June 5-12, 2026 (extension available)
During June 5-12, 2026 (extension available) we invite you to join a life-changing tour to Ghana curated by Traveling Black. This private tour will highlight arts, culture and excitement while we enjoy West Africa together. All of our tours have a focus on diasporic Black experiences, support for Black businesses and local Black guides. Space is limited, are you ready? Check the itinerary below.
DAY 1. experience ghana 2026
After getting off of the international flight to Accra (ACC) we’ll take you to our hotel to check in and freshen up. Then we’ll get to know each other at the meet-n-greet and you will receive your stylish swag bags. We’ll also talk about being safe and responsible global citizens while in Ghana. We will have our private tailor on site to take your measurements and help you craft the perfect African outfit. Akwaaba (welcome) to Ghana!
DAY 2. the arts center
We’ll start the day at Kwame Nkrumah’s Mausoleum [360º image] to learn about Ghana’s first president, Pan-Africanism and Ghanaian independence. Next up is the Arts Center [360º image] market where you can practice your bargaining skills and find gifts for everyone at home who missed out on the trip. We recommend bringing an empty suitcase/duffle to have room to bring all of your purchases back home. Afterward we’ll relax at the hotel before going out at night to a trendy lounge with live jazz music and great energy.
DAY 3. festival in the ashanti palace
Today we’ll make the drive to Kumasi, home of the Ashanti (Asante) Kingdom. We will get to experience the Akwasidae Festival [360º image] firsthand. This festival happens every 6 weeks and it will honor the Ashanti King and the local chiefs in a durbar. Kumasi is the center of the Ashanti Kingdom and the festival is held in the King’s Manhyia Palace. The King often makes an appearance at this festival wearing his solid gold artifacts, hopefully we’ll get to see him! You will have some free time before we meet back up again for dinner.
DAY 4. Cultural villages
Today we embark on one of the favorite parts of the tour… we’ll visit a village where they make colorful kente cloth! If you’re lucky they’ll let you operate the manual loom. Weaving is a tradition that can start as early as childhood, and to be authentic it must be done in the “old way”. You can buy authentic kente here (recommended). Next up is the Adinkra village [360º image]. Here we will learn about Adinkra symbols and the process of making the ink and stamping the kente cloth. You will get to choose your own symbols and stamp a strip of kente cloth to take home.
DAY 5. Hike & canopy walk
We’ll start out the day by heading to Cape Coast where we’ll check into our new hotel then it’s time to have some fun. At Kakum National Park you’ll embark on a 1.7 mile roundtrip hike and the option to walk across 7 bridges that are suspended high amongst the trees [360º image]. If you don’t feel like crossing all 7 there is an option to bow out after the first one, or you can skip the bridges all together. The rest of the day will be free time for you to relax and enjoy our beachfront African design villas.
DAY 6. CAPE COAST SLAVERY DUNGEON
Today we will dress in white and begin at the Assin Manso river where the enslaved Africans had their last bath. Next we will head to the Cape Coast Slavery Dungeon [360º image]. During our private tour we’ll learn in-depth about maafa (the “great disaster”) and the atrocities of the past. Take your time here; a big part of ‘returning home’ is learning what happened to our people. When you walk backward through the “door of no return”, they call it the “door of return” [360º image], which symbolically welcomes you back to Africa. Afterward we will take part in a Naming Ceremony where you will be given African names and a certificate of commemoration.
DAY 7. school visit
We will be heading back to Accra today and on the way we will visit Ngleshie Amanfro, Senior High School. Traveling Black has adopted this school; we visit them annually to encourage the youth, watch a brief cultural show and give a donation. Back in Accra our tailor will meet us to drop off our custom made items. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Arts Center one more time in case you want to purchase some last minute things. At night we’ll have our wrap-up dinner on a posh rooftop and wear some of the clothing we recently acquired!
DAY 8. Goodbye Ghana
For the people who did not do the extension we will make sure you get to the airport for your flight home. For the extension folks we will be heading north for the day. The first stop will be Aburi Botanical Gardens where you will see the Tree of Life. Then we will visit one of the most famous Bead Markets in all of West Africa. There you will find all sorts of colorful handmade beads from Africa and other parts of the world. Next we will continue on to see the Boti Waterfalls where you can relax in nature and even swim in the waters if you like.
DAY 9. african ancestral wall
This is the last full day for the extension folks. You will get to visit the African Ancestral Wall. Here you will see painted images of ancestors of African descent. We will also get to speak with the owner about his vision for the wall, his move from the U.S. to Ghana and the real estate market in Ghana.
DAY 10. Goodbye Ghana
Today is the sad day we have to say goodbye. We will make sure you get to the airport on time for your flight home and we hope to see you on future Traveling Black tours!
- Book your flight to land in Accra (ACC airport) on June 5th, 2026 by 2pm
- You’ll likely need to leave home on June 4th, 2026 (or possibly June 3rd, 2026)
- If you did not do the extension you will leave Ghana on June 12th, 2026 to return home
- If you did do the extension you will leave Ghana on June 14th, 2026 to return home
- If you are a US citizen you need a visa to enter Ghana (Recommended DC consulate)
- You will need a yellow fever vaccination
- Currently you do not need a COVID-19 vaccine to visit Ghana
INCLUDED:
- All Excursions Listed
- Guided Shopping Tour
- Hotel Accommodations
- Ground Transportation (including airport transfers)
- Knowledgeable Local Guide/Historian
- Dedicated Trip Photographers
- Breakfast
- Slavery Dungeon Entrance Fees
- 1 Nightlife Outing
- Fresh Traveling Black Swag Bag
- On Site Traveling Black Representative & Curator
NOT INCLUDED:
- Roundtrip International Flight
- Travel Visa
- Any Excursions NOT Listed Above
- Custom Made Clothing
- Alcoholic Beverages (except during night excursion)
- Travel Insurance (mandatory, we will provide links after you book)
- Any Inoculations / Medicines
- Gratuities
OTHER INFO:
- ALL travelers to Ghana must have a yellow fever shot. Taking prescription malaria medicine is important to consider as well. CDC has info on routine recommendations. For more info feel free to consult your doctor.
- We require that you have travel insurance to join us.
- You need a valid passport with 2+ blank pages & 6 months validity left.
- There will be vegan/vegetarian options at all restaurants we visit.
- The stated itinerary may change at any time due to weather, or any other unforeseen issues.
- We want people on this trip who care about Ghana/Africa and would like to experience it for themselves. We want people who are generally pleasant to travel with; Ghana can be an emotional place for Black Diasporans so the participants should be empathetic of emotional displays.
Accommodations:
- Accra: We’ll be staying at the 4* African Regent Hotel. They offer great food options, spacious rooms, a nice pool and African inspired decor.
- Cape Coast: We will be staying at the amazing beachfront Lemon Beach Resort.
- Kumasi: We will be staying at the Black-owned Asantewaa Premier Guesthouse, winner of the Traveler’s Choice award by TripAdvisor.
The following are EARLY BIRD prices are for days 1-8 above:
$2499: SHARED OCCUPANCY
Sharing a room with someone if you choose each other, or someone of the same sex if traveling alone
**Price is per person
$3199: SINGLE OCCUPANCY
A single occupancy room
$3899: VIP OCCUPANCY
Upgraded single room
Bottle of Ghanaian spirits in room
Custom TB apparel + upgraded swag bag
Photo shoot
$2099: COMPANION
You will be a significant other to someone else you know that already has their own single or VIP booking and wishes to share the same bed.
Extras:
- 2-Day Extension: $600
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You need a valid passport with 1+ blank pages & 6 months validity left. US citizens need a visa to enter Ghana Please visit this page for more info.
Consequently, we do allow some youth on our trips but we will first need to meet with the parent/guardian (via video) and the proposed youngster to determine if this trip is a good fit.
Well, yes. If you are a party animal there will be lots of options for you to get down. Fun, music and nighttime libations are big on the Ghanaian entertainment scene.
Yes, we make sure to have different dietary options at every place we go for meals and also during boat excursions.
Yes we also accept venmo, cash app, or zelle. If you would like to pay this way please contact us.
Yes, we require you to have your own travel insurance. After you book the trip an automated email will be sent to you to give you some options.
We plan to take no more than 30 people on our tours. Keeping the numbers low ensures that the quality of the trip is high, everyone can get to know each other and the overall experience is more intimate. We will hit capacity, book now if interested.
Ghana is doing markedly better than the U.S. As of April 1, 2022 mask wearing is no longer required for indoor and outdoor spaces, but we encourage you to be safe in all spaces and use your discretion.
No.
Yes, you need a yellow fever vaccination to enter Ghana. Please see here for other recommendations.
Yes, and we encourage you to do so.