Unleash the best of turn-up vibes and cultural immersion with our 9-day itinerary in Ghana. AfroFuture’s rhythms, the hottest nightlife scenes, a deep dive into Ghanaian culture, and a journey along the ancestral path await.
Ready to live your best life while rediscovering your African roots?
BTF-Style Welcome Dinner
Accra’s nightlife
Optional: Get customized Ghanaian outfits
AfroFuture
Black Star Gate
Beach Party
Waist bead fittings
Cooking classes
Afro beats dance lessons
BTF-Style photoshoot
2025 New Year’s Eve BTF Celebration
Jamestown
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial
Chill kickback at a beachside luxury mansion
Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River
Cape Coast Castle
Authentic Ghanaian Naming Ceremony
Kakum National Park
Beach time in Cape Coast
Welcome to the eagerly awaited Black Travel Fest Ghana 2024! This 9-day 8-night travel event is an immersive journey through the vibrant beats, historical tapestries, and mesmerizing landscapes that characterize this West African gem. From the lively streets of Accra to the historic trails of Cape Coast, brace yourselves for an odyssey that transcends boundaries. Get ready to be captivated by the spirit of Ghana!
Important Note: We will have AfroFuture tickets available for purchase, however, the BTF hosts will not be attending the festival. Instead, we’ll arrange coordinated drop-offs from the hotel only. With that, participants will need to arrange their own transportation back, either through Uber or taxi.
By DayRelax and recharge as you settle. Shake off your jetlag with a low-key hotel hang-out or do some shopping at the nearby shopping center. If that’s not quite your speed, grab a good old-fashioned nap or maybe a spa treatment.
Also, our skilled tailor will be at the hotel, offering a bespoke experience to craft your custom-made authentic Ghanaian wardrobe.
By NightAttend our special Welcome Dinner event, complete with delicious local and Western food, Afrobeats, and good vibes to get acquainted with your newest travel fam.
Then, we’ll give you a crash course into Accra’s nightlife with a bit of club hopping in the popular Osu nightlife district.
By DayGet ready to immerse yourself in the heart of Ghanaian culture!
Our day kicks off with experiencing the luxury of personalized tailoring as we bring the authentic Ghanaian wardrobe to your doorstep! Our skilled tailor will visit us at the hotel, offering a bespoke experience to craft your custom-made authentic Ghanaian wardrobe.
Then, we’ll visit the Art Center, also known as the National Culture Center. It is a vibrant hub for arts and crafts in Accra. Here you can enjoy a shopping spree where local artisans and craftsmen showcase their skills and sell their handcrafted goods.
By Night By lunchtime onwards, it’s going to be FREE time, and the choice is yours if you want to join the vibrant festivities of AfroFuture. The stage is set for a day filled with cultural exploration and the freedom to tailor your adventure to your preferences. But the BTF team will make sure to drop you at the AfroFuture location if you wish to be part of this.
Important Note: We will have AfroFuture tickets available for purchase, however, the BTF hosts will not be attending the festival. Instead, we’ll arrange coordinated drop-offs from the hotel only. With that, participants will need to arrange their own transportation back, either through Uber or taxi.
By Day We’ll leave the city life behind to enjoy some soothing nature to end the year with zen. Explore lush botanical gardens teeming with vibrant flora and fauna, and embark on a refreshing journey to discover stunning waterfalls. By late afternoon, we’ll head back to the hotel.
By NightAs the evening unfolds, our AfroFuture folks will be dropped off to the location for another epic nightlife experience.
And for those who opted out of AfroFuture, the night is yours to savor at your own pace. Whether you prefer a leisurely evening exploring the local scene or simply relaxing, the choice is yours. Enjoy the night, your way!
Important Note: We will have AfroFuture tickets available for purchase, however, the BTF hosts will not be attending the festival. Instead, we’ll arrange coordinated drop-offs from the hotel only. With that, participants will need to arrange their own transportation back, either through Uber or taxi.
By DayAs we bid farewell to Accra, our next destination awaits in Cape Coast. We’ll embark on a poignant journey to retrace the steps of our ancestors at Assin Manso, the ancestral slave river. It was a significant site where enslaved Africans took their last bath before being transported out of the motherland.
Followed by a deeply emotional visit to Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a symbol of the transatlantic slave trade and the suffering endured by countless Africans. Visitors can explore its dungeons, and walk through the Door of No Return, and reflect on the resilience of those who passed through its gates.
By NightCome evening, we’ll have dinner by the beach, providing the perfect setting to reflect on the profound experiences of the day. And we’ll spend a night in Cape Coast.
By DayWhile it’s New Year’s Eve, we won’t be twiddling our thumbs waiting for the clock to strike midnight. Instead, get ready for a cultural transformation! Embrace the chance to receive your Ghanaian name through an authentic Traditional Naming Ceremony, connecting with your new Ghanaian elders and family in a meaningful experience.
Traditional music, dancing, and drumming may accompany the proceedings, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Then, we’ll be back in Accra by late afternoon.
By NightAfter dinner, get ready for an electrifying celebration!
We will ALL head out for a night on the town and will be turning up in style to welcome 2025 with a luxurious bang! We will be partying with the who’s who of Ghana and the diaspora, so get ready!
By DayWhat’s a vacation without a beach party?! Get ready for a fun day at one of Accra’s best-kept secret beaches, where the sun, sea, and sand await.
