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Ghana

Ghana

11 Days & 10 Nights

August 13 – 23, 2021

Prices from

$3,500

Per person

single & double occupancy available

Ghana

– Chale Wote Festival | Africa Arts Tour –

Explore Ghana in August 2021 as we highlight the vibrant and artistic city of Accra during the Chale Wote Festival!

On this cultural and historical tour, you will see the former slave castle at Cape Coast and receive your African name at a traditional ceremony.

Shop at the Makola Market, bathe in Boti Falls, create authentic fabric in your Adinkra cloth stamping class and take a breathtaking walk across the rain forest Kakum Canopy. Towards the end of your trip, experience the Chale Wote Arts festival and close with a few relaxing trips to Accra’s beaches.

It’s time to go back to Africa, it’s time to go home. This is definitely a trip that you don’t want to miss!

Add-Ons Available

Please schedule a phone call or send us a message to inquire about international round trip flights.

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Day to Day Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive in Africa and Unwind

Friday, August 13, 2021


After landing at the Kotoka International Airport, your private Away to Africa driver will transport you to your lodging in Accra.

In the evening we will have a proper Ghanaian welcome with a night out in town at one of Ghana’s best lounges.

  ACCRA .  Dinner Included

DAY 2

Cooking, Batik & Welcome Dinner

Saturday, August 14, 2021


Enjoy your first day in Ghana getting acclimated with new friends! Learn how to cook a traditional Ghanaian meal and print your own batik fabric as a souvenir.

In the evening we will have a proper Ghanaian welcome dinner.

  accra .   Breakfast & Lunch Included

DAY 3

Boti Falls

Sunday, August 15, 2021


Today you will have the option to travel to Boti Falls to take an optional small hike or wash off in the waterfall!

Spend the evening relaxing at the hotel or listening to reggae music in the heart of Osu.

  osu .   breakfast Included

DAY 4

Community Outreach Aburi & Botanical Gardens

Monday, August 16, 2021


Today we will travel to Aburi Mountain for time with our Community Outreach Project.

Afterwards you can take a walk around the Botanical Gardens to learn a but more of Ghana’s flora and fauna before having lunch looking over the mountains of Aburi.

  Aburi .   Breakfast Included

DAY 5

Pan Africanism in Accra | Marcus Garvey’s Earthstrong

Tuesday, August 17, 2021


Explore the streets of Accra to indulge in Ghana’s history and some shopping as we celebrate Marcus Garvey’s Birthday. Travel to the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan African Culture to learn of the Pan African influence throughout the Diaspora.Option to meet with seamstress to have clothing made with purchased material.

Your tour will also include a trip to:

  • Independence Square
  • Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
  • Art Centre
  • Makola Market
  •   ACCRA .   Breakfast & Dinner Included

    DAY 6

    Elmina, Cape Coast

    Wednesday, August 18, 2021

    You will spend your day traveling to Cape Coast where we will visit Cape Coast Castle Castle. Listen to stories tracing the steps of African ancestors before their brutal voyage to the West.

    Afterwards, take some time to yourself as you enjoy dinner overlooking the ocean.

     ELMInA .   Breakfast Included

    DAY 7

    Kakum National Park

    Thursday, August. 19, 2021

    Today you will continue our voyage throughout Cape Coast and head to a canopy walkway in the middle of a forest. Brace yourself as you walk 100 feet in the air at Kakum National Park.

    You will rest and enjoy lunch on the coast before an evening cultural performance with drumming and dancing by Akumapa group.

    Upon returning to Accra you will have the option to relax or party.

      accra.   Breakfast Included

    DAY 8

    Arts in Accra & Sundowners on Rooftop

    Friday, August. 20, 2021

    Today is all about Art in Accra as we travel to a few art studios of local Ghanaian artistes.We will end the afternoon with a stop by a pop up space where we will have a tasting before heading to a roof top pool for sundowners.

      accra .   Breakfast & Dinner Included

    DAY 9

    Chale Wote Virtual Festival

    Saturday, August. 21, 2021

    Relax and chill out for the morning before we attend an event for Chale Wote’s virtual festival.Afterwards you will attend an African dancing and drumming class before ending the evening with sundowners at a rooftop restaurant and bar.

    Afterwards, you will have the option to go out to a lounge to listen to music.

      ACCRA .   Breakfast Included

    DAY 10

    Beach Day

    Sunday, August. 22, 2021

    Today you will travel to Bojo beach to enjoy music and waves.

    Spend the evening listening to reggae music in the heart of Osu.

      Bojo .  breakfast Included

    DAY 11

    Relax & Depart Home

    monday, August. 23, 2021

    Wake up early for an early breakfast and take some time to reflect on your life-changing experience in Mama Africa.

    After breakfast you will depart for the airport for your departure.

      TRAVELING .   BREAKFAST INCLUDED

    “By Going and Coming a Bird Weaves it’s Nest.”

    – Ghanaian PROVERB

    Your Investment

    WE offer flexible & custom payment plans
    contact us for a quote with flights included

    Single room for one person. Couples are considered double occupancy.

    August 13 – 23, 2021

    $4,150/pp

    +add on benin & togo
    August 23 – 27, 2021

    $5,300/pp**

    **Includes International Flight from Accra, Ghana to Lomé, Togo

    DEPOSIT $499 $200

    For alternate payment options including direct deposit & PayPal please contact us.

    Custom Payment plans available at booking

    Paired travelers or couples will share a room.*

    August 13 – 23, 2021

    $3,500/pp

    +add on benin & togo
    August 23 – 27, 2021

    $4,400/pp**

    **Includes International Flight from Accra, Ghana to Lomé, Togo

    DEPOSIT $499 $200

    For alternate payment options including direct deposit & PayPal please contact us.

    Custom Payment plans available at booking

    *If booking a double room as a solo traveler we will attempt to pair you with another solo traveler. If we’re unable to match within 60 days of tour, you must upgrade and pay a single traveler supplement (single occupancy).*

    Included

    Our tour to Ghana includes enjoying diverse cultural expeditions throughout the country based on single occupancy ensuite for all lodging.

    • Swag Bag including our ‘I Met God’ T-shirt upon arrival
    • All Lodging Accommodations.
    • Specified Meals throughout the entire tour.
    • An Away to Africa Tour Representative that travels with you 100% of the time on the ground during the duration of the tour.
    • All Transportation Costs which includes Personal Driver and Airport Pickup & Drop-off.
    • This Trip includes tickets to the Annual Chale Wote Art Festival.
    • Entry Fees into all Excursions and all lounges we attend as a group.
    • Pricing is contingent on the time which tickets are purchased.

    Not Included

  • International Round Trip Flight Add-On is available for each departure.
  • Required travel documentation (Valid Passport &/or Visa).
  • Parties and Events not included in package.
  • Transport outside of tours.
  • Gratuities for Guides & Drivers.
  • Travel Insurance (More Info About Insurance). *affiliate link*
  • Hotel Room Charges, Personal Telephone Calls on Hotel Phones & Laundry.
  • Souvenirs & Snacks, Lunch, Dinner & Alcoholic drinks.
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    DAY 1

    Arrive in Africa and Unwind

    Friday, August 13, 2021


    After landing at the Kotoka International Airport, your private Away to Africa driver will transport you to your lodging in Accra.

    In the evening we will have a proper Ghanaian welcome with a night out in town at one of Ghana’s best lounges.

      ACCRA .  Dinner Included

    DAY 2

    Cooking, Batik & Welcome Dinner

    Saturday, August 14, 2021


    Enjoy your first day in Ghana getting acclimated with new friends! Learn how to cook a traditional Ghanaian meal and print your own batik fabric as a souvenir.

    In the evening we will have a proper Ghanaian welcome dinner.

      accra .   Breakfast & Lunch Included

    DAY 3

    Boti Falls

    Sunday, August 15, 2021


    Today you will have the option to travel to Boti Falls to take an optional small hike or wash off in the waterfall!

    Spend the evening relaxing at the hotel or listening to reggae music in the heart of Osu.

      osu .   breakfast Included

    DAY 4

    Community Outreach Aburi & Botanical Gardens

    Monday, August 16, 2021


    Today we will travel to Aburi Mountain for time with our Community Outreach Project.

    Afterwards you can take a walk around the Botanical Gardens to learn a but more of Ghana’s flora and fauna before having lunch looking over the mountains of Aburi.

      Aburi .   Breakfast Included

    DAY 5

    Pan Africanism in Accra | Marcus Garvey’s Earthstrong

    Tuesday, August 17, 2021


    Explore the streets of Accra to indulge in Ghana’s history and some shopping as we celebrate Marcus Garvey’s Birthday. Travel to the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan African Culture to learn of the Pan African influence throughout the Diaspora.Option to meet with seamstress to have clothing made with purchased material.

