DETTY DECEMBER IN GHANA WITH WODE MAYA
“Celebrate Detty December in Ghana with Wode Maya: A Cultural Odyssey”
Embark on a 14-day adventure that combines the vibrant energy of Ghana’s “Detty December” with the cultural richness and historical significance of this beautiful West African country. Curated by Adansi Travels in collaboration with
The Gold Pill Group, this unique experience is designed for Wode Maya’s fans across Canada, the USA, and the Caribbean.
Starting From
26th December 2024
to
9th January 2025
Join us for an unforgettable journey that begins with the Afro Future Festival, showcasing Africa’s thriving creative scene through music, fashion, and art. Immerse yourself in Ghana’s rich traditions with a local naming ceremony, explore the historical Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, and connect with the roots of the Ashanti Kingdom in Kumasi. Indulge in the serene beauty of Aqua Safari Resort and enjoy curated experiences that reflect the vibrant and welcoming spirit of Ghana.
This tour is not just a trip; it’s a celebration of culture, heritage, and the bonds that connect us across continents. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or a deeper connection to African roots, “Celebrate Detty
December in Ghana with Wode Maya: A Cultural Odyssey” is the perfect way to experience all that Ghana has to offer during the most exciting time of the year
COSTING
| No. | Package Type | Amount - C$ | Amount - USD | Seats Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full Package with Flight (Cost per person sharing room) |
5,750.00 | 4,290.00 | 11 |
| 2 | Ground Package – No Flight (Cost per person sharing room) |
3,250.00 | 2,390.00 | 35 |
| 3 | Single Supplement (Extra Cost if not sharing room) | 1,200.00 | 900.00 | Subject to hotel’s availability |
NOTE: All rooms are standard and is based on double occupancy. Room upgrade is based on request.
Full Package Inclusions
- Return Flight (Toronto – Accra – Toronto) on British Airways
- nights’ accommodation at Oak Plaza or Similar at Accra
- night accommodation at Aqua Safari Resort or Similar
- 2 nights’ accommodation at Lemon Beach Resort or Golden Hill Parker at Elmina
- 2 nights’ accommodation at Lancaster hotel or Similar at Kumasi
- Traditional Naming Ceremony Celebration
- Return Airport Transfer
- Welcome Dinner with Wodemaya
- Transportation with Fuel for all activities
- 3 Days Lunch during city tours
- 2 bottles of water each tour days
- Site Entry Fees in Accra, Cape Coast and Kumasi
- Regular Entry to Afro future Festival
- Certified Tour Guide
Package Exclusions
- Lunch and Dinners
- Drinks
- Night life expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- Arrival at Kotoka International Airport, Accra.
- Pick up at the Airport, transfer to your hotel.
- Overnight at Oak Plaza Hotel or Similar
- Enjoy packed breakfast
- Evening activity: Afro future Festival. Immerse yourself in the Vibrant energy of Afro future festival. Africa’s premier December event showcasing thriving creative talent from the continent through music, fashion and Art.
- Drop off at your hotel or night club
- Overnight at Oak Plaza hotel or Similar
- Enjoy buffet Breakfast.
- Start your morning at 11:00am with a traditional naming Ceremony. You will be given a local name according to days you were born.
- Drop off at your hotel.
- Rest of day at your hotel or shopping
- Special Welcome Dinner with Wode Maya, with cultural performance
- Overnight at Oak Plaza hotel or Similar.
- Enjoy Buffet dinner at your hotel.
- Pick up at your hotel in an Air Condition Vehicle at 10:00am for Half Day Accra City tour with a trained and experience tour guide who will be with you telling you the history of the important monuments in the city and overview information of the capital city.
- Drive through the St. Atta Mills High Street through the oldest town in Accra named Jamestown which was built in 1871. This drive through will give you an opportunity to see some important building such the Ussher fort and also the Jamestown lighthouse.
- Continue to Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the final resting place of Ghana’s first president. The Park is also a gravesite for Kwame Nkrumah and his wife Fathia Nkrumah. The Park was built on a former British Polo where Ghana’s independence was declared in 1957. The museum also hosts exhibitions, lectures and events that promotes awareness of Ghana’s history.
- Onward to Art Center the home of authentic Ghanaian Arts and culture. This is an outdoor market place to get souvenirs whiles supporting local artists. Some handicrafts like wood carvings, beads, woven Kente cloth, leather bags, earrings and other fashion accessories. You will also have the opportunity to try your begging skills.
- Depart to the independence Square which is also known as the black star square, built in 1961. At the Square, the three statues symbolizing the struggle for independence and emancipation. These monuments include the Independence Arch, which is located south of the square and has the Gulf of Guinea as its backdrop.
- Enjoy lunch at a local Restaurant Buka or Similar.
- Drop off at your hotel.
- Evening activity: Pick up to Osu Oxford Street a vibrant night life experience.
- Overnight at Oak Plaza Hotel or Similar
- Enjoy buffet breakfast.
- Hotel check-out, pick up at 8:00am in the morning for your trip to Cape Coast which is approximately 3hrs 11mins (147.0 km) drive from Accra.
- On your way to Cape Coast, you will have a sightseeing of the Mankesem township, which is the oldest roundabout in Ghana. It is the traditional headquarters of the Fante ethnic group of Ghana.
