Panafest Celebration in Ghana – 10 Days of Culture
Embark on a transformational 10-day cultural heritage journey through Ghana during PANAFEST – the Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival. Held biennially since 1992, PANAFEST promotes African unity, resilience, and creativity through traditional arts and history. This immersive tour connects people of African descent with their ancestral roots across Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Elmina, and Assin Manso.
This year’s Panafest Ghana tour 2025 brings together political figures, artists, intellectuals, and travelers for a rich program of storytelling, reflection, and celebration.
Tour Highlights
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Participation in PANAFEST events & cultural performances
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Slave Castles & “Door of No Return” tour
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Emancipation Day ceremony at Assin Manso
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Traditional Durbar of Chiefs
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Custom clothing from authentic Ghanaian fabrics
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Visits to iconic historical and cultural sites in Accra, Kumasi, Elmina & Cape Coast
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Reconnection ceremonies: Fihankra & African naming rituals
Panafest Celebration in Ghana – 10 Days of Culture
Embark on a transformational 10-day cultural heritage journey through Ghana during PANAFEST – the Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival. Held biennially since 1992, PANAFEST promotes African unity, resilience, and creativity through traditional arts and history. This immersive tour connects people of African descent with their ancestral roots across Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Elmina, and Assin Manso.
This year’s Panafest Ghana tour 2025 brings together political figures, artists, intellectuals, and travelers for a rich program of storytelling, reflection, and celebration.
Tour Highlights
-
Participation in PANAFEST events & cultural performances
-
Slave Castles & “Door of No Return” tour
-
Emancipation Day ceremony at Assin Manso
-
Traditional Durbar of Chiefs
-
Custom clothing from authentic Ghanaian fabrics
-
Visits to iconic historical and cultural sites in Accra, Kumasi, Elmina & Cape Coast
-
Reconnection ceremonies: Fihankra & African naming rituals
WHY TRAVEL WITH
AKWAABA?
We’re not just travel guides — we’re your local cultural hosts. Akwaaba offers immersive, curated trips designed to help you experience Africa beyond the surface.
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Handpicked destinations and authentic cultural moments
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This unique multi-country tour is crafted to give you a seamless journey through West Africa’s most culturally rich and scenic destinations.
Panafest Celebration in Ghana – 10 Days of Culture
Itenery
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Airport meet & greet
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Welcome orientation with cultural briefing
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Fabric shopping for custom outfits (tailors available)
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Hotel: Lancaster Accra Hotel
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Meals: Dinner
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W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
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Independence Arch & Square
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Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
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Arts & Crafts Centre
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Optional: Hair braiding session
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Hotel: Lancaster Accra Hotel
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Scenic drive to Ashanti Region
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Visit Prempeh II Museum & National Cultural Centre
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Learn about the Golden Stool & Ashanti history
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Hotel: Lancaster Kumasi
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Kente weaving at Adanwomase
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Adinkra cloth making in Ntonso (create your own sash!)
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Manhyia Palace Museum tour
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Hotel: Lancaster Kumasi
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Jewelry shopping (optional)
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Visit Cape Coast Castle (UNESCO Site)
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Explore slave dungeons & “Door of No Return”
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Hotel: Coconut Grove Beach Resort
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Tour St. George’s Castle in Elmina
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Ancestral remembrance & sea ceremony
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Fihankra & African naming ceremony at the Chief’s Palace (wear white)
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Hotel: Coconut Grove Beach Resort
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Kakum National Park canopy walk
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Evening: Bonfire, candlelight procession & ancestral tribute
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Hotel: Coconut Grove Beach Resort
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Meals: Breakfast
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Visit Slave River & Emancipation burial grounds
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Participate in wreath-laying & purification rituals
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Return to Accra
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Hotel: Lancaster Accra Hotel
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Beach time, souvenir shopping or personal activities
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Clothing fitting session with seamstresses
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Farewell dinner at local restaurant
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Hotel: Lancaster Accra Hotel
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Late check-out & last-minute shopping
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Transfer to Kotoka International Airport
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Meals: Breakfast
Address:
Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.
Address:
Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.
Address:
Coconut Grove Beach Resort has become an important land mark in Elmina, in the town that has the historic world heritage Elmina Castle & St Jago Fort. It has become the hotel of choice for rest and relaxation by personalities such as the Crown Prince of Holland, the Secretary General of the U.N., Will Smith, ministers of states from the neighboring countries, heads of missions and other distinguished guests.
-
Airport meet & greet
-
Welcome orientation with cultural briefing
-
Fabric shopping for custom outfits (tailors available)
-
Hotel: Lancaster Accra Hotel
-
Meals: Dinner
-
W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
-
Independence Arch & Square
-
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
-
Arts & Crafts Centre
-
Optional: Hair braiding session
-
Hotel: Lancaster Accra Hotel
-
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Scenic drive to Ashanti Region
-
Visit Prempeh II Museum & National Cultural Centre
-
Learn about the Golden Stool & Ashanti history
-
Hotel: Lancaster Kumasi
-
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Kente weaving at Adanwomase
-
Adinkra cloth making in Ntonso (create your own sash!)
-
Manhyia Palace Museum tour
-
Hotel: Lancaster Kumasi
-
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Jewelry shopping (optional)
-
Visit Cape Coast Castle (UNESCO Site)
-
Explore slave dungeons & “Door of No Return”
-
Hotel: Coconut Grove Beach Resort
-
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Tour St. George’s Castle in Elmina
-
Ancestral remembrance & sea ceremony
-
Fihankra & African naming ceremony at the Chief’s Palace (wear white)
-
Hotel: Coconut Grove Beach Resort
-
Kakum National Park canopy walk
-
Evening: Bonfire, candlelight procession & ancestral tribute
-
Hotel: Coconut Grove Beach Resort
-
Meals: Breakfast
-
Visit Slave River & Emancipation burial grounds
-
Participate in wreath-laying & purification rituals
-
Return to Accra
-
Hotel: Lancaster Accra Hotel
-
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Beach time, souvenir shopping or personal activities
-
Clothing fitting session with seamstresses
-
Farewell dinner at local restaurant
-
Hotel: Lancaster Accra Hotel
-
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Late check-out & last-minute shopping
-
Transfer to Kotoka International Airport
-
Meals: Breakfast
Address:
Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.
Address:
Lancaster Accra Accra offers a selection of accommodations to suite your travelling needs. With 234 rooms, our 4-star hotel is able to make your business stay comfortable and carefree. You will enjoy a quiet and peaceful stay, with easy access to entertainment and recreation elsewhere on the premises.
Address:
Coconut Grove Beach Resort has become an important land mark in Elmina, in the town that has the historic world heritage Elmina Castle & St Jago Fort. It has become the hotel of choice for rest and relaxation by personalities such as the Crown Prince of Holland, the Secretary General of the U.N., Will Smith, ministers of states from the neighboring countries, heads of missions and other distinguished guests.
How It Works
How to Book Your Journey
01
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Select the itinerary that fits your schedule
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Make a deposit, and our team will reach out for prep
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