Vibrant Ghana

Learn African drumming, connect with ancestral history, and dance to the sounds of Afrobeats.

CELEBRATE NYE IN GHANA

December 27, 2025 - January 4, 2026

From exploring history in Cape Coast to dancing at the club until sunrise in Accra, this trip will take you on a lively journey through Ghana.

About your trip

From exploring history in Cape Coast to dancing at the club until sunrise in Accra, this trip will take you on a lively journey through Ghana.

The best part? We're celebrating our 6th anniversary. We've been bringing our kinfolk to Ghana since 2019's 'Year of Return,' and it's only gotten better.

What’s included

  • All activities listed on the itinerary

  • Boutique hotel accommodations in single rooms

  • Transportation to and from the airport (only on trip start & end date)

  • 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner

  • Buoyant’s Ghana Travel Guide & Playlist

  • Community pre-trip virtual town hall

  • WhatsApp group message

  • Experienced local tour guides and a Buoyant host with you throughout the trip

Not included

  • Airfare in and out of the country

  • Visa costs

  • Vaccination costs

  • Mandatory travel insurance

  • Incidental expenses

  • Meals not listed on itinerary

  • Alcohol except where noted

  • Tips

Itinerary

Flight

Please remember to book your flight to land in Accra by 4 PM.

Day 1

Arrival in Accra (ACC) | welcome dinner

Day 2

Explore Accra | City Tour & AfroFuture Festival

Day 3

Explore Accra | AfroFuture Festival

Day 4

Chasin’ Waterfalls | ATVs & Waterfall visit

Day 5

NYE | Free morning & NYE celebration

Day 6

Do you | Free day to explore at your leisure

Day 7

For the ancestors | Cape Coast Castle & Kakum National Park

Day 8

Boat & A Bottle | Boat day getaway

Day 9

Depart from Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

Trip Cost: $4,500

Deposit: $500

Monthly payment plans available—Book below 👇🏾

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YOUR ITINERARY

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YOUR ITINERARY *

  • Akwaaba (welcome) to Ghana! We will pick you up from Kotoka International Airport and whisk you to our cozy boutique accommodations in the Osu neighborhood of Accra.

    A Buoyant welcome gift will await you, and as you settle into your home for the week, we’ll be preparing for tonight’s welcome dinner.

    You will get your first taste of Ghana with authentic dishes for dinner at one of Accra’s best local dining experiences.

    After dinner, we’ll hit the Accra streets for our first night out.

    Cheers!

  • Accra City Tour

    Today we will explore the best of Accra. Our city tour will take us to famous landmarks like the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, Independence Square, and the W.E.B DuBois Center. We will learn the history of this beautiful country and its relationship with famous Pan-Africanists.

    DAY 1 of Afrofuture Festival

    Ever wanted to swag surf with ya' people on the continent? Yeah, it's as lit as it sounds.

    We’ll celebrate our homecoming this December in Ghana at Ghana's best music festival, Afrofuture. It's like Coachella, only Blacker and better.

    The festival features music, food (Jollof anyone?), and art installations. Afrofuture is a celebration of African culture and the perfect place to celebrate your return home.

  • DAY 2 of Afrofuture Festival

    Ever wanted to swag surf with ya' people on the continent? Yeah, it's as lit as it sounds.

    We’ll celebrate our homecoming this December in Ghana at Ghana's best music festival, Afrofuture. It's like Coachella, only Blacker and better.

    The festival features music, food (Jollof anyone?), and art installations. Afrofuture is a celebration of African culture and the perfect place to celebrate your return home.

    We have good news - VIP Afrofuture tickets are included in your trip price because we know you're here for a good time, not a long time.

  • Aburi Waterfall & ATV Experience

    It's time for some relaxing and thrilling adventures today.

    We're heading outside Accra to the Eastern Region to experience some of the most scenic parts of Ghana. On the list? A beautiful waterfall, off-road quad biking, and lunch at a locally-loved resort.

  • Makola Market and New Year's Eve Celebration

    You probably already know that Ghana in December is lit, but tonight will prove it.

    During the day, join us on a morning stroll through Makola Market. We will end our visit at one of our favorite boutiques in Accra, The Shop, where you can enjoy a light lunch.

    Tonight, we'll head out for a night on the town to celebrate the beautiful new year ahead.

  • Today is an entirely free day to explore Ghana! We recommend hitting the markets, popping into a local chop bar, doing a batik-making workshop, or checking out a rooftop bar. 

    This is when your Buoyant Travel Guide* comes in handy!

    *Every registered traveler receives a free travel guide of all the best things to do, see, eat, and experience during your free time.

  • Cape Coast & Kakum National Park

    This journey marks our official return home. We’ll celebrate with a transformative visit to Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Park.

    At Kakum, we’ll hike to the famous treetop canopies, and at the ‘castle,’ we will follow the same path as our ancestors did during their last moments on the coast of West Africa before walking through the ‘Door Of No Return.’

    This part of the trip will be powerful and emotional for many. Our expert guide will show us around the ‘castles,’ sharing crucial stories of our ancestral past. After the tour, we’ll have time to reflect with an oceanside lunch.

  • Boat Cruise

    Today we’re heading to the Volta region to turn up together one last time! Our send-off boat party will be one for the books. Picture us cruising along the Volta with music, drinks, and good food.

    We’ll also do an optional light hike at Shai Hills Nature Reserve.

  • We are so glad that you joined us this week in Ghana.

    Today, you'll say 'see ya' later' to your new travel friends. Although our time together in Ghana has ended, the memories (and photos) will last forever. 

YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS

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YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS *

Black-owned | Lush Accra oasis | Single rooms

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THIS EXPERIENCE IS FOR YOU IF:

You A Vibe

We welcome all Black folks from across the diaspora to join us with open-mindedness and good energy for connecting with new people and experiences.

You Grown, Grown

We grown and sharing rooms isn’t our thing. Every traveler on this trip gets a single-occupancy room, and unlike other companies, we won’t charge you more for traveling solo.

You Love Black People

We envision a united diaspora. We designed this experience to connect you with cool people, places, and businesses in Ghana.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Please plan to arrive at Kotoka International Airport by 4 PM on 12/27/25. We usually have our welcome dinner around 7 PM, so landing earlier allows time to settle into the hotel before dinner.

    If your flight arrives after the welcome dinner, causing you to miss the experience, please plan to eat at the hotel’s restaurant (or elsewhere) at your own expense.

  • All travelers on this trip get a private, single occupancy room. Double occupancy is available for up to two travelers (the trip price remains the same).

    Are you booking with a loved one? Each guest must send their travel partner's full name at the time of booking.

  • Visas are required to enter Ghana (for US and most EU passport holders). Read more about Ghana’s visa requirements here.

    Please check out the Washington, D.C., or New York Ghana Embassy’s websites for more information.

    Check out Passport Health for Yellow Fever info.

    Please email us with any questions you have at hello@buoyanttravel.com

    • You may receive a full refund up to 48 hours after booking for all trips booked before September 1, 2025.

    • After 48 hours, all deposits and future payments are non-refundable

    • Life happens! If you need to cancel after 48 hours, we can transfer your trip place and payments to someone else.

    • If you cancel after 48 hours, we may provide future trip credits at our discretion

      To cancel, email hello@buoyanttravel.com

  • Yes! All trip attendees must share a copy of their passport (with six months of validity remaining by December 2025), a Ghana travel visa (if applicable), a yellow fever vaccination card, a COVID-19 vaccination card, and emergency contact information. 

    We need copies of these documents in case of an emergency and confirm that your documents are valid before traveling to Ghana with Buoyant. 

    We'll send you a secure link to share this sensitive information. Travelers must submit all documents by December 1, 2025, at 6 PM EST. 

  • We’ll attend one of Accra’s best NYE parties and reserve a table with bottle service. The table/bottle service is an add-on experience, and payment is due separately and closer to the trip date.

    Interested? Let us know while booking, and we’ll make a note.

  • Yes! Our resident photographer will be available for private photoshoots bookings.

    $50 deposits are due at booking, and the remaining amount is due in person at the time of the shoot.

    Photoshoot packages will be shared within one month of the trip date.

  • Check out reviews from our previous clients here: https://bit.ly/48Tdwwv

  • Of course! Payment plans are available from the time of booking through November 1, 2025. If you book after this date, full payment is due upon booking the trip.

    A non-refundable $500 deposit is due at booking.

WHAT OUR KINFOLK SAY

Tiffany S.

“I joined [Buoyant] and seven other Black women for Detty December in Ghana 2022, and it was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on!”

Kaya H.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better first group trip with beautiful Black women from across the globe to experience the culture, company, and celebration that is December in Ghana. “

THINGS TO KNOW

  • Airport

    All travelers will arrive at and depart from Kotoka International Airport. Our hotel partners will provide round-trip transportation to all travelers arriving/departing on our designated trip dates.

    If you arrive early or depart later than our trip dates, we'll connect you with our trusted drivers, and you will be required to pay for your airport transfers.

  • Visa Required

    A tourist visa is required for US, UK, Canada, and European passport holders. Prices vary depending on the embassy and country, but single-entry visas in the US for Ghana are $100.

    Visa on arrival is usually temporarily available between December 1 - January 15 each year.

    Read more about Ghana’s visa requirements here.

  • Vaccination Required

    A yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers entering Ghana, and it must be obtained at least ten days before the start of the trip date.

    The vaccination is widely accessible at most travel clinics. For travelers in the US and Canada, we recommend Passport Health.

  • Money Exchange

    Before departing your home airport, try to exchange your currency for Ghana Cedis. If you want to exchange money in Ghana, there is a currency exchange booth at Kotoka Airport, plenty of ATMs, and other shops for exchanging money around town.

    Cash is king in Ghana, so you’ll want some on hand for ease while making local purchases.

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