The Gateway Experience Ghana - June 2021

Accra, Ghana

MI
Maximum Impact Travel
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314 reviews
Jun 10 - 17, 2021
Group size: 1 - 40
The Gateway Experience Ghana - June 2021
Accra, Ghana

Maximum Impact Travel
  • Email address verified
314 reviews

Jun 10 - 17, 2021
Group size: 1 - 40

About this trip

Get a taste of the real Africa!


Mystical beaches, lush forests and lively people wait for you in Ghana. Explore African diaspora like never before, and walk through the paths where thousands of the enslaved fought for survival. Visit cities with a heavy past, where ancient magic and modernity intermingle. Discover African diaspora history in this eight-day Ghana trip full of memorial sites, scrumptious food, welcoming locals and beautiful landscapes. The Gold Coast awaits!


In an effort to make your trip a streamlined process, Maximum Impact Travel offers extensive online trainings in preparation for your trip. Once you secure your deposit, you will be invited to participate in a series of online courses that will have you ready for your journey. You can view these courses at your convenience. 

Testimonials

CHECK OUT THESE PREVIOUS TRIPS TO GHANA, BENIN & TOGO


The Video Recap -CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Video Testimonials - CLICK HERE TO VIEW  

The Ghana Chronicles with a Dubai Layover Glimpse - CLICK HERE TO VIEW 

Benin & Togo - CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO ONE - CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO TWO


TESTIMONIALS


This trip was flat out awesome! Jay was phenomenal as the host for this trip and the tour guide, Nana was very hands on and personable. The group was fantastic - 30 people! I plan on keeping in touch with them. This is going to be something that I will remember for the rest of my life.

Jerome C.


I had a wonderful time. The history and the warmth of the people was outstanding. I thoroughly enjoyed touring the country and visiting both the rural and urban areas. I look forward to returning for another visit.

Marc E.


I had a wonderful time. Ghana is an amazing place to visit. The history there is breath taking. This trip was an eye-opener for me. Do not believe what you here about Ghana, go see for you self.

Dorothy B.


This trip was better than I could have ever expected, being 20 years old and to see something like this I was truly amazed. I encourage everyone to take this trip at least once to get the experience for yourself. My entire mindset has changed thanks to this tour. Looking forward to being on many more in the near future

Eric C.


One word: INSPIRED! Thank you Maximum Impact Travel & Team!

Kia C.


What an amazing and eye opening experience! Ghana has a lot to offer culturally and historically. You will definitely see that it's nothing like we're conditioned to "think" of Africa. Our tour group was awesome and I plan to return with my family in the near future. I highly recommend Maximum Impact. Thank you Jay for this amazing experience!


Temika M.


This experience hands down has been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had outside of birthing my children. The knowledge and understanding of what our ancestors went though made any history books they have in school not worth ever looking at. I encourage any and everyone to put this on their bucket list. It’s truly an eye opener.

Guest Ghana November 2019

List of Suggested Items To Purchase

Links are to Amazon.com


Travel Adapter - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Travel Belt (Passport and Money) - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

Luggage Tracker - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Portable External USB Charger - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

Wet Ones Wipes - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

Purell Hand Sanitizer - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Repel Insect Repellant (40% Deet) - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

Advil - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

Pepto Bismol Caplets - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

Imodium - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

What’s included

  • Ground Tranportation
    Ground transportation to and from scheduled destinations (does not include domestic airfare)
  • Hotel Accommodations
    Double Occupancy OR Single Occupancy + Complementary Breakfast. Hotel upgrades available upon request. Additional fees will apply.
  • Admission To Activities
    Admission to all activities are covered

What’s not included

  • Passport
    The United States Postal Service offers passport services. PassportHealthUsa.com is another recommended provider
  • Visa
    You will need a valid Visa to enter. Please do not wait until the last minute to obtain your Visa. Some countries allow border-entry VISAS upon arrival. PassportHealthUsa.com is a VISA provider
  • Vaccinations & COVID-19
    The Yellow Fever vaccination is the only REQUIRED vaccination to enter, Malaria pills are highly recommended. COVID-19 negative test results required 72 hours before departure & upon entering Ghana.
  • Lunch and Dinner
    You will be responsible for your own lunch, dinner and snacks. You will be afforded the opportunity to purchase lunch and dinner daily.
  • Travel Insurance
    Travel insurance is highly recommended. Trip deposits and payments are non-refundable. Therefore, it is prudent to protect your investment. Insurance options https://www.travelguard.com/
  • Medical Travel Insurance
    Medical travel insurance is highly recommended & different from travel insurance. Your domestic medical policy may not cover an international medical emergency. https://www.travelguard.com/
  • Gratuities
    Gratuities are not included but strongly encouraged

