AFROFUTURE FEST – 10 Days (December 27, 2024 to January 05, 2025)

Day 1:  ARRIVE IN ACCRA—Friday, December 27

Christmas is a magical season of the year and while there’s truth to the
notion that there’s no place like home for the holidays, Ghana offers you
the unique experience of how much Christmas is celebrated here. This
trip will offer the chance for one of the most unforgettable holidays of a
lifetime.
Upon arrival in Accra, you will be welcomed and ushered through
immigration and customs and transported in a private A/C vehicle to
your hotel in Accra. Check in at your hotel, relax and prepare for a
memorable night of delicious meal and soothing music.

Hotel: Lancaster Accra or similar

Day 2: ACCRA
(AFROFUTURE FEST—OPENING NIGHT)—Saturday, December 28

Welcome to the bustling city of Accra; a blend of modern buildings and
structures which existed during colonial times. The 120-year-old city
offers you a unique display of historical landmarks, including New Town,
Ga Mashie and Jamestown communities.
We have the following visits lined up for the day:

• Visit the W.E.B DuBois former home, now a museum and Centre
for the study of Africanism
• Drive through Flagstaff House, official residence and
administrative offices of the president (Ghana’s Whitehouse).
• Makola Market visit is a lifetime experience for every first timer in Ghana. See the colorful sights of Authentic African fabrics to
the sounds of market women joyfully calling buyers to come get
some of their wares. This is an open market with a segment of
compartmentalized stores selling different things from food items
to dresses and accessories.
There will be a seamstress at the hotel to pick up the fabrics and take
your measurements for your custom-made African clothing.
This evening, attend AfroFuture Fest, a unique opportunity to celebrate
African diversity, inclusiveness, the thrilling and thriving millennial
talent, culture and art from and in Africa. The all new AfroFuture Music
Museum, a museum-like experience that takes people on a musical
journey from the past into the future with live performances and art
installations all add to the stunning experiences at this premier festival.
Return to the hotel with beautiful memories of a truly authentic African
experience.

Meals : Breakfast

Hotel: Lancaster Accra or similar

Day 3: ACCRA—Sunday, December 29

Following a fun-packed night, enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel.
Mid-morning, we step out to complete our tour of Accra:

• Drive through the Independence Square where Ghana hosts
most of her national ceremonies on our way to visit the Kwame
Nkrumah Memorial Park, final resting place of Ghana’s first
president driving pass the Independence Square where you will
see the enclosed flame of African liberation, which was lit by Dr.
Kwame Nkrumah in 1961. The Memorial Park is set in attractive
gardens and has a museum which contains photos, artifacts and an
insight into Dr. Nkrumah’s life.
• Just adjoining the Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum is the
famous global market place- the Accra Arts & Crafts Centre.
How about trying out your bargaining skills at the largest open
market in Accra whiles you shop for some stunning authentic African wear, arts and crafts as souvenirs for family and friends
back home?.
We return to the hotel in time to prepare for the second night of
AFROFUTURE FEST.
Meal(s) included: Breakfast

Meal(s): Breakfast

Hotel: Lancaster Accra or similar

Day 4: ACCRA|SUN|SEA|BEACH—Monday, December 30

After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure. Chill, sunbath and enjoy the
breeze (on your own account). Sunbath at the beach or visit the spa (on
your own account).
Pick up at your hotel in the evening to enjoy local meals at Buka
Restaurant.
Meal(s) included: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Lancaster Accra  or similar

Day 5: ACCRA
(AFROFUTURE NYE PARTY)—Tuesday, December 31

Today is a free day to do your own personal exploration.
Tonight, ring in the New Year in Style at AfroFuture’s New Year’s Eve
Party. Get ready with your dancing shoes to dance your heart out at the
party as you make new friends and bogy to Afro beats and tunes.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Hotel: Lancaster Accra or similar

 Day 6: ACCRA | CAPE COAST | ELMINA
(A JOURNEY THROUGH OUR UNIQUE HISTORY)—Wednesday, January 1

Following a leisurely morning, we depart to Cape Coast in Ghana’s
Central Region. This region has had the most significant effect on the
lives of Africans in the diaspora.
Upon arrival in Cape Coast, visit the Cape Coast Castle which is one of
UNESCO World recognized forts and castles in Ghana. The Cape Coast
Castle houses the West African Historical Museum established by the
Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the Ghanaian Government in
1994. Cape Coast Castle is another restored UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Here, you will embark on an intriguing, educative and informative guided tour of the
facility
En-route to our beach resort, enjoy a walking tour of Elmina, which
was the first point of European contact in Sub-Saharan Africa. It was
once the most cosmopolitan city in tropical Africa. Enjoy a walk through
the ancient town of Elmina. At the harbor see the colorful fishing canoes
getting ready to go to sea for another night’s task of fishing. This is a
picture-perfect opportunity for photographers.
We will enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Coconut Grove Beach Resort or similar

 Day 7: ELMINA TOWNSHIP
(RECONNECTING WITH THE MOTHERLAND)—Thursday, January 2

After breakfast, we will travel the short distance to Elmina Castle,
originally called Fort Sao Jorge de Elmina – a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, completed in 1486 and was the first European made structures built
in sub-Saharan Africa.
You will experience the traditional Fihankra Ceremony– “Restore to
Diasporas the Cultural and Spiritual connections that were denied them
for centuries”. The Fihankra Ceremony will include a traditional
Naming Ceremony where you will receive your certificate of
authentication.
ALL ARE REQUESTED TO BE IN WHITE for the ceremony.
Dinner at a carefully selected local restaurant.

Meal (s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Coconut Grove Beach Resort or Similar

Day 8:ELMINA|KAKUM|ELMINA —Friday, January 3

Following a good breakfast, you will visit Kakum National Park, which
has one of Africa’s famous rainforest canopy walkways. This canopy
walkway will be one of the highlights of your time in Ghana. Prepare to
take a deep breath as you walk the suspended bridge and marvel at the
breathtaking views that stretch for miles across the rainforest.
This evening, get completely drenched in the thrilling performances by
the Akomapa Cultural Troupe.
Dinner at the hotel

Meal (s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Coconut Grove Beach Resort

 Day 9: ELMINA|ACCRA, Saturday, January 4

Enjoy the morning at leisure. Early afternoon, we depart to Accra.
Arrive in Accra late afternoon and make a stop at the West Hills Mall
before transfer to your hotel.
Farewell dinner at a carefully selected restaurant.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner.

Hotel :Lancaster Accra City Hotel or similar

 Day 10:ACCRA|DEPART, Sunday, January 5

Enjoy the full morning at leisure.
There is the opportunity for last minute shopping prior to your transfer to
the airport for your onward flight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast