PANAFEST Celebration in Ghana – 10 Days

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The Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) is just around the corner! This event is held every two years in Ghana to celebrate the history, culture, and unity of the Ghanaian people. Since its inception in 1992, Panafest themes have reflected the political, social, and economic advancement of Africa. Panafest is held every two years to encourage l...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • PANAFEST events
    • Durbar of Chiefs
    • Authentic cultural experiences in Kumasi
    • Emancipation Day Celebration at Assin Manso
    • Slave Castles Tour

What's this trip about?

    The Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) is just around the corner! This event is held every two years in Ghana to celebrate the history, culture, and unity of the Ghanaian people. Since its inception in 1992, Panafest themes have reflected the political, social, and economic advancement of Africa. Panafest is held every two years to encourage learning about the history of Africa using traditional arts and culture. Panafest attracts a diverse assembly of people – ranging from political leaders, eminent personalities, and intellectuals – to entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and vacationers. Central to the celebration are major international performing and visual artists from across Africa. The next Panafest Celebrations will happen from July 23rd to August 02, 2023.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAccra
End CityAccra

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Photography
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Ghana

Attractions

  • Accra

Activities

  • Culture
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • History
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Photography
  • Guided Group

Trip includes

    • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
    • Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
    • Hotel accommodation in the listed properties
    • Transportation in private vehicle
    • Experienced tour guide
    • Admission to listed sites
    • Meals indicated

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ACCRA - Monday, July 24, 2023

Once you arrive in Accra, you'll be warmly received after going through immigration and customs. You will be picked up by our cultural tour guide and transferred in a private A/C vehicle to your hotel in Accra. Check-in at your hotel, relax and prepare for the next da...

Day 2: ACCRA - Tuesday, July 25, 2023

In the morning, after breakfast, there will be orientation, including a lecture/discussion on Ghanaian history, culture, and customs.

A whole new experience will be awaiting you on today’s full tour. Enjoy a scenic drive around the economic and administrative d...

Day 3: ACCRA - KUMASI - Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Early morning, begin a scenic drive to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire to explore the legends of the famous Ashantis, whose legacies are still evident today. Founded in 1695 by the Asantehene (King) Osei Tutu, Kumasi showcases palaces, forts, museums, and churc...

Day 4: KUMASI - Thursday, July 27, 2023

You’ll be greeted with a warm welcome and an authentic Ghanaian breakfast before we set off to explore the Ashanti culture. Our full-day tour of Kumasi and its vicinity blends in many aspects of the Ashanti culture and offers you the chance to discover the fascinating...

Day 5: KUMASI – ELMINA - Friday, July 28, 2023

This morning, we will depart Kumasi for Cape Coast after completing our tour of Kumasi.

Upon arrival in Elmina, embark on a picturesque tour of Elmina township, which was the first destination of Europeans in Sub-Saharan Africa. It used to be the most cosmopoli...

Day 6: ELMINA - KAKUM - ELMINA - Saturday, July 29, 2023

Following a restful morning and breakfast, you can decide on one of the following two activities:

Enjoy leisure at your hotel sunbathing along the Atlantic Ocean or have a cool icy dip in your hotel’s swimming pool Visit Kakum National Park in Ghana. It has on...

Day 7: ELMINA - Sunday, July 30, 2023

This morning, you will visit Elmina castle where you will explore the grounds and rooms full of haunting history. The 14th-century fortress was built by the Portuguese in 1482. This UNESCO World Heritage site was originally known as St. George’s Castle.

Stroll ...

Day 8: CAPE COAST - ASSIN MANSO - CAPE COAST - Monday, July 31, 2023

After breakfast, we drive through small villages to Assin Manso, the burial site of two former slaves from the U.S. and Jamaica whose remains were re-interred in August 1998 during Ghana’s first Emancipation Day celebration. You can see the ‘slave river’ where enslave...

Day 9: CAPE COAST (EMANCIPATION DAY) - Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Don't miss this special event that showcases the pomp and pageantry of Ghana's traditional rulers, dressed in fine ceremonial traditional clothing adorned in glittering gold jewelry and traditional beads for the Emancipation Day Celebration at Assin Manso.

At t...

Day 10: ACCRA - DEPART - Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Check out of your accommodation after breakfast and bid your new friends farewell as you head back to Accra. Arrive in Accra in the late morning.

Your driver and tour guide will help you with any last-minute shopping, including getting your custom-made outfits. You can relax in a day room before being driven to the airport for your return trip

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

 

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,795
Price per day$280
Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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ABOUT US
Continent Tours welcomes you with open arms into our captivating corner of the world. Since its inception in 2006 in Ghana, we have been able to carve a niche for offering bespoke services that exceed the most exacting expectations of our clients. With a primary focus on West & Central African destinations, no one knows West Africa better than our highly skilled and well-articulated bilingual operations personnel and local experts.

From operation centers in Ghana, Senegal, and Mali, together with a vast network of reliable partnerships, and fueled by the passion to share the wonders of Africa with you, we design truly authentic African experiences. From short city to week long beach holidays, cultural and historic expeditions, leisure and tailor-made tours for single travelers, families and academic travel groups.

Explore West Africa with us to Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, The Gambia, etc

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We serve as a strategic partner for corporate, cultural, government events/ conferences, and travel management services throughout Africa. We are a one-stop shop for all your travel needs ranging from:

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights
    • Cost of visa
    • PANAFEST events
    • Meals not listed
    • Travel Insurance
    • Gratuity to driver and guide
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