Traveling to Ghana during the Christmas and New Year holidays is an experience like no other—one that invites you to not only celebrate with a vibrant and welcoming community but also to reconnect with something deeper, something personal: your roots. Ghana offers the perfect setting to reflect, embrace, and celebrate the beauty of ancestral connections.
Rediscovering Your Ancestral Legacy:
Ghana is not just a travel destination, it’s a place where history comes alive. It is steeped in rich cultural traditions, and there’s undeniable energy in the air, especially during the holiday season. There’s something deeply profound about walking the same streets your ancestors may have walked or standing in a place where the echoes of their stories are still felt. You will visit historical sites like the Cape Coast Castle or Elmina Castle, where millions of Africans were once enslaved and shipped across the Atlantic. These visits often stir a powerful, emotional connection, helping you understand your ancestry in a way you never have before.
Music, Dance, and Healing Rhythms:
Ghana is the birthplace of some of the most rhythmic, soul-stirring music in the world, and during the Christmas and New Year season, the air is thick with it. Traditional drumming, Azonto dance moves, and powerful gospel performances create an electric atmosphere that’s hard to describe. For those seeking a deeper connection, the music carries a history of pain, resilience, and joy—a kind of ancestral heartbeat that reverberates in your soul. Dancing and moving to the rhythm can feel like an act of healing, a celebration of life and all those who came before.
New Year: A Time for Renewal:
The turn of the year in Ghana is more than just fireworks and partying. It’s a time for renewal, reflection, and setting intentions for the future. As you join the New Year countdown, you will be reminded of the importance of family, community, and legacy. It’s a beautiful moment to reflect on the past year and to honor the journey of your ancestors that has led you here.
Craft Markets: The Art of Legacy:
You will explore Ghana's markets, such as Makola Market in Accra or Kejetia Market in Kumasi, an experience in itself. You’ll find beautiful, handcrafted textiles, beads, and artwork—each piece carrying the story of the maker and the culture they represent. As you browse the stalls, you might find a piece that resonates with you on a personal level, an object that carries the spirit of the land and people, connecting you even more deeply to your heritage.
In Ghana, the Christmas and New Year holiday isn’t just a time of celebration—it’s a chance to reconnect with the legacy of your ancestors, to reflect on the shared history that connects you to this land, and to create new memories with a community that welcomes you home.
PRICE IS PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
- 9 Night Accommodation (based on double occupancy): Two 5-Star Hotels in Accra, Two over-night in Cape Coast
- Meals as indicated on itinerary (9 breakfast, 3 Dinners)
- Welcome Cocktail and Dinner
- Guided tour: W.E.B. DuBois Center, Independence Arch, Makola Market
- Cruise down the Volta River
- Charitable Visit to an Orphanage (cost of gift not included)
- Guided tour: Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Kumasi City Tour, Manhyia Palace Museum, Kejetia market, and the National Cultural Centre.
- Receive your African name during a Naming Ceremony
- NYE Party (Location TBD)
- Farewell Dinner
- All Transfers and transportation by private, air-conditioned coach with driver/guide
- Arrival and Departure Assistance
What is Not Included
- Air to Ghana
- Tours not included in the package
- Optional AfroFuture Tickets (Cost Additional and to be determined)
- Meals that are not included in itinerary
- Tips & gratuities
- Increase in local tax rates
- Early check-in & late check-out of rooms (standard check-in time is 2pm and check-out 10 am)
- Travel Insurance
- Visa / passport handling fees
- Yellow Fever Vaccination
Tour Luggage Allowance - Land Arrangements:
One piece of standard size luggage per person is included on tour coaches. If your are travelling with more than one piece each, then you must advise us prior to your final payment so that additional arrangements can be made, if necessary. Failure to do so could impact the smooth running of our tour and incur costs locally.
On arrival in Accra, Ghana, you will clear customs, claim your baggage and proceed to the arrivals hall where our local representative will be waiting for our group and escort us to our private vehicle for transfer to our 5-Star Hotel (2 nights)
Welcome cocktails and dinner.
Celebrate Christmas cruising down Lake Volta. Expect photo worthy views, barbecue lunch and live music on deck. Just 5km from the shores of Lake Volta is the popular stop, Dodi Island.
EVENING IS AT LEISURE
Drive through the forest zone to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire to explore the legends of the famous Ashantis, whose legacies are still evident today.
Enroute, visit the three famous Ashanti craft villages; Ahwiaa, the wood carvers’ village, Ntonso, the home of Adinkra cloth, and Bonwire, the Kente weaving village. You will have an opportunity to see how African crafts are made and to buy directly from the artisans who make them.
Accommodation: Overnight in Kumasi (1 Night)
On the way to the Cape Coast stop to visit:
- Manhyia Palace Museum to obtain firsthand information on the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom. A regal history that dates back to 1700 is told with relics and artefacts
- the famous Kejetia market
- National Cultural Centre which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass makers, potters and batik makers.
Accommodation: Overnight in Cape Coast (1 Night)
- Tour of the infamous Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana.
- Visit the Cape Coast Castle.
- Explore Elmina
- Return to Acca
Accommodation: Accra 5-Star hotel (5 nights)
Visit the Osu Children's Home, where you will have the opportunity to distribute gifts and share moments of joy with the children. Spend the afternoon at Leisure.
EVENING
TENTATIVE: AFROFUTURE Day 2
Guided Tour of Accra
- W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African Culture
- Independence / Black Star Square
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
- the Arts Center
- Makola Market
Day at Leisure in preparation of the NYE's Celebration and Dinner.
Day at Leisure as we prepare for the NYE's dinner and celebration.
Participate in a naming ceremony of recognition and get a Ghanaian name.
Prepare to check-out and transferred to the airport.
Based on Double Occupancy. King, Queen and Twin options where indicated.
Based on double occupancy
Superior King / Superior Twin
With either a city or pool views amenities include:
- wireless internet in room
- bathrobe / slippers
- pillow menu
- ironing board and flat-iron
- mini bar
- coffee/tea making facilities
- automatic wake up call
- on-site restaurants featuring sumptuous flavors of the world and variety of mouth-watering live cooking stations complemented by an 'a la carte' menu which features both international specialties as well as fresh local seafood.
- pools
- fitness center
- spa
Based on double occupancy
Superior Room / Superior Twin Room
A superior, 5-star resort embodying the very best of West Africa luxury, tranquility & sophistication. Amenities include:
- private bathroom with separate shower and bathtub
- bathrobe and slippers, shaver point, hairdryer
- private balcony
- individually controlled air conditioning
- electronic safe
- complimentary minibar
- complimentary tea-making facilities
- free Wi-Fi
- on-site bars and restaurants covering a variety of culinary traditions, from fine and imaginitive cuisine to the exotic
- beach bar
- fitness center
- spa and wellness
Based on double occupancy
Superior Room with Queen-size or Twin Beds
African-style hotel set in lush tropical gardens located in Kumasi, the capital of historic Ashanti Region. The hotel provides leisure and business experience amid the rich culture of the Ashanti Kingdom. Amenities include:
- free Wi-Fi
- air-condition
- washer
- room-service
- on-site restaurant
- pool and pool bar
- fitness gym
- spa
Based on double occupancy
Superior Room with Queen-size or Twin Beds
Discover a new destination on Ghana’s breathtaking Central Coast — where every sunrise welcomes serenity, and every stay is wrapped in luxury and legacy. Nestled along the historic shoreline of Elmina, just minutes from Elmina Castle and Cape Coast. Amenities include:
- spacious, sea-breezed guest rooms
- three unique dining & bar venues featuring local flavors
- wellness spa and beach yoga
FINALY PAYMENT DUE - September 15, 2026
SUGGESTED PAYMENTS AFTER INITIAL DEPOSIT (if made December 2025 or before)
January 15, 2026: $300.00 per person
February 15, 2026: $300.00 per person
March 15, 2026: $300.00 per person
April 15, 2026: $400.00 per person
May 15, 2026: $400.00 per person
June 15, 2026: $400.00 per person
July 15, 2026: $400.00 per person
August 15, 2026: $600.00 per person
BALANCE DUE: September 15, 2026
Early Registration Deposit of $300.00 (Sept. 7 - Nov. 15, 2025) Non-Refundable. Deposit of $600.00 pp (regular registration) Non-Refundable.
90-61 days prior to departure - 75% of total trip (not including the non-refundable deposit).
60 days or less - 100% non-refundable.
TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
A quote from Travel Insured will be provided.
Ghana requires a valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining, a visa, a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination (vaccination must be at least 10 days from the date of departure to Ghana), and proof of a return or onward flight.
Yellow Fever Vaccination:
- Requirement: The yellow fever vaccine and a corresponding certificate are mandatory for all travelers over nine months of age.
Exemptions: Exceptions are made for breastfeeding mothers, pregnant women, children under nine months, and individuals over 60.
Administration: The vaccine must be administered at a registered yellow fever vaccination center.
Certificate validity: The certificate is valid for the duration of the person's life, so you cannot be denied entry for not having a booster shot.
Passport Health - Passport Health is the largest and leading provider of travel medicine and immunization services in North America. With 300+ travel clinic locations, a commitment to first-class medical care, and rigorously trained medical staff, Passport Health sets the immunization industry standard. A prescription is not required to get a yellow fever vaccine from Passport Health; however, you should consult you primary physician first. You can find a location nearest your by going HERE. Note that the cost of the vaccine is not generally covered by your insurance. Cost should be confirmed with your physician and/or Passport Health to make the most cost effective decision.
You are responsible for ensuring your passport meets the above requirements, paying for your visa and obtaining proof of yellow fever vaccinations.
You should also obtain necessary travel vaccinations like Hepatitis A and Typhoid, pack malaria medication, and consider travel insurance
Information about the visa application process and requirements can be found HERE.