The Great Ghana Juneteenth Family Reunion – 8 Days (17th – 24th June, 2025)

After a sumptuous buffet breakfast, we set out to discover the dynamic city of Accra—a captivating blend of modern and colonial architecture, pulsating with the rhythms of local life.

• • Our first stop is the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, a tribute to the influential Pan-Africanist who chose Ghana as his home. Explore the legacy of this remarkable figure.

• • Next, we drive past Flagstaff House, the official residence and administrative offices of Ghana’s president (often referred to as Ghana’s White House). 

• • Prepare to be impressed by the newly renovated Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. This 5.4-acre facility, built in 1992, honors the first President of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The upgraded park now features a reception center with offices, a modern library, an eatery, a gift shop, an infirmary, and a digitally controlled conference facility. Don’t miss the mesmerizing audio-visually synchronized fountain that illuminates the park at night, as well as the mini-amphitheater for lectures and performances.

• • Adjacent to the Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum lies the renowned Accra Arts & Crafts Centre. Sharpen your bargaining skills as you explore the largest open market in Accra. Discover stunning authentic African wear, arts, and crafts—perfect souvenirs for the important people in your life.

• Enjoy a guided tour of Independence Square, where Ghana hosts many national ceremonies. Capture monumental photos at the iconic Black Star Square.

As the day winds down, you will be transported our carefully selected restaurant near to your hotel for a welcome dinner with entertainment.

While you savor your meal and sway to the music, our professional tailors and seamstresses will be available to take your measurements for custom-made outfits.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Lancaster Hotel Accra

Highlight:

• Manhyia Palace Museum

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive through the forest zone to Kumasi, the historic seat of the Ashanti Empire. Arrive in Kumasi late afternoon and explore Manhyia Palace—the former official residence of Ashanti Kings (Asantehene). Now a museum, it houses precious artifacts related to the Ashanti Kingdom. Transfer to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay and dinner.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner Hotel : Lancaster Hotel Kumasi

After breakfast, you have the OPTION to attend a church service before the day’s other activities begin.  Later today, you will visit the main craft villages of the surrounding lush countryside of Kumasi. Our first stop is Adawomase, a craft village where we will witness the time-honored tradition of handcrafting Kente Cloth on looms. Explore various Kente styles and even make purchases. We might also pay a courtesy visit to the paramount chief of this community.

Next, we will visit Ntonso, where artisans hand-stamp patterns on cotton cloth to create Adinkra Textiles. These black-on-black and black-on-red fabrics are worn during funerals and solemn occasions. Learn about the black dye-making process from tree bark and create your own Adinkra sash to take home. You can also purchase large pieces of handmade Adinkra Cloth.

Return to the hotel hopefully with a few great bargains and prepare for this evenings dinner at one Kumasi’s best restaurants.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel :Lancaster Hotel Kumasi

After breakfast, we will head to the Central Region. Our first stop is Assin Manso Slave River, a significant site where the remains of two former slaves from the U.S. and Jamaica were re-interred during Ghana’s Emancipation Day Celebration in 1998. At the “Slave River,” captured Africans were washed before being confined in the Slave Castles, awaiting shipment to the Americas and the Caribbean. 

We’ll continue our journey to Cape Coast, with Rest stops along the way.

Upon arrival in Cape Coast, we will visit Cape Coast Castle—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Castle Museum and learn about its history. Don’t miss the touching “Door of No Return.” Later in the afternoon, we will proceed to Elmina. Check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: Coconut Grove Beach Resort 

Before breakfast, enjoy a 60-minute yoga and meditation session by the beach with a certified instructor. Later this morning, explore Elmina Castle—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This thought-provoking monument held more enslaved Africans than any other in the region. Experience an emotional journey through its dungeons and witness the infamous “Door of No Return.” Inside the castle, a historical museum explains its past and that of Elmina. You can also purchase literature on Ghana’s forts, castles, and cultural traditions.

At the castle, participate in the Fihankra ceremony. It aims to reconnect people of African descent to their motherland, healing centuries-old cultural and spiritual ties denied during the transatlantic slave trade.

The final part includes a naming ceremony at the Elmina Chief’s Palace. (ALL ARE REQUESTED TO BE IN WHITE)

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel : Coconut Grove Beach Resort

After breakfast, explore Kakum National Park—one of Ghana’s most renowned parks. Take a brief forest floor walking tour where you may see birds, butterflies, and the diverse wildlife of over 40 mammal species including monkeys and the elusive forest elephant. . Next, prepare for an exhilarating experience—the canopy walks. Kakum boasts Africa’s only aerial walkway through the tree canopy. This 1000-foot-long walkway features seven bridges and viewing platforms that reach heights of over 150 feet above ground.

Late morning we will return to Accra, arriving early afternoon. Tonight, enjoy a specially arranged farewell dinner with entertainment. Wear your newly tailored African clothing.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Lancaster Hotel Accra

After breakfast, the time is at leisure to relax or for other personal activities. Later, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

NORMAL HOTEL CHECK-OUT TIME IS 11 AM

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast