Group Journey · October 1–11, 2027
Accra · Northern Ghana · Cape Coast — with an optional Kumasi extension
This is not a sightseeing tour. It is a journey of remembrance and return. Over ten days we travel from the creative energy of Accra to the savannah of the North and down to the Atlantic coast. Along the way we honor the ancestors, sit with community, and come home changed.
This will be our third group journey to West Africa. The trip is co-hosted by Onyeka Tefari, a holistic wellness practitioner and herbalist, and Dr. Adisa A. Alkebulan, Chair and Associate Professor of Africana Studies at San Diego State University. Dr. Alkebulan has more than 20 years of experience leading educational journeys to Africa. We keep the group small and handle the logistics so you can stay fully present.
Where We’re Going
Accra
Ghana’s vibrant capital. We’ll explore Pan-African history and landmarks, art and craft markets, and a powerful memorial installation outside the city. We’ll take a day on the water, and local tailors will help you create custom garments from Ghanaian fabric.
Northern Ghana
A side of Ghana few visitors see. We fly north into the savannah to visit communities and historic sites that tell the story of the inland slave routes. Just as important, they tell the story of how people resisted and survived. Here we are guests of traditional leaders and village life.
Cape Coast & Elmina
We walk through the Cape Coast and Elmina castles and take a moment of reflection at the ancestral “last bath” river. We’ll explore the rainforest and its canopy walkway, and close with a village welcome that includes a traditional naming ceremony.
What You’ll Experience
- Remembrance: Guided visits to the coastal castles and lesser-known heritage sites in the North, with time and space to reflect.
- Resilience: Stories of resistance, survival, and continuity told by the communities who carry them.
- Culture & Ceremony: Courtesy visits with traditional leaders, a cultural performance, and a Ghanaian naming ceremony.
- Art & Craft: Galleries, markets, and artisans, plus a custom outfit made by local tailors if you’d like one.
- Nature: Savannah landscapes, a day on Ghana’s great lake, and a rainforest canopy walk.
- Learning: Context and conversation with Dr. Alkebulan throughout the journey.
Moments from Our Recent Travels in Ghana
Optional Kumasi Extension · 3 Days / 2 Nights
Extend your journey into the Ashanti Region, the historic heart of the Asante Kingdom. Highlights include:
- A cocoa farm and chocolate-making experience
- Hands-on time in traditional craft villages known for kente weaving, adinkra printing, and woodcarving
- Asante royal history and culture in Kumasi
The extension includes 4-star lodging, breakfast and select dinners, a guide, entrance fees, and a one-way flight back to Accra. Space is limited.
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations (double occupancy)
- Daily breakfast plus select lunches and dinners
- Round-trip domestic flight to Northern Ghana
- Ground transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guides
- All entrance fees and cultural experiences on the program
Not included: international airfare, visa, travel insurance, meals not listed, and personal expenses.
Pricing & Payment Plan
Pricing and the payment schedule will be announced soon. You’ll be able to reserve your spot with a deposit, then pay in installments or all at once. Want to know first? Contact us to join the interest list.
Reserving Your Spot
- Your deposit holds your place on the trip. You can pay the balance in installments or all at once. Full payment is due by July 3, 2027, which is 90 days before departure.
- Deposits are non-refundable once the trip is confirmed. We send payment to our tour partner only after the group is confirmed and all payments are received. Refunds aren’t possible after that point. See our full Group Trip policy.
- Minimum group size: This trip needs at least 10 travelers. If we don’t reach 10, we’ll cancel the trip and refund all payments, including your deposit, minus payment processing fees.
- Travel insurance isn’t included. We strongly recommend buying a policy within 14 days of your deposit that covers trip cancellation and emergency medical care.
Before You Go
You’ll need a valid passport, a Ghana visa, and proof of yellow fever vaccination. Travelers also receive a detailed itinerary and a preparation guide after they reserve.