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Emancipation Day Celebrations
Emancipation Day Celebrations
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 1
Fri. 28th July, 2026.
Accra
Start the day with a visit the Independence Square, the historic site where Ghana was declared a free nation, featuring monuments commemorating the struggle for independence.
Continue to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, the final resting place of Ghana’s first president. Surrounded by water, symbolizing life, the mausoleum embodies Nkrumah’s enduring legacy.
After lunch, we visit the W.E.B Dubois Centre for Pan Africanism and the Diaspora African Forum.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2
Fri. 28th July.
Accra
Start the day with a visit the Independence Square, the historic site where Ghana was declared a free nation, featuring monuments commemorating the struggle for independence.
Continue to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, the final resting place of Ghana’s first president. Surrounded by water, symbolizing life, the mausoleum embodies Nkrumah’s enduring legacy.
After lunch, we visit the W.E.B Dubois Centre for Pan Africanism and the Diaspora African Forum.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Sat. 29thJuly.
Accra – Kumasi
Depart for the Ashanti Region, known as the “Kingdom of Gold,” renowned for its rich culture and craftsmanship.
Stopover at the bead market in Koforidua to learn the art of bead making.
On arrival, we will visit the Kumasi Cultural Centre, which offers a good account of the rich Ghanaian culture, provides evidence of the Ashanti Kingdom’s eminent past. It houses the Prempeh II Jubilee museum, which provides a fascinating collection of Asante’s history.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Sunday, 30th July.
Kumasi
Start the day with a visit to the Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Join in the celebrations of the Akwasidae festival, a grand Durbar of Chiefs and Elders paying homage to the Ashanti Chief.
In the afternoon, we will visit the craft villages of Ntonso, famous for Adinkra cloth, and Ahwiaa, known for intricate carvings.
Explore Adanwomase (Kente) village to learn about Kente weaving and its history and to interact with locals.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinne
Day 5
Mon. 31st July.
Kumasi – Cape Coast
Start the day with a visit to the Kejetia Market, the largest open air-market in West Africa with women at the helm of affairs.
Set off for the Central Region with a stopover at the Ancestral River Park in Assin manso, where individuals from the northern parts of Africa and Ghana, were taken for a last bath in the “Donko Nsuo” slave river, before being sent off to the dungeons of our coastal slave castles for shipment to the “New World”.
In the evening, participate in the reverential night at the Cape Coast Castle; candlelight processions, and vigil to commemorate the Africans who died in the slave trade. There will be a ceremony and re-enactment of the slave passage through the “Door of No Return”.
Midnight Declaration of Emancipation Day. This is the highlight of PANAFEST CELEBRATIONS.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinne
Day 6
Tues. 01st August
Cape Coast
Participate in an Emancipation Day celebration, which will be opened with a Grand Durbar of Traditional Chiefs. Witness this grand ‘colorful’ and spectacular event that showcases the pomp and pageantry of Ghana’s traditional rulers. These festivities are held at Assin Manso, the site of the “last bath” where slaves are taken for bath before being shipped to the new world.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7
Wed. 02nd August
Cape Coast
Explore the Kakum National Park, a natural rainforest that provides an amazing experience with its canopy walkway tour, which is the longest and highest in West Africa.
Continue to the Cape Coast Castle (Fort Carlsborg), which was under Swedish administration.
Experience a walk through the Door of No Return. Marking the beginning of a perilous journey of our ancestors.
End the day with a drum and dance session, where group participation is encouraged.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8
Thurs. 03rd Aug.
Elmina - Accra
Participate in a naming ceremony amidst traditional drumming and dancing by the villagers and be given traditional African names.
Experience a guided tour of the Elmina Castle, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, which was built by the Portuguese in 1482 as São Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine). It is a well-preserved castle with an incredible history and is infamous for its pivotal role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Take a walking tour through Elmina Township, visiting colonial-style homes, the Dolphin House, churches, and the Dutch Cemetery.
Also, visit the Asafo Shrines, where warriors prepared mentally and spiritually before going to war.
Return to Accra in the afternoon.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9
Fri. 04th Aug.
Accra
Take a walk through the fishing village of James Town. Situated where the Gulf of Guinea sends tidings from the Atlantic Ocean, Jamestown happens to be one of the oldest settlements full of beautifully disheveled colonial buildings, clapboard houses and corrugated iron shacks – but it remains one of the most vibrant districts in the Accra
Continue to the National Museum.
End the day with a visit to the Arts Centre for National Culture, Ghana’s largest craft market.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10
Sat. 05th Aug
Accra - Ada
Morning departure to Ada, for the Asafotufiam Festival, celebrated by the people of Ada.
Return to Accra in the afternoon with a stopover at the Nkyinkyim Museum, an outdoor museum of Kwame Akoto Bamfo, which seamlessly combines African art, history and performance.
End the day with a farewell dinner.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11
Sun. 06th Aug.
Accra – Departure
Free day for departures.
Meals : Breakfast
Tour Summary
Transportation:
Transportation to all sites in an air-conditioned bus by a professionally licensed driver
Accommodation:
5 star hotels and the best each region has to offer
Meals:
As indicated in the itinerary
B = Standard Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Entry Fees:
All entry fees to listed attractions are prepaid
Includes presentations to Chiefs
Tour Guiding Services:
An experienced tour guide will accompany group at all times during the tour period including assistance on arrival and departure at the International Airport
Tour Quote
Group Size | Total rates person in USD ($) In double/ twin occupancy |
06 - 09 adults | $4900.00 |
10 - 13 adults | $4650.00 |
14 - 17 adults | $4500.00 |
18 - 23 adults | $4400.00 |
24 – 27 adults | $4300.00 |
28 + adults | $4200.00 |
Tour Dates
Start Date:
Fri. 28th July, 2026.
End Date:
Sun. 06th August, 2026
Duration:
11 days and 10 night
Group Size:
20 – 30 adults
The cost of this tour is based on 2 people sharing a room. In cases where there is only one person in a room, that person will pay a single supplement of Gh¢180.00 extra
Payment Schedule
A non refundable amount of 10% of total tour cost is required for confirmation of services.
Final Payment of 90% due not later than 07th of September 2023
Cancellations: You have the right to cancel a reservation but it must be done in writing either by mail or WhatsApp messaging.
Cancellations received less than 14 days prior to departure will be subject to the following forfeit fees:
13- 7 days prior to departure – 25% of the entire tour cost
3-6 days prior to departure - 50% of the entire tour cost
Less than 3 days prior to departure – 100% of the entire tour cost (also includes no shows)
Refunds: No refunds are given for lost travel time; itineraries amended after departure; not appearing for any accommodation, tour, event or other booked activities; and/or cutting short the booked itinerary.
Please note that rates do not include non-specified meals, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, etc.
Book the Tour
One form entry per participant is to be completed at least 14 days before departure.
Thank you for your cooperation!