Ghana Juneteenth Heritage 7 day Tour

Accra, Ghana
Duration7 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
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Overview

Discover the rich history and cultural significance of Juneteenth during this immersive tour from June 3 to June 10, 2026 in Ghana. This heritage trip focuses on exploring your roots and legacy, providing an exclusive opportunity to connect with the past. Engage with local historians and participate in meaningful discussions that honor the journey of freedom and African American heritage. With a maximum group size of 12, enjoy a personalized experience that fosters connections and insights into this pivotal moment in history.

- Explore the history and significance of Juneteenth in Ghana
- Engage with local historians for in-depth discussions on how the ancestors lived before the disruption
-Visit Slave sites and Castles
-Participate in Traditional Naming Ceremoy
-Enjoy culture, food and traditions of Ghana
- Personalized experience with a maximum group size of 12
- Fixed departure dates from June 3 to June 10, 2026

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner is not included

What to expect

Day 1: Ghana 101
  1. National Museum of Ghana
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the museum and learn about the migration of Ghana from Gold Coast to modern Ghana. Learn about the people, culture, traditions, and earlier days.
  2. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Learn about the first president of Ghana, who achieved independence from the British. Learn about his life, family life, achievements, and life in exile.
  3. Independence Square
    30m · Admission ticket included
    A symbol of Hope and Freedom. Learn about Pan-Africanism and take memorable pictures on top of the monument.
Day 2: Eastern Adventures: Aburi Tour
  1. Aburi Botanical Gardens
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Learn about the over 1000 species of trees, plants and many more. A botanical haven and home of some the oldest trees and medicinal sanctuary.
  2. Boti Falls
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoys Ghana's very own twin - waterfalls. see the beautiful umbrella rock from ancient days. climb up the nature of wonder tree headed palm tree with the two mystic stones.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Learn about Ghana first cocoa. Brought over from Fernando Po by a blacksmith. Ghana now produces 2% of the global cocoa consumption.
  4. ATV Aburi
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy thrilling ATV ride through the terrains of Aburi. 90 minutes of fun, thrill and great ride. Additional Fee to guest if interested.
Day 3: Ancestral Journey Experience
  1. Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the sacred ground of Assin Manso. A location where the ancestors took their last bath after long walks of about 6months of more. Walk the very grounds the walked, cleanse yourself int he very river they did. Experience a life changing moment at the Last bath of the ancestors and the First bath of the Return.
  2. Cape Coast Castle Experiences
    1h 40m · Admission ticket included
    Touch the walls, walk the ground and feel the atmosphere of where the ancestors were kept before being shipped off to the land of the unknown. Walk through the "Door of No Return", walk back through the "Door of Return" a homage paid to the ancestors. learn the history and experience the ancestors encountered here.
  3. Kakum National Park
    1h 10m · Admission ticket included
    After a long day in the castles, enjoy the breath taking view of Kakum Nature Park. Enjoy the ICONIC canopy walkway, a series of suspended bridges hanging high above the rain forest. offering breath taking view of lush tropical forest.
    Home of diverse wildlife, rare birds, and rich plant life.
Day 4: Reflect and Express Day
  1. Legon Botanical Gardens
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Journal: Q&A session, indulge yourself in nature, as we reflect on the history, experience and lessons from the Ancestral Tours in Cape Coast Cast, El Mina Castle and Assin Manso.
    in the morning about emotions and feeling after such an incredible Ancestral trip.
    Discuss your emotions and feelings with the group. What legacy you want to build.
  2. Happy Art Academy
    3h · Admission ticket included
    We will head to Happy Art for Arts and Craft. Guest will participate in pottery, creating their own first souvenir.
    Lessons about clay, pottery and the history being Ghanas heritage pottery culture.
  3. 4h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy the afternoon at the Amazing Polo Beach Club. Catch some nice breeze and relax whiles catching some waves in Accras finest Polo Beach Club.
  4. 4h
    Enjoy Accra finest night life at SoHo and Luna Roof Top Lounge.
Day 5: Ashanti Royal Kingdom Tour
  1. Manhyia Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Learn the history of the Great Asante (Ashanti) Nation. The Nation with rich culture, preserved heritage, power Kingdom that defeated the British in Wars. The kingdom that resisted the British for over 80 years.
    Learn about King Osei Tutu 1, King Agyemang Prempeh 1, Queen Yao Asantewaa, The Great Fetish Priest Okomfo Anokye and the people of Asanteman and how it relates to Ghana.
  2. Ntonso Adinkra Craftsmen
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Learn and heritage and history of the Ashanti Adinkra Symbols. A living heritage, create your own souvenirs at the workshop. Take a piece of heritage with you.
Day 6: Nature and Cruise
  1. Shai Hills Resource Reserve
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the scenic wildlife and cultural reserve located in Greater Accra. Known for ancient caves, rocky hills and wildlife. Zebra, Ostrich, Royal Pythons, Monkeys, Baboons just to name a few.
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a boat cruise over the larger man made lake in West Africa (the Volta Lake). Learn about the Islands and catch the iconic view of the Adomi Bridge (first steel bridge in Ghana).
  3. 3h
    Enjoy Lunch with a view over Aksombo landscape. Mountains, Lush scenery and many more. Dive into the infinity pool while cooling off for the day. The view is captivating beyond words.
Day 7: Shop and Dance
  1. 2h
    Shopping time!! Grab great souvenirs from the famous Art Center Ghana. Beautiful crafted pieces from great artist and sculptors.
    From flags to paintings, wood carvings to jerseys, rings to leather goods.
  2. Makola Market
    1h
    Enjoy the bustling sounds of the biggest open air market in West Africa. Engage traders and bargain on great deals (souvenirs and many more).
  3. Labadi Pleasure Beach
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy walk on the beach, enjoy some great drumming sessions whiles watching the beautiful sunset in La Badi Beach.
  4. 4h
    Enjoy a night of fun, music, food and reflection. Q&A session and reflection. Discuss how the trip has been and also how we are doing live from now on. What legacy are building from now.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can pick up guest from hotels, Airbnb or place of lodging

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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