For many in the African diaspora, Ghana is a spiritual homecoming. We create deeply meaningful heritage journeys that allow you to:

• Visit historic slave castles and dungeons

• Learn the true history behind the Transatlantic Slave Trade

• Participate in naming ceremonies (where applicable)

• Reflect, heal, and reconnect with your roots

This is not rushed tourism — this is a powerful, emotional, and respectful experience.

DAY 1 – Arrival in Accra | Welcome Home

Location: Accra

• Arrival at Accra International Airport

• Traditional welcome with drumming and kente adornment

• Hotel check-in & rest

• Evening Welcome Dinner & Orientation

  • Introduction to Ghanaian history & the journey ahead

  • Cultural performances (dance & drums)

Highlight:“You are not a visitor—you are home.”

DAY 2 – Accra: Roots of Modern Ghana

Location: Accra

• Visit Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

• Explore Independence Square & Black Star Square

• W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre

• Lunch at Azmera

• Visit Arts Centre for crafts, symbols, and storytelling

Theme: Pan-Africanism & Black pride

DAY 3 – Accra: Genealogy & Accra by the Sea

Location: Accra

• Ancestry & DNA Interpretation Session

  • Understanding lineage, ethnic groups, surnames, symbols

• Visit Dubois Library & Research Session

• Afternoon free for reflection or journaling

• Jamestown Fishing Harbor

• “Introduction to ‘Kenkeymatics ( Kenkey with shito and fried fish).

• Visit Makola Market

• Visit Greenwich Meridian (notional center of the earth) at Tema

Theme: Preparing the soul for the journey

DAY 4 – Accra → Cape Coast

Location: Cape Coast

• Scenic drive to Central Region

• Stop at Kakum National Park

  • Canopy Walkway experience

• Arrival in Cape Coast & hotel check-in

• Evening beach walk & quiet reflection

Theme: Nature, grounding & transition

DAY 5 – Cape Coast Castle: Exiting Door of No Return to Return

• Guided emotional tour of Cape Coast Castle

  • Dungeons, holding cells, Door of No Return

  • Assin Manso Slave River site ( The last bathe)

Visit Oasis Beach for grounding & release

Theme: Truth, grief, healing, renaissance and resilience

DAY 6 – Elmina Castle & Fishing Heritage

Location: Elmina

• Tour of Elmina Castle

• Visit Elmina Fishing Harbor

  • Meet local fishermen

• Lunch with a coastal family

• Sunset meditation by the ocean

Theme: Survival and continuity

DAY 7 – Cape Coast → Kumasi (Ashanti Kingdom)

Location: Kumasi

• Travel to Kumasi

• Visit Manhyia Palace Museum

  • History of the Ashanti Kingdom

• Cocoa Farm hiking

• Evening storytelling session with a local historian

• Kumasi Cultural Center

Theme: Royal African heritage & governance

DAY 8 – Kumasi: Ashanti Culture Immersion

Location: Kumasi

• Kente Weaving Village (Bonwire)

  • Learn symbols & colors

• Adinkra Symbol Workshop

  • Create personal ancestral symbols

• Visit Kejetia Market

• Evening cultural dance performance

Theme: Identity, symbolism, craftsmanship

DAY 9 – Naming & Reconnection Ceremony

Location: Kumasi

• Naming Ceremony

  • Receive African name based on day of birth

• Family-style communal meal

• Free evening for journaling or shopping

Theme: Reclaiming identity

DAY 10 – Kumasi → Accra

Location: Greater Accra

• Scenic drive through mountains & villages

• Visit Kwahu Mountains

• Meet local Kwahu community

• Continue to Accra

Theme: Feeding my African eye

DAY 11 – Accra

Location: Accra

• Rest Day

• Shopping and Makola market

• Free afternoon (spa, beach, shopping)

Theme: Rest, joy, and integration

DAY 12 – “24hrs Crazy Ghana Drive”

Location: Accra> Hohoe>Atimpoku

• Visit Shea Butter Musuem

• Wli Waterfall

• Bridgeview Resort- Atimpoku

• Street food tasting at night.

Theme: Affinity in infinity; the Ghana you now know

DAY 13 – Celebration & Farewell

Location: Accra

• “Year of Return” style Celebration

  • Music, dance, fashion

• Certificate of Reconnection presentation

• Closing reflection circle

DAY 14 – Departure

• Breakfast & final goodbyes

• Airport transfers

• Departure

Turn up the heat in December with DIG Tours as we take you straight into the heart of Ghana’s world-famous Detty December celebration — with a 14 days -long explosion of music, culture, nightlife, and unforgettable vibes.

From electric Afrobeat concerts and beaches to cultural heritage tours and luxury hangouts, this is more than a trip — it’s a full-on experience. Feel the rhythm of Accra, connect with the people and culture, explore historic landmarks, indulge in mouth-watering Ghanaian cuisine, and dance the nights away under the West African sky.

DIG Tours curates the ultimate December escape — premium accommodations, exclusive event access, guided cultural experiences, and seamless travel planning all wrapped into one epic celebration.

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN ACCRA

Theme: Akwaaba & Group Bonding

Airport pickup

Group hotel check-in

Welcome briefing

Light dinner (local spot)

Group introductions + icebreaker games

DAY 2 – ACCRA CITY TOUR

Theme: History & Identity

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum

Independence Square

Arts Centre shopping

Lunch (local chop bar)

Evening free or optional lounge outing

DAY 3 – CAPE COAST & ELMINA (OVERNIGHT)

Theme: The Journey Home

Cape Coast Castle

Elmina Castle

Elmina fishing harbor

Overnight in Cape Coast

Group reflection session

DAY 4 – KAKUM + RETURN TO ACCRA

Theme: Nature & Adventure

Kakum Canopy Walkway

Lunch

Return to Accra

Chill night / rest

DAY 5 – ABURI & LOCAL LIFE

Theme: Soft Life on a Budget

Aburi Botanical Gardens

Scenic photos

Local restaurant lunch

Evening free

DAY 6 – BEACH DAY

Theme: Sun & Socials

Labadi / Bojo Beach

Beach games (volleyball, football)

Group seafood lunch

Sunset photos

Night: group dinner

DAY 7 – FREE DAY / OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Theme: Choose Your Adventure

Optional (low-cost):

Local markets

Osu shopping

Braiding / barber visit

Food delivery night & games

DAY 8 – FOOD & CULTURE DAY

Theme: Chop Life 101

Ghanaian cooking demo

Food tasting

Cultural dance workshop

Street food crawl at night

DAY 9 – DAY PARTY EXPERIENCE

Theme: Detty Begins 😎

Late breakfast

Detty December DAY PARTY

Group transport included

Night food stop

DAY 10 – FESTIVAL DAY

Theme: Energy

Prep & glam

Attend:

Afro Future / Afro Nation/Afrochella (GENERAL ACCESS) (Optional)

Group meetup point

Safe transport back

DAY 11 – COMMUNITY & GIVING BACK

Theme: Meaningful Travel

Visit local school or community

Donation activity

Group discussion

Evening free

DAY 12 – NIGHTLIFE TOUR

Theme: Accra After Dark

Lounge hop

2–3 budget-friendly venues

Group security & transport

DAY 13 – FAREWELL BRUNCH

Theme: We Came as Strangers

Group brunch

Memory sharing

Gift bags

Final shopping

DAY 14 – DEPARTURE

Theme: Until Next December 🇬🇭

Airport transfers

Experience ‘the Ghana turn up experience’ at its most electric season with Detty December — the ultimate blend of music, culture, celebration, and unforgettable energy. Every December, Ghana comes alive as locals and visitors from around the world gather to enjoy vibrant events, warm hospitality, and nonstop excitement. From sunrise adventures to late-night parties, this is where memories are made.

Highlights:
• Afrobeat concerts & festivals featuring top African and international stars
• Beach parties & nightlife hotspots in Accra and beyond
• Celebrations filled with joy, style, and culture
• Daytime cultural and city tours exploring history, art, food, photography and local life

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1 – AKWAABA GHANA

Theme: Arrival & Soft Landing

• Kotoka Airport pickup

• Welcome drinks Ghanaian snacks

• Hotel check-in (Osu / Airport / East Legon)

• Evening at leisure (Chill dinner)

• Icebreaker mixer at hotel

DAY 2 – ACCRA CITY & CULTURE

Theme: History Meets Modern Ghana

• Breakfast

• Guided Accra city tour:

  • Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum

  • Independence Square

  • Arts Centre (shopping & crafts)

• Lunch: Buka / Santoku

• Afternoon rest

• Nightlife:

  • Bloom Bar / Front-Back / Mood Bar

📸 Content stop: Independence Arch

DAY 3 – HERITAGE DAY (CAPE COAST & ELMINA)

Theme: Roots & Reflection

• Early departure to Cape Coast

• Visit:

  • Cape Coast Castle

  • Elmina Castle

• Traditional Ghanaian lunch

• Visit Elmina fishing harbor

• Return to Accra in the evening

• Light dinner / rest

🧠 Emotional, meaningful, grounding day

DAY 4 – ABURI + DAY PARTY

Theme: Nature, Chill & Vibes

• Breakfast

• Drive to Aburi Botanical Gardens

• Scenic photoshoot

• Lunch at Hillburi / Peduase Valley

• Return to Accra

• Day Party (Detty December staple)

  • Example: Afrochella Day Events / AfroNation Day Party

• Late night food run 🌮

DAY 5 – BEACH + NIGHT PARTY

Theme: Sun, Sea & Shots 🍹

• Morning beach hangout:

  • Bojo Beach / Labadi Beach Club

• Jet skis / beach games (optional)

• Seafood lunch

• Evening prep

• Night Event:

  • AfroNation / AfroFuture / Detty Rave

🔥 Dress code night

DAY 6 – FREE DAY / OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

Theme: Choose Your Own Detty

Optional experiences:

• Shopping (Accra Mall / Osu)

• Spa & massage

• Safari at Shai Hills

• Private yacht cruise

• Photoshoot in traditional wear

Night:

• Live band + lounge (Zen Garden / +233 Jazz Bar)

DAY 7 – FOOD & CULTURE IMMERSION

Theme: Chop Life 🇬🇭

• Breakfast

• Ghanaian cooking class

• Taste:

  • Jollof, fufu, banku, kelewele

• Cultural dance & drumming session

• Evening:

  • Street food crawl

• Night party:

  • Twist / Carbon / Soho

DAY 8 – BIG FESTIVAL DAY

Theme: MAIN EVENT 🎶🔥

• Late breakfast

• Relax & glam

• Headliner festival:

  • AfroFuture (Afrochella) OR

  • AfroNation Ghana

• After-party till sunrise

💃🏽 THIS is the Detty December moment

DAY 9 – FAREWELL BRUNCH & GIFTING

Theme: Soft Life Send-Off

• Farewell brunch

• Gift bags (kente scarf, shea butter, souvenirs)

• Testimonial recording

• Chill hangout

• Final night dinner:

  • Sandbox / Coco Lounge

DAY 10 – DEPARTURE

Theme: “See You Next December”

• Breakfast

• Airport transfers

• Hugs, tears, Instagram exchanges

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• Airfare/Flight

• Accommodation (shared room occupants/travelers receive price discount)

• Airport transfers

• Daily breakfast

• All group transportation

• Tour guide

• Entry fees (listed attractions)

• Festiva/events general access

• Group coordinator

• Welcome & farewell events