Step into the vibrant heart of West Africa on an unforgettable journey to Ghana. Ghana: Roots & Rhythm is more than a trip — it’s an experience designed to connect you with the culture, history, music, and spirit of the motherland.
From the lively streets of Accra to the powerful history of the Cape Coast and the rich traditions of Kumasi, this journey blends meaningful cultural experiences with moments of joy, connection, and celebration. We will explore historic sites, enjoy authentic Ghanaian cuisine, shop in colorful markets, and immerse ourselves in local traditions that highlight the rhythm and resilience of Ghanaian culture.
Along the way, there will be opportunities to learn, reflect, dance, laugh, and build lasting memories with a group of like-minded travelers. Whether this is your first visit to Africa or a return to the continent, Ghana: Roots & Rhythm invites you to experience Ghana in a way that is both soulful and unforgettable.
Come discover the roots. Feel the rhythm. And experience the magic of Ghana. 🇬🇭✨
• Traditional African Naming Ceremony
• Cape Coast Castle and the Door of No Return
• Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway
• Explore Kumasi and the Ashanti Kingdom
• Visit a Kente weaving village
• Create your own Adinkra cloth using traditional symbols
• Assin Manso Slave River and participate in the First Bath of Return
• Ghanaian cooking experience
• Waterfall adventure in Ghana’s lush tropical landscape
• Shopping at vibrant local markets and cultural craft centers
• 8 nights hotel accommodations
• Airport transfers in Accra
• Internal flight from Accra to Kumasi
• Private ground transportation
• Daily breakfast
• Daily lunch
• Welcome Dinner in Accra
• Farewell Dinner in Accra
• All sightseeing and cultural experiences listed in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to all scheduled attractions
• Cape Coast and Elmina Slave Dungeons
• Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway
• Visit to Kente weaving village
• Adinkra symbol craft workshop
• African Naming Ceremony ( Must be of African descent to participate in the naming ceremony)
• Ghanaian cooking experience
• Waterfall excursion
• Professional English-speaking local guides
• Next Stop Travels Trip Host
• International airfare to and from Ghana ( You will depart the U.S. on July 14, 2027, and arrive in Ghana on July 15th.
• Ghana visa fees
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
• Meals not listed in the itinerary
• Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, and souvenirs
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff, servers
• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
• Spa services or personal treatments
• Passport fees or renewal costs
Travel insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment in the event of trip cancellation, delays, or unforeseen circumstances.
Dinner
Labadi Beach Hotel
All Black attire for dinner
Arrival at Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Airport transfers to hotel
Welcome dinner & trip orientation
Custom African attire measurements with local tailors
Evening at leisure to relax and acclimate before heading to dinner
Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, you will be warmly greeted by our local hosts and transferred to our beachfront hotel to settle in after your journey.
This evening is all about easing into the rhythm of Ghana. After check-in, we’ll gather for welcome drinks and a brief trip orientation. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet local tailors who will take your measurements for your custom African attire, which will be ready later in the trip.
The remainder of the evening is yours to relax, explore the hotel grounds, or simply soak in the feeling of finally being on the African continent.
Tonight marks the beginning of a powerful journey of culture, heritage, and connection.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accra – Labadi Beach Hotel
• W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African Culture
• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
• Independence Square (Black Star Square)
• National Cultural Center Arts & Crafts Market
• Cultural immersion in Accra
After breakfast, we begin our exploration of Accra, Ghana’s vibrant capital city and the center of modern Ghanaian culture.
Our first stop is the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African Culture, the former home and final resting place of the renowned Pan-African scholar and activist. This powerful site celebrates the global movement for African unity and intellectual achievement.
Next, we visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, dedicated to Ghana’s first president and a central figure in Africa’s independence movement. The museum and surrounding gardens offer fascinating insight into Ghana’s path to freedom.
We will also drive through Independence Square (Black Star Square), one of the most iconic landmarks in Ghana and a symbol of African liberation.
In the afternoon, we visit the National Cultural Center, the largest arts and crafts market in Ghana. Here you can browse handmade textiles, sculptures, jewelry, and traditional crafts while practicing your bargaining skills.
After a full day of exploring Ghana’s history and culture, we return to our hotel where the evening is yours to relax and enjoy at leisure.