- Visit to Cape Coast Castle which is one of the most iconic landmarks in Ghanaian and African history as a whole. As you embark on a captivating journey through time, you explore the corridors, dungeons, and chambers of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Enjoy lunch at Ridge Royal hotel or Similar.
- Continue to your hotel, check in and get freshen up.
- Enjoy a sumptuous dinner with some good African music vibes.
- Overnight at Lemon Beach or Golden Hill Parker.
- Enjoy buffet breakfast.
- Pick up at your hotel in the morning at 10:30am.
- Depart to Elmina Castle the oldest European fortification in tropical Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the history and pay tribute to the millions of Africans who were forcibly taken from their homeland and sold into Slavery.
- Continue to Kakum National Park which covers an area of 375 square kilometers (145 sq mi) and was established in 1931 as a reserve. The park is known for its diversity wildlife, lush rainforest and canopy walkway. You will experience walking through seven suspended bridges, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding area.
- Onward to Hans Cottage for lunch. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to see friendly crocodiles in their natural habitat. Experience Hans Cottage’s enchantment and take photos with the friendliest crocodiles you have ever met.
- Depart to your hotel.
- Overnight at Lemon Beach Resort or Similar.
- Enjoy buffet Breakfast.
- Hotel check- out at 8:00am, travel to Kumasi, the Heart of Ashanti Kingdom.
- Stop at Assin Manso Slave River to see where the two African- American reburied as a monument of return to their African roots. Step foot in the African river to connect with your ancestors who had their last bath before transferred to the slave dungeons.
- Depart to Kumasi, you will be served with snack on bus.
- Arrive in Kumasi, hotel check-in and get refreshened.
- Akwaaba Dinner at Ike’s Bar and grill.
- Overnight at Lancaster Hotel or Similar.
- Enjoy a well-deserved relaxing breakfast after a long journey yesterday.
- A day of culture and history awaits us as we set off on our city tour of Kumasi heading to the Manhyia Palace, home of the Asantehene King of the Ashanti’s and ruler of the powerful Asanteman Kingdom.
- The Palace Museum offers a fascinating excursion through the history of this powerful tribe and is extremely informative on the well documented Ashanti history and culture. Our tour gives us a firsthand insight into the legacies of the Ashanti’s and enables us to understand their culture.
- Continue to the National Cultural Centre. Visit Prempeh II Jubilee Museum which offers an excellent overview of Ashanti history and houses some wonderful ancient artifacts.
- Enjoy Lunch.
- Continue to Kejetia Market which is reported to be largest outdoor market in West Africa. Visiting here gives us a wonderful opportunity to experience everyday life for the people in this great city and pick up a few bargain souvenirs. The market is a labyrinth of stalls nestled closely together, and a hive of activity.
- Depart to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
- Enjoy dinner at your hotel or a close by local restaurant.
- Overnight at Lancaster hotel or Similar.
- Enjoy buffet Breakfast.
- We continue our journey through Ashanti history by visiting the traditional villages of Adanwomase and Ntonso.
- Our first stop is Adanwomase, the birthplace of Ghana’s rich colorful Kente cloth. Adanwomase produces some of Ghana’s finest Kente cloth, many designs of cloth arewoven here, and some are exclusive only to this region.
- Continue to ancient village of Ntunso, is where adinkra cloth and symbols originate. These traditional symbols all have meanings and are carved from calabash shells. The adinkra symbols are then printed onto traditional cloth using natural dyes made from the bark of certain local trees. During our time here, we can make our own strip of adinkra cloth using symbols with personal significance.
- Enjoy lunch at a local Restaurant.
- Depart to your hotel.
- Enjoy Dinner
- Overnight at Lancaster Hotel or Similar
- Enjoy buffet Breakfast.
- Hotel check- out at 11:00am, depart to the Capital City, Accra. (Approximately 5 hours’ drive)
- Stop at Linda Door Rest Stop for Lunch and restroom usage.
- Arrive in Accra, hotel- In and refreshen up.
- Overnight at Lancaster hotel or Similar
- Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel.
- Pick up at the hotel at 10:00am for a day retreat at Aqua Safari Resort, Ada.
- Enjoy the best of time with games, access to swimming pool, boat cruise on river volta to the Ada Estuary where the river meets the sea, Horse Riding.
- Enjoy lunch.
- Overnight at Aqua Safari Resort or Similar.
- Enjoy Breakfast
- Relaxation at hotel favorite spot or swimming. Hotel Check-out at 12:00pm, Depart to Accra. Drop off at your hotel.
- Overnight at Oak Plaza Hotel or Similar
- Enjoy breakfast.
- Relaxation at the hotel or self-shopping.
- Overnight at your Oak Plaza hotel or Similar
- Enjoy breakfast
- Pick up at your hotel 3 hours before departure time, drop off at Airport for flight departure.
TOUR ITINERARY:
The shared itinerary is draft and will be subject to final amendment based on local conditions and other December in Ghana events that might pop up at the time of travel. The age group of travelers might also affect the pace of the itinerary as well as the availability of hotels at the time of booking
HOTELS:
All hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of booking. We will endeavor to book similar hotels if the mentioned hotels are not available at the time of booking
What you need to know before travelling to Ghana.
- Ghana requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- Canadian/USA citizens must obtain a visa before entry into Ghana. Reach Ghana embassy or consulate for the instructions how to apply the visa.
- Travel Insurance is highly recommended.
Contact Chedwick +1 289 314 3974
