12 Days Ghana Homecoming Cultural Immersive Experience

Arrival in Accra | Akwaaba Ghana

Arrive at Kotoka International Airport, where you are warmly welcomed by our local team. Enjoy a smooth transfer to your hotel and time to settle in after your journey. In the evening, gather for a relaxed welcome briefing and dinner, officially kicking off your Ghana experience.
Accommodation: Accra City Hotel

Rest & Half Day City Tour

Morning Free for Rest and Relaxation or attend a local church service (optional)
Lunch
After lunch, visit the National Museum of Ghana
Evening: Meet Tailors & Dressmakers
Overnight: Accra City Hotel

Accra City Tour

Explore the vibrant heart of Ghana’s capital. Today blends history, culture, and everyday life as you visit key landmarks and neighborhoods that tell Accra’s story.

• WEB Du Bois Centre
• Jamestown (Old Accra)
• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum
• Independence Square and Black Star Gate

After lunch visit the National Centre for Arts and Crafts, which has a varied collection of Ghanaian hand-crafted items on sale. Here you will have the opportunity to try your bargaining skills to shop in an open-air market.

Later, connect with Ghana’s rhythm during an interactive drumming session, where you learn traditional beats and movements in a fun, high-energy setting.

Accommodation: Accra City Hotel

Nkyinkyim Museum & Aqua Safari

Travel to Ada to explore Nkyinkyim Museum, a powerful outdoor art installation that tells the story of African resilience and the transatlantic journey. Continue to Aqua Safari Resort for a scenic boat ride, relaxation by the river, and a laid-back lunch experience.
Accommodation: Accra City Hotel

Accra to Kumasi | Cocoa & Chocolate Journey

Depart Accra for Kumasi, the cultural heart of the Ashanti Kingdom. En route, enjoy a chocolate and cocoa experience, learning how Ghana’s most famous export moves from farm to finished product—complete with tastings. Continue to Kumasi and settle in for the evening.
Accommodation: Oak Plaza Hotel, Kumasi

Ashanti Craft Villages & Traditional Naming Ceremony

Explore renowned Ashanti craft villages known for Kente weaving and Adinkra symbolism. Watch master artisans at work and learn the meaning behind the patterns.
Later, take part in a traditional Ghanaian naming ceremony, where each guest receives an African name and learns its significance—an emotional and memorable highlight of the journey.
Accommodation: Oak Plaza Hotel, Kumasi

Royal Heritage & Slave River Site

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Begin with a visit to the Manhyia Palace Museum, seat of the Ashanti Kingdom, for insight into royal traditions and history.
Depart Kumasi for Cape Coast in the Central Region. Drive through the forest and several farming villages. Stop en route to visit Assin Manso, burial site of the remains of the two ancestors exhumed from New York’s Wall Street and Kingston, Jamaica, and re-interred on Emancipation Day 1998. Visit the “Slave River Site” where enslaved Africans were allowed to have their bath in preparation for auction at the nearby slave market.
Arrive in Cape Coast for lunch and Check-into your hotel.
Rest of day is free to relax
Overnight: Coconut Grove Beach Resort

Cape Coast & Elmina Castle Dungeons

A deeply moving day exploring Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle Dungeons. Guided tours take you through the slave dungeons, courtyards, and memorial spaces, offering powerful historical context and time for reflection.
Accommodation: Coconut Grove Beach Resort

Kakum National Park & Canopy Walkway Adventure

Visit Kakum National Park, home to Ghana’s famous canopy walkway. Walk high above the rainforest for breathtaking views of the forest canopy, followed by a nature trail experience. A perfect balance of adventure and eco-discovery.
Return to hotel and rest of day is free for relaxation
Evening: Visit a Ghanaian home for dinner
Accommodation: Coconut Grove Beach Resort

Elmina - Safari Experience - Accra

Check out and depart to Accra
Drive along the coastline back to Accra. En route, stop at The Crown Forest Resort for a safari experience where you get to see giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other animals available at the resort.
Lunch
Continue to Accra to meet dressmaker for last-minute fitting and cloth adjustments
Overnight: Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra

Waterfalls Massage & Personal Activities Day

Unwind with a waterfall massage and relaxation experience, combining nature, wellness, and calm. This is a slow-paced day designed for rest, reflection, and rejuvenation after an enriching journey.
Rest of day free for personal activities and relaxation
Evening: Farewell Dinner
Overnight: Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra

Departure

Transfer to the airport for departure, taking with you unforgettable memories, meaningful connections, and a deeper understanding of Ghana.