Experience the Emancipation Day Celebration with a Grand Dubar of Traditional Chiefs and People of the Central Region. A grand, colorful and spectacular event that showcases the pomp and pageantry of Ghana's traditional rulers dressed in rich kente and adorned with glittering gold jewelry. Discover the African rhythm in you as you dance to the beat of the 'Fromtomfrom' drums.

Don't miss the opportunity to get up close and personal with history as you participate in a candlelight procession and vigil in memory of the Africans who died in the slave trade. And witness a moving ceremony and re-enactment of the enslaved passage through the Door of No Return, followed by a midnight proclamation of Emancipation Day.

- Black Star/Independence Square

- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park   

- Slave Dungeons Experience 

- Manhyia Palace Museum 

- Naming Ceremony  

- Cedi Beads Factory and Market 

- Visit Contemporary Galleries 

- Kejetia Market open-air marketplace

- W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African Culture  

- “Reverential  Night” candle light processions 

- Assin Manso the final transit point for enslaved Africans 

- Vigil to commemorate the Africans who died in the slave trade 

- Grand Durbar of Traditional Chiefs and people of the Central Region 

- Ashanti Craft villages; Wood Carvers’ Village, Adinkra Cloth, Kente Weaving Village  

- Ceremony and re-enactment of the enslaved passage through the “Door of No Return,” 

- and midnight declaration of Emancipation Day

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

- Dressmakers will take measurements and sew cloths for interested participants

- Depart for Ghana on 7/27 arrive next day.  Depart Ghana 8/6 arrive home next day 

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

 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate Level 3 

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.  Enjoy a welcome drink at the hotel  and participate in an orientation session. Dressmakers will take measurements and sew cloths for interested participants. 

Tour the Capital of Ghana, Accra. Experience the city’s highlights during this Accra orientation. The capital of Ghana since 1877, Accra is also the capital of the Greater Accra  Region.  In addition, it’s the country’s most populous city. Travel through  the administrative and economic districts of Accra. Also, see the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African Culture and the Independence/Black Star Square. Learn about important events in Ghana’s history and the  country’s first president who helped lead Ghana to independence.  

Embark on a tour of the infamous Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. 

Experience a candle light processions and a vigil to commemorate the Africans who died in the slave trade. There will also  be a moving ceremony and re-enactment of the enslaved passage through  the “Door of No Return,” followed by a midnight declaration of Emancipation Day. This is the highlight of the Panafest celebration. 

Drive through the former slave route to Assin Manso. This was the final transit point for enslaved Africans before being shipped off to the new world.  The Emancipation Day Celebration is opened with a Grand Durbar of Traditional Chiefs and people of the Central Region. Witness this grand, colorful and spectacular event that showcases the pomp and pageantry of Ghana's traditional rulers, dressed in rich Kente and adorned in glittering gold jewelry. Discover the African rhythm in you as you dance  to the beat of the 'Fromtomfrom' drums. 

Visit the Manhyia Palace Museum to obtain first-hand information on the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom, the famous Kejetia market, the National Cultural Centre which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass makers, potters and batik makers. Visit the three famous Ashanti craft villages; Ahwiaa, the wood carvers’  village, Ntonso, the home of Adinkra cloth, and Adanwomase, the Kente  weaving village. You will have an opportunity to see how African crafts  are made and to buy directly from the artisans who make them. 

Besease shrine, a world heritage site. The Besease Shrine is a traditional fetish shrine near the town of Ejisu. Each of these shrines is a home for a particular spirit, called obosom that mediates between mortals and the supreme god Nyame. Observe the  unique architecture and experience the mode of ancestral worship to the ancient gods. 

You will pay a courtesy call on the chief and elders amidst traditional drumming and dancing by the villagers. The group will participate in a naming ceremony of  recognition, where a Ghanaian name is given to participants, and a gift  presented as part of celebrating a new identity as a Ghanaian and a member of the local community.  Visit cedi beads factory and market. Beads play a  very important role in the life and culture of the Krobo people of Ghana.  Beads are used to mark family status, special occasions, and the  important rite of passage of girls into puberty, called the Dipo.  Participants will be shown around the factory and observe the making of beads in a traditional manner and have the opportunity to make their own beads to take home! 

Visit Omanye Art  Gallery, one of the most renowned art venues in Accra and  Gallery 1957, named after the year Ghana gained independence, the gallery offers contemporary art with a focus on West Africa. Visit Jamestown, the historic center of British Accra. You’ll love the bright colors, authentic tastes and rich history of this charming district. Explore Jamestown’s architecture which has a unique blend of Eurocentric and Ghanaian influences, a reminder of the  district’s history as the seat of British Colonial rule before Ghana’s  independence 

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.