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AFRICA FOR THE AFRICANS

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GHANA REPATRIATION & INVESTMENT TOUR

May 24 - June 5, 2021

Welcome to the journey of a lifetime everyone. Join us for a real cultural experience on an incredible 4 Region tour throughout Ghana, West Africa. This includes Greater Accra Region, Eastern Region, Ashanti Region and the Central Region. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reconnect with our people, land, enjoy paradise in the tropics, networking with the group. Learn about the roots, culture, repatriation, investment opportunities and more. Africa is the future; see you in the motherland.

DAY 1 MONDAY MAY 24 DEPART ATLANTA to  ACCRA via NEW YORK CITY

Meet and greet 5 PM at Departure gate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport in Georgia. Flight departs at 6:52 PM on Delta Airlines flight # DL 695 to JFK Airport in New York and arrive at 9: 15 PM. Meet and greet at 9:40 PM at Delta Ghana Departure gate at JFK Airport. Flight departs at 11:40 PM on Delta Airlines flight # DL 156 to Accra, Ghana.

DAY 2 TUESDAY MAY 25  WELCOME to ACCRA, GHANA                    

Arrive at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana at 1:45 PM. Our Ghana staff will escort us from baggage claim or Airport exit to bus after 3 PM for a 15 mins drive to transfer to Miklin hotel. 7 PM enjoy Dinner and night life at Jam Rock Jamaican Restaurant. Enjoy an incredible Ghanaian/Jamaican buffet with a great music and social gathering. Overnight at Miklin hotel Accra. www.miklinhotels.com

DAY 3 WEDNESDAY MAY 26 ABURI & TUTU MOUNTAINS/ LEGON - CITIZENSHIP CONFERENCE

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 8 AM Leave hotel for a 45 mins to 1 hour drive to Aburi and Tutu in the Mountains. Stop by Rita Marley Studio and Foundation to take pictures outside. Visit Trinity Home Foundation a School in Tutu to donate school supplies. Shop at Aburi Wood Carving Village. Take a walk through Aburi botanical gardens. Visit University of Ghana for campus tour. 6:30 PM Dinner at hotel and 7 - 8:30 PM Ghana Citizenship Conference/ Networking/ Workshop. Various night life options. Overnight at Miklin hotel Accra. www.miklinhotels.com

DAY 4 THURSDAY MAY 27 ACCRA CITY TOUR – REPATRIATION & INVESTMENT BUSINESS CONFERENCE

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 8 AM Leave hotel for Accra City tour including Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the Culture Center, Independence Square, George Padmore Library and the WEB Dubois Center. 6 PM Dinner then 6:30 - 8:30 PM Repatriation and Investment Conference with Africans born in the Diaspora and local business people. Social gathering for night life at Chez Afriq Restaurant in the neighborhood. Enjoy the scenery, great music and networking. Overnight at Miklin hotel Accra. www.miklinhotels.com 

DAY 5 FRIDAY MAY 28 MEET REPATRIATED AFRICANS in NINGO/ PRAMPRAM COMMUNITY

Free day good for final shopping leisure and more. Optional tour departs at 8:30 AM and return by 4 PM. We will leave hotel for a 45 mins to 1 hour drive to meet and network with repatriated Africans in the Ninggo/Prampram community by the city of Tema. We will visit the African Ancestral Wall. It's 90 large portraits is meant to remind visitors of the power, courage and brilliance of those who have come before us. Lunch at Abomah's Ocean View Restaurant which serves local and continental meals. Return to hotel for a 4 PM Pool Party. 7 PM Dinner at restaurant out in the East Legon. Various night life options. Overnight at Miklin hotel Accra. www.miklinhotels.com

DAY 6 SATURDAY MAY 29 BLACK STAR PAN-AFRICAN COMMUNITY - ACCRA to ELMINA/ CAPE COAST - CENTRAL REGION

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. Move all bags to the designated departure area by 7 AM. Check out of rooms by 8 AM at Miklin hotel. Estimated 9 AM departure for a 2 hour drive to see our future Black Star Repatriation & Pan-African Community along with land Investment opportunities in the Central Region. Drive through Cape Coast University. Check into One Africa Resort or Karick hotel. 7 PM Dinner at One Africa Resort and various night life options. Overnight at the One Africa Resort or Karick hotel. www.oneafricaghana.com

