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Beyond the Return 2020 - Panafest Festival
Accra, Ghana
Jul 26 - Aug 2, 2020
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$2,380
Deposit: $300

About your trip

Diaspora offers pathways that retrace laverings of difference in the aftermath of colonialism and slavery, as well as the effects of other forms of migration and displacement. 


It is time that Africans diaspora's around the glode come back home to trace their background and to be educated on how our ancestors were sold to slavery centuries ago to the Americas and the Caribbeans




What's included

Intra-country flight

flight to Tamale

Ground transportation

All ground transportation and transfers as per itinerary or similar

Hotel / Accra

Holiday Inn 4 star

Hotel / Tamale

Zaina Lodge 4 star

Hotel / Kumasi

Golden Tulip Hotel 4 star

Hotel / Cape Coast

Anomabo Beach Resort 3 star

2 game drives

Mole National park with armed guard

1 Canoe safaris

Breakfast daily

Entrance fees

For all tours and excursions specified in the itinerary

Free Dashiki

Color optional

What's not included

International flights.

Flight to Accra, Ghana

Airport departure tax

(international departure taxes to be paid in USD)

Excess baggage charges

Passport and visa fees

Meals

Not specified in itinerar. i.e. lunch, dinner

Tips / Gratuities

Transfers non TTJ events

Travel insurance

Encouraged to purchase

Additional tourism tax

Day 1 - July 26

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Arrive in Accra, Ghana

You are met on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra the capital city of Ghana, and transferred to your Hotel.


Day 1 - July 26

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ACCRA CITY TOUR

A visit to a national park erected in memory of Osagyefo (the Messiah) Doctor Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and one of its founding fathers.


A visit to William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was an African-American civil rights activist who became a citizen of Ghana in the 1960s. He was known as the ‘Father of Pan-Africanism’.


The Arts Center where you will be warmly welcome by African drums. A visit to Ghana's oldest open market where there is variety of products.




Day 2 - July 27

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Flight - ACCRA to TAMALE

Depart from Accra to the domestic airport at Kotoka International Airport for your domestic flight to Tamale Airport.

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Zaina Lodge at the Mole National Park. At Zaina Lodge, a stunning location situated on the escarpment overlooking the watering holes with a pleasant pool.


The lodge offers a great base to explore the park. Do the evening Safari. 


Day 3 - July 28

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MOLE NATIONAL PARK - MORNING SAFARI

After a restful night, you will wake up in the African jungle for your morning foot safari, accompanied by your guide in the park with the possibility of viewing many different animals. After the morning foot safari you return back tobase. 


You will depart 15kms on a dirt road from Zaina Lodge to Mognori Eco Village. In the late afternoon accompanied by your guide you will take your last game drive



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Day 4 - July 29

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KUMASI | ASHANTI KINGDOM

Upon arrival in Kumasi, the historical and spiritual capital of the old Ashanti Kingdom.


A walk down the central market.The Kumasi Central Market (also known as Kejetia Market) is an open-air market in the city of Kumasi the capital of Ashanti.Kumasi Central Market is Kumasi's, Ashanti's, and Ashantiland Peninsula's, West Africa's and Continental Africa's largest open air markets.


Visiting the Cultural Centre, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Okomfo Anokye Sword Site.



Day 5 - July 30

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TRADITIONAL NAMING CEREMONY

Take part in a traditional naming ceremoney where a local African name will be given to you as a sign to signfy the importance of your coming and also to be ushered into the Ashanti Kingdom. 


A Spiritual journey to take your birth rights as an African descent. All this cultural and traditional event is done by local Kings and Queens and the local people. Have a feel of the African rythms as they play the local drums and instruments.





Day 6 - July 31

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HISTORIC SLAVE TRADE CASTLES | CAPE COAST CASTLE | ELIMINA CASTLE

In the morning,a visit to the Elmina Castle, the oldest European building in Africa, erected by the Portuguese in the XV century. At different times the castle has been used as a warehouse to trade gold, ivory and, eventually, slaves.

The castle we visit today is the result of successive extension works and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.


A visit to the Kakum National Park, Ghana’s most famous parks. Take a brief walking tour on the forest floor where you will learn how our ancestors lived in the forest.




Day 7 - Aug 1

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ASSIN MANSO SLAVE MARKET | EMANCIPATION DAY CEREMONY

This special celebration for Africans and people of African descent is rooted in the ideals of Pan-Africanism and development of Africa. It is aimed at promoting understanding, peace and unity among all African people and her great Diaspora. 


A durbar of the people of Assin Manso and ministers of State affairs all gather here to commorate the Panafest event. Make oracles for the supreme god and more.




Day 8 - Aug 2

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ACCRA | FREE DAY | SHOPPING | DEPARTURE

A free day to go out for shopping or a time to soak yourself in the waters. Enjoy the breathtaking beach of Africa. Experience ! And evening transfer you to the airport for departure.


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Accra, Ghana

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