Trip Highlights

• Experience VIP beach parties and rooftop events with international DJs in Accra's premium venues
• Dance to electrifying beats from global and African artists at AfroFuture
• Walking through the “Door of no return” and back
• Make your own custom-made batik fabric as a souvenir
• Try your hands on cooking some Ghanaian dishes with a local expert
  

Arrival of all guests through the Kotoka International Airport. Your local guide will be waiting for you at the airport when you arrive. You will be transferred from the airport to your hotel. Check-in and relax for the remainder of the day and prepare for the next day.   

After breakfast, we will visit one of the female locals who will host us for a cooking class experience. She will share some authentic recipes that have been in her family for a long time and you will be able to join her in making these dishes. When the dishes are ready, we'll all sit together to enjoy the dishes we've prepared, experiencing the true essence of Ghanaian hospitality and family dining.

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 In the morning, we will visit the Aburi Botanical Garden which offers a refreshingly climate that supports diverse plant life. The garden is home to ancient silk cotton trees, rare species of plants, palm species, flowering plants, and local medicinal herbs. The gardens played a crucial role in Ghana's agricultural history, serving as a research center for introducing and cultivating economic plants like cocoa and rubber during the colonial era.

After, we will experience an ATV ride that offers an exhilarating off road experience through Ghana's stunning Eastern Region landscape. Riders explore a network of scenic trails

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Today is all about exploring the city of Accra which is the capital city of Ghana. The tour will begin with a visit to the WEB Dubois Center which was home to Dr. Dubois, one of the pioneers of pan Africanism in the world. You will learn about some of his works and his contributions to the liberation of black people.

Second stop will be the Kwame Nkrumah Museum which is where the Dr Kwame Nkrumah who was the first president of Ghana is buried This site tells the story of the fight of Ghana to gain independence from colonial rule and the role Dr Kwame Nkrumah played in the liberation of Ghana. You will also learn a lot about Ghana’s history and how it has shaped the country we all know today.

Next stop is the Accra Arts Center where you will get to shop for Ghanaian made crafts for yourself and your loved ones. The center has all kinds of crafts from paintings, jewelry, carvings, and clothing to beads, shea butter and many more. This is the best place to get crafts made by the locals and support their work.

Final stop of the day will be at the Independence Square to take some pictures at the famous Black Star Monument.

After breakfast, we will visit one of the local batik makers who will host us for a Batik Making Experience. You will get to make your very own textile fabric during this experience. This rich tradition of African textiles is a cherished craft deeply rooted in Ghanaian culture and also serves as a major source of income for many people.

You will be able to make your own batik fabric not just as souvenirs, but as tangible memories of a day spent immersing themselves in Ghanaian culture and creativity.

Later in the evening, we will celebrate the New Years’ Eve and usher in the New Year. You will have the option to bring in the New Year along the ocean or at one of Accra’s finest party.

 Wake up late today and relax at the hotel with an option for a spa day treatment (at additional cost) 

  After breakfast, we will drive 4 hours to visit the Kakum National Park and walk on the canopy walkway which is made up of bridges suspended in the air supported by the big trees in the forest. The bridges give a bird's eye view of the forest and a breathtaking view of the forest.

We will later visit the Cape Coast Slave Castle which was built by the British and one of the 3 remaining slave castles in relation to the trans Atlantic slave trade on the coast of Ghana. You will get to see the slave dungeons where the captives were kept and the door of no return.

We will later have a Naming Ceremony Experience where you will be given a local Ghanaian name which will also signify the people’s hospitality and their willingness to accept you into their family.

Unfortunately, all beautiful things sometimes have to come to an end and so does this memorable experience. You will prepare for your departure and depending on the time of your flight, your local guide will transfer you from the hotel to the airport.