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Deep In Ghana | Summer 2026
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Aug 14 - 23, 2026
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$3,499
Deposit: $499

About your trip

‼️ Please Note: All packages (Double Occupancy or Single Occupancy) are priced per person. 


Some journeys aren’t about checking boxes—they’re about coming home to yourself.


If you’ve been feeling the pull toward Ghana… this is your invitation to answer it. Our Deep In Ghana experience is an 10-day journey designed for Black travelers who are ready for more than a vacation. This is your space to reconnect with history, community, and yourself through cultural immersion, adventure, and intentional rest.


We’ll explore Kumasi and Greater Accra—the cultural heartbeat of Ghana—learning directly from local artisans, changemakers, and community leaders. From standing at the Door of No Return to dancing under the stars at Chale Wote Festival, this is an opportunity to feel the power of remembrance, joy, and belonging.


Because for us, it’s deeper than travel—it’s about returning, reconnecting, and remembering who you’ve always been.


‼️ Please Note: All packages (Double Occupancy or Single Occupancy) are priced per person. 

Cancellation Policy

Here's how our cancellation policy works:

🗓 Cancellations by Timeline

More than 90 Days Before Departure: 

• Receive a full refund of payments made (excluding your deposit)  

• OR apply your full payment including deposit as credit toward any future trip within 12 months


61–90 Days Before Departure:
• Receive a 50% refund of payments made (excluding deposit)  

• OR apply your full payment including deposit as credit toward any future trip within 12 months


60 Days or Less Before Departure: 

• No refund or transfer is available   


If a global health concern requires us to cancel the trip, your spot will be rebooked for the next available version of this experience. 


Your peace of mind matters to us. 


We know plans can change, and we do our best to offer flexible options while honoring the commitments we make on your behalf. Many parts of your experience—like accommodations, guides, and activities—are prepaid in advance to secure our group’s access and quality. 


We cannot offer refunds for missed or canceled activities due to circumstances beyond our control (such as weather, flight delays, or last-minute personal schedule changes), but we’re always here to support you in navigating next steps. 


We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment and add peace of mind. Questions? Reach out to us at hello@itsdeeperthantravel.com—we’re here to help.

Pricing Policy

This journey is curated with care.


Our trips are thoughtfully priced based on the full value of the experience—not activity by activity. 


Thank you for understanding and honoring the work of the local partners who help bring these experiences to life.

What's included

Home Away From Home

Double or Single Occupancy Accommodations; Roommate matching provided if needed

Unique Memories

All Itinerary Experience Entry Fees

Jet Setting

All In-Country Round Trip Air Transfers

Smooth Ridin'

All In-Country Transportation To Itinerary Locations and All Airport Ground Transfers

Full Mornings

Breakfast daily

Good Food

Some lunches and dinners included

Photography

Photographs during trip

In-Depth Pre-Trip Guide

Welcome packet full of all trip details, packing lists, and ways to start trippin' before you leave the country

What's not included

Intl R/T Airfare to ACC

Approx $900-$1400 to fly into Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. Use tools like Kayak or Google Flights to set alerts and find deals.

Travel Insurance

Approx $120 - 300 Required for peace of mind and protection in case of delays, medical needs, or last-minute changes. Tip: Your credit card may include travel insurance.

Incidental Expenses

Tips for service providers

Ghana Visa

Approx $60 for a 3 week turnaround time. Apply online or through your nearest Ghanaian consulate. Do it as soon as you book your flight!

Yellow Fever Vaccine

Approx $170-240 This is required for entry. Keep your vaccine card with your passport. Note: Cost depends on clinic and location

Passport

Approx $165 (US), £94.50 (UK), CAN$190 (CAN) for standard processing. You cant travel if your passport will expire within 6 months of a trip and has less than 2 blank pages. Renew if need be.

Additional Suggestions

Let your bank(s) and credit card providers know you’ll be traveling internationally to avoid any disruptions. Also register with the Smart Traveler Enroll

Touch Down, Take It In

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Day 1

Welcome! Step into the rhythm of Accra. Today we orient ourselves to the land, exchange currency, connect with one another, and visit key sites that ground us in Ghana’s story. We close the day gathered at the table, breaking bread and setting intentions for the journey ahead.


Optional Add-On: Custom Clothing Experience—get fitted for bespoke Ghanaian looks.


Must-See Ghana + Welcome Gathering

Art & Ancestral Threads

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Day 2

We travel to Kumasi—the cultural heart of Ghana—for a day kente weaving, history, and ceremonial connection. Today is about honoring the spirit of the Ashanti region.


Ceremony & Culture in Kumasi


Optional Add-On:  Naming Ceremony 

Giving Back,Grounding In

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Day 3

In the spirit of reciprocity, we spend the day alongside local partners engaged in meaningful service work. This is not charity—it’s community care and cultural exchange.


Lead with Service

Move At Your Pace

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Day 4

We return to Accra and pause to breathe.  This day is yours to move at the pace your spirit needs. We have add on activities for you to choose from if wanted. 


Add on Optional: Batik Class


Free Day 

Return at Cape Coast

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Day 5

Today we journey to the historic shores of Elmina and Cape Coast castles. Together, we witness, honor, and remember—standing where the waves carry stories that connect us across oceans.


Walk the Path of Memory and Power

Shop Ghana

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Day 6

Visit the markets bringing home more than souvenirs—bringing home stories. 

Afro-beats, high-life, cookout line dancing, and salsa in one night? We got you! 


Shop Ghana + Nightlife

Move At Your Own Pace

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Day 7

Move as you feel. Rest luxuriously, explore the city on your own terms then join in for our for curated experiences that bring Ghana’s nightlife and flavor to life.


Free Day + Nightlife Vibes

Tell Your Story

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Day 8

We lean into conversation, creative exchange, and connection. Curated storytelling workshops is about expression, reflection, and connection. 


Connection + Creativity


For those with the Tailor Add-On: Your custom looks get their finishing touches today.

Chale Wote Festival 1.0

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Day 9

Step fully into the vibrant heart of Chale Wote Festival. A day of bold expression, art-filled streets, and diasporic celebration like no other.


Festival Previews + Local Flavor


Tailor pickups today for those who opted in.

Chale Wote Festival 2.0

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Day 10

Step fully into the vibrant heart of Chale Wote Festival. A day of bold expression, art-filled streets, and diasporic celebration like no other.


Art, Freedom, and the Power of Gathering

Until we trip again

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Day 11

Make sure to get all those last minute souvenirs then bid farewell to it all in preparation to head back home.  We handle your airport transfers as you head home rested, inspired, and free—with new clarity about what’s possible.


Carrying It Forward

About your organizer

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