Get on our 10-Day PANAFEST tour in solemn reflection of the struggles, trauma, resilience, and triumph of the slaves taken away from the shores of Ghana. This emancipation day celebration is the homecoming experience for all folks in the diaspora who wish to return and reconnect with the land of their ancestors. The tour will take you on a journey of cultural appreciation and assimilation, from Accra to Kumasi and then finally to Cape Coast.
Return and celebrate success while leaving a Social Impact on some communities


25th July - Arrival

Upon arrival at the airport, a ZayVoyage by SARI Representative will pick you up at the Kotoka International Airport and drop you off at your hotel. The guide will assist you with check-in, take you through your itinerary, and answer any questions regarding your stay in Ghana.
Overnight Stay in Accra


26th July - Accra City Tour

After breakfast, you will have a late morning pickup to start an Accra city tour
First stop will be the WEB DuBois Memorial Centre, the home of the Father of Pan Africanism. Dr. W.E.B. DuBois was invited by the first president of Ghana to edit the Encyclopedia Africana. He completed just four episodes for eight African countries before his death. The site contains his personal belongings, gifts he received, books he authored, and the ones he brought to Ghana. There is a Mausoleum for him and his wife on the site as well.

Your next stop is the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where the first president of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, stood to declare the independence of Ghana. The site has a museum which houses his personal belongings; from the items he used while in School, gifts he received, items he used during his presidency, and some books he authored. The site also houses the mausoleum where he and his wife were buried.

Make a stop at the Arts and Crafts Market to purchase Ghanaian-made and inspired arts and crafts to take as souvenirs back home. Purchase already-made African dresses, shirts, wood-works and carvings, paintings, traditional fashion accessories, some Ashanti Kente and Northern Smock fabrics, among many other things. Market vendors will be persuasive in their bid to get you to look at the wares since there are various stalls with similar items.

Your final visit will be the Independence Square, also known as the Black Star Square. It is a vast area built for national gatherings in 1961 by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana, that can host about 30,000 people. It has other monuments like the Independence Arc, the Monument of Liberation, and the Independence Gate. 
This site is bordered by the ocean, Accra Sports Stadium, and the Osu/Christiansborg Castle.
Overnight Stay in Accra


27th July - Bonwire Kente Weaving Village & Ntonso Adinkra Craft Village

An early morning pickup with packed breakfast, departing Accra for Kumasi, the land of cultural heritage and immersion.
Detour en route to visit the Bonwire Kente Weaving Village, the home of kente production in the Ashanti Region. Be among experienced weavers who make different designs, colours, and variations of kente clothes suitable for various occasions. Try your hand at the loom and attempt to weave some kente strips.
Continue to the Ntonso Adinkra Craft Village, where artisans curate different symbols that represent principles, beliefs, and attributes of life, put together as Adinkra symbols. These symbols are carved and used as designs and prints on the local kente fabrics or plain clothes. These designs are worn to special occasions and are currently used for contemporary cultural expressions.
Overnight Stay in Kumasi


28th July - Kumasi City Tour

Be ready for pick-up after breakfast. Take a drive through the famous Kejetia Market, the Largest open market in West Africa.
First stop is the Manhyia Palace Museum, the historical building where kings have ruled and heritages have been preserved. A walk through this palace will give you a vivid understanding of the hierarchy of chieftaincy, the kings who have ruled the Ashanti Kingdom, and how the Asantes have fought to keep the kingdom alive and together. Feel a part of the Asante people and reflect on their struggles.
Next, visit the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, in the Centre for Arts and National Culture. Located at the centre of business in Kumasi, the museum is a building that has been set up to pass on the heritage of the Asantes through artifacts, pictures, and demonstrations. This projects the legacies of the King, Prempeh II, his struggles and contributions in building the Asante kingdom.
Your final stop is the Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, where the immovable sword planted by the high priest of Asante, Okomfo Anokye, can be found. This sword is said to be the reason for a unified Ashanti Kingdom. Once removed, the Kingdom is allegedly bound to collapse or fall apart. The sword has been in its place for centuries, and every attempt to take it out has proven futile.
Overnight Stay in Kumasi


29th July - Hotel Relation/Wellness Activity

Have some time to relax at the hotel and engage in some Wellness Activities of your choice. You have the option of engaging in a spa and massage session, yoga session, reading a book, taking a walk or any other activity you consider wellness. Depart Kumasi to Cape Coast
Overnight in Cape Coast


30th July - Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Naming Ceremony.

First visit for the day is to the Cape Coast Castle, the youngest of the three slave castles in Ghana, yet the most significant in the history of slavery. It was built at the peak of slavery to accommodate more slaves who were taken through the door of no return to the “new world”. This is a very significant site in the Emancipation Day celebration, as the remains of two descendants of our ancestors who were taken through the door of no return were brought back symbolically through that door of no return. This is to signify the welcome of all diasporans to Ghana and the continent of Africa on behalf of our ancestors who did not get the chance to.

Next is the Elmina Castle, the oldest European building below the Sahara, built in 1482 by the Portuguese. This slave dungeon was initially built as a warehouse to store trade goods that were bartered between the Europeans and Africans. These warehouses were later converted to dungeons to keep slaves when the attention was shifted from the trade of goods to human trade. This is where it all started.

Experience a Ghanaian Naming Ceremony, Drumming and Dance. A naming ceremony is an important part of Ghanaian society that gives each individual an identity. With your name, we are able to tell your day of birth, order of birth, your tribe, and sometimes even the circumstances surrounding your birth. Be ready and excited to receive your True African Name.
Overnight in Cape Coast


31st July - Kakum National Park, Social Impact Initiative & Reverential Night

Start the day at the Kakum National Park, the second largest national park in Ghana, home to various plant and animal species. Take a 20-minute hike through the national park towards the Canopy walkway constructed in 1995 by 2 Canadians and 6 Ghanaians. You will take a 350-meter-long walk on a suspension bridge, 11 to 40 meters above the ground. Spot the forest from above and appreciate nature amid chirping birds and some butterflies.

As part of our Social Impact Initiative at ZayVoyage, you will engage the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind. Give out donations and talk with the students to motivate them and make them feel included and seen in society.

This evening, in remembrance of the journeys, struggles and triumph of the slaves who were taken through the dungeons, you will experience the Reverential Night. There will be a candlelight procession through Cape Coast township all the way to the Cape Coast Castle amidst some cultural singing and dance performances. This activity will be climaxed by the declaration of the emancipation at midnight, the most important day in the Pan African Festival celebration.
Overnight Stay in Cape Coast


1st August - Assin Manso Slave River Site & Emancipation Day Celebration

You will depart Cape Coast to Accra on this day.
En route to Accra, make a significant stop at the Assin Manso Slave River Site, an important part of the history of slavery. This is where the slaves took their last bath after their long journey, shaved their beards, and were made to look presentable and ready for sale. They were branded based on who they belonged to before dispatched to the castles and awaited shipment. 
A very emotional and spiritual journey especially for those in the diaspora. A traditional durbar will be held at this site as a homecoming ceremony for those from the diaspora who have had the chance to return to find and connect with their roots.
Drive Back to Accra. Overnight Stay in Accra


2nd August - Free Day & Accra Nightlife

You have this day to relax at the hotel, read a book, take a walk around the hotel, have a moment at the beach, a massage/spa session, or engage in any wellness activity you will like to experience.
Explore a Nightlife experience by visiting any of the several nightlife venue options available. Enjoy some contemporary Ghanaian and African  music, with good food and drinks.
Overnight Stay in Accra


3rd August - Departure

This is the day for your final departure from the shores of Ghana back home.
Depending on your time of departure, you will have some time for last-minute shopping and packing. Our guide will be at your hotel to pick you up for the Kotoka International Airport for your final departure.

Tour Inclusions
• Airport & Ground Transfers
• Accommodation
• Guided Experiences
• Support Services
• Tour Exclusions
• Local Flights (where applicable)
• Invitation Letters for Visa acquisition


To maintain transparency, the following are not included unless explicitly stated:

• International airfare
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance (mandatory and strongly recommended)
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Personal expenses (laundry, room service, minibar, shopping)
• Optional tours and activities
• Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
• Early check-in or late check-out unless pre-arranged
• Additional nights due to flight changes or personal schedule changes

Optional Add-Ons
• Private luxury vehicle / Hotel upgrade
• VIP airport fast-track service
• Fine dining reservations
• Helicopter or exclusive desert experiences (subject to availability)

All tours are customizable to meet private family, VIP, corporate, or group travel requirements. Final inclusions may vary depending on the selected package category.