GLIMPSE OF GHANA WITH AFROFUTURE FESTIVAL

8 Days | 3 Cities: Accra, Kumasi & Elmina
From $6,496 → Now $6,222 per person

Uncover the Rich Culture, History & Vibrancy of Ghana

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Ghana, where history meets modern celebration. From the bustling streets of Accra to the historic castles of Elmina, immerse yourself in the cultural heartbeat of West Africa. This journey is designed for Cultural Explorers, History Buffs, Festival Goers, Art Enthusiasts, Food Lovers, and Nature Seekers who crave an enriching travel experience.

🌟 Trip Pace: Intense | Active | Rest

🎉 Experience AfroFuture – Ghana’s Biggest Cultural Festival!

Formerly known as Afrochella, AfroFuture is a vibrant celebration of African culture, music, fashion, and innovation. Dance to the beats of Africa’s top artists, explore dynamic art installations, and connect with creatives shaping the future of the continent.

🏛️ Highlights of Your Journey

✔️ Accra’s Historic Landmarks – Explore Ghana’s lively capital, from the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum to the artsy Makola Market.
✔️ AfroFuture Festival Experience – Immerse yourself in the ultimate celebration of African culture, music, and innovation.
✔️ Ashanti Kingdom & Craft Villages – Witness the vibrant traditions of the Ashanti people in Kumasi, including a visit to the Manhyia Palace Museum.
✔️ Akwasidae Festival Observation – If the timing aligns, experience the sacred festival honoring the Ashanti King.
✔️ Cape Coast & Elmina Castles – Walk through the poignant history of the transatlantic slave trade.

✔️   Naming Ceremony  –  We will also have a traditional naming ceremony at a village.
✔️ Kakum National Park Canopy Walk – Soar above the rainforest on a thrilling canopy walkway adventure.
✔️ Traditional Ghanaian Cooking Class – Learn to prepare authentic West African dishes.
✔️ Beachfront Relaxation – Unwind at Ghana’s stunning coastline in Elmina.

 🏨 Stay at: Labadi Beach Hotel or similar
🚍 Transfers: Kotoka International Airport (ACC) → Hotel
🍹 Facilities: Welcome drink, hotel transfer, hotel amenities

🌟 Arrival & Hotel Check-in

Upon landing at Kotoka International Airport, our friendly representative will greet you with a warm “Akwaaba”—a heartfelt Ghanaian welcome. You’ll be assisted with luggage and swiftly transferred to your luxurious accommodation at Labadi Beach Hotel or a similar property.

After check-in, unwind with a refreshing welcome drink and soak in the tropical ambiance of Accra’s coastline. Today is all about relaxation as you ease into the rhythm of Ghana.

✨ Your First Evening in Ghana

• 🛋️ Relax & Unwind: Enjoy the hotel's premium amenities, whether it’s lounging by the pool, sipping a cocktail at the beachfront, or indulging in a light meal.
• 🌅 Optional Leisure Walk: Take a stroll around the hotel’s scenic surroundings to get your first taste of Ghanaian hospitality and culture.
• 😴 Early Rest: After a long journey, recharge for an action-packed itinerary starting tomorrow!

📌 Quick Travel Info

🛫 Pace of Travel: Relaxed
🚶 Steps to Walk: Approx. 1,000–1,500 steps
👥 Suitable for: All age groups

🎒 What to Bring

✔️ Passport & travel documents
✔️ Casual, comfortable clothing
✔️ Light footwear for hotel strolls
✔️ A swimsuit if you’d like to enjoy the pool

🚫 What Not to Do:
❌ Overpack your first evening—this is a time to settle in
❌ Skip hydration—Ghana’s tropical climate can be warm

💡 Pro Tip: Stay hydrated and take it easy to recover from jet lag. Ghana’s vibrant culture and AfroFuture festival await!

🌙 Overnight: Accra, Ghana

 Landmarks tour, Afrochella festival - Moderate - Sightseeing transfers

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The big day awaits us! This morning, take a tour of the century-old capital of Ghana, Accra. Start the day with a visit to the DuBois Centre for Pan-African culture, a house where Dr. Dubois lived and died. Then take a drive/walking tour of the colonial section of Accra (Jamestown). Drive through the main street of the colonial section of the city and view the Ussher and James Forts were built by the Dutch (1650) and British (1673) respectively and also the Light House which used to guide ships to the Accra Harbour in colonial days. Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and museum, a monument dedicated to Ghana’s first post-independence President. Visit the Independence Arch and then continue to visit Osu Christiansborg Castle. After this visit, the intriguing craftsmen at Nungua make fantasy coffins in the shape of vegetables, fruits, cars, etc. usually depicting the profession of the deceased. For example, a fisherman might be buried in a coffin in the shape of a giant fish. The excitement builds as we enjoy our lunch prior to heading to Afrochella.

The lineup has not yet been published, however, if it is half as good as the previous lineups, we are in for a real treat. The El Wak Stadium in Accra will be buzzing and a hive of activity as we Afrochella Time to party and enjoy the exceptional musical talent in Africa enjoy Ghana’s best artists from a wide range of music that includes Highlife. Hiplife, Ragga, and many more. Our best DJs from all over the country and continent will also be on hand to ensure we keep moving to the beat. A captivating experience in the heart of West Africa, we can also enjoy the many artists, fashion outlets, and traditional cuisine all around us during an epic day in Ghana’s capital. Our night is not over as the festival draws to a close as we are just starting, we can choose to head into Osu to continue our celebrations long into the night.

 Craft villages, cultural sites - Moderate - Accra to Kumasi

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Depart Accra via the forest belt to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire, which was built on a similar basis as the Dahomey Empire, i.e., through wars. Upon arrival visit the Cultural A center that features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of brass makers, potters, drum carvers, and batik makers. Then take a tour of the Ashanti craft villages to observe craftsmen at work and purchase souvenir gift items. These villages are Ahwiaa, where woodcarvers produce Ashanti stools, fertility dolls & walking sticks, etc. Ntonso, where Adinkra cloth is processed, and Bonwire, where kente cloth is woven. Kente, a very colorful fabric is usually worn on festive and very important occasions like marriage ceremonies, child naming, etc.

 Manhyia Palace, local markets - Moderate - Included

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Today take a tour of Kumasi, Visit the Royal Manhyia Palace Museum, the home and office of former Ashanti Kings. A regal history that dates back to 1700 is told with relics and artifacts. After, we will cross over to the courtyard of the Manhyia Palace to witness the Akwasidae festival. This festival takes place every six weeks. Witness the Ashanti King, Nana Osei-Tutu II, who presides over the Ashanti Kingdom, arrive in his palanquin and then later be seated in the state whilst all his subchiefs come and reaffirm their oath of allegiance to him. The King and all his sub-chiefs come dressed in all their traditional regalia whilst the general public attending the festival wears black and white. The King also uses this day to receive very important guests and gifts. There will be lots of traditional drumming and dancing to grace the occasion.

Alternative activities for Day 4 as Akwasidae Festival will be celebrated on the 25 th of December before the group’s arrival. We will visit the Manhyia Palace Museum, Kejetia Market and the Ashanti Traditional House, and Sokoban Krofrom. 

• Pace of Travel: Moderate  
  
• Steps to Walk: Approximately 5,000–6,000 steps  
  
• Facilities: Local guides, comfortable seating at the festival  
  
• Suitable for Age Group: All age groups  
  
• What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, camera, sunscreen  
  
• What to Do: Witness cultural rituals, explore local markets  
  
• What Not to Do: Interrupt festival proceedings or take photographs without permission  
  
• Tip for You: Wear black and white clothing to blend in with traditional attire  
  
• Overnight: Kumasi 
  
• Meal: Breakfast and Lunch 
  
• Transfers: Transfer is included 

 Kumasi - Elmina – (Cooking Class)

Cooking class, local interaction - Relaxed - Kumasi to Elmina

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Depart Kumasi to Elmina.

Arrive in Elmina and check in to your hotel. Later visit Global Mamas, an organization that helps women in different economic ventures to make a living so they can provide for their families, educate their children, improve their health, and save for the future. Join the women in Cape Coast to learn how to prepare some rich traditional Ghanaian foods. After which, we will taste our handiwork. 

• Pace of Travel: Relaxed  
  
• Steps to Walk: Approx. 3,000–4,000 steps  
  
• Facilities: Comfortable transfers, guided cooking class  
  
• Suitable for Age Group: 12 years and above 
  
• What to Bring: Notebook, pen for recipes, appetite for local cuisine  
  
• What to Do: Learn traditional cooking, interact with local women  
  
• What Not to Do: Avoid participating actively in the class  
  
• Tip for You: Ask for tips and techniques from the local chefs  
  
• Overnight: Kumasi 
  
• Meal: Breakfast and Lunch 
  
• Transfers: Kumasi to Elmina transfer is included

Canopy walk, Cape Coast Castle - Moderate - Sightseeing transfer

This morning drives further north of Cape Coast to the Kakum National Park a tropical rainforest in the heart of the Attandaso reserve for an adventurous and breathes taking walk on the ‘Canopy Walkway. It is composed of 350 meters of the suspended bridge and six platforms at a height of 60 meters (100ft). After lunch visits the Cape Coast Castle, and take a tour of the infamous slave dungeons, built-in 1653 by the Swedes and later taken over by the Britishers. This castle also houses the West African Historical Museum. The guide will take you through the governor’s quarters, condemned cells, and the ‘Door of Return. We will also have a traditional naming ceremony at a village.

• Pace of Travel: Moderate  
  
• Steps to Walk: Approx. 8,000–10,000 steps  
  
• Facilities: Canopy walkway, historical tours  
  
• Suitable for Age Group: 12 years and above
  
• What to Bring: Sturdy shoes, bug spray, water bottle, sun hat  
  
• What to Do: Enjoy the canopy walk, delve into the history of Cape Coast Castle  
  
• What Not to Do: Skip wearing sunscreen or a hat in the sun  
  
• Tip for You: Take your time on the canopy walk to enjoy the breathtaking views  
  
• Overnight: Elmina  
  
• Meal: Breakfast and Dinner 
  
• Transfers: Sightseeing transfer is included 

Elmina Castle, fishing harbor - Moderate - Elmina to Accra

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Breakfast and check out, then visit the Elmina Castle, the oldest European monument in Ghana built in 1482 by the Portuguese. First established as a trade settlement, the castle later became one of the most important stops on the route of the Atlantic Slave Trade. The Dutch seized the fort from the Portuguese in 1637 and took over all of the Portuguese Gold Coast in 1642. The slave trade continued under the Dutch until 1814. In 1871, the fort became a possession of the British Empire. Both the Elmina and Cape Coast Castles have been designated as UNESCO Heritage Sites. After this tour, take a short walk around the colorful fishing harbor to see the fish market and traditional dugout canoes the local people use for their livelihoods. We take a return trip back to Accra.

• Pace of Travel: Moderate  
  
• Steps to Walk: Approx. 6,000–7,000 steps  
  
• Facilities: Guided tours, sightseeing, restroom stops  
  
• Suitable for Age Group: All age groups  
  
• What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, camera, reusable water bottle  
  
• What to Do: Visit Elmina Castle, explore the fishing harbor  
  
• What Not to Do: Skip the harbor walk; it’s a great photo opportunity  
  
• Tip for You: Engage with locals to learn more about their way of life  
  
• Overnight: Accra  
  
• Meal: Breakfast and Dinner  
  
• Transfers: Elmina to Accra transfer is included 

 Free day/Evening departure

End of Stay Check-out

Leisure time, packing - Relaxed - Hotel to airport

Spend the day at leisure, packing, or doing your last-minute shopping for a late evening departure from Accra back home.

• Pace of Travel: Relaxed  
  
• Steps to Walk: Approx. 1,000–1,500 steps
  
• Facilities: Hotel amenities, leisure time, airport transfer 
  
• Suitable for Age Group: All age groups  
  
• What to Bring: Carry-on luggage, last-minute souvenirs  
  
• What to Do: Pack, enjoy leisure time, prepare for departure  
  
• What Not to Do: Leave packing until the last minute  
  
• Tip for You: Double-check your belongings before departure  
  
• Meal: Breakfast  
  
• Transfers: Hotel to airport transfer is included