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Ghana Heritage

Return to the Motherland

A Journey Home. Come as a visitor. Leave feeling connected.

7 days · 6 nightsHeritageAncestryCultureIdentity
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Ghana is home

A Journey Home.

For some travellers, Ghana is a destination and for others, Ghana is home.

Return to the Motherland is created for people of African descent who want more than a holiday. It is an opportunity to reconnect with African heritage, explore Ghanaian culture and create a personal relationship with the Motherland. This is a journey of discovery but also a journey of connection.

Discover the culture. Listen to the stories. Meet the people. Explore our heritage. Experience our hospitality and perhaps, somewhere along the way, discover a little more of yourself.

Your experience: The journey combines Ghana’s heritage and cultural experiences with opportunities for meaningful connection and personal discovery.

Optional ancestry and heritage programming can be incorporated for travellers seeking a deeper connection to Ghana.

This is perfect for

Perfect for African diaspora and African-American travelers, families exploring their heritage, and genealogy groups seeking a profound connection to their roots. This deeply meaningful journey is also custom-tailored for churches, community groups, and cultural organizations, as well as first-time visitors ready to step foot in the motherland. Return home, trace your ancestry, and discover a legacy that belongs to you.

Return to the Motherland

Unforgettable memories

  • checkA warm Ghanaian welcome from the moment you arrive
  • checkThe Pulse of Independence
  • checkJourney to the Sacred Coast
  • checkA Sacred Space for Reflection
  • checkReclaim Your Ancestral Lineage
  • checkThe Ultimate Cultural Immersion
  • checkA Lifetime Connection
  • checkThe Seamless YOKS Promise

Your journey

Itinerary overview

  1. 1

    Day 1

    Welcome Home

    Airport welcome. Receive your Ghana Welcome Pack and settle into your hotel. Evening welcome reception.

    bedtime Overnight: Accra

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Meeting the Motherland

    Explore Accra's history and culture. Visit key landmarks connected to Ghana's independence and national identity. Evening: Ghanaian dinner.

    bedtime Overnight: Accra

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Walking in the Footsteps of History

    Journey towards the Central Region. Explore the heritage landscape around Cape Coast.

    bedtime Overnight: Cape Coast

  4. 4

    Day 4

    Remembering the Journey

    Visit Cape Coast Castle. – Full day for reflection rather than treated as a quick sightseeing stop.

    bedtime Overnight: Cape Coast

  5. 5

    Day 5

    Ancestral Connection

    Visit Elmina Castle and surrounding heritage locations.

    Optional ancestry/heritage programming can be incorporated here.

    bedtime Overnight: Cape Coast / Elmina

  6. 6

    Day 6

    Ghana, As You Are

    Return towards Accra.

    Enjoy a specially curated Ghanaian cultural experience: food, music, storytelling and interaction.

    bedtime Overnight: Accra

  7. 7

    Day 7

    Until You Return Home Again

    Departure transfer.

What's included

  • check_circle6 nights' accommodation
  • check_circleDaily breakfast
  • check_circleAirport pick-up and transfers
  • check_circleInternal transportation
  • check_circleMajor tours included in the itinerary
  • check_circleEntrance fees
  • check_circleProfessional tour guides
  • check_circleCultural experiences
  • check_circleBasic photography
  • check_circleGhana Welcome Pack

Premium add-ons

  • add_circleAirport VIP meet & greet
  • add_circleProfessional photography
  • add_circlePrivate vehicle upgrade
  • add_circleSpecial dining experience
  • add_circleTravel concierge support