- DECEMBER 25 2027 – JANUARY 03 2028
NEW YEAR'S EVE IN GHANA ::
AFROFUTURE
There is a moment — and every traveler who has been there will tell you — when you step off that plane and Ghana wraps around you like something familiar. Like a memory you never lived but somehow always carried.
You walk through it, you feel it, you wear it. Your ancestral roots are not abstract here — they have an address, a language, a sound, and a name. And speaking of names — at the end of this journey, you will sit in a village circle and be given yours.
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- Ghana: Afrofuture
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- New Year's eve In Ghana
- Ghana
- New Year's Eve
- Culture
- Legacy
- Ghana
- Royalty
- 8 days/ 7 Nights
- Ghana: Afrofuture
- 8 days/ 7 Nights
- Cultural Trip
- 8 days/ 7 Nights
- Royalty
- 8 days/ 7 Nights
- New Year's Eve In Ghana
10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
All You Need, Already Planned
- History by Day, Afrochella by Night 🎶
- DuBois Centre for Pan-African Culture
- Black Star Square
- Jamestown colonial walking & driving tour
- Adanwomase
- Ussher Fort & James Fort
- Historic Old Lighthouse
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Museum
- Independence Arch
- Osu Christiansborg Castle
- VIP Afrochella Festival — El Wak Stadium
- Nungua Fantasy Coffin Craftsmen
- Brass makers, potters, drum carvers & batik artists
- Ntonso village — Adinkra cloth processing
- Ahwiaa craft village — Ashanti stools, fertility dolls & walking sticks
- Live performances
- Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
- The Forest Belt
- After-party in Osu
- Art installations, fashion & food
- Bonwire village — kente cloth weaving
- Ashanti Kingdom
- Elmina
- Royal Manhyia Palace Museum
- Grand arrival of King Nana Osei-Tutu II
- Rhythmic drumming, spirited dancing & ceremonial traditions
- The King's Welcome
- Assin Manso River — historic memorial site
- West African Historical Museum
- Slave dungeons & Door of No Return
- Kakum National Park
- Ring in New Year 2028 in the motherland
- Cape Coast Castle
- Canopy Walkway
- Rainforest tour
- Shopping — kente, Adinkra, shea butter & crafts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Pan-African history and cultural reflection
- Traditional African Naming Ceremony & receive your Ghanaian name
10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
HELLO GHANA
This is Afrofuture — the festival that did not just celebrate African culture, it announced it to the world. For one extraordinary week every December, the diaspora comes home, Accra comes alive, and Ghana becomes the only place on the planet worth being.
And then comes December 31st. As midnight approaches and the new year hangs in the air, you will not be counting down in a hotel ballroom or watching fireworks from a rooftop. You will be standing on the soil of your ancestors, under African stars, surrounded by your people, ringing in 2028 in the most powerful, most personal, most unforgettable way imaginable.
Cultural Etiquette | Travel with Grace
As we experience the beauty, history, and culture of Ghana, we ask all guests to travel with respect and awareness.
- Ask before taking photos — especially in villages, markets, and cultural spaces
- Dress respectfully for heritage sites, villages, and places of worship
- Dispose of trash properly and help preserve the beauty of every destination
- Keep public displays of affection minimal
Be mindful of your volume in public and sacred spaces - Avoid sensitive conversations around politics or religion with strangers
- Respect personal boundaries and local customs
Shop respectfully when bargaining in markets
You will love this trip if you are...
DAILY ITINERARY
Includes:
Meals Included Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 1 / 25 Dec 2026 – Arrival Accra
- Day 2 / 26 Dec 2026 – Accra Accra sightseeing Black Star Square AND Independence Arch W.E.B. Du Bois Center
- Day 3 / 27 Dec 2026 – TK Beads and Aburi Botanical Garden
- Day 4 / 28 Dec 2026 – Accra (Leisure / Afrochella Festival)
- Day 5 / 29 Dec 2026 – Accra – Kumasi
- Day 6 / 30 Dec 2026 – Kumasi Sightseeing
- Day 7 / 31 Dec 2026 – Kumasi – Cape Coast/Elmina (via Assin Manso)
- Day 8 / 01 Jan 2027 – Kakum National Park & Cape Coast Castle / Naming Ceremony
- Day 9 / 02 Jan 2027 – Elmina Castle – Accra
- Day 10 / 03 Jan 2027 – Accra – Departure
Hotels
WHERE YOU WILL STAY
From the moment you check in, the standard is set. Your accommodations were chosen to reflect the beauty, culture, and sophistication of Ghana itself — each property placing you at the heart of the experience while wrapping you in the comfort and elegance you deserve.
Accra — Labadi Beach Hotel or Similar | 3 Nights
Iconic, legendary, and unmistakably Ghanaian. Labadi Beach Hotel sits proudly on the shores of the Atlantic, a landmark of Accra’s finest hospitality.
With lush tropical grounds, world-class amenities, and the sound of the ocean as your backdrop, this is where Detty December begins in style.
Kumasi — Oak Plaza Hotel or Similar | 2 Nights
Sophisticated and centrally positioned in the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom, Oak Plaza delivers an elevated experience in one of Ghana’s most culturally rich cities.
Modern comforts meet warm Ghanaian hospitality — the perfect base for your royal cultural immersion.
Cape Coast — Ridge Royal Hotel or Similar | 2 Nights
Nestled along Ghana’s stunning Central Region coastline, Ridge Royal places you steps away from the history, the ocean, and the soul of this remarkable part of the country.
Elegant, welcoming, and perfectly positioned for everything the coast has to offer.
Reserve Your Trip Now
Land Only Package Double Occupancy:
- DECEMBER 25 2027 – JANUARY 2028
$6399
per person
REAL STORIES, REAL TRANSFORMATIONS
What Our Travelers Say
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Additional Information
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- This is a land only trip. This trip does not include international flights, domestic flights. Please plan accordingly.
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for Tour Guide (suggested $10–$20 per day)
- Gratuities for Driver (suggested $5–$8 per day)
- Gratuities for waiters and servers (suggested $5 per person/per meal)
- Items of a personal nature
- Meals during tour except where listed below
- Beverages during meals except where listed
- Additional excursions offered by the tour guide
You are automatically enrolled in our automatic billing and you can relax knowing that your future payments will be made automatically. When you book, we’ll calculate an evenly divided automatic billing plan for you and you will know in advance the day of every month that your payment will be processed. Your initial deposit is due at the time of booking, and your future payments will be charged according to the schedule you see on your invoice. Automatic billing is available at no charge.
- Making reservations for this package signifies your acceptance of our terms and conditions
- All of your payments made to Ultimate Soul Escape are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Reservations must be made in your FULL NAME as it appears on your government-issued passport
- Monthly payments are required to keep your reservations current.
- You must ensure your roommate, if applicable, is also making timely monthly payments.
- Late payments will be applied.
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Don’t Just Travel
Escape. Celebrate. Be You.
This is not just a New Year's Eve. This is a declaration. That you chose to begin this year exactly where your story began — in Ghana, in the motherland, home.
- 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS