Tour Emancipation Ghana Tour 2025 (Panafest Festival)

Accommodation

Accommodation in the best 5/4-Star hotels in Ghana. Labadi Beach Hotel 5* Zaina Lodge 5* Golden Tulips 4* Ridge Royal 4*

Guide

A trained licensed chauffeur will accompany you when on tours

Others

All entry fees included in this tour package are included as stated in Itinerary

Transport

Transportation is included.

Flights

1 Way Domestic Flight to Tamale (transportation in the air) *** International flights are not included.

Meals

Welcome Dinner Boma Dance Dinner at the Safari Breakfast

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

International flights are not included All airport departure taxes (international departure taxes to be paid in USD) Excess baggage charges Passport and visa fees Meals not specified in this itinerary En route meals, hotels, transportation, and other arrangements All drinks except bottled water or soda with meals Personal items such as laundry, email, fax, telephone, souvenirs, etc. Gratuities for tour and site guides and drivers Trip cancellation, travel delay, and baggage insurance (Note: This optional coverage is highly recommended and can be purchased through your local insurance company) Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Olives Travel & Tour Ghana, such as delayed or canceled

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Day 1 Day 1: Accra | African Metropolis
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Accra | African Metropolis

You are met on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra the capital city of Ghana, and transferred to the Labadi Beach Hotel. A beautiful 5* accommodation on the La Beach. After transferred to your hotel, an Amazing welcoming Home Dinner Night awaits. Dine and share memories while on the motherland.

Welcome Home!

NIGHTLIFE ACTIVITIES | WELCOME DINNER

Let’s have a welcome dinner at the tallest rooftop bar in Accra. The SkyBar which is the tallest rooftop bar in Accra offers a breathtaking views of the city at night is a lovely place to have fun.The Jazz and Blues at the bar makes it a perfect place to be. Feel the beats!!!
Day 2 Day 2: Accra | Accra City Tour | Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum | Arts And Craft Centre | The Markola Open Market | W.E Dubois Center
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Accra | Accra City Tour | Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum | Arts And Craft Centre | The Markola Open Market | W.E Dubois Center

Accra, the capital of Ghana, is an interesting city that, although is quickly evolving, has kept its own identity, reflected in both modern and old areas where traditional activities continue to hold sway.

culture.

A visit to William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was an African-American civil rights activist who became a citizen of Ghana in the 1960s. He was known as the ‘Father of Pan-Africanism’. The centre, where he and his wife once lived, and where they are now buried, houses his personal library, a small museum with a handful of personal effects such as his graduation robes. The couple’s mausoleum is surrounded by Asante stools, a seminar room, a restaurant, a gallery, an amphitheater and a research center for Pan-African history and

A visit to a national park erected in memory of Osagyefo (the Messiah) Doctor Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and one of its founding fathers. Built on a former British polo field, it was the point where Nkrumah declared independence in 1957. The park consists of five acres of land and holds a museum tracing Nkrumah’s life. There are many personal items on display, but the centrepiece is the mausoleum, Nkrumah and his wife’s final resting place.

The Arts Center where you will be warmly welcome by African drums. A visit to Ghana’s oldest open market where there is variety of products. Explore through the wonderful African open markets where you will see buyers bargaining.The Abgogloshie Yam Tubers markets, The Kokomba Markets where you could locate all the slums o Ghana. A walk through the slums areas of the capital is worthy to experience.

NIGHTLIFE ACTIVITIES | KIZOMBA DANCE EXPERIENCE

Afrikiko is actually famed for its Salsa and Kizomba Wednesdays where a lot of people – notably expatriates and Ghanaians- flock to experience some exciting Salsa and Kizomba dancing. The numbers here that attend here are very huge and there is a sense of community here this provides a very cool atmosphere to meet new people and network.

Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Day 3 Day 3: Accra-Tamale | Mole National Park | Zaina Lodge | Evening Safari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Accra-Tamale | Mole National Park | Zaina Lodge | Evening Safari

Depart from Accra to the domestic airport at Kotoka International Airport for your domestic flight to Tamale Airport.

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Zaina Lodge at the Mole National Park. At Zaina Lodge, a stunning location situated on the escarpment overlooking the watering holes with a pleasant pool. The lodge offers a great base to explore the park. Zaina Lodge offers so much enjoyment; for the eyes, the ears, and the belly. The tented rooms are large, beautifully decorated, and comfortable.

Do the evening Safari!
Day 4 Day 4: Mole National Park | Morning Safari | Mognori Village | Shea Butter & Village Experience
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Mole National Park | Morning Safari | Mognori Village | Shea Butter & Village Experience

After a restful night, you will wake up in the African jungle for your morning foot safari, accompanied by your guide in the park with the possibility of viewing many different animals. After the morning foot safari you return back to base. You will depart 15kms on a dirt road from Zaina Lodge to Mognori Eco Village.

* Mognori Eco Village

Sitting right on the edge of Mole National Park (about 10km east of the park’s visitor center), the village of Mognori has become a fourishing ecotourism venture. Villagers here offer various activities: canoe safaris on the river, where you’ll see monkeys, birds and crocodiles; village tours, on which you’ll learn about shea butter production and traditional medicine; and drumming and dancing performances.

* BOMA DANCE DINNER NIGHT

At Evening a Buffet with Boma Dance await you. Enjoy the northen cultural dance performances while you eat and drink. The Boma is dance is northern traditional dance which translate their forefathers encounter with the colonial masters slave raiders and how some of them fought to their freedom. It actually war dance. Enjoy

Over Night at Zaina Lodge

Zaina Lodge offers so much enjoyment; for the eyes, the ears, and the belly. The tented rooms are large, beautifully decorated, and comfortable.
Day 5 Day 5: Kumasi | Ashanti Kingdom
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kumasi | Ashanti Kingdom

Upon arrival in Kumasi, the historical and spiritual capital of the old Ashanti Kingdom. The Ashanti people were one of the most powerful nations in Africa until the end of the XIX century, when the British annexed Ashanti Country to their Gold Coast colony. The tribute paid today to the Asantehene (=King) is the best evidence of their past splendour and strength. With nearly one million inhabitants, Kumasi is a sprawling city with a fantastic central market, one of the biggest in Africa. Every type of Ashanti craft (leather goods, pottery, Kente cloth) is found here,along with just about every kind of tropical fruit and vegetable.

A walk down the central market.The Kumasi Central Market (also known as Kejetia Market) is an open-air market in the city of Kumasi the capital of Ashanti.Kumasi Central Market is Kumasi’s, Ashanti’s, and Ashantiland Peninsula’s, West Africa’s and Continental Africa’s largest open air markets.Visiting the Cultural Centre, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Okomfo Anokye Sword Site.

Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Day 6 Day 6: Ashanti Kingdom | Traditional Naming Ceremony
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Ashanti Kingdom | Traditional Naming Ceremony

Take part in a traditional naming ceremoney where a local African name will be given to you as a sign to signfy the importance of your coming and also to be ushered into the Ashanti Kingdom. A Spiritual journey to take your birth rights as an African descent. All this cultural and traditional event is done by local Kings and Queens and the local people. Have a feel of the African rythms as they play the local drums and instruments. Experience!

Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7: Historic Slave Trade Castles | Cape Coast Castle | Elimina Castle | Kakum National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Historic Slave Trade Castles | Cape Coast Castle | Elimina Castle | Kakum National Park

En route to Cape Coast from Kumasi we visit the Assin Manso Slave river(Donkor Nsuo ) Assin Manso was the final link in the slavery route from northern Ghana, and it was known to have been the largest slave market for merchants supplying slaves to the forts and castles along the coast. Former slaves from the Americas, Samuel Carson from the USA & Crystal from Jamaica, were re-interred here in 1998.

Cape Coast Castle (Swedish: Carolusborg) is one of about forty "slave castles", 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, which they named Cabo Corso. However, in 1653 the Swedish Africa Company constructed a timber fort there. It originally was a centre for the trade in timber and gold. It was later used in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

* KAKUM NATIONAL PARK

A visit to the Kakum National Park, Ghana’s most famous parks. Take a brief walking tour on the forest floor where you will learn how our ancestors lived in the forest. See birds, butterflies, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the forests over 40 species of mammals including monkeys and the reclusive forest elephant. Proceed to the canopy walk. Kakum is home to Africa’s only aerial walkway through the tree canopy, a 1000 foot long and sevenbridge walkway with viewing platforms that reach heights of over 150 feet above ground.

EMANCIPATION CEREMONY

In the evening at the Cape Coast Castle we join the Kings and the Queens as well as the Traditional priest of the Land to hold a candle light vigil and prayers letting the ancestors know and triumph of the success of freedom and return. African descendant from across the globe will gather to pay homeage to the ancestors. A beautiful experience!
Day 8 Day 8: Assin Manso Slave Market | Emancipation Day Ceremony
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Assin Manso Slave Market | Emancipation Day Ceremony

This special celebration for Africans and people of African descent is rooted in the ideals of Pan-Africanism and development of Africa. It is aimed at promoting understanding, peace and unity among all African people and her great Diaspora. A durbar of the people of Assin Manso and ministers of State affairs all gather here to commorate the Panafest event. Make oracles for the supreme god and more. Be part!

Overnight At Lemon Beach Resort

Enjoy the beautiful Lemon beach resort in the Heart of Elmina. Swim in the largest African map designer pool to feel at home. Feel Luxury!
Day 9 Day 9: Accra | Free Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Accra | Free Day

We leave Cape Coast later in the morning back to Accra. A restful day to get yourself today. Relax as we take two and half drive back to Accra. Enjoy!

NIGHTLIFE ACTIVITIES | THE GARAGE

Garage Bar & Lounge is home to some of the most expertly crafted cocktails in the city. A perfect cosy hangout for friends and dates, Garage has a seriously cool crowd of regulars who all seem to know each other, creating a very familiar atmosphere in which you will instantly feel at home. Although it is always packed and buzzing, the staff are so efficient they will know what you want almost before you sit down. With a wild and thriving nightlife vibe, Garage Bar & Lounge is fast becoming the go-to place for a night out in the city - the place, the people, the drinks are all exceptionally stunning.

Overnight at Labadi Beach Hotel

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: Accra | Shopping | Beach Day | Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Accra | Shopping | Beach Day | Departure

A dontion to an ophanage will be the oder of the day before we return back to Accra for depparture. Try bring some supplies like books,pens,backpacks,shoes, sweets etc to support this course.

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Itinerary of your trip Emancipation Ghana Tour 2025 (Panafest Festival)

Day 1: Accra | African Metropolis

Day 2: Accra | Accra City Tour | Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum | Arts And Craft Centre | The Markola Open Market | W.E Dubois Center

Day 3: Accra-Tamale | Mole National Park | Zaina Lodge | Evening Safari

Day 4: Mole National Park | Morning Safari | Mognori Village | Shea Butter & Village Experience

Day 5: Kumasi | Ashanti Kingdom

Day 6: Ashanti Kingdom | Traditional Naming Ceremony

Day 7: Historic Slave Trade Castles | Cape Coast Castle | Elimina Castle | Kakum National Park

Day 8: Assin Manso Slave Market | Emancipation Day Ceremony

Day 9: Accra | Free Day

Day 10: Accra | Shopping | Beach Day | Departure

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