Name: Away To Africa Arts & Chale Wote Festival 2020
Start: 2020-08-14T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Ghana

Away To Africa

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Aug 14 - 24, 2020

Group size: 1 - 20

Away To Africa Arts & Chale Wote Festival 2020

Ghana

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Away To Africa

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63 reviews

Aug 14 - 24, 2020

Group size: 1 - 20

Explore Ghana August 2020 as we highlight the vibrant and artistic city of Accra during the Chale Wote Festival!

On this cultural and historical tour, you will see the former slave castle at Cape Coast and receive your African name at a traditional ceremony.

Shop at the Makola Market, bathe in Boti Falls, create authentic fabric in your Adinkra cloth stamping class and take a breathtaking walk across the rain forest Kakum Canopy. Towards the end of your trip, experience the Chale Wote Arts festival and close with a few relaxing trips to Accra’s beaches.

It’s time to go back to Africa, it’s time to go home. This is definitely a trip that you don’t want to miss!

Visa Services

$150

Mr. Eazi Detty Rave Beach Party

$200

DAY 1 - August 14, 2020
DAY 1 - August 14, 2020
Arrive in Ghana and Unwind
After landing at the Kotoka International Airport, your private Away to Africa driver will transport you to your lodging in Accra.

Upon arrival, Away to Africa will welcome you to the Motherland with authentic, Ghanaian cuisine before you settle in for the evening.

Dinner Included
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DAY 2 - August 15, 2020
DAY 2 - August 15, 2020
Cooking, Batik & Welcome Party
Enjoy your first day in Ghana getting acclimated with new friends! Learn how to cook a traditional Ghanaian meal and print your own batik fabric as a souvenir.

In the evening we will have a proper Ghanaian welcome with a night out on town at one of Ghana's best lounges.

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Included: Entry Fee to Nightclub venue, Table and Drinks
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Day 3 - August 16, 2020
Day 3 - August 16, 2020
Boti Falls
Today you will have the option to travel to Boti Falls to take an optional small hike or wash off in the waterfall!

Spend the evening relaxing with an option to spend the evening listening to reggae music in the heart of Osu.

Breakfast Included
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Day 4 - August 17, 2020
Day 4 - August 17, 2020
Pan Africanism in Accra ~ Marcus Garvey's Earthstrong
Explore the streets of Accra to indulge in Ghana's history and some shopping as we celebrate Marcus Garvey's Birthday. Travel to the W.E.B. Dubois Memorial Centre for Pan African Culture to learn of the Pan African influence throughout the Diaspora.

Your tour will also include a trip to:

- Independence Square

- Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum

- Art Centre

- Makola Market

Option to meet with seamstress to have clothing made with purchased material.

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Day 5 - August 18, 2020
Day 5 - August 18, 2020
Community Outreach in Aburi/Botanical Gardens
Today we will travel to Aburi Mountain for time with our Community Outreach Project.

Afterwards you can take a walk around the Botanical Gardens to learn a but more of Ghana's flora and fauna before having lunch looking over the mountains of Aburi.

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Day 6 - August 19, 2020
Day 6 - August 19, 2020
Elmina, Cape Coast
Today you will spend your day traveling to Cape Coast where we will visit Fort Amsterdam, Cape Coast & Elmina Castle. Listen to stories tracing the steps of African ancestors before their brutal voyage to the West..

Afterwards, take some time to yourself as you enjoy dinner overlooking the ocean.

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Day 7 - August. 20, 2020
Day 7 - August. 20, 2020
Kakum National Park
Today you will continue our voyage throughout Cape Coast and head to a canopy walkway in the middle of a forest. Brace yourself as you walk 100 feet in the air at Kakum National Park.

You will rest and enjoy lunch on the coast before an evening cultural performance with drumming and dancing by Akumapa group.

Upon returning to Accra you will have the option to relax or party.

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DAY 8 - August 21, 2020
DAY 8 - August 21, 2020
Arts in Accra & Sundowners on Rooftop
Today is all about Art in Accra as we travel to a few art studios of local Ghanaian artistes. We will end the afternoon with a stop by a pop up space where we will have a tasting before heading to a roof top pool for sundowners.

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Day 9 - August 22, 2020
Day 9 - August 22, 2020
Chale Wote
Relax and chill out for the day until it is time to head out to one of the most anticipated Art & Culture events of the year; Chale Wote 2020.

Afterwards, you will have the option to go out to a lounge to listen to music.

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Day 10 - August 23, 2020
Day 10 - August 23, 2020
Coco Lounge & Chale Wote
Today we will head to one of Accra's best restaurants, Coco Lounge.

After having brunch you will have the option to head to Chale Wote for the final day or to Labadi Beach to relax for the afternoon.

Option to enjoy your last evening in Ghana listening to live music.

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Day 11 - August 24, 2020
Day 11 - August 24, 2020
Relax & Depart Home
Wake up early for an early breakfast and take some time to reflect on your life-changing experience in Mama Africa.

After breakfast we will depart for Kotoko International Airport airport for your departure home.

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DAY 1 - August 14, 2020

Arrive in Ghana and Unwind

After landing at the Kotoka International Airport, your private Away to Africa driver will transport you to your lodging in Accra.

Upon arrival, Away to Africa will welcome you to the Motherland with authentic, Ghanaian cuisine before you settle in for the evening.

Dinner Included

Wow. This has been #1 on my bucket list since I was a small child. Choosing to book with Away to Africa helped make my dreams a reality! As for my experience, it was hands down the best time of life. I cried tears of joy every day, and every day was better than the last- from exploring Nairobi, to traveling through the Great Rift Valley to see Maasai Mara and the incredible wildlife, to the beautiful coastal region for the Lamu Yoga Festival. Away to Africa staff were available every step of the way, my guides were knowledgeable and pleasant to spend time with, and the staff at every stop were welcoming and friendly. I couldn't have planned this trip better myself, and have fallen in love with the country, the people, and the spirit. If you haven't been and are looking to change your life, choose Away to Africa.

By Sally S for Away To Africa - Safari Yoga Experience 2024 on Nov 13, 2024

This trip was life changing! It was well planned and executed. My husband and I felt like we were with family from beginning to end.

By Kristina B for Away To Africa - Zimbabwe Botswana Zambia on Oct 17, 2024

We celebrated my cousin’s 50th birthday in Ghana and we had a wonderful time! The people were amazing from the tour group to the staff at the venues we visited. The accommodations were great and the activities were exciting and educational. I highly recommend Away To Africa tours and a trip to Accra , Ghana.

By Kimberly R for Ayanna Poindexter’s 50th Celebration: Coming to Ghana 🇬🇭 on Sep 12, 2024

Senegal was Amazing. I would like to Thank Away to Africa for doing an exceptional job planning out the perfect trip for me. Everything was well thought out down to the Happy Birthday wish at Lighthouse !! I highly recommend booking with Away to Africa for your custom trip to Senegal

By Ayanna P for Away To Africa ~ Senegal Tour 2024 Ayanna Poindexter on Sep 11, 2024

The journey started the moment I connected with ‘Away to Africa’, our first interaction left me both excited and inspired. I started mind travelling on what could be, which can be a risky component of travel, as it sets an expectation in motion. After various calls/discussions, it became apparent that Tiffanie and her team wanted to get to the root of what we actually looking to get out of the trip, additionally she was learning about who we are, and what we stand for, so that she can put all the pieces of the puzzle together based on our needs and our values. This did not feel templated, this felt personal. This definitely was not cookie cutter and the trip was set up to provide flexibility where we needed it, which was perfect for us. The moment we arrived we were well taken care of, everything went to plan and beyond, it was the little unexpected details that made the trip from good to great. They adjusted to the trip according and pivoted where they needed to, therefore paying close attention to how we were each day (energy wise – the jet lag from Asia was brutal), and made a plan accordingly and with a smile. Nothing was forced or felt forced. They made adjustments, as they could and as they needed too according to the situation we were facing. Ghana was great, Accra was great, felt like another world. What makes the place is: It’s history, it’s music and mostly it’s people. The people make it so special, the genuine kindness, the joy, the humor, the stories and the love. That’s where the experience lies. There is a buzz happening at the moment and I can’t wait to go back in the future. A big shout out to the Away to Africa team that took care of us on ground. KB, Jackson, you gave us a piece of your paradise and we are grateful and humbled for it. Tiffanie, thank you for getting us there, thank you for hearing us out. You helped create a forever memory for my father, brother and I. And that is beyond special….