Brief History: Ghana is a country along the West African coast with a population of approximately 20 million people. Ghana is home of the famous Kente Cloth and Adinkra Symbols. Incidentally, the heading is supported by two Adinkra symbols, which mean; “You can always go back home.” Ghana, previously known as the Gold Coast, was a prominent player in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Ghana is also a leading world producer of gold and cocoa. Ghana makes some of the best tasting chocolate in the world. The weather averages between 80 degrees to 98 degrees Fahrenheit (27 – 37 Degrees Celsius).

AKWAABA (Welcome)

February 20, Wednesday:  Leave Atlanta or Washington DC for Accra, Ghana.

February 21, Thursday:  Arrive in Accra and check into your hotel to relax.

   Adowa Dancer

 February 22, Friday: Group visits Diamond House. This is to give visitors a chance to see the finest of custom jewelry in Ghana and if interested, have some made. Group visits the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum (First President of Ghana) and WEB DuBois Center. Group departs for the journey to Kumasi.

February 23, Saturday: Group travels to Kumasi to witness the Akwasidae Festival. This festival is to honor the ancestors and the Ashanti King. It is a very ornate durbar and ceremony.

Ashanti Chief in Full Regalia

February 24, Sunday: Akwasidae Festival in Kumasi. After festival, group returns to Accra in the evening.   

February 25, Monday: Group spends the day sightseeing in Accra. Places of interest: 

1.      University of Ghana

2.      Arts Center.

3.      Woodin Stores.

4.      Ablade Glover Art Center

5.      Artists’ Alliance.

February 26, Tuesday: Group spends a day in Accra with visits to a chocolate factory in Tema and a Kente Weaving Stand. In the afternoon, group travels to Odumase Bead Factory to observe the bead making process. Evening Worship Service at local churches, for those interested.

February 27, Wednesday: After breakfast, group departs for Elmina Castle.  Elmina is one of earliest castles built outside of Europe and would become a major conduit for the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.  Visitors will see the slave dungeons and the “Door of No Return.” Group spends the night at Elmina Beach Resort in Elmina.

                                          Elmina Castle

          Kakum National Park 

February 28, Thursday: Depart for Kakum National Park. The Park is a Reserve, which protects plant and animal treasures of the African Rain Forest. There is also a Canopy Walkway, Africa’s only rainforest walkway. It is made up of 350 meter (1155ft) long suspended bridges which reach the height of 30 meters (99 ft) above the forest floor.

February 29, Friday: Relaxing day at Osekan Beach on final day in Ghana.

NANTEYE (Goodbye)

March 1, Saturday: Back in the US.

Requirements:

1. Valid Passport.
2. Ghana Visa.
3. Anti Malaria Medication. (Check with your physician)
4. Yellow Fever Immunization. (Check with your physician)

Guests will stay at hotels that have air condition, bath and toilets in rooms and security on premises.

Transportation will be in an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking tour guide will accompany visitors on all outings.

Electricity is 220 voltage.

Money can be exchanged at numerous Forex Bureaus.

Good clean bottled water is easily available.

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