome the guest which the organizer or the community leader will explain the process of naming a newly born child according to Ewe tradition.
The ceremony begins with pouring of libations and proceed with drumming and dancing to cheer up the occasion. Tourist will be taken through making of traditional local pot by pottery makers in the village. Feel free to associate yourself with the locals and learn more from them.
Akosombo
120 min
After the ceremony, we shall go to a resort at Akosombo to have our lunch and do cruise on the volta river. the largest in West Africa
What's included
Included
Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Fees
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Certificate (To get the certificate, book at least 2 days before the travel date)
Gifts-takeaway (locally made hand bead and small pot with your name on it)
Free Pick-Up and Drop-Off Within Accra City
Not included
Tips
Lunch
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
22 reviews
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How it compares in Accra
Starting price $250 is 56% above the typical $160 for tours of similar length in Accra
Excurgo comparison of 614 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience take?
Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience cost?
Prices start at $250 per person for this Accra experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $450. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience cost for children?
Children aged 5–10 pay from $200, adults from $250.
Can I cancel Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Villa Monticello Boutique Hotel, Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel.
What languages is Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(22)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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484jazminev
September 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible Experience
After a week long trip, I am glad we decided on this naming ceremony tour in the beautiful Volta region. We started off with an incredible naming ceremony where we each gained a new name connecting us deeper to Ghana, then lunch by scenic lake, and ended the day with a relaxing river boat cruise. Our tour guide Foster was great and I really appreciated the history he shared and the pictures he captured of the memories made. If you are visiting Ghana for the first time, I would recommend adding this tour to your list.
Operator response
Thank you so much Jazmine for your review we appreciate and love your company as went to the naming ceremony and the river boat cruise. Once again thank you for choosing Kadelo Travels. We hope to see you in Ghana again.
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elouiseb861
June 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Experience
Returning to the Motherland was an unforgettable and amazing experience. Foster, Jeff, and Sammie provided exceptional, above-and-beyond service to ensure we truly experienced Ghana rich culture. We are incredibly grateful for the lasting memories they helped us create in Ghana.
Operator response
Thank you Elouise for your amazing review. We as team , our duty is to making sure our tourists who we preferred to our "brothers and sisters" are comfortable, served, safed and satisfied. We are glad we met your expectations. Hope to touring with you when next you're in Ghana.
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fsimpsonlang1
April 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Homecoming Welcome
Truly Professionals! You will laugh cry and dance! Long drive but well worth it’book yhisnyounwill
Not be
Operator response
Thank you Frances for your review, we love and appreciate it. Great having you for 8 good days.
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769efei
January 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A memorable experience
This was such a lovely heart felt experience. From dancing with the elders, getting a Ghanian name and the scenic boat ride after, I thoroughly enjoyed myself
Operator response
We are grateful for your review and happy we meet your expectations. We wish to having tour with you when next in Ghana. Cheers Ms Efe
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quianas2017
November 4, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Once in a Life time Experience ‼️
What an amazing experience ‼️👑✈️ Out driver Mr. Foster was so pleasant and the naming ceremony, pottery class, and food was great. Also the gift was so appreciated.
Operator response
We are happy we met your expectation, and we hope to see you in Ghana to tour with Kadelo Travels again. Much love Ms Mawunyo Abla Akpalu, as your new Ghana name.
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stacian_l
August 12, 2025 · via Viator
Over priced
The naming ceremony was sad. They don't prep you for what you are about to encounter. The people of the village are in need. Bring toys for children & money for adults or you will feel bad if you run out or dont have any. TRUST ME.
Over priced. We got a broken down car & driver who had multiple accidents going & coming. Thankfully, we made it back safely. Driver was anti-social & did not add to experience by describing our views. He later took us to a resort & said, "stopping for lunch & boat ride". I assumed lunch was included. The boat ride was decent & driver played music. Lunch was less than tasty & order was wrong. When ready to pay for lunch, machine was broken & was told to use ATM. There are so many places in ACCRA w/good food & better set up for less. P.S. A driver or UBER to village is less & you can get your African name from any citizen of Ghana. It is the same names based on day of week born. When you don't know. Lol
Operator response
Thank you for your review and I want to use this opportunity as the manager to apologize for the concerns raised. About the various concerns raised, I will like to address some of them.
