My trip to Ghana was an exciting one, with a full and non stop itinerary that provided a good snapshot of Ghana, leaving me with memories that I will cherish for a long time. Three things that I think could be improved: 1) The rooms that I stayed in at one resort, I moved twice due to the first room not being ready/available, I then moved to a room that had no lock on the bathroom door and the door did not fit in the frame, after one final move the next day I was satisfied. 2) I'm a vegan and I found some not all of the places we ate at didn't necessarily have much choice when it came my dietary needs.

Overall I had a great time. It was a privilege to visit Ghana for the first time in the company of a truly excellent group of women brought together by Black Girls Hike. However the itinerary information needs to be rewritten to more accurately reflect the day to day programme. Most obviously there was NO rest day. The programme should be revised on days 3-5, in particular, to avoid unnecessary excessive travel in the coach to provide for the promised rest day. A couple of half rest days, or early finishes, could also be organised to allow the group to enjoy their hotels and to have some down time. This would enhance what is a good programme. Thanks are due to Inspired for the support provided with visas and to Ashanti African Tours for their excellent guides and driver.

The whole trip was amazing from the people I met to the amazing culture of Morocco. I enjoyed trying new food and activities and walking away with new skill. The people were nice, forming a community helping each other and having fun together, forming memories. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Was an eye opener.

I really enjoyed my trip with the Wanderlust Women. The organisation of all the activities were smooth and the food, transport and accommodation was delivered as expected. It was great to meet a bunch of interesting women and engage in different activities together. Amira and all the staff looking after us were friendly, accommodating and available to help whenever we needed it. All the information received before the trip was accurate and very helpful in preparing for the activities. There are four things I would provide feedback on for next time. The first is the number of activities; the trip was jam packed and I think the intense nature of the activities necessitated more rest time than expected. It would also have been nice to have some more restful experiences e.g. sunset resting on the beach, to allow for the healing and reflective elements of the trip. My second recommendation would be to do this trip in a warmer month. Swimming regularly in the cold with little rest was a reason many participants got ill, and the wind and cold made the activities less comfortable. Thirdly, I think the trip organisers could integrate remembrance of Allah into the trip more. I was quite surprised that salah was not really factored into the daily plans, especially as while Morocco is a Muslim country, prayer spaces are not easily available. It would additionally have been good to bond with the girls through praying together, a short reminder session or introducing an Islamic theme so we can benefit from the barakah. Finally, while I understand that some factors are beyond the control of the organisers, the lack of female instructors impacted my comfort in participating in the water sports. While we were covered, water activities are immodest for men and women, and being in the water in close proximity with the instructors didnt feel appropriate. Without this guarantee, in either a different place or having a firm backup, I would find it difficult to recommend this trip to other sisters as most I know would have backed out entirely if they had to be close to men in their burkinis. Alhamdulilah im really grateful for the time I got to spend with the Wanderlust Women and look forward to attending more trips in the future!

Anna’s first trip was amazing from start to finish. Accomodation, the hikes, the team and the company of 22 amazing women. If you are not sure you could do it, give it a go, you might surprise yourself. Can’t wait for my next adventure x