Panafest and Asafo Festivals Tour
Panafest 2025 tour of Ghana, attending both the Panafest celebration and the Asafotufiami festival in Ada. Visit beautiful beaches, sacred shrines, the former slave castles at Elmina and Cape Coast, and the forest canopy walkway at Kakum National Park. Includes Reverential Night remembrances, Emancipation Day celebrations, and a Door or Return ceremony for returning Diaspora.
Request this tour      Dates of travel: Mon, 28-Jul-2025 to Wed, 06-Aug (flexible)
      Number of guests: Minimum of 2 travelers.

Overnight &
Drive Time
Accra Arrival, Welcome Cocktails
MondayMeet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
28-Jul-2025Safe transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
AccraRefresh and relax. City orientation and evening welcoming cocktail as time permits.
Overnight at an high-rise hotel in Osu.
Accra City Tour, Accra Nightlife
TuesdayVisit to Kwame Nkrumah Monument, Independence Square, historic Jamestown,
29-Jul   the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, and clothing boutiques for beautiful Ghana clothing.
AccraPay out of pocket for a night at some of Accra's most popular clubs around Osu.
Overnight at an high-rise hotel in Osu.
Naming Ceremony, Elmina Castle, Ft. San Jago, Posuban Shrines
WednesdayReceive your Ghana name at a traditional naming ceremony in a local shrine home.
30-JulTour the oldest European structure in Africa, the former slave fort of Elmina castle.
ElminaExplore the Posuban Shrines, Ft. San Jago and fishing lagoon in central Elmina.
3½ hoursOvernight at an upscale beach resort.
Kakum National Park, Crocodiles, Panafest Reverential Night
ThursdayTraverse the 7 elevated bridges of the rain forest canopy walkway at Kakum.
31-JulCrocodile ponds and weaver bird community at Hans Botel. Stingless bee facility.
ElminaReverential Night candle light procession with ceremonies until past midnight.
Overnight at an upscale beach resort.
Emancipation Day, Slave River, Panafest Durbar of Chiefs
FridayMorning at Assin Manso, site of the Last Bath for slaves before reaching the coast.
01-AugPageantry and celebration at a Durbar of Chiefs from the Central Region of Ghana.
ElminaContinue into the evening enjoying music and dance performances at Panafest.
Overnight at an upscale beach resort.
Door of Return Ceremony, Kokrobite Beach Village
SaturdayDoor of Return ceremony performed by a local priest at Cape Coast Castle.
02-AugRelax time before departing towards Accra, stopping at a local pineapple farm.
KokrobiteKokrobite beach village for fresh seafood, music, crafts, and an incredible beach.
3 hoursOvernight at a 3 star beach resort in Kokrobite.
Nkyinkyim Museum, Volta River Islands
SundayDepart along the coast, bypassing Accra and continuing to the Volta Region.
03-AugVisit a sculpture museum that is remembering the ancestors with outdoor installations.
AdaVolta River cruise to local craft villages performing basket weaving and rum distilling.
2¼ hoursOvernight at a luxury resort on the banks of the Volta River.
Founder's dayVolta Estuary Resort, Ada Asafotufiami Festival
MondayMorning boat to a funky resort at the confluence of the Volta River and the ocean.
04-AugAfternoon initiation of young men into Asafo companies with parades and war games.
AdaSinging, firing of musketry, dancing and songs of jubilation continue until sunset.
Overnight at a luxury resort on the banks of the Volta River.
Songor Lagoon, Ada Asafotufiami Festival
TuesdayMorning at your river resort or tour the salt production at the Songor Lagoon.
05-AugDurbar of the chiefs, carried in their palanquins through the town to the grounds.
AdaParading and singing songs to grace the occasion by the Ada youth.
Overnight at a luxury resort on the banks of the Volta River.
Relaxed River Morning, Return to Accra, Departure
WednesdayEnjoy the pool, horseback riding, or other resort activities as time permits.
06-AugReturn drive to Accra. Visit the African Artists Alliance gallery for last minute shopping.
Say farewell to your new family as prepare for your return.
Safe delivery to airport 2 hours before your evening flight.

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£2,264 per person, as described, for 2 guests in 1 room.
5% discount for bookings confirmed 30 or more days prior to travel.
Includes certified guide, vehicle & fuel, accommodations, meals and entrance fees.
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Rocky shore at Cape Coast Castle