Join us from December 27, 2022 - January 3, 2023 for the littest NYE in Ghana
This trip is designed for young, Black professionals and creatives of any gender. Our travelers are typically ages 24-36 but you must be 21+ to join us.
🙌🏾 Connect with your ancestral roots
💃🏽 Experience Accra's nightlife
✊🏿 Explore with like-minded Black folks
🇬🇭 Immerse yourself in Ghanaian culture
Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah): “go back and get it.”
The spirit of Sankofa encompasses taking from the past what is good and bringing it into the present to make progress in the future.
It’s been over 400 years since our ancestors were stolen from the shores of West Africa and brought to the Americas against their will. Now, we’re traveling back to our ancestral home to connect with our roots and turn up in the motherland.
There’s no better place to be in December than Ghana!
Check out our itinerary* below & book your spot for only $350!
*This is a sample itinerary that is subject to changeThe Itinerary
The Itinerary
Day 1 - Akwaaba!
Arrival & Welcome Dinner
Akwaaba (welcome) to Ghana! We will pick you up from Kotoka International Airport and whisk you away to our cozy boutique accommodations in the Osu neighborhood of Accra.
A Buoyant welcome gift will await you, and as you settle into your suite, our team will be setting up for tonight’s welcome dinner.
At dinner, you will get your first taste of Ghana with authentic local dishes at one of Accra’s well-loved restaurants--this is the perfect time to connect with the other travelers you’ll be exploring with over the next week.
Cheers!
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Afrochella
Get To Know 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.
Afrochella
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, Afrochella. It's like Coachella, only Blacker and better.
The festival features music, food (Jollof anyone?), and art installations. Afrochella is a celebration of African culture and the perfect place to celebrate your return home.
We've got good news - VIP Afrochella tickets are included in your trip price because we know you're here for a good time, not a long time.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3 - In The Hills
Aburi Waterfall Experience
We partied and connected with our ancestors all week long, so it's time for some relaxing adventures today. We're heading outside of Accra to the Eastern Region to experience some of the most scenic parts of this beautiful country. On the list? A beautiful secret waterfall, a visit to Aburi Botanical Gardens, and lunch at a locally-loved resort.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4 - Sankofa
Cape Coast & Kakum National Park
This journey marks our official return home to where they said we’d never return. We’ll celebrate with a transformative visit to Cape Coast Castle or Elmina Castle and Kakum National Park.
At Kakum, we’ll walk 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.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5 - Happy New Year!
Market Experience and New Year's Eve Celebration
You probably already know that Ghana in December is lit, but tonight will prove it for sure.
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.
Feel free to drop a message in our private WhatsApp group with your NYE agenda so link-ups can happen!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6 - Exploration Day
Do you!
Today is an entirely free day to explore Ghana! We recommend hitting up the markets, popping into a local chop bar, doing a batik-making workshop, or checking out a rooftop bar.
Today 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 Included: Breakfast
Day 7 - Boat Day
Boat Party
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.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 - Until Next Time
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 in Ghana together has come to an end, the memories (and photos) will last for a lifetime.
Meals Included: Breakfast
What's Included?
What's Included?
WHAT’S INCLUDED
7 Nights Stay in a boutique hotel
Air conditioned roundtrip airport transfers
Welcome Dinner & Drink
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
Afrochella VIP ticket
Accra City Tour
Cape Coast Castle or Elmina Castle & Kakum National Park Tour
Makola Market Visit
Eastern Region Tour
Boat Party
Professional group photography
Air conditioned transportation to all itinerary activities
Buoyant Travel Guide: Accra
December in Ghana playlist
WhatsApp group message
Daily pre-trip email support and Q&A chat with Buoyant's CEO
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Visa, vaccination and COVID-19 testing fees
Meals not listed
Travel Insurance (highly recommend)
Opt-in activities
Alcoholic beverages not listed on itinerary
Private photoshoot (packages coming soon)
Transportation to non-itinerary activities
Incidental room charges
Service tips
Price: $3300
Deposit: $350
Monthly Payment Plans Available
Your home in Accra
Your home in Accra
FAQ's
FAQ's
FAQ’s
Can I request my own room? What about a roommate?
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 list their travel partner's full name at the time of booking.
Where are we staying?
We will be staying at La Villa Boutique (or similar) hotel in Osu. It is a cozy boutique hotel with an on-site restaurant, pool, and fitness center.
The hotel sits just behind Accra’s bustling hub, Oxford Street, where there are restaurants, nightlife, grocery stores, and shopping.
Is there a night out planned for NYE?
Yes! We’ll be attending one of Accra’s best NYE parties and reserving a table/bottles ahead of time. This will be opt-in/add on experience with payment being due closer the trip date. Interested? Let us know while booking and we’ll make note.
How do I get a visa? Yellow fever vaccination?
Visas are required to enter Ghana (for US and most EU passport holders). Please check out the Washington, D.C., Houston or New York Ghana Embassy websites for more information.
Check out Passport Health for Yellow Fever info.
Email us with any questions you have, hello@youmetravel.co
Do I need to share a copy of my travel documents?
Yes! All trip attendees must share a copy of their passport (with six months of validity remaining by December 2022), 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 2, 2022, 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.
Are payment plans available?
Of course! Payment plans are available from the time of booking through November 2022. A non-refundable $350 deposit is due at booking.
Can I book a private photoshoot?
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. Pricing packages coming soon.
Cancellation Policy:
Any traveler who books our December 2022 experience will be notified about cancellations no later than two months before the trip starts. While we are almost sure that COVID-19 will not interfere with our December trip, we will continue monitoring and following all CDC recommendations and Ghana’s guidelines.
If Buoyant cancels this trip, all registered attendees will receive a full refund of any trip payments made up until the point of cancellation by Buoyant. However, the $350 deposit is a non-refundable administrative fee.
We highly recommend the purchase of personal travel insurance.
Buoyant will not offer any refunds for this experience. If we cancel this trip, all guests will receive a full refund.
Questions? Please email us at hello@youmetravel.co
Client Testimonials
✈️ “ I had an amazing time in Ghana thanks to Buoyant Travel. As a seasoned traveler, I usually stay away from organized group trips but now I want to join more! The group was amazing, I loved being surrounded by dope Black women. And so many people thought we all knew each other for years. Ringing in NYE with everyone was so much fun! I loved all the tours provided, we got a good mix of fun and educational/cultural activities. Also, the accommodation was beautiful!” - Paula D.
✈️ “I appreciated the planned activities, accommodations (the scenery of the hotel was beautiful), transportation, and meals. I loved how there was both fun activities as well as educational activities. It was pretty awesome knowing arrangements were made for the day and all I had to do was get on the bus.” - Shardae F.
✈️ “I just wanted to say thank you so much for making me feel so comfortable on this trip especially due to my different diet, I never felt left out.” - Chloe C.
✈️ ”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.