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CELEBRATE NYE IN GHANA

December 27, 2024 - January 4, 2025

Experience Ghana’s history and culture this December

From exploring history in Cape Coast to dancing at the club until sunrise in Accra, this trip will take you on a lively journey through Ghana.

The best part? We're celebrating our 5th anniversary. We've been bringing our kinfolk to Ghana since 2019's 'Year of Return,' and it's only gotten better. To celebrate, we're adding surprise experiences to this itinerary.

Trip Cost: $4,450 Deposit: $450

Monthly payment plans available

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THIS EXPERIENCE IS FOR YOU IF:

You Grown, Grown

We grown and sharing rooms isn’t our thing. Every traveler on this trip gets a single-occupancy room, and unlike other companies, we won’t charge you more for traveling solo.

You Love Black People

We envision a united diaspora. We designed this experience to connect you with cool people, places, and businesses in Ghana.

You’re A Vibe

We welcome all Black folks from across the diaspora to join us with open-mindedness and good energy for connecting with new people and experiences.

THIS IS HOW WE DO IT

  • A woman with braided hair smiling and holding a drink in a dimly lit environment with red and purple lighting.

    Trip Style

    Music festival

    Nightlife heavy

    Go with the flow

  • The Lome Peace Monument with a large star on top, an inscription reading 'AD 1957' and 'FREEDOM AND JUSTICE' on the front, surrounded by palm trees and flower beds.

    Activity Level

    Active

    Moderate walking

    One moderate hike

  • Hotel room with a wooden bed frame, yellow bedding, decorative pillows, a wooden bench at the foot of the bed, a wooden desk with a chair, a window with curtains, closed wooden door, and a wall-mounted TV.

    Accommodation

    Private rooms

    Boutique hotel

    Centrally located

  • Two women browsing jewelry and clothing at an outdoor market stall amidst greenery.

    Local Experience

    English widely spoken

    Keep cash on you

    Easy to navigate - Uber & Bolt are available

Sample Itinerary

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Sample Itinerary 〰️

Below is a sample itinerary that is subject to change. Buoyant will confirm the final itinerary before the trip.

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Day 1 - Awkaaba

  • Akwaaba (welcome) to Ghana! We will pick you up from Kotoka International Airport and whisk you to our cozy boutique accommodations in the Osu neighborhood of Accra.

    A Buoyant welcome gift will await you, and as you settle into your home for the week, we’ll be preparing for tonight’s welcome dinner.

    You will get your first taste of Ghana with authentic dishes for dinner at one of Accra’s best local dining experiences.

    After dinner, we’ll hit the Accra streets for our first night out.

    Cheers!

    • Airport transfer to hotel

    • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant

    • Bar Crawl Experience (some alcohol)

    • Dinner

    • Some alcohol at bar crawl experience

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Day 2 - Tap In With Accra

  • Accra City Tour

    Today we will explore the best of Accra. Our city tour will take us to famous landmarks like the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, Independence Square, and the W.E.B DuBois Center. We will learn the history of this beautiful country and its relationship with famous Pan-Africanists.

    DAY 1 of Afrofuture (formerly Afrochellaa)

    Ever wanted to swag surf with ya' people on the continent? Yeah, it's as lit as it sounds.

    We’ll celebrate our homecoming this December in Ghana at Ghana's best music festival, Afrofuture. It's like Coachella, only Blacker and better.

    The festival features music, food (Jollof anyone?), and art installations. Afrofuture is a celebration of African culture and the perfect place to celebrate your return home.

    We have good news - VIP Afrocfuture tickets are included in your trip price because we know you're here for a good time, not a long time.

    • Accra City Tour

    • VIP Afrofuture Ticket

    • RT transportation to all scheduled tours/events

    • Group Photography

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

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Day 3 - AfroFuture Festival

  • DAY 2 of Afrofuture (formerly Afrochellaa)

    Ever wanted to swag surf with ya' people on the continent? Yeah, it's as lit as it sounds.

    We’ll celebrate our homecoming this December in Ghana at Ghana's best music festival, Afrofuture. It's like Coachella, only Blacker and better.

    The festival features music, food (Jollof anyone?), and art installations. Afrofuture is a celebration of African culture and the perfect place to celebrate your return home.

    We have good news - VIP Afrofuture tickets are included in your trip price because we know you're here for a good time, not a long time.

    • Afrofuture festival VIP Ticket

    • RT transportation to Afrofuture festival

    • Breakfast

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Day 4 - Chasin’ Waterfalls

  • Aburi Waterfall & ATV Experience

    It's time for some relaxing and thrilling adventures today.

    We're heading outside Accra to the Eastern Region to experience some of the most scenic parts of Ghana. On the list? A beautiful waterfall, off-road quad biking, and lunch at a locally-loved resort.

    • Eastern Region Tour Experience

    • RT transportation to all scheduled tours/events

    • Group Photography

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Water & Snacks

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Day 5 - NYE Lituation

  • Makola Market and New Year's Eve Celebration

    You probably already know that Ghana in December is lit, but tonight will prove it.

    During the day, join us on a morning stroll through Makola Market. We will end our visit at one of our favorite boutiques in Accra, The Shop, where you can enjoy a light lunch.

    Tonight, we'll head out for a night on the town to celebrate the beautiful new year ahead.

    • Optional: Makaola Market Visit

    • NYE Table/Bottle Service - We’ll arrange an NYE nightlife experience closer to the trip date. However, this will come at an additional cost for those who want to attend.

    • Transportation to & from our NYE nightlife experience is not included. Uber/Taxi are available.

    • Makola Market & The Shop Accra are optional activities rather than a scheduled tour, so transportation isn’t included. Everyone will need to Uber to the market & The Shop.

    • Breakfast

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Day 6 - Explore On Your Own

  • Today is an entirely free day to explore Ghana! We recommend hitting the markets, popping into a local chop bar, doing a batik-making workshop, or checking out a rooftop bar. 

    This is when your Buoyant Travel Guide* comes in handy!

    *Every registered traveler receives a free travel guide of all the best things to do, see, eat, and experience during your free time.

    • Today is a free day of exploration for you, so no tours or activities are scheduled.

    • Breakfast

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Day 7 - Honor The Ancestors

  • Cape Coast & Kakum National Park

    This journey marks our official return home. We’ll celebrate with a transformative visit to Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Park.

    At Kakum, we’ll hike to the famous treetop canopies, and at the ‘castle,’ we will follow the same path as our ancestors did during their last moments on the coast of West Africa before walking through the ‘Door Of No Return.’

    This part of the trip will be powerful and emotional for many. Our expert guide will show us around the ‘castles,’ sharing crucial stories of our ancestral past. After the tour, we’ll have time to reflect with an oceanside lunch.

    • Central Region Tour Experience

    • RT transportation to all scheduled tours/events

    • Group Photography

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Water & Snacks

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Day 8 - Bottles & A Boat

  • Shai Hills & Boat Cruise

    Today we’re heading to the Volta region to turn up together one last time! Our send-off boat party will be one for the books. Picture us cruising along the Volta with music, drinks, and good food.

    We’ll also do an optional light hike at Shai Hills Nature Reserve.

    • Shai Hills & Boat Tour Experience

    • RT transportation to all scheduled tours/events

    • Group Photography

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

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Day 9 - See You Later!

  • We are so glad that you joined us this week in Ghana.

    Today, you'll say 'see ya' later' to your new travel friends. Although our time together in Ghana has ended, the memories (and photos) will last forever. 

    • Airport transfer from hotel

    • Breakfast

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 FAQs

    • 8 Nights Stay in a Black-owned boutique hotel

    • Air-conditioned roundtrip airport transfers

    • Welcome Dinner & Drink

    • Eight breakfasts, four lunches, one dinner

    • Afrofuture VIP ticket

    • Accra City Experience

    • Cape Coast Castle & Kakum National Park Experience

    • Makola Market Experience

    • Eastern Region Experience

    • Boat Party Experience

    • Professional group photography

    • Air-conditioned transportation to all itinerary activities

    • Local travel guide on all experiences

    • Buoyant trip host on all experiences

    • Buoyant Accra Travel Guide

    • December in Ghana playlist

    • WhatsApp group message

    • Daily pre-trip email support and Q&A chat with the Buoyant team

    • Flights

    • Visa, vaccination, and COVID-19 testing fees

    • Meals not listed

    • Travel Insurance (mandatory to attend this trip)

    • Opt-in activities

    • Alcoholic beverages not listed on the itinerary

    • Private photoshoot (available as an add-on)

    • Transportation to non-itinerary activities

    • Incidental room charges

    • Service tips

  • Please plan to arrive at Kotoka International Airport by 4 PM on 12/27/24. If you arrive later, we can be flexible, but it'll mean less time between settling in and our welcome dinner, typically at 7:30 PM.

    • You may receive a full refund up to 48 hours after booking for all trips booked before September 1, 2024.

    • After 48 hours, all deposits and future payments are non-refundable

    • Life happens! If you need to cancel after 48 hours, we can transfer your trip place and payments to someone else.

    • If you cancel after 48 hours, we may provide future trip credits at our discretion

      To request a refund, email hello@buoyanttravel.com

  • Of course! Payment plans are available from the time of booking through November 2024. If you book after this date, full payment is due upon booking the trip.

    A non-refundable $450 deposit is due at booking.

  • We have rooms available at double occupancy (for friends or couples) and single occupancy (for solo travelers).

    Are you booking with a loved one? Each guest must send their travel partner's full name at the time of booking.

  • Visas are required to enter Ghana (for US and most EU passport holders).

    Please check out the Washington, D.C., or New York Ghana Embassy’s websites for more information.

    Check out Passport Health for Yellow Fever info.

    Please email us with any questions you have at hello@buoyanttravel.com

  • Yes! All trip attendees must share a copy of their passport (with six months of validity remaining by December 2024), a Ghana travel visa (if applicable), a yellow fever vaccination card, a COVID-19 vaccination card, and emergency contact information. 

    We need copies of these documents in case of an emergency and confirm that your documents are valid before traveling to Ghana with Buoyant. 

    We'll send you a secure link to share this sensitive information. Travelers must submit all documents by December 1, 2024, at 6 PM EST. 

    Note: Ghana no longer requires a negative COVID-19 test, but you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. However, we highly recommended practicing social distancing and taking an at-home test before traveling to keep everyone safe. 

  • Yes! We offer day passes for those wanting to join our group experiences without needing accommodations.

    Day passes will be available in Fall 2024.

  • Yes! We’ll be attending one of Accra’s best NYE parties and reserving a table/bottles ahead of time. This will be an opt-in/add-on experience, with payment due closer to the trip date.

    Interested? Let us know while booking, and we’ll make a note.

  • Yes! Our resident photographer will be available for private photoshoots bookings.

    $50 deposits are due at booking, and the remaining amount is due in person at the time of the shoot.

    Photoshoot packages will be shared within one month of the trip date.

  • Check out reviews from our previous clients here: https://bit.ly/48Tdwwv

THINGS TO KNOW

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    Airport

    All travelers will arrive at and depart from Kotoka International Airport. Our hotel partners will provide round-trip transportation to all travelers arriving/departing on our designated trip dates.

    If you arrive early or depart later than our trip dates, we'll connect you with our trusted drivers, and you will be required to pay for your airport transfers.

  • An open passport or travel document with various stamps and visas on the pages, resting on a flat surface.

    Visa Required

    A tourist visa is required for US, UK, Canada, and European passport holders. Prices vary depending on the embassy and country, but single-entry visas in the US for Ghana are $100.

    Visa on arrival may be available closer to the December in Ghana period.

  • A healthcare professional, dressed in a white lab coat with a stethoscope around their neck, is holding a smartphone. The focus is on their hands and the device, with the person's face not visible.

    Vaccination Required

    A yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers entering Ghana, and it must be obtained at least ten days before the start of the trip date.