    Your tour will also include a trip to:

  • Independence Square
  • Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
  • Art Centre
  • Makola Market
  •   ACCRA .   Breakfast & Dinner Included

    DAY 6

    Elmina, Cape Coast

    Wednesday, August 18, 2021


    You will spend your day traveling to Cape Coast where we will visit Cape Coast Castle Castle. Listen to stories tracing the steps of African ancestors before their brutal voyage to the West.

    Afterwards, take some time to yourself as you enjoy dinner overlooking the ocean.

     ELMInA .   Breakfast Included

    DAY 7

    Kakum National Park

    Thursday, August. 19, 2021


    Today you will continue our voyage throughout Cape Coast and head to a canopy walkway in the middle of a forest. Brace yourself as you walk 100 feet in the air at Kakum National Park.

    You will rest and enjoy lunch on the coast before an evening cultural performance with drumming and dancing by Akumapa group.

    Upon returning to Accra you will have the option to relax or party.

      accra.   Breakfast Included

    DAY 8

    Arts in Accra & Sundowners on Rooftop

    Friday, August. 20, 2021


    Today is all about Art in Accra as we travel to a few art studios of local Ghanaian artistes.We will end the afternoon with a stop by a pop up space where we will have a tasting before heading to a roof top pool for sundowners.

      accra .   Breakfast & Dinner Included

    DAY 9

    Chale Wote Virtual Festival

    Saturday, August. 21, 2021


    Relax and chill out for the morning before we attend an event for Chale Wote’s virtual festival.Afterwards you will attend an African dancing and drumming class before ending the evening with sundowners at a rooftop restaurant and bar.


    Afterwards, you will have the option to go out to a lounge to listen to music.

      ACCRA .   Breakfast Included

    DAY 10

    Beach Day

    Sunday, August. 22, 2021


    Today you will travel to Bojo beach to enjoy music and waves.

    Spend the evening listening to reggae music in the heart of Osu.

      Bojo .  breakfast Included

    DAY 11

    Relax & Depart Home

    monday, August. 23, 2021


    Wake up early for an early breakfast and take some time to reflect on your life-changing experience in Mama Africa.

    After breakfast you will depart for Kotoko International Airport airport for your departure home.

      TRAVELING .   BREAKFAST INCLUDED

    “By Going and Coming a Bird Weaves it’s Nest.”

    – Ghanaian PROVERB

    Your Investment

    WE offer flexible & custom payment plans
    contact us for a quote with flights included

    Single room for one person. Couples are considered double occupancy.

    August 13 – 23, 2021

    $4,150/pp

    +add on benin & togo
    August 23 – 27, 2021

    $5,300/pp**

    **Includes International Flight from Accra, Ghana to Lomé, Togo

    DEPOSIT $499 $200

    For alternate payment options including direct deposit & PayPal please contact us.

    Custom Payment plans available at booking

    One room with two beds. Paired travelers or couples will share a room.*

    August 13 – 23, 2021

    $3,500/pp

    +add on benin & togo
    August 23 – 27, 2021

    $4,400/pp**

    **Includes International Flight from Accra, Ghana to Lomé, Togo

    DEPOSIT $499 $200

    For alternate payment options including direct deposit & PayPal please contact us.

    Custom Payment plans available at booking

    *If booking a double room as a solo traveler we will attempt to pair you with another solo traveler. If we’re unable to match within 60 days of tour, you must upgrade and pay a single traveler supplement (single occupancy).*

    Included

    Our tour to Ghana includes enjoying diverse cultural expeditions throughout the country based on single occupancy ensuite for all lodging.

    • Swag Bag including our ‘I Met God’ T-shirt upon arrival
    • All Lodging Accommodations.
    • Specified Meals throughout the entire tour.
    • An Away to Africa Tour Representative that travels with you 100% of the time on the ground during the duration of the tour.
    • All Transportation Costs which includes Personal Driver and Airport Pickup & Drop-off.
    • This Trip includes tickets to the Annual Chale Wote Art Festival.
    • Entry Fees into all Excursions and all lounges we attend as a group.
    • Pricing is contingent on the time which tickets are purchased.

    Not Included

  • International Round Trip Flight Add-On is available for each departure.
  • Required travel documentation (Valid Passport &/or Visa).
  • Parties and Events not included in package.
  • Transport outside of tours.
  • Gratuities for Guides & Drivers.
  • Travel Insurance (More Info About Insurance). *affiliate link*
  • Hotel Room Charges, Personal Telephone Calls on Hotel Phones & Laundry.
  • Souvenirs & Snacks, Lunch, Dinner & Alcoholic drinks.
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