GHANACHALE WOTE

2020

AUGUST 12 - 22 , 2020

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS

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WELCOME ~AKWAABA!

Thank you for considering joining us in Ghana for Chale Wote

2020. We’re ready to show you a great time!

This information packet includes country info, logistics info

and answers to frequently asked questions.

If you have further questions or would like to complete your

booking, please email us at info@travelafricamovement.com.

(TWI)

Ghana is located in West Africa

and shares land borders with

Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire and

Togo. Ghana has more than 100

ethnic groups and sub-groups. The

Akan are the largest ethnic group,

at nearly half of the population.

Accra is the capital and most

populated city, home to 2.27

million people. Accra is also the

main tourist hub, sporting a wide

variety of hotels, museums.

monuments, and nightclubs.

Kumasi is Ghana’s second city,

more busy and hectic than Accra.

It's the seat of power of the Asante

Kingdom, which has reigned for

300+ years. The region has a

number of craft villages which

supply a lucrative export trade in

Ghanaian art. Historically, Kumasi

was an important stop for many

African slaves who eventually

embarked on ships leaving the

Gold Coast during the slave trade.

Cape Coast is the capital of the

Central Region, in southern Ghana.

It’s known for its role in the

transatlantic slave trade. The Cape

Coast and Elmina castles housed

slaves from all over West Africa

before they were transported to

the Americas. The slave castles are 

popular tourist attractions today.

COUNTRY INFOGhana is known for its beautiful

fabrics and fashion, including

traditional and modern styles

made of Adinkra cloth, Kente

cloth and African print fabric

made of Dutch wax textiles.

Ghana was the 1st sub-Saharan

African nation to become

independent of European

colonization. Ghana's flag was

designed to replace the UK flag at

independence in 1957. The flag

consists of the colors Red, Gold,

and Green in horizontal stripes

with a five-pointed black star in

the center. RED represents the

blood of those who died in the

country's independence struggle.

GOLD represents the mineral

wealth of the country. GREEN

symbolizes the country's rich

forest and THE BLACK STAR

stands for the lodestar of African

freedom.

Ghana's first president, Dr Kwame

Nkrumah, was a Pan African

leader and visionary, who sought

to unify Africa and its diaspora. Its

current president, Nana Akufo

Addo, is continuing that Pan

African tradition, having launched

the wildly successful Year of

Return campaign in 2019 and

granted Ghanaian citizenship to

200 members of the diaspora.

Do I need a passport?A passport book is required for travel to Ghana. Your passport must be valid for 6months after your arrival date and have at least 2 blank pages. Do I need a visa?US citizens are required to have tourist visas for Ghana. If you are not a US citizen,check for your country requirements. Ghana has single entry and multiple entry visas, which range in cost from $60 to$100 USD. Expedited visas are available for an additional $100 USD fee. Visaapplications can be submitted online, though you still have to mail in requireddocuments: https://ghanavisapassport.com/ Do I need any vaccinations?Yes, proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travel to Ghana. Yellow fevervaccine availability in the US is currently limited, so plan in advance. Check the CDC Website for more information about required and recommendedvaccines and anti-malarial medications:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/ghana What is the name of the arrival and departure airport?Airport: Kotoka International AirportAirport code: ACC Are flights included in the tour price?Flights are not included in the tour price. We recommend searching Google Flights,Secretflying.com, Priceline.com, and Kayak.com for the best flight prices. We canalso refer you to a travel agent if you prefer to have your flights booked by aprofessional. Is there a recommended airline?Delta, South African Airways, Kenya Airways, Air France, Turkish Airlinesand Royal Air Maroc appear to have the best routes for this itinerary. Is trip insurance included?Trip insurance is required for all participants, but is not included in the cost of the trip.Recommended providers include Allianz, GeoBlue, AIG Travel Guard or SevenCorners.

~ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ~

Where will we stay?Accra: Accra City Hotel, 5 nights.Cape Coast: Coconut Grove Beach Resort, 2 nightsKumasi: Golden Tulip Hotel, 2 nightsAccra: Labadi Beach Hotel, 1 night Which hotel should I stay in if I arrive early?We recommend staying at one of the airport hotels, most of which have an airportshuttle. Options include the African Regent, Ibis Styles Accra Airport, Golden Tulip, orBest Western Premier, which run around $100-150 per night. Is transfer included to and from our accommodations?Yes, airport transfers are included in the package price. If other attendees are arrivingin close time, you will likely be transported to the hotel together. Are meals included?Daily breakfast is included. Food will also be provided at the Welcome Party, NamingCeremony celebration, and Farewell Party. Other meals are at your expense. Mealsaverage $5-10 USD. Are alcoholic beverages included?Alcoholic beverages are only included for specific activities. Drinks will be providedduring the Welcome Party and Farewell Party. Other alcoholic drinks are at yourexpense. What is the cost of the trip?$2,150 per person/Double Occupancy$2,650 per person/Single Occupancy A deposit of $250 is required to hold your spot. The deposit deadline is March 1,2020. Are payment plans available?Yes, a monthly payment plan is available. Payments are due on the 21st day of eachmonth and all payments must be complete by the final payment deadline of October25, 2020. All payment plans include a $50 administrative fee. What if I pay for the trip and can no longer attend?The trip is non-refundable, but it is transferable. You are permitted to resell your slotto another participant, but Travel Africa Movement is unable to offer a refund. See ourTerms and Conditions on our website for more detail.

WE HOPE TO SEEYOU IN GHANA!