    The vaccination is widely accessible at most travel clinics. For travelers in the US and Canada, we recommend Passport Health.

  • A mix of United States dollar bills and Euro banknotes in various denominations, scattered and overlapping.

    Money Exchange

    Before departing your home airport, try to exchange your currency for Ghana Cedis. If you want to exchange money in Ghana, there is a currency exchange booth at Kotoka Airport, plenty of ATMs, and other shops for exchanging money around town.

    Cash is king in Ghana, so you’ll want some on hand for ease while making local purchases.

Your Home In Accra

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Your Home In Accra 〰️

A yellow two-story house with a balcony surrounded by lush tropical plants, including palm trees, with outdoor furniture on the balcony and underneath.
Laptop on a table by a swimming pool, with a mouse next to it, overlooking a tropical backyard with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and lush greenery.
Balcony view overlooking a tropical backyard with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, a table with chairs, and lounge chairs, with part of a house and bright blue sky with clouds.
Interior of a bright restaurant with large windows, white wooden chairs, and neatly set tables with glasses and napkins, overlooking a lush garden patio.
Hotel room featuring a bed with animal-patterned pillows, bedside lamps, a wooden door, a glass sliding door with curtains, and a small balcony or outdoor sitting area.
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KINFOLK TALK

  • I joined Bri and seven other Black women for Detty December in Ghana 2022 and it was one of the best trips I've ever been on! I have traveled widely mostly/usually solo, but I couldn't have imagined a better trip for my first group retreat. Bri planned absolutely everything and all I had to do was pay and show up. She had been to Ghana 3x previous to our group trip and is so knowledgeable, prepared, kind and caring for everyone in the group, so I had no doubts that we were in good hands with her (and Cycy who led all the daytime group tours). For someone who plans all their own travel it was really nice to change roles and not have to worry about much. I got to take in all the wonders of Ghana from the nature, food, people and parties and fell in love with the country. I had such a fun time that I'm already considering going back for December 2023! I highly recommend booking with Buoyant Travel for any future trips, it's a guaranteed good time.

    Tiffany S.

  • I had a great time on this trip and am looking forward to traveling with Buoyant again! Bri curated a great group of travelers, arranged beautiful and centrally located accommodations and special activities. The group day trips were well organized, with enough time to enjoy and not feel rushed going from one place to the next while still leaving plenty of time to explore on our own. Afrochella, the waterfall photo shoot, the tour of the city, and our visit to Cape Coast were my favorites. I appreciated Bri's communication throughout the trip, keeping us updated on schedules and changes, and checking in. Also, having a photographer, driver, tour guides, and local connections went a long way, especially while shopping and eating local foods. Everything, and I mean everything I tried, was delicious, from tilapia and banku to okra stew, light soup, waakye, fresh fruits, and bofrot – I enjoyed it all. At the beginning of the trip, I told the ladies I was looking forward to eating and dancing my way through Ghana, and I did just that! I couldn't have asked for a better *first* group trip with beautiful Black women from across the globe to experience the culture, company, and celebration that is December in Ghana. Thank you, Buoyant, for the experience!

    Kaya H.

  • I traveled with Buoyant Travel group December 2019 and it was such a monumental trip. This trip changed my life. Ghana will forever remain special to me and I have already returned twice. Briona is not only an amazing woman but she is an incredible tour guide. In my opinion, the purpose of booking with a tour group is for convenience, meeting like minded people, reduced stress, an organized trip, and great memories. Briona checked all of these boxes and was super organized. I have quickly referred her to others and I plan to join her group in Brazil!I traveled with Buoyant Travel group December 2019 and it was such a monumental trip. This trip changed my life. Ghana will forever remain special to me and I have already returned twice. Briona is not only an amazing woman but she is an incredible tour guide. In my opinion, the purpose of booking with a tour group is for convenience, meeting like minded people, reduced stress, an organized trip, and great memories. Briona checked all of these boxes and was super organized. I have quickly referred her to others and I plan to join her group in Brazil!

    Amber C.

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