Experience Ghana with your family like a local!

Embark on an extraordinary 7 Night / 8 Day journey through to the "Motherland" - Ghana. 

Visiting Accra, experiencing a naming ceremony and cultural performances, cooking class, markets, beaches,  traditional villages, Assin Manso slave cemetery and slave market, the former slave castle at Cape Coast, and West Africa's highest rain forest canopy walkway at Kakum National Park. 

This itinerary is adventure-packed!

Highlights:

• Explore Assin Manso slave market
• Experience a naming ceremony
• Hike Shai Hills
• Learn about Ghanian culture
• Enjoy a hands-on cooking class 
• Immerse yourself in local life
• Explore Accra and Cape Coast

Physical Rating:

Moderate. This trip includes activities such as walking tours. Some physical fitness is recommended, but most activities are accessible to participants with a moderate level of fitness.

Notes:

• Breakfast is included every day as indicated in the itinerary.
• Comfortable 3-star and 4-star hotel lodging with convenient amenities provided throughout the trip.
• Private transfers and comfortable vehicles ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey.
• All travellers above nine (9) months coming into or transiting through Ghana are required to have been vaccinated against Malaria/Fever at least Ten (10) days from the proposed date of departure and where already vaccinated, provide evidence/ proof (certificate) indicating the duration of a vaccination status of not more than Ten (10) years before entering Ghana.
• A visa is required to enter Ghana. You can read more on how to apply here https://ghanaembassydc.org/visa/

Arrival:
For a seamless start to your adventure, we suggest arriving on Day 1 - Saturday, 23 November 2024,  to Kotoka International Airport nin Accra (ACC).

Departure:
To wrap up your trip smoothly, we recommend scheduling your departure on Day 8 - Saturday 30 November 2024 afternoon. This ensures you have enough time to make your flight home. However you can depart at any time and that won’t be a problem.
 

Please Note:
If you encounter challenges in finding flights within the suggested timeframe, do not hesitate to contact us. We'll work together to arrange transportation for you.

Flights outside of the recommended schedule may incur additional costs.

While we're eager for our journey to unfold just as planned, it's important to acknowledge that unforeseen circumstances, like adverse weather or unexpected events such as COVID-19-related closures, may occur.

Proof of vaccination will not be a requirement for participation in this trip. 

Please note that refunds will not be provided for individuals who test positive and are unable to join the trip. We strongly recommend securing travel insurance to address situations like this. Rest assured, we are committed to strictly adhering to all COVID protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of every participant on the trip.

Please note, that by participating in this trip, you grant Rooted Journeys, its sponsors, successors, assigns, and licensees the right to use your name, image, likeness, actions, poses, performances, appearances, movements, and statements in any live or recorded audio, video, photographic display, or other transmissions, exhibitions, publications, or reproductions made during or in connection with the trip (whether before, during, or after) for any purpose, in any format or medium currently existing or developed in the future, without requiring further permission from you or compensation to you or any representative acting on your behalf.

You have the right to a complete reimbursement when canceling your booking within 24 hours, following U.S. regulations.

After this period, payments are deemed final and non-refundable due to the unique nature of the trip, without the possibility of credits. Securing "cancel for any reason" travel insurance at the time of booking is recommended for protection against unforeseen cancellations or accidents.

Packing List for Your Trip

1. Backpack: Opt for a spacious one to carry essentials 
2. Water: Stay hydrated in the hot, humid climate. You'll get water on excursions, but a reusable bottle is a smart addition.
3. Camera: Preserve your memories. However remember that we’ll also be taking photos and it’s included in your rate. 
4. Footwear: Comfortable shoes for walking and exploring.
5. Apparel: The weather in Ghana will be hot. Keep this in mind when packing.
6. Sunglasses: Shield your eyes from the sun's rays.
7. Sunscreen: Protect your skin with SPF 30+ sunscreen.
8. Mosquito Repellant: DEET-based repellant safeguards against insect bites.
9. Swimming Trunks: Essential for the pools and beach.
10. Sweatshirt: Combat bus chills with a cozy sweatshirt.
11. Neck Pillow: Elevate comfort  on the plane and during long rides.

Bonus Tips:

• Carry any necessary medications.
• Leave valuables at home or in the hotel safe.
• Keep your backpack light for easy travel.

Get ready for a fun filled journey in Ghana! 

If you have any inquiries about our incredible travel experiences or wish to learn more about us, don't hesitate to get in touch. Our dedicated team is here to guide you at every turn, ensuring you have all the details needed to craft unforgettable memories.

Website: www.themomtrotter.com 

Email: groups@rootedjourneys.co

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Itinerary:

• Arrive in Ghana at Kotoka International Airport (GACL), in private transportation, and taken to check-in at your hotel.
• Rest & relax
• Welcome dinner 
• Fabric sellers will come to the hotel with fabric and take measurements

Notes:

- Dinner included

Itinerary:

• Breakfast at hotel
• Accra City Tour
  • W.E.B. DuBois Memorial for Pan African Culture
  • Independence Square, the most famous symbol of Ghana
  • Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park; the resting place for Ghana’s first President
  • National Museum of Ghana
  • The Art Center for souvenirs, jewelry, handmade crafts

Notes:

-Breakfast & Lunch included

Itinerary:

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to Cape Coast
• Lunch
• Assin Manso Slave River Park, the place where slaves had their last bath
• Hotel check-in, Cape Coast
• Free evening to enjoy hotel and beach
• Dinner

Notes:

 - Breakfast & Lunch included 

Itinerary:

• Breakfast at hotel
• Explore Cape Coast Slave Castle 
• Naming ceremony
  • “The Door of Return” ceremony
• Lunch
• Enjoy and participate in a cultural performance
• Cooking Class
• Dinner

Notes:

- Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner included

Itinerary:

• Breakfast at hotel
• Elmina Castle
• Canopy walkway at Kakum National Park
• Lunch
• Drive to Accra
• Relax / free time
• Families will receive clothes sewn for them
• Dinner

Notes: 

- Breakfast and Lunch included

Itinerary:

• Breakfast at hotel
• Cultural immersion / giving back to the community
• Lunch
• Makola Market where you will see our way of life; you will have the chance to purchase African fabrics and more.
• Thanksgiving Dinner

Notes:

- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Itinerary:

• Breakfast at hotel
• Akosombo for a relaxing afternoon
• Boat cruise experience on Volta Lake
• Short safari walk at Shai Hills
• Lunch
• Drive back to Accra
• Dinner

Notes:

- Breakfast & Lunch included 

Itinerary:

• Goodbye Breakfast at hotel
• Free morning / afternoon at leisure based on departure flights
• Optional Activity based on departure flight time(Additional Cost) - ATV tour to Aburi botanical gardens and waterfalls
• Late Check out of hotel
• Airport drop offs throughout the day

Notes:

- Breakfast included
- Lunch included for those on ATV tour