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PLEASE NOTE: * denotes activity will be at attendees own expense

DECEMBER 26

12PM - 4PM: Arrivals

Once arriving at Kotoka International Airport, either I or a representative will be waiting to escort you to the hotel. Please look for a sign with Ibis Styles Hotel OR Chasing Chass Travels.

Hotel: Ibis Styles Accra Airport | Plot 24, Airport City, Accra Ghana

5:45PM: Meet in Hotel Lobby (Currency Exchange and touch base on trip logistics)

6:30PM: Depart for Welcome Dinner at local Ghanian house (vendors and special performance)

11PM: *Nightlife Experience

DECEMBER 27

6:30AM: Breakfast at the hotel

7:30AM: Depart hotel

8 AM - 10AM: Volunteer at Mawuvio’s Outreach Programme Orphanage ( please refer to the image below for more info on what to bring)

10AM - 5PM: Accra City Tour

Accra City Tour will include sites such as Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, WEB Dubois Museum, Arts Centre (souvenirs and drum lessons) and more!

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, also known as the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) is the last resting place of the first President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. It is dedicated to him for his outstanding campaign to liberate Ghana (by then Gold Coast) from colonial rule in 6th March 1957

W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture

The W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan African Culture is the former home and final resting place of American-born socialist, author, and civil rights activist, William Edward Barghardt du Bois, who became a citizen of Ghana in his later years. Du Boise campaigned for African-American rights and was often referred to as the ‘Father of Pan-Africanism. The center, on the outskirts of Accra, was where Du Bois and his wife lived for the last few years of his life and is where they are now both buried. Along with the couple’s mausoleum, the site features his personal library, as well as a museum with a number of Du Bois’ personal belongings on display. Surrounding the mausoleum is a restaurant, an amphitheater and a research institute dedicated to Pan-African history.

Centre for National Culture (Arts Centre)

The Centre for National Culture in Accra, Ghana is better known simply as “The Arts Centre”. It is situated right next to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where the Kwame Nkrumah Museum is. There you will find what the tourist heaven of Ghana is virtual. It has gotten everything from woven Kente cloth, wooden sculptures, earrings, and other fashion accessories, the latest in African Attire fashion and arts and crafts from all over Ghana. There is so much to see that you will literally hyperventilate when you get there. There is a never-ending array of goods in numerous stalls that you may not even be able to shop, try outfits and haggle in one day. There were some pictures of jass bands, some of Adinkra symbols and some of the mothers carrying babies on their backs. We will also be having a short drum lesson at the Arts Centre

7PM: Dinner*

9PM: Guests are welcome to venture out into the city and experience Accra. This will be a great time to experience the nightlife.*

DECEMBER 28

6:30AM: Breakfast at the hotel

7 AM: Depart Hotel for Shai Hills Mini Safari, Woodcarvers Village Tour and Naming Ceremony/Kente Presentation

Shai Hills Mini Safari

Shai Hills Resource Reserve boasts of several species of wildlife, caves, archaeological sites and granite hills. This Ghana wildlife reserve is an acclaimed habitat for olive baboons and other primates. Many of these animals are sighted on the highway to Lake Volta during the morning and in the evening. There are also other species of animals in the reserve although other plans are set to restock the resource centre with more wildlife. Major wildlife to be seen include olive baboons in large numbers, green monkeys, kobs and bushbucks, as well as monitor lizards, pythons and snakes. Bird lovers will also find Senegal parrot, grey plantain eater, hornbill, red northern bishop, and violet turaco.

Aburi Woodcarvers Village Tour

This tour we will get to experience the creation of many Ghanaian statues/souvenirs and enjoy the shops also have the chance to shop.

Naming Ceremony/Kente Presentation

Meet and greet with the Queen Mother where she will welcome you to Ghana with kente cloth and give you your African name

11AM: Lunch*

3PM: Arrive at hotel

5PM: Depart Hotel for Afrochella (VIP Cabana/drinks/appetizers included). Suggested Attire- African print festival wear

The African version of Coachella. Experience Africa's best food, fashion, culture, and music for the Year of Return. The experience will include VIP entry/section, appetizers and bottle service.

DECEMBER 29

6:30AM: Breakfast at the hotel

10AM - 12 PM: Optional (Make-up artist at the hotel)*

1PM: Depart to Traditional Wedding Ceremony. Attire: Please wear all white formal wear

5PM: Optional Gala Reception/ Afro Nation Festival/Explore on Own

Afronation is "The Biggest Urban Beach Festival in Europe Returns to Africa" Headliners for this music festival include Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Shatta Wale and more! Visit https://afronationghana.com/for more info!

DECEMBER 30

6:30AM: Breakfast at the hotel

10AM: Depart hotel to White Sands Beach Day & *Beach massages. Attire- Please wear neon solid color swimwear for photos

3PM: Depart White Sands Beach for Hotel

5PM: Depart for Afro Nation Music Festival OR Explore on Own

DECEMBER 31

6AM: Depart Hotel for Cape Coast Slave Castle & Kakum National Park. Attire- Please wear African print clothes for photos

Cape Coast Castle

Cape Coast Castle is one of about forty “slave castle”, or large commercial forts, built on the Gold Coast of West Africa (now Ghana) by European traders. It was originally a Portuguese “feitoria” or trading post, established in 1555. However, in 1653 the Swedish Africa Company constructed a timber fort there. Here you will have a guided tour describing the horrors that occurred at this establishment before slaves were loaded onto ships and sold in the Americas and Caribbean. You will see the “gate of no return” which was the last stop before crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

Kakum National Park

Kakum National Park, located in the coastal environs of the Central Region of Ghana covers an area of 375 square kilometers (145 sq mi). Established in 1931 as a reserve, it was gazetted as a national park only in 1992 after an initial survey of avifauna was conducted. The area is covered with tropical forests. The uniqueness of this park lies in the fact that is was established at the initiative of the local people and not by the State Department of wildlife who are responsible for wildlife preservation in Ghana. It is one of only 3 locations in Africa with a canopy walkway, which is 350 meters (1,150ft) long and connects seven tree tops which provides access to the forest.

12PM: Lunch*

5PM: Arrive at hotel

9PM: Depart hotel for NYE Dinner. Attire- Please wear all black dress attire

NYE Dinner at Skybar 25

Enjoy fine dining at Accra's premier rooftop offering a breathtaking view of the city from the tallest building in West Africa. Please visit at www.Skybar25.com for more information

1AM: Optional after-party activities TBD

JANUARY 1

6AM: Departures

JANUARY 2

6AM: Departures

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