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The journey
Celebrate Detty December in Ghana on an unforgettable 8-day journey based in Accra, blending culture, history, nature, beach time, and nightlife. From a warm Akwaaba arrival and guided city touring to immersive local experiences, you'll discover the energy of the African metropolis while enjoying comfortable hotel stays and daily breakfast. Explore landmarks tied to Ghana's independence and Pan-African heritage, learn local drumming, cook Ghanaian dishes with fresh market ingredients, and enjoy festive nights at Afrofuture. The journey also takes you to Asemena Waterfall, Aburi Botanical Gardens, Labadi Beach, Assin Manso, Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, and Kakum Rainforest Park.
At a glance
Day by day
Arrive in Accra, Ghana, where you will be met at the airport by Osumanu Tours representatives who will assist you with your transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink at the hotel and take part in an orientation session.
Overnight at Alisa Hotel North Ridge.
Today, we will explore the best of Accra. Our city tour takes us to famous landmarks such as the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Museum, Independence Square, and the W.E.B. DuBois Center. We will learn about the history of this beautiful country and its relationship with famous Pan-Africanists. We will also visit Accra Art Center for local drumming lessons.
After the tour, we will head back to the hotel, and at night we will attend the Afrofuture Festival.
With breakfast.
Overnight at Alisa Hotel North Ridge.
Today is a completely free day to cook Ghanaian local dishes. We will visit the markets to buy local ingredients for the cooking class, and at night we will attend the Afrofuture Festival.
With breakfast.
Overnight at Alisa Hotel North Ridge.
After breakfast, we head outside Accra to the Eastern Region to experience some of the most scenic parts of this beautiful country.
Places we will experience include Asemena Waterfall in the Okere District of the Eastern Region and Aburi Botanical Gardens.
With breakfast.
Overnight at Alisa Hotel North Ridge.
On New Year's morning, after a night of partying for most of us, we congregate on the beautiful Labadi Beach to welcome the new year in the spirit of reflection, gratitude, and love. A rebirth of sorts in the waters of the Gulf of Guinea, after a few emotionally engaging days in West Africa, culminates in a delectable lunch buffet right on the beach.
With breakfast.
Overnight at Alisa Hotel North Ridge.
Today features a naming ceremony at Assin Manso.
Visit the Assin Manso Slave Center and take part in a traditional naming ceremony.
Overnight at Alisa Hotel North Ridge.
After breakfast, we take a road trip to Cape Coast for an ancestral connection experience. We will celebrate with a transformative visit to Cape Coast and Elmina Castle. We will walk through the "Door Of No Return" and along the same path as our ancestors did during their last moments on the coast of West Africa.
We then continue to Kakum Rainforest Park.
With breakfast.
Overnight at Alisa Hotel North Ridge.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and say goodbye to your newfound friends as you return home. You will have a day room to relax before you are transferred to the airport for your flight home.
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Your 8 days finish where they began, in Airport pick up.
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