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THETRAVELJUNKEES presents: AFROCHELLA 2019
Accra, Ghana
Dec 26, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020
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$2,480
Deposit: $500

About your trip

"AFROCHELLA " is a cultural Festival designed to elevate and highlights the thriving millennial talent from and beyond Africa. African creativities,music artists and fashion enthusiasts are highlighted during the festival.  The rising appeal of African art, cuisine, Afro-beats music and business acemen to patrons outside of Africa has kept this festival alive since it's inception. And also the UNESCO Heritage site where in the fourteenth century Elimina Castle and sixteenth century Cape Coast castle became one of the most important stops of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Elmina Castle is the home of the infamous "Door of No Return"

What's included

Domestic flight

Flight to Kumasi and back to Accra

Ground transportation

Per intinerary

All accommodations

Specified in itinerary

Meals

Breakfast daily, fruits, water and snacks

Entrance fees tours

All tours and excursions specified in itinerary

Professional driver

Free Dashiki and tshirt

Color optional

AFROCHELLA TICKET

What's not included

International flights

Airport departure tax

Excess baggage charges

Passport and visa fees

Meals not in itinerary

Drinks not listed

TIPS/Gratuities

Travel insurance

Day 1

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ACCRA | AFRICAN METROPOLIS

You are met on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra the capital city of Ghana, and transferred to Movenpick Ambassador Hotel. A 5 Star right in the middle of the City of Accra.


After a restful hours we join the biggest Beach party right here in Accra at Laboma Beach for this historic event. The Biggest Urban Music Beach Festival in Europe Returns To Africa. Alkaline, Burna Boy, Davido, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy & Wizkid All Headlining! Afrobeats. Hip Hop. R&B. Dancehall & Bashment. Shows: Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid. Enjoy the Afro Dance Hall beats of the motherland from performances like StoneBowy, Davido and more. Explore!!!

Day 2

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ACCRA | AFROCHELLA

‘We join the Afrochella festival for an awesome African performances and arts. Afrochella is a celebration of Africa’s diverse culture and the vibrant work of African creatives & entrepreneurs. African art, cuisine, music, and food is popular culture’ The event brings you a day filled with music and art performances by your favorite artists, fun activities, food from your favorite vendors and so much more. Come let’s celebrate African Culture. Experience!!!

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Hotel

Day 3

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ACCRA | FREE DAY | SHOPPING | BEACH DAY

Enjoy your free day at the Bojo beach after a long rest. Bojo beach. Bojo Beach is the only beach where  you experience the rich “Island” experience on a sand bank with one side being joins the sea at some distant point, thus making a long strip island. Fresh water and other side being salty. This beach is Sandwich between a lagoon and a sea shores.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Hotel

Day 4

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HISTORIC SLAVE TRADE CASTLES | CAPE COAST CASTLE | ELMINA CASTLE

In the morning,a visit to the Elmina Castle, the oldest European building in Africa, erected by the Portuguese in the XV century. At different times the castle has been used as a warehouse to trade gold, ivory and, eventually, slaves. The castle we visit today is the result of successive extension works and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Outside the castle, a wonderful fishing village with lots of large colorful fishing boats – every day these canoes are guided by skilled fishermen across strong ocean waves and currents, “fighting” to earn a living.

The alleys in the old town have a lively atmosphere, going back to a time when Elmina was a wild colonial town. * KAKUM NATIONAL PARK A visit to the Kakum National Park, Ghana’s most famous parks. Take a brief walking tour on the forest floor where you will learn how our ancestors lived in the forest. See birds, butterflies, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the forests over 40 species of mammals including monkeys and the reclusive forest elephant. Proceed to the canopy walk. Kakum is home to Africa’s only aerial walkway through the tree canopy, a 1000 foot long and seven-bridge walkway with viewing platforms that reach heights of over 150 feet above ground.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Hotel

Day 5

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ACCRA CITY TOUR | KWAME NKRUMAH MAUSOLEUM | ARTS AND CRAFT CENTRE

Accra, the capital of Ghana, is an interesting city that, although is quickly evolving, has kept its own identity, reflected in both modern and old areas where traditional activities continue to hold sway. A visit to a national park erected in memory of Osagyefo (the Messiah) Doctor Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and one of its founding fathers. Built on a former British polo field, it was the point where Nkrumah declared independence in 1957. The park consists of five acres of land and holds a museum tracing Nkrumah’s life. There are many personal items on display, but the centrepiece is the mausoleum, Nkrumah and his wife’s final resting place. 


