AfroFuture / Detty December In Ghana

10 Days 9 Nights
  • 3-4 Star
  • Accra
  • December
  • Guided
  • Daily Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 2 Dinner
  • Included

Overview

Celebrate the festive season in Ghana with 10 unforgettable days of culture, connection, and pure vibes! From Accra’s buzzing streets to the powerful history of Cape Coast and the serene luxury of Aqua Safari, this journey blends deep heritage with December fun. Cook Ghanaian meals, dance under the stars at AfroFuture, honor ancestral legacies, and welcome the New Year by the beach. It’s more than a trip — it’s your homecoming!

Tour Highlights

  • Welcome Dinner: Kick off your journey with a vibrant welcome dinner, meet fellow travelers, and start building lasting connections over great food and Ghanaian vibes.
  • Hands-on Ghanaian Cooking & Batik Workshop: Get creative in the kitchen and with your hands! Learn to cook local favorites and create your own batik fabric using traditional Adinkra symbols.
  • Accra City Tour + AfroFuture Festival: Explore the historic and modern sides of Accra, then party into the night at AfroFuture – Ghana’s biggest December celebration of music and culture.
  • Community Giveback Experience: Make an impact by giving back to local communities through a meaningful visit organized in partnership with Elidel Foundation.
  • Cape Coast Castle & Traditional Naming Ceremony: Walk through the moving halls of Cape Coast Castle, then receive your Ghanaian name in a heartwarming traditional ceremony.
  • New Year’s Eve Celebration at Polo Beach Club: Dress in white and dance the night away at one of Ghana’s most exclusive New Year parties – beachside, elegant, and unforgettable.
  • Outdoor Art Tour at Nkyinkyim Museum: Take in powerful storytelling through sculpture at this open-air museum dedicated to African history, identity, and resilience.
  • Night Stay at Aqua Safari Resort: Relax and recharge at this beautiful waterfront resort – from boat rides to jet skis, or just soaking up the peaceful scenery.

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    Arrival

    Arrive at Accra airport.
    Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana. Meet, greet and transfer to your hotel.
    Hotel check-in at 3pm
    Settle in, brief orientation by Elidel Tours.
    Welcome Dinner
    Meals Included: Dinner
    Accommodation: Hotel in Accra

  • Day
    02

    Cultural Immersion – Cooking & Batik Making Session

    Enjoy a full day Ghanaian cultural Immersion.
    Visit a Ghanaian home where you will be immersed and thought by your host how to prepare a number of Ghanaian tradition dishes, from Jollof rice (rice cooked in red tomatoes sauce), Red Red (Beans Stew with fried plantains) and among others. Learn the traditional Batik making using traditional Adinkra symbols and some fun traditional Ghanaian songs and games.
    Meet dressmakers for your custom outfit or arrange with a hair stylist to get your hair braided.
    Evening free on your own to enjoy night life and attend a Detty December event (TBC)
    Meals Included: B
    Accommodation: Hotel in Accra

  • Day
    03

    Accra City Tour Experience & Afrofuture Opening Night

    On this day we go on a city tour of Accra as you Immerse yourself in the cosmopolitan flavors of Ghana’s Capital City. Experience a blend of the old and the new as you visit the iconic, the old, and the off-the-beaten track! Activites include a visit the WEB Du Bois Centre, drive through Jamestown Old Accra, a visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Drumming lessons and shopping expereince at the Arts and Crafts Market where you get to pick out fabrics for your custom made dress. Photo stop at the Black Star Square.
    Enjoy lunch at an Afrocentric restaurant.
    In the evening prepare yourself for the opening night of the much anticipated AfroFuture event (AfroFuture Ticket not included ticket cost to be advised)
    Meals Included: B/L
    Accommodation: Hotel in Accra

  • Day
    04

    Community Give Back / Photo Shoot Session

    In partnership with our sister company Elidel Foundation; proceed to visit a local community, a hospital or school to give gifts/donate to them (location to be confirmed)
    Optional: Book for a photoshoot session, where you get dressed in a traditional royal clothing for the picture-perfect moments. (on own account)
    Evening free on your own.
    Evening: Attend Day 2 of the AfroFuture event or any other Detty December Event (TBA)
    Meals Included: B
    Accommodation: Hotel in Accra

  • Day
    05

    Nkyinkyim Museum – Aqua Safari

    Check out from the hotel and continue to visit one of the biggest outdoor museums in Ghana. It is situated on several acres of land in Ada and its name is derived from the Akan Adinkra symbol, the Nkyinkyim symbol, which means Twist and Turns. The museum is an evolving art installation/monument of sculptured pieces, portraying the story of African slave trade and the resilience of our ancestors.
    journey to Aqua Safari Resort in Ada for the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Volta River, soaking in the tranquil views. Unwind on the serene beaches, indulge in delicious cuisine, or take part in exciting water activities. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, this getaway offers the perfect escape! You get to arrange your own individual tours like jet ski, rum tour, spa or saloon etc.
    Meals Included: B/L
    Accommodation: Aqua Safari

  • Day
    06

    Return To Accra And Nye Event

    Transfer back to Accra
    Rest if day free for personal activities and shopping
    Evening: Experience an all-white New Year’s Eve Party at Polo Beach Club. This party brings together members of the diaspora and celebrating the Africa culture (Event to be confirmed)
    Meals Included: B
    Accommodation: Hotel in Accra

  • Day
    07

    Resilience & Naming Ceremony Experience

    This journey takes you to the horrors of the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade in the Central Region of Ghana. Depart early morning from your hotel for this journey where you get to walk the path of our ancestors at Assin Manso Slave River site where they took their “Last Bath” and stand within the walls of Cape Coast Castle, where you’ll walk through the haunting dungeons and the Door of No Return, uncovering the deep history of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Feel the weight of history, honor their resilience, and let their strength inspire us to rise.
    End the day with a Traditional Ghanaian Naming Ceremony, where you’ll receive an authentic Ghanaian name in a beautiful celebration filled with music, blessings, and cultural connection.
    Check-into your hotel
    Meals Included: B/D
    Accommodation: Hotel in Cape Coast

  • Day
    08

    Rest & Relaxation

    Day free for personal activities.
    Optional: Book a Spa Session or any of the resort’s activities on your own (on own account)
    Meals Included: B
    Accommodation: Hotel in Cape Coast

  • Day
    09

    Return To Accra / Last Minute Shopping

    Breakfast and check out
    Transfer to Accra and visit the market for last minute shopping and packing
    Farewell Dinner
    Meals Included: B/D
    Accommodation: Hotel in Accra

  • Day
    10

    Departure

    Breakfast and check out
    Last day free for packing and personal activities
    Transfer to the airport for departure

Inclusions

  • 7 Nights at In Accra
  • 2 Nights at Aqua Safari Resort
  • Visa On Arrival
  • Meals as indicated (Daily Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 2 Dinner)
  • Overland Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tours and Entrances fees to Tour Sites as outlined in Itinerary
  • Souvenirs
  • English speaking Professional Tour Guide
  • Cold water during tours

Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Immunization (Yellow Fever Required, Malaria Prophylactics Recommended)
  • Travel Insurance (Recommended)
  • Early Check-in and Late check-out at Hotel
  • AfroFuture event ticket
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional tours/services
  • All Entrance fees/tickets to evening events
  • Gratuity and Tips
  • Any other item not mentioned in the inclusions