Get ready for an unforgettable blend of culture and celebration as we embark on an epic beach day! But wait, there’s more!
We’ve curated a lineup of exciting activities to keep the good vibes rolling: We’ll enjoy a Ghanaian Cooking Class, Waist Bead Fitting where we’ll discover the significance behind these beautiful adornments, and Afrobeats Dance Lessons from local experts.
After all the fun learning activities, we’ll slay the moment with a BTF-style photoshoot.
By NightAfter our return to the hotel, the night is yours to enjoy however you please.
By DayGet ready to show us what you’ve got because we’re doing it all over again! Begin your day with a visit to the iconic Black Star Gate, where you can strike your fiercest pose. It is a prominent landmark symbolizing Ghana’s independence and the Pan-African movement. It stands as a tribute to the country’s rich history and the aspirations of its people.
After a sumptuous lunch, we’ll visit the W.E.B DuBois Center, the final burial place and former home of the prominent American Pan-Africanist Dr. William W. Burghardt DuBois. He was a vocal Anti-Segregationist, prolific speaker, and writer, and led the Pan-African Congress between 1919 and 1927.
By NightAfter our return to the hotel, the night is yours to enjoy however you please.
By DayWe’ll start our last full day in Ghana by visiting the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, which is a beautiful tribute and the final resting place of Ghana’s first president and a key figure in the country’s struggle for independence.
After a sumptuous lunch, we’ll visit the National Museum Gallery. It showcases various artifacts, artworks, and exhibits that highlight the rich cultural heritage and history of Ghana. The museum’s collections include traditional Ghanaian crafts, archaeological finds, ethnographic materials, and contemporary art pieces.
By Night Get ready for a memorable farewell evening as we bid adieu to Ghana and fellow travelers who become friends during this journey!
After dinner, we’ll enjoy Accra’s nightlife as we go on our last night-time outing for the trip.
By DayToday is our last day, so make sure to savor your final moments in Ghana before heading back home.
Important Note: Payment Plans are set and will be automatically processed through PayPal every month for each package. Opting for full payment is suggested for those who prefer to avoid automatic deductions.
PS. A Private Trip package option is available for BTF Ghana.
Join us for BTF Ghana 2024 if these visions align with your heart because this journey is crafted with YOU in mind! However, if your idea is to stay at the hotel all day, then this experience is not for you.
(From her Instagram Story) “@blacktravelfest 10/10 travel group experience ❤🔥 #btfghana
My experience with BTF was amazing. I was looking for travel groups to go abroad and am so happy to have come across BTF ✈️
I am from Mississippi originally, but at the time I traveled with BTF was living my best life in DC. I traveled with BTF to Ghana in 2019 before the world shifted. I came solo, but through BTF gained a travel family ❤️
I enjoyed traveling with the group because I like meeting new people and getting to know who they are. You learn so much from others. But I loved the experience of making memories with new people as well and seeing the diversity and overall excellence of Black people ✊🏾
To have that experience in the motherland is the best because I realized we are still interconnected and we as Black people are lit with so much life, vibrancy, and everything despite the challenges we face and work hard to overcome…
“I’m from New York City, I have traveled with BTF once, and that was to Ghana in 2019 🇬🇭
I knew a few people who were going on the trip prior to traveling with BTF. And traveling with BTF was a fun and unique experience! ❤️ There were lots of different personalities and personal backgrounds. Everyone on the trip was friendly, fun, and adventurous.
I would describe the trip as poignant and almost eerie at times, particularly when we visited the slaves’ castles at Elmina Bay 🙏🏾
Other parts of the trip were fun and educational. My favorite was the opportunity to meet local residents of the different cities that we visited in Ghana. From tour guides to waiters, to people we met while out; it was lovely to form connections with people in the motherland, some of which I still have today to some degree 🥰
I would travel with BTF again! It’s a great avenue for meeting other Black folks who have a passion for travel. ✈️✨”
“A good friend asked me today if I had culture shock coming back to America from Ghana, and truthfully, I did. The beautiful people in Ghana would not let me be invisible, they acknowledge you, welcome you, and make you feel right at home. Plus the bright beautiful colors 😍😍😍 grateful for the experience and my new friends 🥰 also didn’t help that I went from 90-degree weather to winter. #btfghana #blacktravelfest #yearofreturn!”
“I’ve been in need of peace and understanding. I can’t help but reflect on my time in Ghana at the end of last year. Reconnecting with my roots, a better understanding of my history, and the love and acceptance of a people l’d never met before but walked away as family left me with a sense of belonging, peace, love, and profound respect for black people. Waiting for the day I can go back… #blacktravelfest #blackhistory #theyearofreturn2019 #ghana”
We’re flipping the script and introducing our Private Package Option for Black Travel Fest Ghana! Now you can choose your crew (or go solo), pick your dates, and enjoy the same amazing itinerary while saving some coins. Since it’s outside the peak Detty December period, you’ll get all the adventure without the craze.
First, we start with a consultation, requiring an initial payment. From there, we can tailor the experience to your preferences. Should you decide to proceed with the private trip powered by Black Travel Fest, the consultation fee will seamlessly transition to become a credit, deducting from the total cost of your chosen package upon booking.
Major Exclusions
International Flights
Optional Activities
Visa Processing
AfroFuture tickets (Optional but will be available for purchase)
Alcoholic Beverages
Vaccinations
Tips & gratuities
Please note: Anything not listed as included is excluded.