AfroCAN: Experience | Explore | Impact | Invest — Ghana 2027

If Ghana has been on your bucket list, this is your sign. Get ready for an unforgettable, interactive adventure designed to help you connect, grow, and experience Ghana in a way that actually feels personal, joyful, and alive.

Expect a dynamic mix of:

• Afro culture in full color — food, history, landmarks, and entertainment that will have you exploring with excitement

• Real time relaxation + self-care — unwind with feel-good experiences like massage and true “you time”

• New friends and travel buddies — you won’t just visit… you’ll belong. Build connections that can turn into lifelong friendships

• Day and night adventure — from waterfall moments to street food tastings and vibrant nightlife energy

• Give back to Africa — you’ll have meaningful opportunities to support local communities and businesses

• Impact + Invest — learn about real investment opportunities in Africa, including practical insights around real estate

From cultural experiences to iconic historical stops like the Door of No Return, you’ll also experience Ghana through moments that bring it to life—like a guided discovery day, cultural storytelling, and hands-on experiences such as a naming ceremony. Every part of the trip is curated to help you feel Ghana, not just see it.

This is more than a trip. It’s a full-circle journey to reconnect, build friendships, expand your perspective, and celebrate what it means to be of Afro-roots: powerful, joyful, and deeply rooted.

Book your spot for Ghana 2027—let’s make memories, make connections, and create impact together.

Be sure you've booked your flight for the earliest time on the 4th of February, so you can arrive in Ghana by February 5th ready to enjoy Friday with the group!

Flights average 16 hrs depending on where you are flying from!

'Please note below to best prepare:

Entry & Documents:

• Passport Validity: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months past your travel date, with blank pages available.

• Visa Processing: U.S. citizens need a visa ahead of time; apply online and mail your physical passport to the Embassy of Ghana well in advance (allow 6 to 8 weeks).

• Yellow Fever Card: This vaccination is mandatory to enter the country and airlines will check it before boarding.

Health & Safety:

• Malaria Prevention: Malaria is a risk in Ghana. Get an anti-malarial prescription filled in the U.S. before you depart.

• Packing Essentials: Bring high-SPF sunscreen, insect repellent with DEET, lightweight cotton or linen clothing, and bottled water for hydration.

• Medications: Pack prescription meds in their original, labeled containers alongside your physical doctor's prescription

Airport & Logistics:

• Airport Transit: Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra is the main entry point. Arrange airport pickup through your hotel or use trusted ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt upon arrival.

• Connectivity: Unlock your mobile phone with your U.S. carrier before leaving so you can purchase a local SIM card or eSIM from providers like MTN upon arrival.

• Money Matters: Carry sufficient cash (Ghanaian Cedis) for local markets and small vendors, as cards are only accepted in larger urban establishments.

• $1 US Dollar is worth approximately 11.62 Ghanaian Cedis . $100 US Dollars is 1,116.20 Ghanaian Cedis.

• Arrive at the Kotoka International Airport -Accra

• From here, you will resume to take our designated shuttle service to the hotel

Check-in: 4 star hotel

• Bell staff will assists with luggage.

Enjoy the full day at leisure to settle in, relax by the pool, catch up on rest, or if you're up to it. dive right into the culture and explore a bit! Our personal concierge can help you coordinate anything you need, be it finding a braiding studio to get your hair braided, going on an adventure to make kente cloth etc

Tonight, we will be meeting at the Zong Sky & Pool Bar on property for a fantastic welcome cocktail meet and greet over live music!

Imagine great vibes, bites, mingle, drinks, dance, and new friendships!

Dress code: Cocktail Attire in Red and Black

Good morning!!!

Meet us in the resort's restaurant for our official welcome breakfast at 9am as we gear up for a great time together ahead that involves a little adventure, nature, and ultimate relaxation!

After all that traveling, it's only right that we knock out all the knots and unwind! We are off to explore Ghana's beautiful flora and fauna while enjoying a massage to kickstart the trip

Your professional masseuse - choice of male or female, will guide your body through tension release along with aromatheraphy and a foot scrub!

After all the fun, we will head to enjoy a taste of some authentic ghanian food before returning to the hotel!

Meet in the lobby at 7pm for our next adventure!

Tonight, we are going to explore local cuisine with an authentic street food tour throughout Osu Night Market!

Along this journey, we will have some fun activities that the group has to complete including a blind food tasting! Are you ready? Let's go!

After a night of adventure, laughter, and a full stomach, we will head back to the hotel

Today, we’re setting out on an immersive cultural day tour—an experience that brings Ghana’s past and present to life!

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then meet us in the lobby at 9:30 AM.

First, our driver will take you to meet your guide for an enriching tour of:

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
Explore the lasting legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s visionary independence leader and first President.

W.E.B. Du Bois Center
Learn about Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois—one of the most influential Pan-Africanists in history and a visionary leader of the Pan-African Congresses.

Art & Craft Market Shopping
We will enjoy browsing stalls filled with beautiful handmade goods, including paintings, accessories, african print dresses/suits, and more. It is the perfect opportunity to find unique souvenirs while giving back to tthe people Ghana by supporting their small business directly!

P.S. If you’re a fashionista, make sure you leave some room in your luggage for all the vibrant African fashion you may find at super affordable prices while at the market. Oh, and we are dressing up in Afro Style tonight, so this may be your ticket to looking fabulous from head to toe!

Independence Square Tour
Get up close to key landmarks symbolizing Ghana’s independence struggle, including the Independence Arch, the Black Star Gate, and the Liberation Day Monument. Our photographer will also be on hand to capture an iconic photo of you here!

After the tour, we’ll return to the hotel so you can enjoy your evening at leisure—relax, recharge, and make the most of your time in Ghana!

Meet in the lobby for 8pm

We are going to hit the town in complete Afro Fashion (preferably something you bought from the Accra Craft Market while supporting local).

There will be a special gift for the best dressed male and the best dressed female who was able to bring out the most brilliant Afro Fashion Sense, so get ready and get chic with it!

Tonight, we are partying Ghanian style! Just come ready with good vibes only and let us do the rest! We will be making a few stops ;)

Today, please start the day with a hearty breakfast, then meet us in the lobby at 9:00 AM.

Wear comfortable sneakers—we’ll be doing quite a bit of walking throughout the day. Be sure to pack your bags, as we will be checking out for the night to depart for Cape Coast and not returning until the next day!

Stop for lunch

We will first stop at the Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park in Ghana. Known as the "Slave River" or site of the "Last Bath," this is where captured Africans took their final bath in native African waters before being sent to coastal dungeons like Cape Coast Castle

Next, we will be heading to Elmina Castle: “Door of No Return”

UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Door of No Return is a narrow metal passage that leads directly to the Atlantic Ocean, representing the final departure point for millions of enslaved Africans. The castle/fortress served as a major hub of the transatlantic slave trade.

This stop may be deeply emotional.

We will spend the rest of the evening in Cape Coast

Today was heavy. After settling the resort, clearing our minds, and showered, we will have a moment of reflection over bonfire on the beach.

We will write on paper all of what we wish to leave behind us while deciding how we plan to move ahead

Enjoy sunrise on the beach and breakfast by the pool. It's a slow morning to take in the coast.

We check out of the resort at 12pm.

Touring Mentors is a non-profit organization that serves to promote mentorship opportunities for marginalized youth globally. As a part of this trip, you will be able to join Touring Mentors in leaving an indelible mark on youth while in Ghana.

On our way back from Cape Coast, we will be visiting a group of youth who we will engage with in mentorship, while also imparting gifts of school supplies and other learning materials as a supportive resource in their educational goals.

Check in to our host residency and enjoy the evening at leisure

Tonight is the perfect night to relax, dine in, and enjoy amenities on the property!

If you do feel up for some fun though, our concierge would be happy to assist with a custom request.

As usual, start the day with a balanced breakfast

Today, you can choose to spend the day at leisure relaxing or going on an independent adventure, or you can also choose to join us for a Ghana Living Experience and Real Estate Tour

For the tour, we will be accompanied by local professionals in real estate and expats who can support any questions you may have about investing in Ghana.

You will explore real estate opportunities including new developments in Aiport Residential, which is increasing growing with expats who come to invest in airbnbs as well as East Legon, known as a prominent residential community, ideal for a single family home.

You will also learn directly from industry professionals about the steps to becoming a homeowner—if that’s something you’d like to pursue.

Dress Code: Business Casual

It's hard to believe but this magnificent experience is almost over

Tonight, we share our last evening together over dinner.

Dress in yellow tonight - a representation of friendships formed and a prominent color in the Ghanian flag.

As we toast to the end of the trip, we will share what we loved the most and exchange pics, contacts, and hugs until we see each other again!

Yɛbehyia - until we meet again

Today is your final day in Ghana—so make the most of it before your shuttle takes you back to the airport.

Please be sure to leave yourself at least a 3-hour buffer for international flights.

P.S. If you’re still craving more African adventures, we highly recommend exploring neighboring countries before heading back to your final destination.