Masquerading and Edina Bronya Festivals
	Celebrate the New Year along the coast of Ghana. Attend the Masquerading and the Edina Bronya festivals. Relax on tropical beaches, canoe to the Nzulezu stilt village, tour Cape Coast castle and smaller Colonial forts. Also includes a visit to Global Mamas and chocolate tasting.
		Dates of travel:	30-Dec-2025 through 07-Jan-2026
		Number of guests:	Minimum of 2 travelers.
	Overnight & Drive Time
		Accra Arrival
	Tuesday	Meet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
	30-Dec-2025	Safe transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
	Accra	Refresh and relax. Neighborhood or Accra city orientation as time permits.
		Overnight at an high-rise hotel in Osu.
		Accra City Tour, New Year's Eve
	Wednesday	8:30 AM depart on guided tour of Accra: W.E.B. Du Bois Center, Independence
	31-Dec	Square, Kwame Nkrumah Monument, Makola Market, Oxford Street in Osu.
	Accra	Celebrate the coming of the New Year Ghana-style! Music, dancing & revelry!
		Overnight at an high-rise hotel in Osu.
	New Year Day	Winneba Fancy Dress Festival, Edina Bronya Festival
	Thursday	Mid-morning departure west along the coast to Cape Coast.
	01-Jan	Attend the Fancy Dress festival and join the celebration among masqueraders.
	Elmina	Join natives in merry making, dancing and drumming throughout the night.
	3½ hours	Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
		Busua Beach, Fort Metal Cross
	Friday	Departure to Busua, another of Ghana's most beautiful beaches.
	02-Jan	Afternoon beach walk or bike to Fort Metal Cross in Dixcove.
	Busua	Various water activities (surfing, jet skis, etc.) or socialize at beach or village.
	2½ hours	Overnight at an ocean-facing room at 3-star beach resort.
		Nzulezu Stilt Village, Beyin, Fort Apollonia
	Saturday	Morning depart for the beach village of Beyin, near the western border of Ghana.
	03-Jan	Canoe ride through the Amansuri wetlands to the unique stilt village of Nzulezu.
	Busua	Visit Fort Apollonia and the Museum of Nzema Culture in Beyin, Return to Busua.
	5 hours	Overnight at an ocean-facing room at 3-star beach resort.
		Beach Morning, Fort Sebastian, Ft. San Jago
	Sunday	Morning walk through town. Socialize with fishermen bringing the morning catch.
	04-Jan	Depart east along the coast to Elmina, stopping at the scenic Fort San Sebastian.
	Elmina	View Elmina Castle, the fishing lagoon and walk to Ft. San Jago in central Elmina.
	2½ hours	Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
		Beach Morning, Cape Coast Castle, Global Mamas Workshop
	Monday	Morning relax and swim at your enticing beach.
	05-Jan	Tour the U.N. World Heritage Site and former slave dungeon of Cape Coast castle.
	Elmina	Global Mamas workshop in Cape Coast: Batik, Drum/Dance, Cooking, or Head Wrap.
		Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
		Kakum National Park, Crocodiles, Beach Relax
	Tuesday	Exciting morning at West Africa's highest rain forest canopy walkway.
	06-Jan	Visit the crocodile ponds and a weaver bird community at Hans Botel.
	Elmina	Have a free afternoon to enjoy the beach and explore Cape Coast.
		Overnight at a 3-star beach resort in Elmina.
		Beach Morning, Shopping, Chocolate Tasting, Send-Off Cocktail, Departure
	Wednesday	Relaxed and contemplative morning at the beach before return drive to Accra.
	07-Jan	Shop for elegant beads, visit a craft market, or a favorite area in Accra.
		Gourmet chocolate tasting, including a chocolate gift bag. Send-off cocktail.
	3½ hours	Safe delivery to airport 2 hours before your evening flight.
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		$2,946 per person, as described, for 2 guests in 1 room.
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