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Celebrate Africa like never before at AfroFuture 2026 in Accra, Ghana—dance to electrifying music, savor local cuisine, and immerse yourself in vibrant culture and history. From city tours and traditional ceremonies to hands-on cooking and craft workshops, this once-in-a-lifetime adventure brings the spirit of Ghana to life
Included | ● Arrival and departure transfers ● 4 nights in Accra ● 3 nights in Cape Coast ● 22 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 8 dinners ● Accra city tour, National Museum, Independence Square, and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park ● Jamestown & Ussher Town walking tour and boxing program visit ● TK Beads visit and Aburi Botanical Gardens ● Cape Coast Castle and Assin Manso visits ● Visit Kakum National Park for a canopy walkway experience ● Traditional naming ceremony in a local village ● Hands-on Ghanaian cooking class ● Batik-making workshop with Global Mamas ● Mineral water: unlimited and available to every participant for the duration of the tour ● Fruits and Snacks on our vehicles ● Transportation for the duration of your tour in air-conditioned vehicles ● Experienced and safe dedicated driver ● All national park, cultural, and historical excursion fees ● Expert cultural, historical, and wildlife guide fees: fully escorted by West Africa’s finest professional and award-winning local guides ● Entrance fees per the itinerary ● Hotel taxes NOTE: The date of AfroFuture may be subject to change. We will modify the itinerary if necessary, should the date be different. |
Excluded | ● AfroFuture Tickets: 2026 prices have not been released yet. Once available, we’ll be happy to assist with purchasing them. ● Any flights or transfers not specifically mentioned ● Tips and gratuities ● Drinks (both soft and alcoholic) ● Visas and Travel Insurance ● Personal items ● Optional services and additional costs |
RATES & DATES |
Hotels or Similar: Standard Hotels Category ● Accra: Alisa Hotel North Ridge ● Cape Coast: Ridge Royal Hotel Superior Hotels Category | Limited rooms available! ● Accra: Accra Marriott Hotel ● Cape Coast: Ridge Royal Hotel |
Itinerary
Arrive at Kotoka International Airport, where local guides greet you with a warm Akwaaba (welcome). Transfer to your hotel in Accra and check in.
This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner by the pool with live highlife music, setting the tone for your adventure. Later, those interested can explore Accra’s nightlife with a visit to a few local cocktail bars.
Overnight in Accra | Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, shop at the Accra Art Centre, a lively market filled with crafts, fabrics, and artwork. Guides can even arrange for custom outfits to be sewn before departure.
Following lunch, head to the AfroFuture Festival (tickets not included; we can assist with purchasing once released). Past lineups have featured incredible artists and DJs, promising an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and style at El Wak Stadium.
As the festival concludes, those who wish can continue the night in Osu, Accra’s vibrant nightlife district.
Overnight in Accra | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then embark on an Accra city tour. Visit the National Museum, Independence Square, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Stop for lunch featuring West African favorites, including the famous Jollof Rice.
In the afternoon, explore Jamestown and Ussher Town, Accra’s oldest districts. Walk past colonial landmarks, the lighthouse, and the Brazilian stone houses. Meet local youth involved in boxing programs, with the chance to visit a gym or catch a local match.
This evening, return to AfroFuture Festival for a second night of music and cultural celebration.
Overnight in Accra | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit TK Beads to see traditional bead-making, then tour the DuBois Center, honoring Pan-Africanist scholar W.E.B. Du Bois.
Continue to the scenic Akuapem Hills for panoramic views and a visit to the Aburi Botanical Gardens (est. 1890). Explore lush gardens and learn about their medicinal plants. Stop at the Aburi Craft Village to see artisans creating drums, sculptures, and crafts.
Return to Accra for dinner, with the option to explore the city’s nightlife.
Overnight in Accra | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, journey south toward Cape Coast. Stop at Assin Manso, an important site on the slave trade route, where enslaved Africans took their final baths at the Slave River.
Continue to Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and powerful reminder of history. Tour the dungeons and museum for a deeper understanding of Ghana’s past.
After dinner at the hotel, celebrate New Year’s Eve in town, joining the lively local bars and clubs.
Overnight in Cape Coast | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start the year with an adventure at Kakum National Park. Walk the famous canopy bridges high above the rainforest, then learn about the park’s wildlife.
Next, visit the International Stingless Bee Project, tasting honey and learning about sustainable farming practices.
In the afternoon, take part in a moving Traditional Naming Ceremony in a local village. Guided by chiefs and elders, you’ll receive your own African name in a powerful cultural rite filled with drumming and dance.
Overnight in Cape Coast | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin the day at a local market, shopping for ingredients with a Ghanaian chef. Then enjoy a hands-on cooking class, preparing dishes like Red Red, Groundnut Soup, Fufu, and Jollof Rice.
In the afternoon, take part in a batik-making workshop with Global Mamas, a women’s cooperative empowering local artisans. Create your own handmade fabric to take home as a keepsake.
Overnight in Cape Coast | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, stop in Elmina to visit the Castle of St. George, built in 1482. Explore its history, the fishing harbor, and local boat-building traditions.
Return to Accra for a farewell dinner, then transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner