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This will be a fun-filled week in Ghana for Afrofuture and NYE! Come Ready to Mix and Mingle with fellow group members and non-members.

When: December 27th – January 3rd, 2025

Where: Accra, Ghana

Who can attend:
​Both men and women

Flights:

KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(AIRPORT CODE ACC) - Arrival and Departure Airport

Book your roundtrip flights to Kotoka International Airport (ACC), and plan to depart your home destination on December 26, 2024 to arrive in ACC on December 27, 2024.

You may depart Accra anytime on January 3, 2025.

4* star Hotel Accommodations

● Accra: Alisa Hotel North Ridge

● Cape Coast/Elmina – Ridge Royal Hotel

****Hotels or Similar***

If you would like to alter your dates please contact us directly to arrange.

PRICING:

Double Occupancy (Land Only) - $3669 per person

Single Occupancy (Land Only) - $4449

Initial deposit of $400 (land only) is due by March 31st, 2024. Please note: The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable .

Final Payment will be due October 25th, 2024.

What's Included:

● Arrival and departure transfers

● 4 nights in Accra

● 3 nights in Cape Coast

● 22 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 8 dinners

● Visit the Art Centre for traditional shopping and fabric acquisition

● Accra tour: National Museum, Independence Square, Black Star Gate

● Jamestown and Ussher town walking tour, exploring historical sites

● Visit TK Beads for a traditional bead-making demonstration

● Tour of DuBois Center and visit Aburi Botanical Gardens

● Exploration of the Aburi Craft Village

● Visit Assin Manso

● Tour of Cape Coast Castle

● Canopy walk and exploration at Kakum National Park

● Visit to the Stingless Bees Centre, learning about bees and sustainable farming

● Traditional Naming Ceremony in a local village

● Hands-on cooking class

● Batik-making workshop empowering local women

● Tour of Elmina Castle and fishing market

● VIP AfroFuture Ticket

● Mineral water: unlimited and available to every participant for the duration of

the tour

● Fruits and Snacks on our vehicles

● Transportation for the duration of your tour in air-conditioned vehicles

● Experienced and safe dedicated driver

● All national park, cultural, and historical excursion fees

● Expert cultural, historical, and wildlife guide fees: fully escorted by West Africa’s

finest professional and award-winning local guides

● Professional indemnity, public liability, and additional vehicle insurance cover

● Entrances fees per the itinerary

What's Not Included:

• International Roundtrip Flight to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
• Passport / Visa Fees
• Vaccination Fees (Yellow Fever Vaccine Required)
• Recommended Travel Insurance
• Non-listed excursions, meals and activities
• Items of a personal nature
• Optional Night Life Experience
• Optional Beach Club Visit

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• All persons 18 years-old and above arriving in Ghana will be required to provide evidence of full vaccination for a COVID-19 vaccine. Citizens of Ghana and foreign residents who are not fully vaccinated, will, however, need to provide a negative PCR test result no more than 48-hours old, and will undergo an antigen test upon arrival in Ghana. For more information please visit here.
• Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccine is required for all US Citizens when entering Ghana.
• The CDC recommends you visit your doctor (ideally, 4-6 weeks) before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need.

PRE-PLANNED WEEK ITINERARY: (DECEMEBER 27TH - JANUARY 3RD, 2025)

Day 1 - December 27, 2024 - Arrival in Accra – Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Experience your welcome dinner by the pool accompanied by a vibrant local high-life band, setting the tone for an energetic start to your Ghanaian adventure. Afterward, those ready to explore further can join us in town for a glimpse into Accra's dynamic nightlife at a few cocktail bars. – Alisa Hotel or similar

Overnight in Accra | Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - December 28, 2024 - Art Center and Afro Future – Morning relaxation and then go for shopping to purchase traditional wear for the event. After lunch, we head to the El Wak stadium for the AfroFuture festival. Alisa Hotel or similar

Overnight in Accra | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3: December 29, 2024 - National Museum, Black Star Gate, Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, James Town and high-life Afro Future Day 2- of AfroFuture Festival – Have a city tour of Accra visiting the National Museum, Black Star Gate, Independence Square, Dubois Centre and James Town. We will then head to the El Wak Stadium for AfroFuture festival Day 2 or relax at your hotel – Alisa Hotel or similar

Overnight in Accra | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 4: December 30, 2024 - TK Beads, DuBois Center, Aburi Botanical Gardens and Craft Market– Visit TK Bead, Aburi Botanical Gardens and Craft Village – Alisa Hotel or similar

Overnight in Accra | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 5: December 31, 2024 - Assin Manso, Cape Coast Castle, and New Year's Eve Celebrations in Cape Coast – After a relaxed breakfast, our journey southward to Cape Coast begins. Our first solemn pause is at Assin Manso, a pivotal town on the harrowing enslaved African trade route. This stop allows us to connect with the heart-wrenching past of ancestors, who, after marching barefoot and shackled for hundreds of kilometers from Northern Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Niger, were rested and bathed at the Ndonkor Nsuo (Slave River) before continuing to the dungeons of Cape Coast and Elmina Castles.

Following this visit, we'll return to get ready for tonight’s New Year’s festivities. After freshening up and enjoying a delightful evening meal at our hotel, we'll head into town to celebrate and join the local bars and clubs for the New Year celebrations. – Ridge Royal Hotel

Overnight in Cape Coast | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 6: January 1, 2025 - Kakum National Park, Stingless Bees Centre and Traditional Naming Ceremony

Happy New Year! An adventure-filled day awaits as we kickstart with breakfast at the hotel bright and early. The first stop of the day will be Kakum National Park, famous for its rainforest canopy walkway. Seven bridges suspended between emerging trees offer breathtaking views, showcasing the beauty of the tropical rainforest. Returning to the park headquarters, we learn about its diverse flora and fauna, home to various mammals and primate species, which includes forest elephants, leopards, and 6 primate species to mention just a few.

Following lunch, we delve into a profound experience: a traditional Naming Ceremony held in a local village. This event is a significant honor where you'll receive your unique African name rooted in tradition and heritage, a deeply emotional and cherished ceremony. – Ridge Royal Hotel

Overnight in Cape Coast | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7: January 2, 2025 - Cooking and Batik Making Lesson at the Global Mamas Workshop - Following a relaxing breakfast, we'll meet with our local chef to gather ingredients at the market, an opportunity for some lively bartering. The morning unfolds into a fun, hands-on cooking session where we'll learn to prepare a local delicacy, and our chef will share insights on various Ghanaian dishes like Red red, Groundnut soup, fufu, banku, and jollof rice. After enjoying the lunch we've prepared, our day continues with a fascinating traditional batik making workshop hosted by Global Mamas.

This initiative empowers local women by teaching artistic skills and supporting their families through fair-trade sales. Engaging in this workshop alongside local artisans, we'll learn the traditional techniques of batik making, creating our own garment to take home as a cherished memento of our time in Ghana.

Overnight in Cape Coast | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner - Ridge Royal Hotel

Morning relaxation at your hotel. We go to town in the afternoon for any last-minute shopping, and have an early dinner before your transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Day 8: January 3, 2025 - Elmina Castle and Accra for Departure

Following a relaxing breakfast, we depart for Accra. En route, we stop at Elmina, home to the Castle of St. George, an ancient colonial fortress dating back to 1482. This UNESCO World Heritage site stands as a solemn reminder of the tragic transatlantic slave trade. Our visit includes an insightful tour of the castle and a stroll through the local fishing market. We witness the traditional boat-building methods in this historic fishing town, offering a glimpse into its unchanged heritage since the days of the slave trade. Upon return to Accra, we share an early evening meal together, a perfect time for farewells and reflections on our memorable journey.

Finally, we transfer you to the International Airport for your departure flight, where you'll be assisted by our representative.

Meals Included |Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

PRICING:

Double Occupancy (Land Only) - $3669 per person

Single Occupancy (Land Only) - $4449

Initial deposit of $400 (land only) is due by March 31st, 2024. Please note: The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable .

Final Payment will be due October 25th, 2024.

Travel insurance is highly recommended and can be purchased separately upon request. (Start Quote - Premier Travel by Zaneta J., LLC (trawickinternational.com))****

Payment Plans can be arranged. Subsequent payments will be made via our secure online payment portal. The payment link and an individual invoice will be given once initial deposit has been made on a monthly or bi-weekly basis.

*****TERMS AND CONDITIONS*****

*No refunds for events not attended due to flight delays, late attendance or non-participation.

**Late fees of $25 will be assessed for any payment not paid within 15 days of the insurance grace period.

*Prices are based on costs, tariffs, taxes, charges, levies, and rates at the time of booking. Increases in any of these costs or charges may result in an increase in the price of your vacation package.

*Missed payments of one or more payments as scheduled and your spot will be automatically canceled and the following cancellation penalty will apply.

*All deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations and refunds are subject to cancellation schedule fee below.

CANCELLATIONS:

Tour packages are 100% non-refundable.

All cancellations are required in writing.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

We recommend all travelers purchase travel insurance. However, travel insurance is optional for clients. Clients are responsible for deciding whether to accept or decline travel insurance at the time of purchasing their package. Insurance can be acquired with the package and is open for addition within 10 days of the tour package purchase. For further details on insurance options, please reach out to us.

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