DAY 7 SUNDAY MAY 30 CAPE COAST AFRICAN HOLLOCAUST DUNGEONS

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. Dress in your all white outfits for our first ancestral reconnection day. 9 AM Depart for the Cape Coast Holocaust Dungeons where many of our ancestors were held prior to shipment across the Atlantic during the European slave trade of Stolen Africans after going through the Door of no return. Naming ceremony on One Africa beach front. 7 PM Dinner at One Africa Resort and various night life options. Overnight at the One Africa Resort or Karick hotel. www.oneafricaghana.com

DAY 8 MONDAY MAY 31 AKOMA ACADEMY DONATIONS - KAKUM NATIONAL PARK

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 9 AM Depart Akoma International Academy of Arts & Science to donate school supplies and financial donations. Return to One Africa Resort for lunch. Afternoon adventure to Kakum rain forest for the Canopy walk and hike tour. 7 PM Dinner at One Africa Resort and various night life options. Overnight at the One Africa Resort or Karick hotel. www.oneafricaghana.com

DAY 9 TUESDAY JUNE 1 ASSIN MANSO/ KUMASI – CENTRAL/ ASHANTI REGION

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. Check out of One Africa Resort or Karick hotel at 9 AM. Dress in your Pan African colors of Red, Black, Green & Gold combination outfits for our second ancestral reconnection day. Leave Elmina for 1 hour drive to Assin Manso Old slave market for full tour. Then a 4 hour drive to Kumasi to check in the Miklin hotel. 7 PM Dinner at hotel and various night life options. Overnight at Miklin hotel Kumasi. www.miklinhotels.com 

DAY 10 WEDNESDAY JUNE 2 KUMASI – SHOPPING at CULTURAL VILLAGES/ CENTERS

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 8 AM Leave hotel for drive through the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology for Campus Tour. Kumasi City Tour and Neighboring Craft Villages including Bonwire the famous Kente cloth weaving, Ntonso for Kente Weaving and Adinkra Printing and Wood Carving village. More shopping at the Culture Center. Lunch at Ike’s Cafe and Grill. Return to hotel for a 4 PM Pool Party. 7 PM Dinner at hotel and social gathering with group. Various night life options. Overnight at Miklin hotel Kumasi. www.miklinhotels.com

 DAY 11 THURSDAY JUNE 3 KUMASI – ASHANTI PALACE MUSEUM/ CULTURE CENTER

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 8 AM leave hotel for Kumasi City Tour and the Manhyia Ashanti Palace Museum. The actual palace is behind the museum where the seat of the Asantehene of Asanteman, as well as his official residence. More shopping at the Culture Center. Lunch at Ike’s Cafe and Grill. Return to hotel for a 4 PM Pool Party. 7 PM Dinner at hotel and social gathering with group. Various night life options. Overnight at Miklin hotel Kumasi. www.miklinhotels.com

DAY 12 FRIDAY JUNE 4 DEPART KUMASI to ACCRA to ATLANTA via NEW YORK CITY

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. Move all bags to the designated departure area by 8 AM. Check out of rooms by 9 AM at Miklin hotel. Estimated 10 AM departure for a 5 hour drive early farewell dinner at 4 PM then a short drive for check into Accra Airport at 6:30 PM for a 10:30 PM departure on Delta flight # DL 157 flight to JFK Airport, New York City.

DAY 13 SATURDAY JUNE 5 END OF TOUR RETURN to NYC to ATLTANTA

Arrive at JFK Airport in New York City at 5.35 AM Saturday June 5, 2021. Depart at 9:00 AM to ATL on Delta Airlines flight # DL 2938 and arrive in Atlanta at 11:37 AM.

(Note this itinerary may change slightly for logistic and operational efficiency)

Hotels that we are staying at in Ghana from May 25 - June 4, 2020

Miklin hotel in Accra (May 25-28)

www.miklinhotels.com

One Africa Resort in Elmina (May 29- 31)

www.oneafricaghana.com

Karick Hotel in Elmina (June 1-3)

The Miklin hotel in Kumasi (June 1-3)  

www.miklinhotels.com

For questions and additional info visit our website www.africafortheafricans.org and

Contact Tour Organizer: Bomani Tyehimba at (404) 931-9429 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A VISA FOR ENTRY INTO GHANA

ONLINE VISA APPLICATION (Reference: https://ghanapv.org/ghana-visas/)

The purpose of your journey and other factors will determine the type of visa required under Ghana immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying.

PLEASE READ THE ENTITLEMENTS TO A GHANAIAN VISA CAREFULLY

ENTRY PERMITS REQUIREMENTS FOR GHANA

All visitors to Ghana must be in possession of a valid passport or legal travel documents.

All visitors entering Ghana must have valid entry visas or, in the case of Commonwealth nationals, entry permits issued by a Ghana diplomatic mission or consulate abroad or any other visa issuing authority mandated by the Ghana Government to act on its behalf. (ECOWAS nationals and those of other countries with which the Government of Ghana has specific bilateral agreements, are exempted).

All travelers above nine (9) months coming into or transiting through Ghana are required to have been vaccinated against Malaria/Fever at least Ten (10) days from the proposed date of departure and where already vaccinated, provide evidence/proof (certificate) indicating the duration of a vaccination status of not more than Ten (10) years before entering Ghana.

CONDITIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF VISA

Visas may be granted to personnel of international organizations, agencies; individuals visiting Ghana for tourism, study, business or on transit basis.
There are two types of visas: Single entry and Multiple entries.
Single entry visas are valid for a period of three months and must be utilized within three months from the date of issue. This type of visa can be used only one time.

Multiple entry visas are valid for more than three months, and the duration is at the discretion of the Consular officer and should not/cannot be challenged. A multiple visa can be used multiple times within its duration or validity.

Visitors travelling on Business are required to provide evidence of their claim, such as a letter from their employers in the US, as well as invitation letters from the Ghana business/es inviting them to Ghana for business. If you are self-employed, provide a letter to that effect.  The invitation letters. (All letters must be on letterheads and be signed).

Those travelling at the invitation of Ghana nationals (family)/legal residents, or Ghanaian institutions should provide a letter of invitation from their host/s.

Tourism Applicants must provide a letter of invitation from their host in Ghana.
Applications for extension of duration of stay must be made through the Director of the Ghana Immigration Service for consideration. Visitors may be allowed to extend their stay for a period deemed fit, if the Ghana Immigration Service is satisfied that such visitors have sufficient reason and means of financial support.
Persons who enter the country as visitors are not permitted to take up employment even if there happens to be a vacancy on the Immigrant Quota of a prospective employer.

Prospective employees may undertake employment within the authorized immigrant quota.
Professionals (doctors, lawyers, nurses, etc.), are required to provide particulars of their qualifications in order that the eligibility of their registration may be determined.

Emergency visas may be issued on arrival at entry points to travelers from countries where there are no Ghanaian diplomatic missions or consular representation, but such applications must confirm with the nearest Embassy or be authorized by the Director of the Immigration Service through their sponsors before they depart for Ghana.

Travelers are strongly advised to ensure that they have all the necessary documents before arriving in Ghana

VISA PROCESS

All visa applications MUST be completed online at www.ghanaembassydc.org.
Procedure/s

At the website, www.ghanaembassydc.org, click on Consular Services, and click on visa application, and then click on the “apply for visa online” link to complete the visa application form. After completing the visa application, click on SUBMIT to submit the application online. A copy of the application you have completed will be immediately sent to your email address for you to PRINT.
Mail the passport with the copy of the visa application form that you printed; a Cashier’s check; two (2) current passport size photographs; as well as all required supporting documents to support your purpose of journey to the Embassy.

For Children: Parents must complete the child’s visa application form, add the 2 passport size photographs, the processing fee, and the required supporting documents, which are: a Photocopy of the child’s birth certificate; a signed and notarized consent letter by both parents, as well as copies of both parents’ picture IDs.

Address: Embassy of Ghana
Consular Section
3512 International Dr. NW
Washington, DC 20008

Ensure that you are sending a valid passport which will not expire in the next six (6) months

Pay for the return of your passport online (if you are paying for a third-party, please state the name of the applicant you are paying for)
You are required you to add a copy of your itinerary to your application, (not the actual ticket), but

You MUST secure your VISA before purchasing a ticket. Travelers are required to possess roundtrip tickets; and show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of their stay in the country.

We perceive that the applications will be voluminous considering the number of requests we have received, so when you submit your application, provide a working number at which you can be immediately/easily reached, so that if need be, we can contact you.

We will not be able to answer telephone calls since that will be taking our time and concentration from the visa process. We will endeavor to meet the deadlines/turnaround time that will be provided on our website, so PLEASE do not contact us via email unless it is five (5) business days past the turnaround time.

PROHIBITED IMMIGRANTS

The under-mentioned categories are Prohibited Immigrants:

A person of unsound mind.

A person declared by medical personnel as medically unsound.

A person considered to be a security risk.

A person against whom there is a deportation order in force.

A person who has been sentenced in a foreign country for extradition under the Extradition Act 1960.

INOCULATIONS

Yellow fever vaccination requirement for travelers across the frontiers of Ghana

Yellow fever is an acute viral infection transmitted by the Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes. It is endemic and epidemic in several countries in Africa, South America and Caribbean Islands. Case fatality rate is high in classic yellow fever epidemics. There is no curative medical treatment but however highly preventable by vaccination. The International Health Regulations IHR2005 involves the following:

Article 36 (Certification of vaccination or other prophylaxis)

Annex 6 (Vaccination, prophylaxis and related certificates)

Annex 7 (Requirements concerning vaccination or prophylaxis for specific diseases)

All travelers above nine (9) months old coming into Ghana are required to have been vaccinated against Yellow fever at least Ten days before the proposed date of travel and where already vaccinated the duration of the vaccination status should not be more than Ten years before entering Ghana.

Ghana is one of the countries at the risk of Yellow Fever transmission, hence the need for all travelers (including those coming from countries with no risk to yellow fever) to Ghana to have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate or records indicating their protection from yellow fever.

As a result, Health officials at all ports of entry carry out vigorous checks on travel documents with respect to Yellow fever vaccination certificates in accordance with Article 36 and Annex 6 as depicted above.

PROCESSING FEES

ACCEPTABLE PAYMENT METHODS

Cashier’s check ONLY. Payable to “Ghana Embassy’

Bank/Debit Card payment at Counter (for only Ghana Passport applicants who have scheduled appointments to be present for their biometrics capture)

Personal Checks and Money Orders are not accepted. Blank Money Orders/ Bank Drafts will not be accepted. Please do not post/mail cash.

REFUND POLICY

 Passport and Visa application fees are non-refundable whether your application is approved or not.

PROCESSING PERIOD

Please note that a standard application will take 10-15 business days from receipt of hard copy of application at the Mission. The processing period for Rush applications is 5 business days.

EXEMPTED COUNTRIES

CATEGORIES OF PERSONS EXEMPT FROM ENTRY VISA REQUIREMENTS TO GHANA – 2013 UPDATE
Citizens from ECOWAS States by virtue of the protocol on Free Movement of persons, the Right of Residence and Establishment (PROTOCOL A/P1/5/79):

Benin Burkina Faso Cape Verde  Côte d’Ivoire The Gambia,  Guinea Bissau
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo

HOLDERS OF DIPLOMATIC, SERVICE OR OFFICIAL PASSPORTS

Brazil, Cuba, Germany, Iran, Namibia, China, South Africa,
Sudan, Hungary, India, Equatorial Guinea, Morocco

NB: Exemptions category B above shall be for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days from date of entry

All nationals of the following countries:
Jamaica, Kenya , Lesotho, Malawi, Singapore, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda

Holders of passports of Regional Economic Communities in Africa and the African Economic Community United Nations and its Specialized Agencies:
The World Bank , African Development Bank

Persons in direct Airside transit
All persons in direct airside transit are exempt from visa requirements

GRATIS VISAS

The following are entitled to Gratis Visas to Ghana

Holders of Diplomatic/ Service Passports

Citizens of Malawi

Travellers are strongly advised to ensure that they have all the necessary documents before arriving in Ghana

>> CLICK TO APPLY FOR VISA

Reference for info above: https://ghanaembassydc.org/visa/

NOTES FOR COMPLETEING VISA APPLICATION:

Use flight and tour itinerary to assist with completing application.

Our invitation and contacts in Ghana are listed below.

MANAGER MR. GODSON

MIKLIN HOTEL - 7 AKO ADJEI ST | SHIASHI, EAST LEGON, ACCRA, GHANA

GREATER ACCRA REGION

TEL 233271290330 / or 0540274463

DIRECTOR IMAHKUS OKOFU

ONE AFRICA RESORT - ITURE, ELMINA - P. O. Box CC 1251 CAPE COAST, GHANA

CENTRAL REGION

233 244 010-905 or 233 20 819-5483

TOUR PREPARATION/ WHAT TO PACK FOR YOUR JOURNEY TO GHANA

1.   Make sure you secure your personal documents including passport, ticket etc. (Scan a copy of these documents, save on your e-mail and leave a copy with family).

2.   Bring as much cash as you think you need $400-$800. Bank charge for using ATMs are high Credit Union are much lower. Check with your financial institution. Note: Call your bank before you depart to notify them that you are going to use your account in Africa.

3.   The weather is going to be in the low 70’s to mid 80’s like Jamaica; bring light clothing; sandals, shorts, walking shoes, sundress, tank tops, swimwear etc.

Casual/ African clothing for certain night life and evening events like welcome and farewell dinners.

4.   Bring any school supplies you can to donate to the children in Ghana; this includes books, bags, paper, pencils, calculators even clothing etc. We are also collecting black doll babies for the young children at the schools and orphanage.

5.  Calculator for basic things like currency exchange. Ghana Cedi exchange rate is 5 for 1. 5 Ghana Cedis for each $1.00. Bring big bills $50s & $100s to get the best exchange rate for your money. 

6.  Camera with extra film or memory card and rechargeable batteries.

If you have electronics bring a converter, foreign adapters and an extension cord.

7.  Emergency things: Flash light, basic first aid kit, laxative, Pepto Bismal, Decongestants, Anti Diarrhea, Dramamine, any related emergency medicine or materials. Note that these medicines are not all natural; do your research for the safest and healthiest things to bring.

8.   Mosquito spray or repellant or Citronella Oil which is an excellent insect repellent.  (Avoid wearing scented lotions or oils mosquitoes like sweet scents). Note most of these sprays have dangerous chemicals do your research for the safest things to use.

9.  Toiletries including toilet tissue, soaps, feminine napkins, wet wipes, facial tissues wash cloth, beach towel, laundry soap etc.

10. Travel Iron, Alarm clock, plastic bags, compact umbrella and other convenient accessories.

11. Bring white clothing, Red-Black-Green clothing, white candles, four names or pictures of your deceased, revered ancestor for homage to our ancestors. The 2 set of clothing is for different ceremonies.  

12. Bank Account Requirements: 2 Passport style pictures, driver license and Passport. 

13. Games for leisure time, social gathering and tournaments including deck of cards, Dominoes, Chess, general board games etc.

14. Non-perishable snacks like trail mix.

Note: These are mainly recommendations and suggestions to prepare you for your journey to Ghana. You may pick and choose what works for you and do your own research for additional things you need to bring.