Breakfast, Lunch
Check out of Labadi Beach and check into Oak Plaza ( Overnight)
• Domestic flight from Accra to Kumasi
• Visit Adanwomase — birthplace of Kente cloth
• Watch traditional Kente weaving demonstrations
• Adinkra symbol stamping workshop in Ntonso
• Cultural immersion in Ashanti communities
After breakfast, we depart Accra for Kumasi. We will head to the airport and check-in for our early morning flight to Kumasi which is about 40-45 minutes. Kumasi is the historic capital of the Ashanti Kingdom and one of the cultural hearts of Ghana. Kumasi is known for its deep traditions, royal heritage, and vibrant craftsmanship.
Our journey takes us into communities where Ghana’s most iconic textiles and symbols originate. Along the way, we visit traditional craft villages, where centuries-old techniques are still practiced today.
We first stop at Adanwomase, the birthplace of the famous Kente cloth. Here we will see master weavers at work and learn the history and symbolism behind the intricate patterns that have represented royalty, identity, and storytelling for generations.
Next, we visit Ntonso Village, home of the traditional Adinkra symbols. Adinkra symbols represent values such as wisdom, strength, unity, and leadership. During our visit, you will have the opportunity to create your own Adinkra cloth using traditional stamping techniques.
By mid-late afternoon we check in to our hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Today is a beautiful introduction to the creativity, artistry, and cultural heritage of the Ashanti people.
Breakfast, Lunch
Oak Plaza ( Overnight )
• Manhyia Palace Museum
• Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
• Kumasi Central Market (Kejetia Market)
• Okomfo Anokye Sword
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Today we explore Kumasi, the historic capital of the Ashanti Kingdom and one of Ghana’s most culturally significant cities.
Our day begins with a visit to the Manhyia Palace Museum, the former residence of the Ashanti kings. The museum offers fascinating insight into the rich traditions, royal history, and leadership of the Ashanti people.
We continue to the National Cultural Centre, where local artisans showcase traditional crafts, wood carvings, textiles, and handmade artwork. Nearby is the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, which highlights the history and legacy of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Next, we visit the famous Kumasi Central Market (Kejetia Market) — one of the largest open-air markets in West Africa. This vibrant marketplace is a hub of activity where traders sell everything from textiles and spices to handcrafted goods and everyday essentials.
Our final stops include the historic Okomfo Anokye Sword, a sacred symbol deeply tied to Ashanti spiritual history, and a drive through the campus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), one of Ghana’s most respected universities.
After a full day exploring the cultural capital of Ghana, we return to our hotel to relax and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Breakfast, Lunch
Lemon Beach Resort
All White
• Journey from Kumasi to Cape Coast
• Visit Assin Manso Slave River
• First Bath of Return Ceremony
• Tour of Cape Coast Castle
• Walk through the Door of No Return
After breakfast, we depart Kumasi and travel south toward Cape Coast, an area deeply connected to the history of the transatlantic slave trade.
Along the way we stop at Assin Manso, one of the most important slave markets during the transatlantic slave trade. Here we visit the Ndonkor Nsuo (Slave River), where enslaved Africans were forced to bathe before being taken to the coastal slave castles for shipment to the Americas and the Caribbean.
At this sacred site, we will participate in the “First Bath of Return” ceremony, a symbolic experience honoring the resilience of our ancestors and representing a spiritual return to the motherland.
We then continue our journey to Cape Coast, where we visit the historic Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 1600s, this fortress held thousands of enslaved Africans before they were forced through the infamous “Door of No Return.” Walking through the male and female dungeons offers a powerful and deeply moving reflection on this chapter of world history.
After this thought-provoking experience, we check in to our beachside resort where the evening is yours to relax and reflect.
Breakfast, Lunch
Lemon Beach Resort
• Kakum National Park rainforest
• Canopy Walkway treetop experience
• Lunch at Hans Cottage Botel
• Batik tie-and-dye workshop
• Visit Elmina Castle
After breakfast, we begin the day with a visit to Kakum National Park, one of Ghana’s most famous natural attractions. Located within a tropical rainforest, the park is home to a variety of wildlife and plant species.
The highlight of our visit is the Canopy Walkway, a series of suspended bridges stretching high above the forest floor. Walking among the treetops offers breathtaking views of the rainforest and a unique perspective of this beautiful ecosystem.
After our rainforest adventure, we enjoy lunch at Hans Cottage Botel, a peaceful lakeside restaurant known for its natural setting and resident Nile crocodiles.
In the afternoon, we participate in a Batik Tie-and-Dye workshop, where we will learn traditional techniques used to create colorful Ghanaian textiles. This hands-on experience is a fun way to engage with local artistry and culture.
We then continue to the historic town of Elmina, where we visit Elmina Castle, the oldest European building in Sub-Saharan Africa. Built by the Portuguese in 1482, the castle played a significant role during the transatlantic slave trade and now serves as an important historical landmark and museum.
