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.
		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
	Monday	Meet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
	28-Jul-2025	Safe transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
	Accra	Refresh and relax. City orientation and evening welcoming cocktail as time permits.
		Overnight at an high-rise hotel in Osu.
		Accra City Tour, Accra Nightlife
	Tuesday	Visit to Kwame Nkrumah Monument, Independence Square, historic Jamestown,
	29-Jul	the W.E.B. Du Bois Center, and clothing boutiques for beautiful Ghana clothing.
	Accra	Pay 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
	Wednesday	Receive your Ghana name at a traditional naming ceremony in a local shrine home.
	30-Jul	Tour the oldest European structure in Africa, the former slave fort of Elmina castle.
	Elmina	Explore the Posuban Shrines, Ft. San Jago and fishing lagoon in central Elmina.
	3½ hours	Overnight at an upscale beach resort.
		Kakum National Park, Crocodiles, Panafest Reverential Night
	Thursday	Traverse the 7 elevated bridges of the rain forest canopy walkway at Kakum.
	31-Jul	Crocodile ponds and weaver bird community at Hans Botel. Stingless bee facility.
	Elmina	Reverential Night candle light procession with ceremonies until past midnight.
		Overnight at an upscale beach resort.
		Emancipation Day, Slave River, Panafest Durbar of Chiefs
	Friday	Morning at Assin Manso, site of the Last Bath for slaves before reaching the coast.
	01-Aug	Pageantry and celebration at a Durbar of Chiefs from the Central Region of Ghana.
	Elmina	Continue into the evening enjoying music and dance performances at Panafest.
		Overnight at an upscale beach resort.
		Door of Return Ceremony, Kokrobite Beach Village
	Saturday	Door of Return ceremony performed by a local priest at Cape Coast Castle.
	02-Aug	Relax time before departing towards Accra, stopping at a local pineapple farm.
	Kokrobite	Kokrobite beach village for fresh seafood, music, crafts, and an incredible beach.
	3 hours	Overnight at a 3 star beach resort in Kokrobite.
		Nkyinkyim Museum, Volta River Islands
	Sunday	Depart along the coast, bypassing Accra and continuing to the Volta Region.
	03-Aug	Visit a sculpture museum that is remembering the ancestors with outdoor installations.
	Ada	Volta River cruise to local craft villages performing basket weaving and rum distilling.
	2¼ hours	Overnight at a luxury resort on the banks of the Volta River.
	Founder's day	Volta Estuary Resort, Ada Asafotufiami Festival
	Monday	Morning boat to a funky resort at the confluence of the Volta River and the ocean.
	04-Aug	Afternoon initiation of young men into Asafo companies with parades and war games.
	Ada	Singing, 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
	Tuesday	Morning at your river resort or tour the salt production at the Songor Lagoon.
	05-Aug	Durbar of the chiefs, carried in their palanquins through the town to the grounds.
	Ada	Parading 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
	Wednesday	Enjoy the pool, horseback riding, or other resort activities as time permits.
	06-Aug	Return 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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		$2,899 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.
		Price adjusted for number of travelers, visited sites, tour inclusions/exclusions,
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