A Homecoming in Ghana

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A Homecoming in Ghana
Accra, Ghana
Oct 7 - 14, 2023
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Nashville Black Wellness Collective
$4,980

About your trip

 Ghana is a place where you will reconnect with the cultural and spiritual practices of our Ancestors and have an opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic cosmopolitan capital city of Accra and the rich cultures of the Ghanaian people. 


 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Get immersed in Accra's culture and stories by visiting the city’s historical landmarks including the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African Culture.
  • Experience a traditional cultural performance of drums with a drumming lesson.
  • Explore the Boti Waterfalls, referred to as nature’s undiscovered beauty in Ghana.
  • Receive a visit by our person tailor to our hotel to take measurements and for our custom made African clothing.
  • Experience a private cooking class with a well sought-after local chief to make a traditional dish.
  • Commemorate our ancestor with a door of return ceremony to mark the emancipation of enslaved people of African descent. 
  • Visit Ghana's most beautiful garden, Aburi Botanical Gardens atop Aburi Mountain for a tour and yoga session.

Packages priced per person.

Roommate matching assistance is available.

 

This trip is family friendly ages 9 and older
Children under between ages 9-11 priced at $2350

Child packages under 'Add-Ons'


Trip requirements 

Covid-19 vaccine

Yellow Fever vaccine

Passport and visa

Malaria medication (highly recommended)

Travel Insurance.


PAYMENT PLANS

A standard plan will be in place with automatic billing. However, the payment plan can be customized. Please indicate on the booking form preferred dates and amounts.

Final balance due by July 9, 2023.


See full Booking Terms and Conditions.

What's included

Hotel accommodation

Transportation

All transfers and transportation is by private, air-conditioned coach with driver.

Arrival Meet & Greet

Activities in itinerary

Meals in itinerary

All meals included except one dinner meal.

Local expert guides

Local, English speaking guides will accompany us the entire trip.

What's not included

International Airfare

Can be added for additional fee

Travel Insurance

Tips and Gratuity

Visa/passport fees

Covid Testing

One dinner, all Alcohol

Day 1

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Akwaaba "Welcome"

 After landing at the Kotoka International Airport, your private driver will transport you to our lodging in Accra. Tonight we will have our special welcome dinner.

Day 2

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Accra City Tour

 Today We’ll immediately immerse ourselves in the city’s culture and stories by visiting the city’s historical landmarks including the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African Culture, Independence/Black Star Square and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Next visit, we’ll visit various marketplaces to shop for souvenirs, beautiful African fabrics, and  handmade crafts.   

Day 3

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Welcome Home Ceremony

 Today we take a journey toward the Cape Coast, stopping at a village and be welcomed back to the motherland by the king with a traditional welcome and naming ceremony. We will be immersed in this experience with prayers and traditional ceremonies offered by chiefs and elders. 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. Afterwards, we’ll visit Assin Manso Slave River Park, the place where slaves had their last bath in before they were taken to the slave forts. 

Day 4

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Cape Coast and Elmina Slave Dungeons​

 Today, we will embark on a tour of the infamous Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. We will stand in the dark and stuffy dungeons and trace the steps of our African ancestors before their brutal voyage across the Atlantic Ocean toward America. After, we will pass through the "door of no return" where enslaved Africans exited and left their homeland. Today, the "door of no return" has been commemorated as the "door of return" to await the descendants of those who were forcefully taken. We will have a door of return ceremony here to mark the emancipation of enslaved people of African descent. We will end this emotional day with cultural performance with drumming and dancing to honor our ancestors’ resilience. 

Day 5

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Rainforest Canopy Walk

 Today you will continue our voyage throughout Cape Coast and head to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s surviving tropical rain forests. We will explore on a short nature walk through the rain forest to discover the wide variety of exotic flora and fauna species. We’ll also take a walk on the canopy walkway that is suspended 100 feet above the tree-tops.  

Day 6

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Tour and Yoga in Aburi Botanical Garden

Today we will travel to Aburi Mountain for Yoga and Meditation in the serene atmosphere of Aburi Botanical Gardens. Aburi botanical gardens and other beautiful gardens are where we allow you to partake the yoga in the garden experience. 

Day 7

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Experience Ghana’s waterfalls.

Today we'll will have the option to travel to Boti Falls, which is referred to as nature’s undiscovered beauty in Ghana.  

Day 8

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Culinary Experience with Chief for farewell lunch

 Today, we'll explore the fragrant and exotic flavours of West African cuisine as we learn how to create authentic Ghanaian dishes with a local chief. After learning the recipes, you will enjoy eating the feast you’ve helped to prepare. 

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