Today we are officially starting our journey, and we will begin by exploring the century old city of Accra and visit fascinating landmarks like colonial architectures and modern-day skyscraper’s, which depict the people’s resilience for transforming Accra to metropolis.

W.E.B Du Bois center will be our first destination and learn about one of the great pioneers who dedicated his life to educate the Black race. He settled in Ghana around the year 1961 to help his friend Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and educate Ghanaians about various aspects of Black history and provide crucial overall knowledge on race and the plight of black Americans. The center, which was his home until his death in 1963, is now the final resting place for the giant Pan-Africanist and a museum for his immense work as a Pan-Africanist where people and students come and learn about his legacy.

We will journey through this bustling city to Independence or Black Star Square which serves as a symbolic monument for Ghana freedom from colonial rule and the grounds hold major national events like the independence celebration and most national gatherings. We will drive through the oldest community in Accra; Jamestown, which was formed around the British Jamestown Fort built in 1673 for the trade of gold and slaves. It also served as a prison where Ghana’s first president Kwame Nkrumah was imprisoned from 1950 to 1951 before winning the election. We will then drive through Ghana’s presidential palace “Flagstaff House” and explore the architectural prowess of modern-day Ghana. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Museum - This museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of one of African great son’s and a pan Africanist who became the first president of Ghana. The museum and mausoleum are surrounded by lush greenery of trees planted by dignitaries like Nelson Mandela of South Africa, who visited the park in the past, The park houses the remains as the final resting place of Kwame Nkrumah. We will walk through the museum and learn about his life’s work dedicated to Africa and the uniting of the African continent and Black people. The museum celebrates Nkrumah as a champion of excellence and liberation.

From this historic site we will continue to the National Museum of Ghana which serves as a treasure trove of the country’s history and culture. The museum has installations of captivating exhibition of rich heritage from the stone age to the iron age, and its struggles for independence and resilience. Overnight in Accra Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Batik making class. At this experience the group will immerse themselves in long standing traditions of dye making and intricate batik design making in fabric. Funeral is an integral part of our culture here in Ghana and some people bid farewell to their deceased love ones in style so we will journey to Teshie Fancy Coffin making center and see how some people are laid to rest in specialized coffins. We will return to our hotel for dinner and our second night at the Afro-Future music festival. Explore fascinating African art when we visit Artist Alliance Gallery this gallery has various authentic Ghana art pieces on display. We will return to our accommodation to prepare for our first night experience of the rebranded Afro-Future, formerly Afrochella. This gives us a unique opportunity to cerebrate African diversity, inclusiveness, thrilling and thriving millennial talent, culture and art from and within Africa. The new Afro-Future Museum provides an experience which will carry you through a nostalgic music journey into the future with authentic live performances of Afrobeat, highlife music, culture and contemporary art installations.

Night life: Afro-Future Opening Night Overnight in Accra Meals included: Breakfast

After waking up late and taking our breakfast we will travel to Shai Hills National Park around mid-morning to have a glimpse of baboons and witness their human liked features before entering the park to a fascinating scene of wild animals like Zebras and Antelopes We will challenge our adventurous spirit when we are endeavored to hike onto the sacred rocky caves and learn about the formal homes of the Shai people during the stone age. Continuing to Akosombo and fun on the water, we will indulge in a boat cruise and have lunch or dine at the river front view restaurant. We will take a canoe riding practice or go fishing. We will later travel back to Accra and prepare for our second night of the Afro-Future festival. Night life: Afro-Future festival second night. Overnight in Accra Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast we will travel to the Aburi Botanical Gardens and embrace ourselves with the beauty of nature and pose for pictures with trees centuries older than us. At this garden we will be entreat for each one of us to choose a plant of choice for our tree planting exercise to help fight the effect of climate change in our world our only home. We will have lunch at Peduase lodge hotel Today we will act as a change to save humanity by planting trees in the street of Accra to curb the effect of global warming. This event will be capture and televised later in the national news bulleting. Overnight in Accra Meals included: Breakfast

Today is a free day and you’re being encouraged to do personal exploration by going to the movies, shopping at the mall or the famous Oxford Street or sunbathing at the beach. Tonight, we will be awake partying at the Afro-Future New Year’s Eve {POV} party and usher in the new year. This party is Christening to all white parties which is believed to bring good fortunes and vibe into the new year. Nightlife: New Year’s Eve Party Overnight in Accra Meals included: breakfast

We will drive to the colonial city of Cape Coast and upon arriving we will visit UNESCO heritage, site of Elmina slave castle which is the first point of contact with the Europeans. The castle was built by the Portuguese in 1482 initially as a trading post, but it was later expanded to contain enslaved Africans and traded hands with several European powers. It was significant during the slave trade era and a lot of enslaved Africans passed through this infamous edifice before reaching the new world.

We will have Naming ceremony event in our honor. Overnight in Cape Coast Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

We will continue our colonial experience by visiting the Cape Coast Slave Castle built by the Swedish Africa company in 1653 and largely used by the British for their trade of goods and slaves. It is a UNESCO heritage site and our guests will be walked through the female and male dungeons, the door of no return whereas when enslaved Africans walked beyond, they never slept in their motherland again. There is installation of useful exhibition materials in the museum to help you understand what transpired half a millennial ago. Our second stop will be Kakun National Park and Canopy walk. The 7-step foot bridge built on lush green trees aging over hundred year old virgin forest will intrigue. The park covers an area of 375 square kilometers, and the forest has wild animals like bush elephants, antelopes, monkeys etc. Overnight in Cape Coast Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast we will take a trip back to Accra and upon arriving, will do last minute shopping at the cultural market, and visit a jewelry shop. Farewell Dinner Overnight in Accra Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

All too soon the tour has ended, and the group will be transferred to the airport for departure.