Self-Discovery Heritage Tour
For African Americans & the African Diaspora, Theme: “Return to Your Ancestral Home”
Tour Overview
This powerful journey is designed for African Americans and the African diaspora seeking to reconnect with their ancestral roots. Walk the Slave Route, stand at the “Door of No Return,” and then celebrate your Return to Africa through healing ceremonies, cultural immersion, and personal discovery.
Tour Highlights
- Retrace the Slave Route (Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Assin Manso Slave River).
- Participate in a traditional “door of return” naming ceremony.
- Guided discussions on identity, resilience, and healing.
- Community visits with Ghanaian youth groups.
Itinerary
Arrival in Accra
- Airport pickup and hotel check-in.
- Welcome dinner with Ghanaian music & storytelling.
Accra Heritage Tour
- W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre.
- Independence Square & Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum.
- Traditional market visit (Makola).
Cape Coast Castle
- Travel to Cape Coast.
- Guided tour of Cape Coast Castle (slave dungeons, museum).
- Reflection session at the “Door of No Return.”
Elmina Castle & Naming Ceremony
- Morning tour of Elmina Castle.
- Participate in a traditional “Door of Return” ceremony — receive an ancestral name from local elders.
- Evening beach bonfire with drumming & dance.
Assin Manso Slave River
- Visit the site where enslaved Africans took their last bath before transport.
- Libation and healing rituals.
- Drive back to Accra.
Community Connection & Diaspora Dialogue
- Workshop with Ghanaian youth groups.
- Story-sharing circles on identity, resilience, and the future of Africa.
- Farewell dinner with cultural performances.
Departure
- Free morning for shopping (arts & crafts market).
- Airport transfer for return flight.
Why This Tour Matters
“This is more than a vacation — it's a pilgrimage of identity, healing, and belonging. Stand where your ancestors stood, reclaim your heritage, and return home with confidence, pride, and renewed purpose.”
What's Included
- 6 nights in 3–4 star hotels (double occupancy)
- Daily breakfast + 3 cultural dinners
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Licensed professional tour guide
- All entrance fees & listed activities
- Traditional naming & return ceremony
- Airport pickup & drop-off
What's Not Included
- International flights (USA-Ghana round trip)
- Ghana visa & vaccinations (Yellow Fever required)
- Optional activities not listed in itinerary
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Personal expenses (shopping, extra meals, tips, drinks)
Pricing & Dates
Starting from
per person (double occupancy)
Double Occupancy
per person
Single Supplement
additional
Group Discount
for 6+ people
2025 Departure Dates
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