After a full day of exploration, we return to our beach resort where the evening is yours to relax and enjoy the ocean views.
Breakfast, Lunch
Check out of Lemon Beach Resort, and check into Labadi Beach
African inspired attire
• Traditional African Naming Ceremony
• Right of Return cultural rituals
• Drumming and dancing with local community
• Ghanaian cooking experience
• Scenic coastal drive back to Accra
After breakfast, we check out of our resort and begin our journey back to Accra.
Before leaving the Cape Coast region, we travel to a nearby village where we will participate in a Traditional African Naming Ceremony and Right of Return Ritual. This deeply meaningful cultural experience symbolizes a spiritual reconnection to the African homeland.
You will be welcomed by village elders and community members as traditional drumming and dancing fill the air. During the ceremony, libation is poured to honor the ancestors and participants are given a Ghanaian name, recognizing their return to the motherland.
Following the ceremony, we will take part in a Ghanaian cooking experience, where you will learn how to prepare traditional dishes while discovering the flavors and ingredients that make Ghanaian cuisine so special.
After this enriching cultural experience, we continue our scenic drive along the coast back to Accra. Along the way, we may stop briefly for photos at historic coastal forts and villages.
Upon arrival in Accra, we check back into our hotel. The evening is yours to relax or enjoy Accra’s lively atmosphere.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Labadi Beach
TBD
• Scenic waterfall excursion
• Time for relaxation and reflection
• Farewell dinner celebration
After breakfast, we travel outside the city to visit one of Ghana’s scenic waterfalls nestled within lush tropical surroundings. A short guided hike will take us through the forest as we make our way to the falls. Once we arrive, you’ll have time to take photos, enjoy the peaceful setting, and even cool off in the refreshing waterfall mist if you’d like.
After spending time enjoying this natural oasis, we hike back down and return to Accra to relax before our final evening together.
Tonight we gather for a special Farewell Dinner, celebrating the unforgettable experiences we’ve shared — from powerful historical sites to vibrant cultural traditions and meaningful connections made along the way.
It’s the perfect way to close out an incredible journey through Ghana.
Breakfast
After an incredible journey exploring Ghana’s culture, history, and vibrant traditions, today we prepare for our journey home.
Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Our team will assist with airport transfers to Kotoka International Airport for your departing flights.
As you depart Ghana, we hope you carry with you not only wonderful memories, but also a deeper connection to the culture, history, and spirit of the motherland.
Thank you for being part of Ghana: Roots & Rhythm. Safe travels and until we meet again. Medasse
******EARLY BIRD PRICING AND DEPOSIT FOR A LIMITED TIME****
Land Only Total Trip Price ( Per Person )
DEPOSIT $200 per person NON-Refundable
$3,995 each - Double occupancy ( shared room )
$5,095 each - Single occupancy ( private room )
*Includes hotel accommodations, internal flight to Kumasi, all attraction fees, VIP motorcoach, breakfasts, lunches, and welcome and farewell dinner.
Monthly payment plan is mandatory. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Payments will be divided evenly between remaining months. Final payment is May 21, 2027!
Lock in the early bird pricing by paying your deposit now!
*****After early bird pricing ends, the price will increase to the below:
$4,195.00 per per - Double occupancy ; and $5,295 per person - Single Occupancy ; and deposit is $300 per person.
Notes:
Pricing is based on a group minimum of 12 travelers *******
Early booking secures the best rates, and tour availability.
Visa, Shots, Tips/Gratuities!
Visas are mandatory and price starts around $100. You will appy for your visa through the Embassy. I will assist you with the process.
Valid passport is required. Should not expire before January 2028.
Yellow fever vaccine is mandatory ( unless you have a medical waiver)
Malaria pills are highly recommended.
As always, consult with your doctor regarding any medical advice.
Suggested Tipping/Gratuities
Guides: $5-$10 per day
Drivers: $3-$5 per day
Waitstaff: 10-15% of your bill
Tipping is personal to each person. It is up to each person to determine their tip amount based on the suggested guide above.
Here's an example on how to calculate your trip for the Driver: Trip is 9 days total x $4 (tip amount) = $36. So for a 9 day trip, you would tip the driver $36.
Next Stop Travels reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary based on conditions in Ghana, if needed.
For inquiries, contact me during my business hours: M-F 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Email: bookings@nextstoptravelsllc.com
Phone: (804) 944-3099 during business hours of M-F 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm.