Enjoy an adrenaline-boosting quad biking ride as well as an invigorating hike on the rugged Shai Hills terrain in the Eastern Region of Ghana, create beautiful batik-printed fabrics in a immersive hands-on workshop, embark on a heritage journey to the Central Region of Ghana where you will learn about the transatlantic slave trade, Ghana’s colonial past and lots more on this trip!

Treat yourself to a truly unique cultural experience unlike any other and delve into the colorful Ghanaian traditions and stories that showcases the true spirit of West Africa.

- AfroFuture Fest (VIP Admission) 

- Batik fabric making workshop 

- Quad Biking and Hiking 

- Volta Lake Cruise

- Aburi Botanical Gardens 

- Visit Contemporary Galleries 

- Canopy Walkway and Kakum Rainforest 

- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park  

- Makola market, Accra’s largest open-air market 

- Black Star/Independence Square 

- Slave Dungeons Experience 

- Arts Center to shop for handmade crafts like drums, masks, African wear and more

- Depart for Ghana on 12/26/24 arrive next day.  Depart Ghana 1/2/25 arrive home next day

Information sessions will be available to review the itinerary, Visa application, flight coordination and prepare you for your visit. 

FOOD AND ALLERGIES/REQUESTS

Nomadic Noni does not accommodate food allergies, or preferences (gluten free, vegan, pescatarian, nuts, vegetarian, etc.) Hotels and restaurants may be able to accommodate your individual needs; however, Nomadic Noni does not guarantee or warrant that your needs can be met.  

The deposit is refundable up to 15 calendar days after payment, after 15 days the deposit is non-refundable.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations from 180 days and up to 120 days before departure will receive 90% of the total amount. Cancellations from 120 days and up to 90 days before departure will receive 50% of the total amount. Cancellations from 90 days to 30 days prior to departure will receive a refund of 20% of the total amount. Cancellations less than 30 days prior to departure will not be refunded. 

As a participant on any Nomadic Noni, LLC trip, it is your responsibility to make sure you are in compliance with all country, airline or vendor requirements including vaccines and other documents. No refund or credit will be issued if you fail to obtain the required documents or if there’s a sudden change in airline requirements resulting in your cancellation.  Nomadic Noni recommends that you purchase trip insurance.  All requests for cancellation must be received in writing via email at info@nomadicnoni.com. Cancellations cannot be made online.  You represent and warrant that you understand and will adhere to Nomadic Noni, LLC cancellation and refund policy. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Nomadic Noni recommends that all participants purchase travel insurance with a "cancel for any reason" option. We recommend that you purchase insurance at the time you book your trip.  Please check with your travel insurance provider for terms and conditions. 

MISCELLANEOUS

- Nomadic Noni may alter the itinerary due to weather or situations beyond our control without notice.
- VISA, Yellow Fever vaccination and Passports are required for Ghana entry.

While you are traveling, I will be available by email, text or WhatsApp as needed. I will be on call and ready to assist you, taking into account time zone differences. 

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Welcome to Ghana where you will reconnect with the cultural and spiritual practices of your Ancestors and have an opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic cosmopolitan capital city of Accra and the rich cultures of the Ghanaian people.  Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Later, enjoy a welcome dinner at a restaurant where you savor authentic Ghanaian flavors. 

Explore the breath-taking Shai Hills Game Reserve and enjoy a 60 minute quad biking experience exploring the savannah terrain where you might get to see some of West Africa’s notable game: antelope, bushbucks, kobs, baboons, monkeys and many bird species, including the crested eagle. Delve into the Obonu Tem and Se Yo caves, home to diverse wildlife including a colony of bats. The bravest can venture into the caves, explore the hill’s peak, once the ancestral home of the Shai people’s king until the late 19th century. Later, relax at the luxurious Royal Senchi Resort, nestled along the picturesque Volta River in Ghana’s Eastern Region. Embark on a scenic hour-long boat ride to admire the iconic Adomi Bridge. Return to Accra after a day filled with adventure and relaxation. As the evening approaches, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the Afrofuture Festival, Africa’s premier December event showcasing thriving creative talent from the continent. Experience an electrifying celebration of Ghanaian and African culture through captivating art and fashion installations, live painting sessions, tantalizing African cuisine, and dynamic live performances that have previously featured African superstars like Burna Boy and Davido. 

Spend the day at leisure relaxing on the shores, swimming in the ocean and trying out water sports like surfing and many more. Later in the evening enjoy the second day of the Afrofuture festival. 

Participate in a Batik making workshop to learn the traditional techniques of batik production using wax and dye to create colorful patterns – to make your own one-of-a-kind fabric. Afterwards, take your two yards of handiwork home to sew into a finished product that will always have a special place in your home or wardrobe.

Afterwards, depart for a sightseeing tour of Accra, the Capital of Ghana. Experience the city’s highlights during this Accra orientation. Travel through the administrative and economic districts of Accra including iconic landmarks such as the refurbished Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, dedicated to the legacy of Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, and his role in African independence, Black Star/Independence Square. Explore the Arts Center to shop for handmade crafts like drums, masks, African wear and more to take home as souvenirs.

Discover the city’s contemporary art scene by visiting galleries such as dot.ateliers and Gallery 1957, which showcases authentic expressions of African art. If you’re interested in traditional African art, don’t miss the Artists Alliance Gallery, which features a wide range of paintings, sculptures, and textiles from across the continent.

End your tour at the Makola market, Accra’s largest open-air market where you can immerse yourself in the traditional shopping styles in the city. Here you can find diverse traders selling goods from food to electronics and vibrant fabrics.

Explore the Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rain forests.  Choose between a 2 km nature walk through the rain forest to discover the wide variety of exotic flora and fauna species and the medicinal values they offer or take a walk on the canopy walkway hanging 40 meters above the forest ground.

Later embark on a tour of the infamous Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. Journey through the Cape Coast Castle built by the Swedes in 1653 where you would learn about the horrors and conditions enslaved Africans encountered on their journey to the New World during trans-Atlantic slave trade. Walk through the Door of No Return, stand in the slave dungeons and travel through time.

Visit the serene Aburi Botanical Gardens which was created in 1890 for pleasure and scientific research; it is a habitat for plants and butterflies from all around the world. Aburi’s attractive features have been made easier to view with recent additions of rental bicycles for tours on the mountain. 

Spend the day shopping and doing last minute packing. Later, check out of the hotel and transfer to airport for check-in and final departure back home.