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Itinerary
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Day 1: Saturday, December 27thAkwaaba! Welcome to Ghana! Plan to arrive today as early as possible and you’ll be received at Kotoka International Airport (ACC) with a warm welcome! We’ll check into The Pelican Hotel and get settled before dinner.
Flights leave from the U.S. on Friday, December 26th
Hotel Check-In: 3pm
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Day 2: Sunday, December 28thToday we’re going on our tour of Accra! We’ll see Black Star Square, W.E.B. DuBois Center, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and more! Next we’ll head back to the hotel to rest and get ready for Afro Future Day 1!
Tickets for Afro Future will be available as an add-on once tickets drop.
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Day 3: Monday, December 29thGrab your favorite swimsuit because we’re going to the beach! We’ll enjoy some down time and relax in the sun and sand at one of Accra's well known beach clubs! After the beach we’ll have head back to the hotel to get ready for Afro Future Day 2!
Tickets for Afro Future will be available as an add-on once tickets drop.
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Day 4: Tuesday, December 30thToday is a very special day as we’re going to Elmina Castle at Cape Coast, also known as the door of no return, where our ancestors took their last steps on the continent. After our unforgettable experience at Cape Coast, we’ll head to our Naming Ceremony where we'll get to receive Ghanian names from our ancestors in a traditional ceremony with the village chief.
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Day 5: Wednesday, December 31stToday is our free day! Feel free to rest at the hotel, head to the beach, or explore the city! Tonight we'll meet back up and head to the all night New Year's Eve parties in Accra!
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Day 6: Thursday, Jan 1stToday is our last full day in Ghana and we can't leave without giving back! We'll have a later start then head to Women In Action, a women's vocational school that teaches trades like bead-making and hairdressing to help women start their businesses in Accra.
While we are here, we'll also get to take a cooking class by one of the students and a drumming and dance class so we can immerse ourselves in Ghanian culture.
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Day 7: Friday, January 2ndWe made it to the last day! We’ll pack our bags and head to the airport with amazing memories of Ghana and a beautiful birthday trip for our girl Bria!
Flights land in the U.S. on Saturday, January 3rd
Hotel Check-Out: 12pm
Cost Includes
• All Inclusive Meals
• 4 Star Hotel
• Accra City Day Tour
• Elmina Castle (Door of No Return)
• Private Transportation
• Dietary Restriction Friendly
• Service Project
• Monthly Payment Plans
• En Root Travel Host
• Local Nightlife Guide
• Support with Visa and Malaria Pills
• Trip T-Shirt
Cost Excludes
• Roundtrip Flight Accra, Ghana (ACC)
• Travel Insurance (Strongly Recommended)
• Add-On Activities
• Activities During Free Time
• Hotel Incidentals
• Yellow Fever Vaccination approx. $300
• Malaria Pills
• Visa for Entry
• Alcohol
FAQs
Arrival and departures flights will be from Kotoka International Airport (ACC). Flights are not included in the trip price. Please book your spot on the trip BEFORE you book your flight!
Bria would like everyone to arrive as early as possible on December 27th and by 4pm at the latest.
We will be staying at a The Pelican Hotel in the Cantoments neighborhood in Accra.
You can compare the best travel insurance options for you here. We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover any delays from the airline or issues you encounter in entering the country. We can not provide refunds if you miss the flight or get delayed due to the airline. Travel insurance is your best option to recoup any lost funds due to airline cancellations or delays.
Yes! You can choose to pay in full or pay with a monthly payment plan at check out!
The add-on activities are optional and can be added on at checkout. If you chose not to do an add-on you are welcome to stay at the hotel or explore Accra on your own.
The tickets for Afro Future have not dropped yet. Once they do we will add the ticket options as add-ons in your trip account. You can choose to do one day, both days, or no days of Afro Future.
