Join Melanin Travels Magic & Freelance Nana on an exquisite expedition to Accra, The Central region & Kumasi, in Ghana, where traditional values harmonize with modern innovations to provide an unparalleled travel experience.  This 10-day itinerary will provide you with the best highlights of the Ghanaian adventure, and cultural and Historical must-do activities. You will be starting in Accra and visiting the main historical and cultural sites and attending the Afrofuture Music festival. Then you will head off to Elmina to visit the famous slaves Castles and go up North to Kumasi to explore the land of the Ashantis.

We are an online travel agency specialising in Black heritage, cultural and leisure experiences in black nations, Africa, the Caribbean & Latin America, for the black diaspora in the UK, US and Europe. We are based in London, UK and operate Globally.

We have served over 160 clients since December 2021, for group trips to Ghana, Family birthday celebrations to Kenya, Zanzibar, USA, London Fashion Week 2023, and solo trips to Brazil, Zanzibar, New York, Ghana, Morocco and Jamaica.

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2024 UK Best Black-Owned & Focused Travel Operator UK SME , by UK SME NEWS Magazine

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Imani, Afro-American, USA, December 2021, 10-Day Group Trip to Ghana Package

5 STAR experience rating 

“My first visit to West Africa was with Melanin Travels Magic. Because I had no experience with the company I will admit I was a little hesitant. I am so grateful that even in Christina’s absence she ensured we were connected with our country host and in constant communication.

I commend her for doing her due diligence to connect with local contacts to make sure there is a heartfelt connection. I look forward to seeing what else comes from this budding travel group!"

Christy B., Minneapolis, USA, July 2023, REBOUND staff & Teenagers, Group of 10 Travelers from MINNEAPOLIS, USA, 10-day Corporate Retreat in Ghana

5 STAR experience rating 

"As an educator, I really enjoyed visiting with the children at the school. However, words can't even begin to explain the experience and tell all the wonderful things we were exposed to. This is a trip every black person should take. I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to experience Africa in such an amazing and spiritual way...".

Juliette and Antoinette, French, Marseille, October 2023, Travel Planning Service for Birthday trip to Kenya

5 STAR experience rating 

“It was our first time in Kenya we would like to thank Melanin Travel Magic for the tips and guidance with her local partners.

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We really enjoyed every trip with her partner. It was a great experience.

Thanks again, Christina”

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     Once you have arrived at Kotoka International Airport you will go through all formalities and after you have come out from the immigration you will be met by a guide. Should it be that your flight arrives at night there will be snacks awaiting to fill any stomach which is empty. We will get on our bus and drive straight to our hotel for the night. We would not spend much time on briefings and allow you to check in and settle in for the night. We will have welcome drinks and dinner in the evening accompanied by African cultural drums.    

     We will spend the entire day exploring Accra. We will visit the Independence   Square and the Black Star square. From here we visit the National Museum and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park which is the last and final resting place of the first president of Ghana. 

We will have lunch and proceed W.E.B Du Bois Memorial Centre which is a Pan-African Culture a memorial place, a research facility. We will also learn about the American sociologist, socialist, historian, civil rights activist,   Pan-Africanist, author, writer and editor Du Bois. In the evening, we will experience nightlife in Accra.    

     Today we will visit the Aburi Botanical Gardens where we  will learn about different types of  African herbs and plants and it importance to society. From here, we will drive to the Asenema waterfalls.    

    Today,   we will travel to the Central Region of Ghana. En route, we will visit the   Kakum Rainforest and Canopy Walk Park, one of the few existing canopy walkways in the world. In the afternoon, we will have lunch and visit the   Elmina castle which is the oldest and the largest slave dungeon below the sub-Saharan.    

     We will have a relaxing morning. We will visit the Cape Coast slave dungeon and the door of no return. We will have an immersive walking tour of Elmina,   Ghana's topmost historical town. We will have lunch and have a downtime. 

 There will be an immersion into the culture and traditions of the people of Ghana. 

According to the Ghanaian culture, people are given names based on the day they are born. There will be a naming ceremony festivity. 

We will be given our root names. After the ceremony, we will visit homes and communities to see the way of life of the people and have a deeper insight into the Ghana tradition.    

     We will have a rest and a relaxation day today enjoying our vacation. Late afternoon,   we will have a cooking class where we get involved in cooking two different  Ghanaian cuisines. (Cooking lesson is  optional for those that want to experience it)    

     We will drive to Kumasi today. En route, we will visit the Assin Manso Slave Market today. This is the final and the last point the slaves had their last bath before being taken to the castles and were shipped to the unknown world. 

We will experience the reverential walk of return where we go through the process of reconnecting back to the motherland. We will talk a walk on the very soil to the slave river where our ancestors had their last bath. 

The walk to the river will be done barefoot which signifies connecting ourselves to the motherland and paying respect to our ancestors who took that journey and all lost souls. We will also visit the memorial wall of Return where we will have names written on the wall to show signs of being able to return home.    

     Full day in Kumasi. We will explore what the historic Ashanti Empire is going over.   We will first visit the seat of the king of the Ashanti kingdom at the  Manhyia Palace, from here we will visit the Okomfo Anokye Sword Site. 

We will have lunch and visit the Kejetia Market - West Africa's busiest and largest open-air market. In the evening, base on how we are feeling we will explore some drinking spots in the vibrant city.    

   Shortly after breakfast, we will drive to Accra via Bonwire Kente Village. We learn about the famous Kente cloth and its significance to Ghanaian culture.  

 Over here, we will visit the Cocoa farm as well. We will drive to Accra, In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner and congratulate ourselves for taking this trip.    

Time for Farewell, you will be driven back to Accra Kokota International Airport  ...It was a pleasure having you