Through the Exits Back to the Roots
Festival Tours
Road Trip + Return Flight
Itinerary
Accra – Arrival
A day for all arrivals.
On arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, a local representative will meet participants for a transfer to the hotel.
In the late afternoon, we will drive to the Independence Square and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
Accra – Cape Coast
The group will be picked up from the hotel for a coach ride to the Central Region.
On arrival, we visit the Cape Coast Castle, where participants will be met with drumming and horn blowing. Experience a walk through the Door of No Return. Marking the beginning of a perilous journey of our ancestors. Only this time we will also experience a return through the same doors and be met with an Akwaaba (Welcome) ceremony.
Stop for lunch at the Kokodo Restaurant.
In the late afternoon, we visit the Elmina Castle, built in 1482s by the Portuguese and experience a guided tour through the ancient town of Elmina.
End the day with a cultural drum & dance performance and storytelling at the beachfront.
(B/L/D)
Cape Coast – Assin Manso – Kumasi
Start the day with a naming ceremony, where participants will be given traditional names.
Depart for Kumasi with a stopover at the Assin Manso Slave River, where slaves were kept, had a last bath in the “Donko Nsuo” before shipment to the New World.
On arrival visit the Manhyia Palace Museum, the seat of the Ashanti Kingdom.
End the day with a visit to the Kumasi Cultural Centre, where group will be welcomed with dinner and traditional music and dance performance of the Ashantis.
(B/L/D)
Kumasi – Tamale (A return to Royalty)
Early morning departure to the Tamale.
Enroute, we take a break at the Tano Boase Rock formation, which exhibits a variety of huge beautiful hanging and hollow rocks. Explore the sacred groves and caves, where villagers sought refuge during slave raids and tribal wars. A hike along the trails to spot antelopes, baboons and monkeys.
Also stopover at the Kintampo Waterfalls, a beautiful cascading waterfall in Ghana. The falls has a scenic view, surrounded by a forest rich in trees, particularly mahogany trees.
End the day in Tamale to join in celebrations of the Cultural Oneness Festival.
(B/L/D)
Tamale – Paga (200km) – Cultural Roots Tours
Early morning departure to Paga, where we pay a courtesy call on His Royal Highness Nagonaab, Na-Pariyoung Kosom Asaga YelzoyaII (Paramount Chief, President of the Nabdam Traditional Council.
His Highness will lead the group to visit the Pikwovo Slave Camp, a well-preserved slave camp which was created as a holding place for slaves traveling from the North to the slave market at Salaga.
In the afternoon, we return to Tamale through the Tongo Hills and Tenzug Shrine.
(B/L/D)
Cultural Fusion Durbar/ Street Carnival – Tamale
Today marks the Street Carnival with a Grand Durbar of Chiefs and Elders, to showcase the cultural diversity of the Northern Region, through colourful displays of ethnic outfits, parades and traditional dances.
Witness colourful parades and captivating performances; as well as rich, time-honoured traditions and culture in dance, music, artistry, musketry and equestrian prowess from all the regions in Northern Ghana.
(B/L/D)
Business Forum/Youth Workshop/ Fashion Show – Tamale
Meet with investors and stakeholders from various sectors to dialogue on various issues including Youth development and entrepreneurship through digitalization.
Participants have the option to join in a workshop at the UDS Campus, primarily designed for young people to acquire digital content creation skills. The objective is to promote awareness through tourism and to drive economic growth in the communities.
Later in the evening, a fashion show will be held to display the unique northern fabric in contemporary styles.
(B/L/D)
Musical Concert – Tamale
Morning visit to the Salaga Slave market, which served as an important place where slaves were transported to the coast for export.
End the day with a grand musical concert at the Jubilee Park, where musicians from Northern Ghana showcase the talents. The festival is meant to highlights the artistic and musical prowess of the people of the North.
(B/L/D)
Tamale – Accra (By Air)
After breakfast, check into the Tamale airport for a trip back to Accra.
On arrival, participants will be met by a local representative for a transfer to the hotel.
End the day with a farewell dinner at the hotel.
(B/L/D)
Accra – Departure
Spend the morning at leisure before departure.
(B)
Summary of Tour Package
10 days/ 09 nights programme includes the following:
Transportation to all sites in an air-conditioned VIP bus by a professionally licensed driver.
3 – 4 star accommodation and the best each region has to offer.
As indicated in the itinerary
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Water & snacks on vehicle at all times.
- All entry fees to highlighted attractions are pre-paid.
- Including a naming ceremony.
A trained and licensed English speaking guide will accompany clients at all times.
Group Size | Cost per person in USD ($) based on double occupancy | Cost per person in USD ($) based on single occupancy |
30 persons |
$2000.00 |
$2630.00 |
* Tour quote is in US Dollars ($) with an option to pay in Euro (€), or Pounds Sterling (£) at the current forex selling rate
A first deposit of $200 per participant is required for confirmation.
Final payment due no later than the 15th Octoberr 2024
Accepted methods of payment include bank transfers, wire transfers or through an online credit card payment system (+3.5% surcharge)
- Group size: 30 + adults
- Tour duration: 10 days & 9 nights
- Tour Type: Through the Exits Back to the Roots
Inclusions
- Accommodation in well-selected hotels.
- All transportation within Ghana.
- Knowledgeable local guides.
All entrance fees and activities as per the itinerary. - Meals as specified (breakfast, some lunches, and dinners).
- Airport transfers.
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Flight in + Flight out
Itinerary
Accra – Arrival
A day for all arrivals.
On arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, a local representative will meet participants for a transfer to the hotel.
In the late afternoon, we will drive to the Independence Square and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
Accra – Tamale (By Air)
Guests will be picked up from their hotel to check in for departure to Tamale.
On arrival, the group will be met by a local representative for a transfer to the hotel.
End the day in Tamale to join in celebrations of the Cultural Oneness Festival.
(B/L/D)
Tamale – Paga (200km)
Cultural Roots Tours
Early morning departure to Paga, where we pay a courtesy call on His Royal Highness Nagonaab, Na- Pariyoung Kosom Asaga YelzoyaII (Paramount Chief, President of the Nabdam Traditional Council. His Highness will lead the group to visit the Pikwovo Slave Camp, a well-preserved slave camp which was created as a holding place for slaves travelling from the North to the slave market at Salaga.
In the afternoon, we return to Tamale through the Tongo Hills and Tenzug Shrine.
Return to Tamale in the late afternoon.
(B/L/D)
Cultural Fusion Durbar/ Street Carnival – Tamale
Today marks the Street Carnival with a Grand Durbar of Chiefs and Elders, to showcase the cultural diversity of the Northern Region, through colourful displays of ethnic outfits, parades and traditional dances. Witness colourful parades and captivating performances; as well as rich, time-honoured traditions and culture in dance, music, artistry, musketry and equestrian prowess from all the regions in Northern Ghana.
(B/L/D)
Business Forum/Youth Workshop/ Fashion Show – Tamale
Meet with investors and stakeholders from various sectors to dialogue on various issues including Youth development and entrepreneurship through digitalization.
Participants have the option to join in a workshop at the UDS Campus, primarily designed for young people to acquire digital content creation skills. The objective is to promote awareness through tourism and to drive economic growth in the communities.
Later in the evening, a fashion show will be held to display the unique northern fabric in contemporary styles.
(B/L/D)
Musical Concert – Tamale
Morning visit to the Salaga Slave market, which served as an important place where slaves were transported to the coast for export.
End the day with a grand musical concert at the Jubilee Park, where musicians from Northern Ghana showcase the talents. The festival is meant to highlights the artistic and musical prowess of the people of the North.
(B/L/D)
Tamale – Accra (By Air)
After breakfast, check into the Tamale airport for a trip back to Accra.
On arrival, participants will be met by a local representative for a transfer to the hotel.
End the day with a farewell dinner at the hotel.
(B/L/D)
Accra – Departure
Spend the morning at leisure before departure.
(B)
Summary of Tour Package
8 days/ 7 nights programme includes the following:
Transportation to all sites in an air-conditioned VIP bus by a professionally licensed driver.
Return flight: ACC-TML /TML-ACC
3 – 4 star accommodation and the best each region has to offer.
As indicated in the itinerary
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Water & snacks on vehicle at all times.
- All entry fees to highlighted attractions are pre-paid.
A trained and licensed English speaking guide will accompany clients at all times.
Group Size | Cost per person in USD ($) based on double occupancy | Cost per person in USD ($) based on single occupancy |
30 persons | $1820.00 | $2300.00 |
* Tour quote is in US Dollars ($) with an option to pay in Euro (€), or Pounds Sterling (£) at the current forex selling rate/
A first deposit of $200 per participant is required for confirmation.
Final payment due no later than the 15th Octoberr 2024
Accepted methods of payment include bank transfers, wire transfers or through an online credit card payment system (+3.5% surcharge)
- Group size: 30 + adults
- Tour duration: 8 days & 7 nights
- Tour Type: Through the Exits Back to the Roots
Inclusions
- Accommodation in well-selected hotels.
- All transportation within Ghana.
- Knowledgeable local guides.
All entrance fees and activities as per the itinerary. - Meals as specified (breakfast, some lunches, and dinners).
- Airport transfers.