Journey To The Motherland - Jake

Today, you arrived in the motherland. You will be picked up at the Airport and taken to your hotel.  

Settle in, relax and enjoy the new environment. 

In the evening you will be hosted to a welcome dinner. You will have the opportunity to interact with other Ghanaians doing well in their various fields. Also there will be members of the government present for engagement.

Today we will spend the day immersing ourselves into the culture by participating in a traditional welcome home ceremony. 

There will be the chief priest and host of elders to offer prayers and perform some traditional rites to officially welcome you into the motherland.

You will have the opportunity to dance along with the cultural dancers as we celebrate your return to home.

After the ceremony you will go for lunch before exploring some historic sites in the the capital. Some of the places to explore will be.

• The Black star square, the most famous symbol of Ghana. This is where Ghana was declared indepencent.
• W.E.B Dubois Museum 
• National Museum of Ghana
• Visit Makola market, the biggest and busiest market in the capital. 
•  Visit the art and suvenir market and check out beautiful made in Ghana collections.

Today you will explore and delve into Accra's rich history with an unforgettable chocolate making and tasting experience.

One of Ghana's best - kept secrets is the cacao and chocolate industry. Ghana is the 2nd largest supplier of cacao in the world. Indulge in some of the world’s best chocolate in the heart of Accra and satisfy your sweet tooth.  Learn about the history of the chocolate industry in Ghana and the process behind making some of the finest chocolate. 

They take the finest ingredients, utilize the best of technology infused with creative culinary arts and genuine love to create rich, smooth, melt-in-the-mouth uniquely flavored chocolate.

• Participate in every step of our bean to bar chocolate making process
• Enjoy a full chocolate tasting experience of our full range of chocolates
• Learn more about the history of cocoa & chocolate in Ghana
• Indulge in some fine wine paired with some fine chocolates
• Break and relax during our high tea picnic lunch
• Complete the experience with chocolate and strawberries for dessert
• Set your own chocolate to take home

We will also make a stop at the presidency to meet with some state leaders.

Days program to be decided.

Days program to be decided.

Today, we journey to the central region to visit the Cape Coast slave castle where it all began.  We will experience the horror of the dungeons where  slaves were kept to await the ships.  

After, we will pass through the "door of no return"  where slaves exited and left their homeland. Today, the "door of no return" has been commemorated as the "door of return" to await the descendants of those who were forcefully taken. We will have a door of return ceremony here to mark the emancipation of enslaved people of African descent.

We will later visit Assin Manso a river where our ancestors were taken for there last bath before being sold into slavery. There is still a deep connection to the acestors at this river that has been kept sacred till today.

Today you will heard out of the capital to have a good time and relax.

First Stop

Nkyinkyim Museum one of the biggest outdoor museums in Ghana.

Second Stop

Aqua Safari Resort 

Activities

* Boat ride on the Volta River

* Swimming  

* Beach games

* Indoor games like badminton, scrabble, board

Add-ons at a fee

* Jet Ski

* Horse ride

* Fly board & Jet Lev

Today, you depart from the motherland, but not for long.

Nante yiye!  Yɛbɛhyia bio (Go well! we shall meet again).

You can do some last minute shopping today.