Concord Alumnae Chapter

GHANA 2026

March 11-19, 2026

ITINERARY

Wednesday, March 11th

Travel Day:

Flights not included in price of package. Suggested flights departing in the afternoon will be sent to everyone for booking so that we can arrive around the same time on March 12th for transfer. Any guest arriving at different times, a separate vehicle will be arranged at an additional cost.

Thursday, March 12th

Time to relax and take it all in as your senses go into overload. Africa is special and over the coming days we hope your experiences will help cement your connection to your culture and heritage. Our guide and driver will meet us upon arrival at the Kotoka International Airport Accra, which is situated on the beautiful gold coast of Western Africa. We plan to have everyone schedule flights that will arrive in the early morning. We will be transferred to the hotel, check in, be able to relax and start to enjoy our vacation.

Stay at Labadi Beach Hotel (or similar)

We will be staying in the Labadi Beach Resort (or similar) while we are in Accra. Located on the beach front, 7 km from Accra city centre, Labadi Beach Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, a beach bar overlooking the Atlantic ocean, delicious food, and vibrant nightlife as well as spa services.

Welcome Dinner at Sandbox Beach Club

That night, we will enjoy a welcome dinner at Sandbox Beach Club, an elegant oasis of culture and community on the stunning shores of Accra, Ghana. Where we will immerse ourselves in curated experiences in food, music, art, and culture.

Friday, March 13th

Accra City Tour

We will take a tour of the century old capital of Ghana, Accra. Start the day with a visit to the DuBois centre for Pan African culture, a house where Dr. Dubois lived and died. Then take a drive/walking tour of the colonial section of Accra (Jamestown).

Drive through the main street of the colonial section of the city and view the Ussher and James Forts built by the Dutch (1650) and British (1673) respectively and also the Light House which used to guide ships to the Accra Harbour in colonial days.

Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and museum, a monument dedicated to Ghana’s first post-independence President.

Visit the Independence Arch and then continue to visit Osu Christiansborg Castle.

After lunch visit the Arts and Craft market where we will find items from all over Ghana and West Africa

Saturday, March 14th

Waterfall Massages at Ma'ati Spa

Experience the waterfall massage! This 1 hour waterfall massage (deep tissue or relaxation) is more than a treatment, it's a spiritual journey of growth, purification, and renewal. Allow the sacred banana leaf to absorb your worries, and the waterfall's symphony to lull you into deep relaxation.

When we arrive at the Chenku Waterfalls, there will be a 10 or 15 min walk to the falls. This walk is easy for some & harder for others. Please note that the waterfall is not Handicap Accessible.

We will also have time to enjoy the waterfall and take pictures and relax in nature. If you do not wish to participate in the waterfall massage, you can enjoy a free day at the resort (deduct $175 from the package price)

Sunday, March 15th

Travel from Accra to Kumasi

Depart Accra via the forest belt to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire, which was built on a similar basis as the Dahomey Empire, i.e., through wars. Upon arrival visit the Cultural A centre that features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of brass makers, potters, drum carvers, and batik makers.


We will take a tour of the Ashanti craft villages to observe craftsmen at work and purchase souvenir gift items. These villages are Ahwiaa, where woodcarvers produce Ashanti stools, fertility dolls & walking sticks, etc. Ntonso, where Adinkra cloth is processed, and Bonwire, where kente cloth is woven.


Stay at Oak Plaza Suites (or similar)

We will be staying in the Oak Plaza Suites (or similar) while in Kumasi. Oak Plaza Suites provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and a bar. The property has room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Step into a world of refined luxury at Oak Plaza Suites, where every room is a sanctuary of comfort and style.

Monday, March 16th

Kumasi Full Day Tour

This day we will take a tour of Kumasi, visiting the Royal Manhyia Palace Museum, home and office of former Ashanti Kings. A regal history that dates back to 1700 is told with relics and artifacts. Witness the Ashanti King, Nana Osei-Tutu II, who presides over the Ashanti Kingdom, arrive in his palanquin and then later seated in state whilst all his subchiefs come and re-affirm their oath of allegiance to him.

The King and all his sub- chiefs come dressed in all their traditional regalia whilst the general public attending the festival wear black and white. The King also uses this day to receive very important guests and gifts. There will be lots of traditional drumming and dancing to grace the occasion.

We will also visit the Adinkra Village, the homeland of adinkra cloth and the only place in Ghana where traditional adinkra is made locally from scratch.

Tuesday, March 17th

Depart Kumasi for Cape Coast (Elmina)

We depart Kumasi and head to Cape Coast. En-route, we will visit Assin Manso Slave River site. It was the final link in the slavery route from northern Ghana and was known to have been the largest slave market for the merchant supplying slaves on the forts and castles on the coast. Assin Manso served as the place where slaves had their last bath on their journey.

