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December 27 - January 4, 2027

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Connect with ancestral history

Learn African drumming

Dance at Afrofuture Festival

Take Me To Ghana
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Experience Ghana

December 27, 2026 - January 4, 2027

Cost: $4,500 | Deposit: $750 | Payment Plans

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Some Places Just Feel Like Home

There's a reason the diaspora keeps coming back. Ghana is loud and warm and full of life, and standing on this soil does something to your spirit that no other destination quite replicates.

About Your Trip

Ghana is the ancestral home of the diaspora. There's a reason we keep returning. Standing on this soil does something to your spirit that no other destination quite replicates.

We'll explore Accra's landmarks, dance at Afrofuture Festival, ring in the New Year Accra-style, and walk through the Door of No Return at Cape Coast Castle during our 7th annual Detty December trip.

Starting your mornings slowly in a boutique hotel room in the heart of the Accra

Dance at AfroFuture Festival — like Coachella, only Blacker and better

Learn about Ghana’s rich history and culture

Walk through the Door of No Return at Cape Coast Castle

Leave feeling connected and deeply-rooted in your Blackness

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Your Itinerary

Don’t worry, we handle everything. You just show up and enjoy.

  • 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!

    Meals: Dinner

  • 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 Festival

    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.

    Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

  • Day 2 of Afrofuture Festival

    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.

    Meals: Breakfast

  • This day is still under wraps, but expect something immersive, close to the culture, and cool AF.

    Meals: Breakfast

  • 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 for optional shopping at some of our favorite boutiques in Accra.

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

    Meals: Breakfast

  • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast

  • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

  • Resort Day with Boat Cruise

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

    Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

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

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

    Meals: Breakfast

I Need This

What To Expect

    • All activities listed on the itinerary

    • Boutique hotel accommodations in single rooms

    • Transportation to and from the airport (only on trip start & end date)

    • 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner

    • Buoyant’s Ghana Travel Guide & Playlist

    • Community pre-trip virtual town hall

    • WhatsApp group message

    • Experienced local tour guides and a Buoyant host with you throughout the trip

    • Airfare in and out of the country

    • Visa costs

    • Vaccination costs

    • Mandatory travel insurance

    • Incidental expenses

    • Meals not listed on itinerary

    • Alcohol except where noted

    • Tips

YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS

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YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS *

Black-owned | Centrally-located | Restaurant & Pool

Hotel room with a wooden bed, orange and patterned bedding, a desk, a window with cream curtains, a wooden door, a wall-mounted TV, and warm lighting.
A tropical pool area with palm trees, outdoor furniture, and a yellow building with a tiled roof under a partly cloudy sky.
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Ghana Entry Requirements

  • Open passport with multiple visa stamps and travel documents inside, resting on a 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 start at $100.

    Read more about Ghana’s visa requirements here.

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    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.

    Or use Zoc Doc to find providers near you who may accept your insurance.

  • A mixture of European and U.S. dollar banknotes, including 100 euro notes and 100 U.S. dollar bills, overlapping and laid out on a surface.

    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.

    Cards and ‘Mobile Money’ are widely accepted in Ghana, but having some cash on-hand is ideal for making some local purchases.

    To use ‘Mobile Money’ (often called MoMo) in Ghana download Tap Tap Send before traveling.

This Experience Is For You If

You’re a vibe

We welcome all Black folks from across the diaspora to join us with an open mind and the good energy required to connect with new people and explore a new place together.

You grown, grown

We’re grown, and sharing rooms isn’t our thing. Every traveler on this trip gets a single-occupancy room, and unlike other companies, we never charge you more for traveling solo.

You love Black people

We envision a united diaspora. We intentionally designed this experience to connect you with cool people, places, and experiences while supporting Black-owned businesses in Ghana.

Ready to come home and leave connected?

When you travel with us, you're not simply a tourist. You're connected. 

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WHAT OUR KINFOLK SAY

Tiffany S.

“I joined [Buoyant] and seven other Black women for Detty December in Ghana 2022, and it was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on!”

Kaya H.

“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. “

“This was a life-changing trip.” - Evan J.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Of course! Payment plans are available from the time of booking through November 1, 2026. If you book after this date, full payment is due upon booking the trip.

    A non-refundable $500 deposit is due at booking.

    Pay-in-4: If you want to pay using Affirm, Klarna, or Afterpay, please email us before booking and we’ll send you a special link.

  • Please plan to arrive at Kotoka International Airport by 4 PM on December 27, 2026.

    We usually have our welcome dinner around 7 PM, so landing earlier allows time to settle into the hotel before dinner.

    If your flight arrives after the welcome dinner, you will miss the experience. Please plan to eat at the hotel’s restaurant (or elsewhere) at your own expense.

  • All travelers on this trip get a private, single occupancy room. Double occupancy is available for up to two travelers (the trip price remains the same).

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

  • If you arrive in Accra before December 27 or stay past January 4 (outside the official trip dates), please note:

    You’re responsible for all costs incurred outside the official trip dates, including:

    • Airport transfers (which we can arrange for you upon request)

    • Accommodations

    • Meals

    • Activities

    • Any other expenses

    Buoyant does not cover any expenses before December 27 or after January 4.

  • Visas are required to enter Ghana (for US and most EU passport holders). Read more about Ghana’s visa requirements here.

    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 2026), 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, 2026, at 6 PM EST. 

  • NEW YEAR'S EVE LITUATION

    We'll attend one of Accra's best New Year's Eve parties with reserved table and bottle service available.

    IMPORTANT NOTES:

    • The table/bottle service is an optional add-on experience

    • Payment for this premium option is due separately closer to the trip date

    • If you choose not to participate in the group table/bottle service:

      • You will need to purchase your own ticket to the NYE event

      • You will be responsible for arranging your own transportation to/from the event

      • Any NYE arrangements will be at your own expense and responsibility

  • Yes! We can help you book tours and experiences around Ghana before, during, or after our trip.

    Check out some of our local experiences here.

    Please email us to add an experience.

  • Check out testimonials from our previous clients here.

    • You may receive a full refund up to 48 hours after booking for all trips booked before September 1, 2026.

    • 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 cancel, email hello@buoyanttravel.com

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