2023 Panafest ~ Ghana

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Away To Africa
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64 reviews
Jul 25 - Aug 3, 2023
Group size: 1 - 50
2023 Panafest ~ Ghana
Ghana

Away To Africa
  • Email address verified
64 reviews

Jul 25 - Aug 3, 2023
Group size: 1 - 50

About this trip

The Pan African Historical Theatre Festival, commonly known as PANAFEST was mooted by the Late Efua Sutherland in the mid-1980s as a cultural vehicle for bringing Africans on the continent and in the Diaspora together around the issues raised by slavery which remain suppressed. 


PANAFEST addresses the most traumatic interruption that ever occurred in the natural evolution of African societies which among other traumas, profoundly eroded the self- confidence and freedom for self-determination of a whole people. 


Ghana’s coastline is dotted with large, now silent memorials to over 500 years of this most turbulent era in Africa’s history. The festival consciously makes them a site for confronting the effects of enslavement, purging the pain of Diaspora, acknowledging the residual effects of the trade on the Continent and re-uniting to forge a positive future in the contemporary global environment. 


Alongside the healing processes, PANAFEST celebrates the strengths and resilience of African culture and achievements of Africans in spite of the transatlantic slave trade and its aftermath.


If you are interested in learning more about the Diaspora with an authentic experience in an innovative way, then this trip is especially for you!



What’s included

  • Lodging
    All 5 Star Accommodations Included
  • Meals
    Breakfast Included & select dinners
  • Guide
    100% Full Time Away to Africa Guide
  • Activities
    Paid Entry to ALL excursions included
  • Transportation
    All Domestic Transportation Included

What’s not included

  • International Flights
    Are NOT included (Add-on Option Available)
  • Travel Insurance
    Travel Insurance Available at https://www.squaremouth.com/22736
  • Libations
    You are responsible for your own personal libations and entertainment
  • Meals
    Lunch & Some Dinners are your responsibility

Available Packages

Ghana: July 25 – Aug 3 - Single
$4,800
Deposit:$250
Ghana: July 25 – Aug 3 Double/Shared
$3,600
Deposit:$250

Available options

Visa Processing Services
$250


Itinerary

DAY 1 - July 25, 2023
Akwaaba Ghana!

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


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

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Away To Africa
64 reviews
Away to Africa is a destination management company dedicated to providing guided, cultural travel experiences throughout selected countries in Africa with affordable flight bookings, ground transportation, lodging and 24/7 personal concierge services. We currently offer tours for business, leisure & entertainment.

Reviews

DW
I traveled with Away to Africa for my second time in December 2023, that time to Nigeria. Some highlights of the trip included attending streetwear festival Street Souk and visiting Nike Art Gallery, Lekki Conservation Centre, Kalakuta Museum, Badagry, and Olumo Rock and the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. I stayed at the Lagos Continental, a five-star hotel that in the past hosted the continental premiere of Black Panther 2. The best restaurant I went to is called 343 Degrees North, a Nigerian-South Asian fusion cuisine spot. There were a few challenges on the trip—traffic impacted the itinerary (that’s a given in Lagos); there was a cash shortage in the country at the time that made it difficult to exchange currency, plus I should have brought USD denominations of $50 or $100 instead of $20; we didn’t have a cooler of cold water bottles in the vehicle; and airport staff could have been more helpful and less troublesome, but overall it was a great and enjoyable introduction to Naija 🇳🇬 Shout out to my tour guide Motley!
By Dajahi W for Away To Africa Nigeria December 2023 on Dec 10, 2024
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
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