Once we arrive in Cape Coast, we will visit Cape Coast Castle and take a tour of the infamous slave dungeons, built in 1653 by the Swedes and later taken over by the Britishers. This castle also houses the West African Historical Museum. The guide will take you through the governor’s quarters, condemned cells, and the ‘Door of Return’.

Stay at Ridge Royal Hotel (or similar)

We will be staying in the Ridge Royal Hotel (or similar) while in Cape Coast (Elmina). Situated in the historic City of Cape Coast, Ghana. The Hotel boasts of a picturesque landscape in a serene environment that is richly inviting. Amenities include pool, gym, restaurant, and poolside bar.

Wednesday, March 18th

Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park, & Naming Ceremony

Breakfast and check out, then visit the Elmina Castle, the oldest European monument in Ghana built in 1482 by the Portuguese.

We will then drive further north of Cape Coast to the Kakum National Park a tropical rainforest in the heart of the Attandaso reserve for an adventurous and breathe taking walk on the ‘Canopy Walkway’. It is composed of 350 meters of suspended bridge and six platforms at a height of 60 meters (100ft).

Later in the afternoon, a special time arrives as we prepare for our official Naming Ceremony. We set off to visit a local village to pay a courtesy call on the chiefs, queen mothers and community elders. As tradition dictates, they start with the pouring of libation to officially welcome your home, to the land your ancestors were forcibly taken from and where your heritage and culture live on. Drumming and dancing are all around us as you get an in-depth feel of traditional village life here in Ghana.

You will be given your true African name during your own personal traditional naming ceremony in your honour. Chiefs and elders of the community officially welcome you as they lead you through the ceremony which has been performed by your ancestors through history. Your African name is based on the day of the week you were born or numeric order of your siblings. This would have been your actual name if you were born in Ghana and has an emotional attachment to many when they receive them.

A major highlight of your time here, after an afternoon of celebrations, we will depart for Accra. We will stay overnight at the Labadi Beach Hotel.

Thursday, March 19th

Accra Departure

Time to say goodbye! After breakfast, we will check-out of the hotel & transfer to the airport to catch our flights back home. Suggested flights will be sent to everyone for booking to ensure that we depart around the same time. Any guest departing at different times, a separate vehicle will be arranged at an additional cost.

TRIP INFORMATION

Package Price

  • Double Occupancy: $3,996/per person

  • Single Occupancy: $4,987/per person

***Deduct $175 if you opt out of waterfall massage)***

***This price subject to change based on time deposit is locked.***

Deposit

  • NONREFUNDABLE deposit: $450.00 per person to secure your spot

  • Monthly payment plan will be established based on deposit amount paid.

  • Full & final payment due at least 70 days before departure - December 31, 2025.

  • Price not locked in until deposit is made. Price is subject to change.

  • *****THE DEPOSIT IS NONREFUNDABLE*****

Included in Package Price

  • Airport transfers

  • Accommodations

  • Ma'ati Spa Massage - Waterfall Massage Experience

  • Welcome dinner at Sandbox Beach Club

  • All meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Mineral water: unlimited and available to every participant for the duration of the tour

  • Fruits and Snacks on travel vehicles

  • Transportation for the duration of your tour in air-conditioned vehicles

  • All national park, cultural and historical excursion fees

  • Experienced and safe dedicated driver

  • Expert cultural, historical and wildlife guide fees: fully escorted by West Africa's finest professional and award-winning local guides

  • Professional indemnity, public liability and additional vehicle insurance coverage

  • Professional care, attention and 24/7 local office support

Exclusions

  • Airfare (This will be coordinated as a group)

  • Entry visa to Ghana

  • Cost for required vaccinations - Yellow Fever immunization

  • Travel insurance & Travel Medical Insurance - STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

  • Beverages/drinks at meals

  • Non-included meals

  • Tips to guides (suggested $10-$15/day), drivers (suggested $5-$7/day), and other service providers

  • Items of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, room service, etc.

Cancellation Policy

  • Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable

  • For the balance amount, the below cancellation fee will be applicable

    • 60-31 days prior to arrival - 40% of the Tour

    • 30-07 days prior to arrival - 75% of the Tour

    • 06 days - prior to arrival - 100% of the Tour. No Refund.

Other Pertinent Info

  • Similar hotels in the same category will be provided in case a particular hotel/room is unavailable.

  • Hotel Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.

  • Passport must continue to be valid for at least 6 months after the trip departure date.

  • We do not hold any responsibility for any event which is beyond our control like flight cancellation, delays, missed connection or loss of baggage. We will advise you to call airlines directly in such situations.

  • We suggest you book travel insurance before travel for unforeseen circumstances like flight delayed, connection missed, loss of luggage, etc.

Contact Syiisha Dale with Questions at takesometimetodream@gmail.com

Concord Alumnae Chapter 2026 Ghana Tour