ACCRA, GHANA
DECEMBER 27, 2026 - JANUARY 4, 2027
Trip Overview
Trip Length
8 Nights, 9 Days
Group Size
Up to 14
Price
$4,500
Trip Highlights
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AfroFuture Festival
Want to swag surf with ya' people on the continent? Yeah, it's as lit as it sounds. We’ll celebrate our homecoming at Ghana's biggest music festival, AfroFuture.
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Cape Coast
This journey marks your official return home to the motherland. We’ll connect with ancestral history with a transformative visit to Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Park.
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Boat Day
It ain’t a Buoyant trip without a boat day. We’ll head to the Volta region for our annual boat party, which will include music, drinks, and good food.
What’s Included
Single occupancy rooms in a boutique hotel — no room sharing!
All tours and experiences listed on the itinerary
Transportation to scheduled tours and experiences
Airport transfers on designated arrival and departure dates
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
Experienced local tour guides throughout the trip
Buoyant’s Ghana Travel Guide & Playlist
WhatsApp group message
Not Included
Flights to/from Accra (ACC)
Pre/post-trip accommodations
Travel insurance (required)
Passport, visa, or vaccination fees
Gratuities and incidental expenses
Alcohol and meals not listed on the itinerary
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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!
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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.
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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.
Trip Itinerary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The trip price, $4,500, is based on single occupancy. Bookings for this trip open in November 2025.
Pricing
A valid passport with at least 6 months beyond the trip dates and two consecutive empty passport pages (not including endorsement pages). Learn more about Ghana’s visa entry requirements here.
Entry Requirements
Travelers should be comfortable walking up to three miles on walking tours, moderate hiking with a canopy walk at Kakum National Park, and riding on a boat. Please email us with any questions regarding activity levels for this trip.
Activity Level
Travelers should book round-trip flights to/from Kotoka International Airport (ACC). We recommend purchasing a flight that arrives no later than 3 PM on the day of arrival to allow ample time for navigating the airport, customs, and traveling to the hotel before our welcome dinner.