A visit to William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was an African-American civil rights activist who became a citizen of Ghana in the 1960s. He was known as the ‘Father of Pan-Africanism’. The centre, where he and his wife once lived, and where they are now buried, houses his personal library, a small museum with a handful of personal effects such as his graduation robes. The couple’s mausoleum is surrounded by Asante stools, a seminar room, a restaurant, a gallery, an amphitheatre and a research centre for Pan-African history and culture.


The Arts Center where you will be warmly welcome by African drums. A visit to Ghana's oldest open market where there is variety of products. Explore through the wonderful African open markets where you will see buyers bargaining. The Abgogloshie Yam Tubers markets, The Kokomba Markets where you could locate all the slums of Ghana. A walk through the slums areas of the capital is worthy to experience.

Day 6

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KUMASI | ASHANTI KINGDOM

We depart from Accra to the domestic airport at the Kotoka International Airport to Kumasi the Ashanti Kingdom. Upon arrival in Kumasi, the historical and spiritual capital of the old Ashanti Kingdom. The Ashanti people were one of the most powerful nations in Africa until the end of the XIX century, when the British annexed Ashanti Country to their Gold Coast colony. The tribute paid today to the Asantehene (=King) is the best evidence of their past splendour and strength. With nearly one million inhabitants, Kumasi is a sprawling city with a fantastic central market, one of the biggest in Africa. Every type of Ashanti craft (leather goods, pottery, Kente cloth) is found here, along with just about every kind of tropical fruit and vegetable. A walk down the central market.The Kumasi Central Market (also known as Kejetia Market) is an open-air market in the city of Kumasi the capital of Ashanti.Kumasi Central Market is Kumasi's, Ashanti's, and Ashantiland Peninsula's, West Africa's and Continental Africa's largest open air markets. Visiting the Cultural Centre, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Okomfo Anokye Sword Sit

Evening of Day 6

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KUMASI | ASHANTI KINGDOM | TRADITIONAL NAMING CEREMONY

Naming Ceremony (Akan) The Akan people have a unique way of performing naming ceremony which is known in Akan or Asante twi as 'Din to' . this morning with the naming rites will be perform at the Ashanti Kingdom Palace names will be given and certificates will also be presented to you.. For instance a Boy born on Friday is called “ Ko fi“ and a girl born on Friday is called “ Afia “. 


We then fly back to Accra after the naming ceremony.


NIGHT LIFE |  THE SKYBAR 25 

The SkyBar which is the tallest rooftop bar in West Africa offers a breathtaking views of the city at night is a lovely place to have fun.The Jazz and Blues at the bar makes it a perfect place to be. Feel the beats!!!

Day 7

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ACCRA | CHOCOLATE TASTING | 57 CHOCOLATE | DEPARTURE

Take part in a chocolate tasting As Ghana been the largest producers of coco in the world, it’s a wonder why there aren’t more chocolate companies in Ghana. All that is changing, with new brands springing up and people experimenting with all manner of ingredients and flavors. Such is the case with ’57 Chocolate, the brainchild of two local sisters who hold tasting of their handcrafted chocolates out of their workshop in Legon. A fun day out, you can try wonderful flavors such as mocha,coconut and hibiscus, and you can buy the beautifully crafted and packaged products as gifts.

End of Itinerary !

Later in the day Tailors and Seamstress who came on your arrival to measure you will bring your Ankara and African

 Wears and African Styles designs before in the evening we transfer you to the airport for departure.

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Accra, Ghana

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