2026 JUNETEENTH WITH OUR ANCESTORS - GHANA, WEST AFRICA

Introduction
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12 Days, 11 Nights

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Journey Overview

Experience Ghana’s rich heritage and vibrant culture on this 10-day journey. Explore historic sites in Accra, Cape Coast, and Kumasi, visit UNESCO World Heritage castles, walk the canopy at Kakum National Park, and participate in traditional ceremonies. Discover the legacy, resilience, and beauty of West Africa.

Journey Through Ghana

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At a glance

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Journey Overview

Day 1 - Arrival in Accra and Hotel Transfer

16-Jun-2026
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Arrive in Accra and Transfer to Hotel

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Airport-Hotel Transfer

Arrive Accra Airport, meet and assist by Heritage Tourism Services. Drive to your hotel.
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Labadi Beach Hotel

Overnight Labadi Beach Hotel.

Day 2 - Accra City Tour

17-Jun-2026
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Explore Accra's Historic and Cultural Landmarks

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W.E.B DU Bois Centre for Pan African Studies

Tour the burial place of the father of Pan Africanism at the W.E.B DU Bois Centre for Pan African Studies.
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Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Visit the Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, built in honor of the first President of Ghana and a great Pan Africanist.
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The National Museum

See the historical and cultural regalia’s of the country at the National Museum.
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Accra City Drive

Drive through to view the International Conference Centre, State House and Parliament of Ghana, James Town with its historic lighthouse, Independence Square and Arch, Jubilee House, and Mokola Market.
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Lunch at Local Restaurant

Have lunch in a local restaurant during the city tour.
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Arts Centre

Visit the Arts Centre, which houses the Centre for National Culture in the Greater Accra region. It is a souvenir market with a large collection of arts, crafts, textiles, and other artifacts.
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Nightlife in Accra

Experience the nightlife in Accra in the evening.
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Labadi Beach Hotel

Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel.

Day 3 - Accra to Cape Coast Tour

18-Jun-2026
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Explore Cape Coast Castle and West African Heritage

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Cape Coast Castle Tour

Morning depart after breakfast to the Cape Coast Castle built by the British in 1665 and houses the West Africa Historical Museum. The castle is under UNESCO protection as one of the world heritage monuments. Tour the castle and pour libation for the ancestors at the door of no return.
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Oasis Hotel

Overnight at Oasis Hotel.

Day 4 - Elmina Castle and Kakum National Park Tour

19-Jun-2026
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Explore Elmina Castle and Kakum Canopy Walk

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Elmina Castle Visit

Morning visits the Elmina Castle built by the Portuguese in 1482 and represent the first and largest European fortification along the Coast of Africa under UNESCO protection as world heritage monuments.
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Kakum National Park Canopy Walk

Afternoon depart to the Kakum National Park. An Evergreen Forest covering about 360km2 with trees reaching about 65 meters. It has animals including Elephants, Bongo and primates with over 400 species of butterflies. Walk through the forest to learn the medicinal use of different species of plants and experience a canopy walkway.
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Evening Nightlife

Evening Nightlife.
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Oasis Hotel

Overnight Oasis Hotel.

Day 5 - Assin Manso and Kumasi Tour

20-Jun-2026
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Visit Slave River and Journey to Kumasi

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Assin Manso Slave River Visit

Morning depart after breakfast to Assin Manso and visit the Slave River (Donkor Nsu), where the slaves were forced to have their last bath on their Southern march to the coast for shipment. Visit the burial site of two former slaves whose remains were brought from U.S and Jamaica during the first Emancipation Day celebration in August, 1998. Libation will be poured for the souls of the departed.
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Transfer to Kumasi

Afternoon departs to Kumasi.
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Lancaster Hotel, Kumasi

Overnight Lancaster Hotel, Kumasi.

Day 6 - Kumasi City Tour

21-Jun-2026
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Explore Kumasi and Manhyia Palace Museum

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Kumasi City Tour and Manhyia Palace

Morning departs on a city tour of Kumasi, the capital of the Asante kingdom by visiting Manhyia Palace of the Asante Monarch built as compensation by the British in 1935 after the return of the Asante monarch Prempeh II from exile. The palace was used by other Monarchs before it was converted into museum in 1998.
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Lancaster Hotel, Kumasi

Overnight Lancaster Hotel, Kumasi.

Day 7 - Asante Craft Villages and Naming Ceremony

22-Jun-2026
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Explore Ashanti Craft Villages and Naming Ceremony

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Ashanti Craft Villages Tour

Morning departs to the Ashanti Craft villages of Ahwiaa noted for wood carving, Ashanti Stools and fertility dolls, the Adinkra Cloth Village of Ntonso and finally to Bonwire noted for the famous Kente Cloth.
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Village Naming Ceremony

Continue for a naming ceremony in the village to be given a Ghanaian name.
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Lancaster Hotel, Kumasi

Overnight Lancaster Hotel, Kumasi.

Day 8 - Kumasi to Accra, Heritage Centre and Naming Ceremony

23-Jun-2026
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Cultural Tour, Naming Ceremony, and Indigenous Lunch

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Kumasi to African Heritage Centre Tour

Morning departs from Kumasi to the African Heritage Centre for FREE INDIGENOUS FOOD lunch, pay a courtesy call on the Chief and elders of the town together with Kofi who is the Babahene (chief of all princes & princess of the Town) accompanied by cultural performances.
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Traditional Naming Ceremony

Tour the facility and go through traditional naming ceremony to be given an African name and its meaning.
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Indigenous Food Lunch

Enjoy a free indigenous food lunch at the African Heritage Centre.
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Labadi Beach Hotel

Evening Overnight Labadi Beach Hotel.

Day 9 - Day at Leisure in Accra

24-Jun-2026
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Free Day for Shopping and Nightlife in Accra

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Free day for last minute shopping and packing

Free day for last minute shopping and packing. Evening nightlife.
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Labadi Beach Hotel

Evening Overnight Labadi Beach Hotel.

Day 10 - Hotel to Airport Transfer

25-Jun-2026
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Final Packing and Departure from Accra

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Morning free for last minute packing

Morning free for last minute packing.
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Evening transfer to the airport for departure

Evening transfer to the airport for departure.
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Map

1. Kotoka International Airport

Airport Rd, Accra, Ghana

2. Labadi Beach Hotel

1 La Bypass, Accra, Ghana

3. W.E.B. Du Bois Centre for Pan African Culture

1 Circular Rd, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana

4. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

High St, Accra, Ghana

5. National Museum of Ghana

Barnes Rd, Accra, Ghana

6. Independence Square (Black Star Square)

Independence Ave, Accra, Ghana

7. Jamestown Lighthouse

Jamestown, Accra, Ghana

8. Arts Centre for National Culture

28th February Rd, Accra, Ghana

9. Cape Coast Castle

Cape Coast, Ghana

10. Elmina Castle

Elmina, Ghana

11. Kakum National Park

Kakum, Ghana

12. Assin Manso Slave River

Assin Manso, Ghana

13. Lancaster Hotel, Kumasi

Rain Tree St, Kumasi, Ghana

14. Manhyia Palace Museum

Manhyia, Kumasi, Ghana

15. Ahwiaa Craft Village

Ahwiaa, Ghana

16. Ntonso Adinkra Village

Ntonso, Ghana

17. Bonwire Kente Village

Bonwire, Ghana

18. African Heritage Centre

Accra, Ghana

19. Oasis Hotel

Victoria Park, Cape Coast, Ghana