Available Packages

Double Occupancy (per person)

No airfare included. TRIPLE occupancy can use this rate. Enter three people when booking. Many choose this option because it offers them the flexibility of managing their travel times. Using points and/or rewards could save on airfare expenses as well. There could be additional savings by selecting different routes to Ghana. 


We recommend using the Maximum Impact Travel engine to secure your flight.  CLICK HERE to visit our travel engine. 


Best Travel Price Guarantee

Book and confirm any type of travel through the Maximum Impact Travel engine powered by InteleTravel, and if you find a directly comparable lower price within certain notice periods, we will match or beat it. If we fail to match or beat the price, InteleTravel.com will issue you an InteleBucks credit of 110% of the difference for use toward future InteleTravel travel purchases.


If you select this option, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN AIRFARE. We assume no liabilities for flight delays  or cancellations that prevent you from starting the tour on time. 


List of Suggested Items


Travel Adapter - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Travel Belt (Passport and Money) - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Portable External USB Charger - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Wet Ones Wipes - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

Purell Hand Sanitizer - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Repel Insect Repellant (40% Deet) - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Advil - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Pepto Bismol Caplets - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Imodium - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

$2,499
Deposit:$199
Single Occupancy (per person)

No airfare included. Using points and/or rewards could save on airfare expenses as well. There could be additional savings by selecting different routes to Ghana. 


We recommend using the Maximum Impact Travel engine to secure your flight.  CLICK HERE to visit our travel engine. 


Best Travel Price Guarantee

Book and confirm any type of travel through the Maximum Impact Travel engine powered by InteleTravel, and if you find a directly comparable lower price within certain notice periods, we will match or beat it. If we fail to match or beat the price, InteleTravel.com will issue you an InteleBucks credit of 110% of the difference for use toward future InteleTravel travel purchases.


If you select this option, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN AIRFARE. We assume no liabilities for flight delays  or cancellations that prevent you from starting the tour on time. 


List of Suggested Items


Travel Adapter - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Travel Belt (Passport and Money) - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

Portable External USB Charger - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

Wet Ones Wipes - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

Purell Hand Sanitizer - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Repel Insect Repellant (40% Deet) - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

Advil - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE  

Pepto Bismol Caplets - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE  

Imodium - CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 

$2,799
Deposit:$199

Available options

Extra Hotel Night (at standard hotel)
$195
5 Star Upgrade
$2,950
5 Star Extra Hotel Night
$485
Kumasi Flight
$160
Sold Out


Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival to Ghana
Arrival to Ghana

Welcome to Ghana! Your adventure starts today as you step foot in Kotoka international airport. No need to deal with taxis or car rentals, we’ll arrange for a private shuttle that will take you to the hotel in no time. Once settled, you’ll get to know the tour team and have the rest of the afternoon to decompress. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a scrumptious dinner at a local restaurant as we go over the tour briefing. Your Ghana escapade is about to begin!


Golden Tulip Accra Hotel or comparable hotel 

https://accra.goldentulip.com/en-us/

Your Organizer


MI
Maximum Impact Travel
314 reviews
MAXIMUM IMPACT TRAVEL was created to foster international and domestic travel experiences. Founded by entrepreneur, playwright, author and philanthropist: Jay Cameron. Realizing that most of his life had been consumed by working domestically, a trip to Ghana changed his perspective. His experience transformed the way he saw traveling. As a result, he set out to encourage others to see the world through their own eyes, not only through the eyes of the media. You are invited to join Jay and his team on their adventures around the globe!

Reviews

I had such a wonderful memorable experience learning about the history and culture of Ghana. The tour guides and bus driver were exceptional. Morris, Irene , George and our bus drivers were fantastic and deserve continuing praise. The accommodations and restaurants were great. Honestly I would not change a thing about my experience. Thank you to Jay and and his team of professionals. this trip will stay with me for a very very long time until I can return again.
By Marie A for The Gateway Experience Ghana - October 6-14, 2024 on Oct 21, 2024
What makes separates a good tour trip from a GREAT tour trip are 2 things: 1. How staff handle unexpected issues. 2. how they care for the members on the tour. Morris, Irene, George, Jude, Mahmu (please forgive me if I misspelled anything): These folks fixed a couple of issues for me and a family member that made the trip so much more enjoyable. And they generally care about the welfare of the members on tour! Then...great food, great conversation, great places. Very knowledgeable. Established a couple of life-long connections, child-friendly... We enjoyed the trip and the staff!
By Samuel B for Urban Intellectuals- The Gateway Experience Ghana - October 6-14, 2024 on Oct 18, 2024
I had a great time! The tour was well organized. The people were friendly and thefood was delicous. I highly recommend the cooking experience it was amazing I learned alot about the culture and the strong bonds of family and community over a shared meal.
By Lavonda H for Urban Intellectuals Senegal & The Gambia Experience May 10-17 2024 on Sep 13, 2024
We Would Happily Do It Again! Our family had a magnificent trip organized by Maximum Impact (MI). MI customized our itinerary to cover South Africa (J-Burg/Cape Town) and Zambia (Victoria Falls) in 14 days. There are many reasons for our strong recommendation to book your trip with MAXIMUM IMPACT (MI). Our trip was superbly organized. Every detail in our itinerary was accurate and expertly managed. Anitha, our MI on-site coordinator and Herbie our local guide rolled with any issue we had including a lost camera, missing passport and illness . We traveled in luxury motor coaches to our destinations and MI Staff were always early, and ready to stay late. We received special treatment everywhere we went, and it was obviously because Anitha & Herbie are well known and respected. Our “Cousins Crew Family Experience” memories will bring smiles to our faces for a long time. Thanks to Maximum Impact for making this possible. Barbara/Don Armstead
By Donald A for Armstead Family Experience - South Africa/Vic Falls-Jul 24-Aug 6, 2024 on Sep 05, 2024
This trip was soooo A-mazing!!! The tour guide Morris and his team did a phenomenal job!!!! He ensured we had the best experience and everyone felt safe and secure under his leadership and guidance. Our group became a family by the end of the trip. We had jam-packed days full of cultural experiences, history, and fun. Our lives will forever be changed. Special thank you sooo much to Morris, Irene, Vicky, George, Noah (the best bus driver on the continent), Kofi and Omar. Urban Intellectual you have done an amazing job connecting travelers with local tour guides to provide such an enriched and loving experience. I will definitely be traveling with you all again and spreading the word.
By bobbi W for Urban Intellectuals- The Gateway Experience Ghana - August 8-16, 2024 on Aug 26, 2024
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I had the absolute privilege of joining the Gateway Experience Ghana, July 2022. There's only one word to describe it - TRANSFORMATIVE. Jay has done the work and created a truly phenomenal travel experience. Because of his efforts, I connected with the ancestors, with Ghanaians, with Africans and with myself. I fell in love with Ghana and am now planning to move there. Jay and his local team - the incomparable Morris and the loyal Ernest - took care of every detail and provided a trip that was informative, enjoyable and safe. I don't think I could have that experience with any other tour operator. From now on, I will only travel with Jay and Maximum Impact when I visit any place in Africa. In fact, my group and I are planning to travel together again to Tanzania next year. It's just that deep. If you love Black people and Blackness, then love yourself by booking a trip with Maximum Impact!
By Audra S on 30 Aug, 2022
LP
Customer service exceptional! What a pleasure to work with Maximum Impact Travel for this trip. They are thorough and very attentive as there are several steps to traveling to Ghana; the entire Maximum Impact team made the booking process seamless with EASY-to-follow instructions. All questions I had were answered promptly and professionally. And, oh my goodness, once you get to Ghana, you will be warmly received by the Maximum Impact team and treated like a V.I.P. Accommodations are clean and super-comfortable and offer all amenities. Don’t hesitate booking the trip if you’re traveling solo as I was. It’s a trip of a lifetime where you will meet wonderful traveling companions, tour the country with knowledgeable guides and wish that the trip was longer. I LOVED IT! A powerful and stirring cultural tour that also includes fun-loving activities. Outstanding job by Maximum Impact. I’m already planning my next tour with you.
By Linda P on 11 Nov, 2021