As many of you know Ghana is one of Africa’s most prosperous nations rich in natural resources and as of late has become one of the fastest growing destinations for travelers of African diaspora. This visit will allow us to pay tribute to our ancestors and hopefully return to educate our loved ones.

Many travelers express feeling at home when visiting Ghana and SheIsWildlyFree has carefully curated this experience to make you feel just that.

Journeying back will be DEEP, it will be EMOTIONAL, IMPACTFUL, and HEALING for some.

We plan to visit the following:

ACCRA (2 nights, return 1 for night, 3 nights total)
Accra is the capital and the heart of the country. It’s bustling with beautiful people, historic landmarks, an EPIC foodie scene and plenty of dazzling nightlife.

KUMASI (2 nights)
Kumasi is cultural immersion at it’s finest, encompassing artful kente cloth weaving, traditional markets and home and center of the Ashanti culture and tribe.

CAPE COAST (2 nights)
The Cape Coast which can be described as scenic and stunning, hosts the famous UNESCO World Heritage site overlooking the Gulf of Guinea, where many of our ancestors took their last bath before entering the dank dungeons of the Trans- Atlantic slave trade.

Each and every place we visit is intentionally curated making this journey an unforgettable once in a lifetime experience.

What's not included:

1. Airfare
2. Travel Insurance (REQUIRED)
3. Passport / Visa's & Fee's
4. Meals not previously stated 
5. Necessary Vaccinations (Polio, Recommended~Yellow Fever, annotation on Card REQUIRED for entry) Visit the CDC website for details on necessary vaccinations.
6. Tips & Gratuities

The Experience:

• Wednesday, Nov. 3rd  Day 1 ~ (2 nights in Accra)  Arrive at Kotoka International Airport and be whisked off to your local & luxe PRIVATE Villa after a long flight.  Here you can recharge & explore the neighborhood or refresh & relax in your room or poolside before joining us for a signature #SIWF family style welcome dinner experience.
• Thursday, Nov. 4th Day 2 ~ Accra City Tour:  Breakfast at our PRIVATE Villa.  Later today we explore Accra  the heart of Ghana and the bustling city visiting some quintessential sites to get a more comprehensive  understanding of Ghanian culture and the influence prominent figures played in it's rich history.  We will visit Kwame Nkrumah Memorial park, Independence Arch, the WEB DuBois Center, and finish the day with a EPIC Drum & Dance Circle locates inside of an African Art Village.  After todays festivities, you will have free time to explore Accra on your own opting for a local dinner or even experiencing some dazzling nightlife.
• Friday & Saturday, Nov. 5th -6th Day 3 & Day 4 ~ Kumasi CityTour like a LOCAL (2 nights in Kumasi Village) Enjoy an array of both western and traditional style breakfast foods and gather your energy to take on the day.  After breakfast  we will head to the Ashanti Region by a comfortable air conditioned coach.  As we take a 4 hr. drive to Kumasi the home of the Ashanti King and Tribe enjoy the scenery and people watch until our arrival.  Once we stop we will visit Bonewire Kente and bare witness to the beautiful art of Kente cloth weaving even having a chance to create and purchase our own designs.  We will pay a visit to both the Manhyia Palace & Okomot Anokye Sword site to get a deeper understanding of the Ashanti Tribe and language before visiting a local village.  We will be welcomed to the village and participate in an EMPOWERING African naming ceremony reclaiming our original names and identities that were taken away from us.  We will end our day at the Kejetia Market where we can shop and eat like a local.  Bring CASH and your bartering skills as cash inn QUEEN!  Our local guide will also be available to help you be a better barterer. 
• Sunday, Nov. 7th Day 5 ~Cape Coast Tour (2 nights in Elmina) Today we depart for the stunning Cape Coast via air conditioned coach.  We will take 4 hr. drive down the coast with views of white washed castles and ocean views with hues of blue.  We will visit Assin Manso slave river where many of our ancestors  took their last bath before taking to the dank slave dungeons.  This is same site is where many of our  ancestors saw their families for the last time.  Some even took their last breaths here in retaliation to the slave trade.  We will have a PRIVATE tour of both the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles.  Afterwards, lets enjoy a fabulous lunch at a beautiful seaside restaurant nearby where we can taste more authentic Ghanian cuisine while we reflect, share our thoughts, and process todays experience.  Feel free to use the remainder of your day to do as you please.
• Monday Nov. 8th Day 6 ~Cape Coast Continued After breakfast we will visit the rainforest canopy walkway at Kakum National Park (sneakers required).  We spend a few hours exploring the scenery and vast nature before heading out for our ceremonial head wrapping workshop &  cooking class to enjoy a delectable lunch.
• Tuesday, Nov. 9th Day 7~ Return to Accra After a hearty breakfast we depart for Accra (3hrs. drive) Upon our arrival we will have a free day to enjoy the luxe resort facilities, relax, or partake in any other leisure activities / nightlife of your choice.
• Wednesday, Nov. 10th Day 8~ Farewell Ghana!  Farewell with a delicious 5 STAR Breakfast, Checkout, Airport Transfers & Airport Departures.  Thank you for joining us!  Hope to see you again on another adventure!

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