1. The ceremony was well paid as the community charged per person for organizing such event and we fully paid them therefore if you decided to give money or any gifts to any of the people in the community is entirely your decision to do so.
2. The claimed that the ceremony is over priced is misleading since you have seen the price before booking it and do not forget that viator charged and deduct their commission therefore not all the money you paid come to our company. Also, you have no idea how much went into or involved in organizing such a colorful event for you right from vehicle that you sat in, fuel, boat cruise, the drumming, the free beads and pot gifts given to you all and payment made at the village. We have been doing this naming ceremony in this very village for a very long time with same price.
3. The driver didn't have multiple accidents as you claimed but rather according to him there was a motor bike that hit his side mirror and a vehicle in front of him which had no damage to your vehicle you sat in, you or anybody in the vehicle as you're reporting it to look like and you sat in the same vehicle to the village and back to Accra in safe so if you claimed the driver had multiple accident, which vehicle did you sit in to go and come back?
4. This is one of the best drivers we have and reporting that he is anti-social is false. Read more review about him (Freedom) on Viator and tripadvisor please.
5. I'm sorry for the broken down of the POS machine which is not from our side as a company though but I can feel your pains. We are sorry!
6. Naming Ceremony of this nature involved not just naming by day birth but a whole process including drumming and dancing, pouring of libations, pot making process as the community took you through etc. then a local name together with day of birth name given to you but to say we only gave you day of birth name is false and misleading as well discouraging others from participating in this process. We are doing this naming ceremony in this village not today but if something went wrong that day that you could not feel good, I'm sorry once again.
6. When you book the tour there's no lunch included which you are aware, and the guide also said he told you so if you can recheck on booking receipt. I advise you to read thoroughly when next you are booking a tour to know the details.
In all, I would like to apologize for your discomfort and will assure you that I will put every measure in place to make sure our guests' safety is assured.
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bohemianrose79
June 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Will treasure forever
We will cherish this moment forever! Thanks to Kadelo Tours for the amazing service Sammie and Freedom are the most amazing gentlemen. The village shared with us their daily life and we are so appreciative to be apart of the tribe. If your thinking about doing this tour, it’s one that will outshine all others.
Operator response
Thank you Mahogany for your time for reviewing our service and we at Kadelo Travels offer nothing than the lingering experience. We are happy our team met your expectations. Hope to seeing you in Ghana again. Much love 😘
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Departure31425120897
May 23, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A Day Trip To Volta
This was such a great tour! Foster, is very knowledgeable on the Volta region. My group had an amazing experience.
The naming ceremony was so sweet. My clients really enjoyed our tour. The boat ride was very tranquil. The food at the Royal Senchi was great too
Thank you for a great day!
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review Ms Karen. It being amazing working with you and your team. We are happy we exceed your expectations. Waiting for the next business with together. Much love 😘
The naming ceremony was an incredible experience. The 2.5-hour drive from Accra to the village was well worth it, offering a fascinating glimpse into the countryside. Our tour guide, Freedom, was exceptional – knowledgeable, helpful, and a skilled driver. The ceremony itself was moving and memorable. We wished we'd known to bring donations, but were glad to contribute cash to the village. The return to the motherland was both powerful and humbling. An unforgettable experience
Operator response
Thank you very much Miss Gabby, your insightful review makes us happy and we grateful we meet your expectations. Once again thank you for booking with Kadelo Travels, we wish to seeing you in Ghana again.
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STARR_C
January 7, 2025 · via Viator
There is a meaning to our names.
I had a wonderful, wonderful experience. My tour guide foster was very knowledgeable. He was also very, very friendly. I think Jehovah for him.
Operator response
Thank you for your review Adzo Fafali as your new name. We appreciate being with you.
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