Take a Birthright Journey with Us

Birthright Journeys are…

curated cultural immersion journeys to Ghana centered on reclaiming identity, exploring cultural heritage, and celebrating the resilience of African people. Birthright Journeys are created specifically for people of African descent who have a longing to return home to Africa. Our journeys range between 10 – 14 days with a maximum of 30 people per journey and minimum if 1.

Although all Birthright Journeys are created and curated custom for the specific travelers, we provide a sample itinerary below.

Akwaaba (Welcome) to Ghana - Eastern Region:

Day 1 - Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, you are greeted by our hosts after exiting the airport. Prior to boarding the air conditioned coaches waiting in the parking lot, each guest will receive a traditional foot bath with healing herbs and perfumes to help wash away travel fatigue and symbolize end of one journey and the beginning of the next to remember, reconnect, revitalize and celebrate our ancestral resilience. Before leaving the airport grounds,  we gather in circle for the pouring of a traditional libation - giving thanks to God Almighty and the ancestors for safe travels.

Our first stop is our village of Nyame Bekyre (which means God will provide in the native language of Twi) in the Akuapem North district of the Eastern Region where our CEO and President is the Nkosuohene (Chief of Development). You will be welcomed by the traditional elders council, and treated to a cultural performing group and a welcome meal. The rest of the day is spent resting, unpacking, relaxing, and configuring your communication devices.  Our local tailor/seamstress will also be available to take measurements and begin making clothes for those interested.

Day 2 - After breakfast, we hold an orientation to review the remainder of the itinerary, and discuss greeting and interaction protocols. Next, we travel into the nearest city of Koforidua for lunch and a visit to the local market. In the early evening, we learn how to eat African style together in small groups out of the same bowl with our hands. We end the evening with a traditional naming ceremony.

Day 3 - After a healthy, fresh breakfast we visit some of the most popular tourist attractions in the Eastern Region including Boti Falls, Umbrella Rock, Aburi Botanical Gardens, Tafo Cocoa Research Center, the Koforidua Bead Market and/or the Aburi ATV track.  Our evening is capped off with dinner and a discussion on Chieftaincy and traditional rule, followed by music and drinks.  We return to pack and get ready for an early departure the following morning.

Exploring the Ashanti Kingdom - Ashanti Region:

Day 4 - After a hearty and healthy breakfast, we take a three-hour drive north to Kumasi,  the capital city of the Ashanti Region. Upon arrival in Kumasi, we had straight to the Manhyia Palace Museum where we learn about the history of the Ashanti People. After lunch at one of our favorite local restaurants, we depart for the hotel to unpack and check in. The evening is left open for our guests to have dinner on their own, reflect, and fellowship at their leisure. 

Day 5 - After breakfast, we depart for the crafts markets of Bonwire (Home of Kente Cloth) and Ntonso (Adinkra Stamping). After shopping at the crafts markets, we visit the Okomofo Anokye Sword Site to learn about the legend of Okomfo Anokye. After lunch, we experience the vibrancy and energy of the local Kejetia Market. We conclude the evening with a group farewell with some of our local Kumasi friends. .  We return to the hotel to pack up and prepare for departure in the morning.

Honoring our Ancestors - Central Region

Day 6 – After breakfast, we depart Kumasi and head south to Assin Manso where we will begin to follow one of the local slave routes. At Assin Manso we learn about some the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade first-hand and visit the last bath slave river to participate in the First Bath of Return. From Assin Manso, we move to our lodging in Cape Coast or Elmina. The evening is given for reflection and remembrance at a post-dinner bonfire.

Day 7 - After breakfast, we tour Elmina and/or Cape Coast Slave Dungeons. While at the Door of No Return on the dungeon grounds, we reveal  guests’ ancestry results with our partner, African Ancestry.  Guests are provided  authentic certificates of ancestry, for their maternal, paternal or both which include present day country and ethnic group (Travelers will take the test at least 2 months prior to arrival).

We reemerge through the Door of Return renewed a with key element of recovering identity theft - finding out where we are from and celebrating the resilience of our family to have made it back. Before a late lunch, we bathe each other in the ocean, renewing our spirit and commitment to our roots. We end the evening with another bonfire and celebration of our resilience with a performance by a local cultural performing group, music and a buffet dinner.

Day 8 - After breakfast and packing up, we depart for Kakum National Park to brave the highest and longest canopy walk Ghana.  Guests will cross 3 or 7 bridges 100 feet over the forest floor. After Kakum, we depart for Accra - stopping along the way to have lunch and a private beach party in Senya Beraku.  After lunch, we proceed to Accra to check in our new lodging for the remainder of the journey

Celebrating our Resilience - Accra and Greater Accra:

Day 9 & 10 - City Life! After breakfast each day, we begin our exploration of Accra with visits to Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, the W.E.B Dubois Museum, Arts Centre (shopping), Downtown, Jamestown, Makola Market and more. Lunch and dinner are at our local partner restaurants that serve traditional and international cuisine. Every evening provides an opportunity for some level of nightlife and contemporary enjoyment.

Day 11 - After an early breakfast, we take a trip outside of Accra to the city of Ada and enjoy a day at the Aqua Safari or Treasure Island where guests have the option to take a cruise on lake Volta, ride jet skis, participate in water sports, relax in the swimming pool, go horseback riding, or simply relax on the lakeshore.

Day 12 - Day 12 presents a number of day trip options all guided by our hosts:

·       Free day to explore the city or relax at the poolside

·       Day trip by plane to Tamale for the day to visit Mole National Park and the Larabanga mosque

·       Day trip to the Wli waterfall in Volta region

·       Day Trip by plane to the Western Region to visit Nkrumah’s Hometown of Nkroful, Axim and Nzulezu (the village on stilts)

Day 13 - We spend the day cruising Lake Volta’s Akosombo Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world, commissioned by Kwame Nkrumah in 1961, taking in the sites along the dam and enjoying fresh food and cold drinks.  Upon our return, we meet with the tailors and seamstresses to try on clothes ordered at the beginning of our trip.

Day 14 – The final day is a free day to shop and explore prior to the farewell dinner with one of our restaurant partners before final departure from Kotoka International Airport.