DEPARTURE & REMINDER PREPARATION
LIST FOR GHANA TOUR MAY 2025
1. All of the Ghana Tour May 2025 documentation can be found on our website link below or from the main menu of our website. This includes, Tour Over View, Full Itinerary, General Terms, Visa Process, Language Translation in TwI. What to Pack, Cultural Need to Know, Health Information, Departure and Reminder List etc.
2. Gratuities: Prior to departure Africa for the Africans will collect tips for hospitality services that will be provided in Ghana. This amount is based off the numbers of confirmed tour participants. This will serve as a separate charge for the tour and will be collected on the departure date upon arrival at Atlanta or Amsterdam Airport. (Total Per Person is $100). This will allow us to expedite services. You can give additional tips to anyone who gives you great services or whoever you choose. The $100 represents basic tips for all AFTA Ghana staff including drivers, Guides at all sites, Hotel staff and Entertainment at One Africa Resort. All other services that may be provided on this tour are a tip if you choose situation based on the services you get.
3. When you visit do not come with a romanticized notion about Ghana/ Africa or you will be disappointed and unnecessarily frustrated. Come with open eyes and an open mind, knowing that Ghana is a developing nation. There is much to do and we can be a positive contributory part of it. Keep in mind that Ghana / Africa is not America or Europe nor do we want it to be. We are Mother Africa’s children returning home and we want to be part of Mother Africa’s growth and development.
4. Delta Airlines E-ticket: To login go to www.delta.com then click on My trips then enter your name and confirmation number to access your flight info, change seats, add special services, add frequent flyer number, e-mail address, emergency contacts and more. Print ticket and put with your passport. If you have any issues with accessing your ticket or see incorrect details on your flight itinerary or have questions in general please contact us ASAP. Note this access to your ticket is only available 45 days before your flight departure date when tickets are paid in full. Log into your KLM/ Air France booking using Air France reservations link below. https://www.airfrance.us/US/en/local/core/engine/mmb/MmbAction.do
5. 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).
6. Please verify all travel documents and have them secured for your travel date.
7. Arrive at the Airport 2-3 hours to give yourself enough time to check in, go through security and get on the flight.
8. Check Baggage: 2 check in bags each with a 50 pound limit per bag. Make sure your bags are secured with a lock and name tag. Verify all labeling of bags direct to ACC – Ghana. Put your bag receipt with your passport and ticket. Delta charges $100 for overweight bags 51-70 pounds and $200 for an additional checked bag. No bags are allowed over 70 pounds. Note: Put all liquids over 3 ounces in your check bags. Please have bag tags filled out for every bag that you have.
9. Carry-on Baggage: You may carry on one bag and one personal item at no charge. Please note that all items must easily fit into the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. Please have bag tags filled out for every bag that you have.
10. When packing luggage remember that less is better. You will want to purchase clothing and artifacts to bring back.
11. Bring a set of White/ Red, Black, Green and Gold clothing to pay homage to our ancestors. Red, Black, Green and Gold combination for Ancestor day 1 for our visit to Assin Manso and Welcome to Elmina. White for Ancestor day 2 for our naming ceremony and our visit to Cape Coast Holocaust Dungeons.
12. Bring any school supplies you can to donate to the children in Ghana; this includes books, bags, paper, pencils, calculators, clothing etc. We are also collecting black doll babies for the young children at the schools and orphanage.
13. Ghana Tour May 24 Group meet & greet with the entire group at New York JFK Airport May 24 at 2:15 PM for our group departure at 4:15 PM to Ghana on Delta Airlines.
14. Bring any necessary medicine that you might need.
15. Camera/ Camcorder: bring extra film or memory card and rechargeable batteries. If you have electronics bring a converter, foreign adapters and an extension cord. Unlock IPhone or Samsung Galaxy so we can set you up with a mobile sim card and assist you with your own mobile network to give you wireless access during the entire tour.
16. Travel Iron, Alarm clock, plastic bags, compact umbrella, waterproof poncho and other convenient accessories.
17. 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 so do your research for the safest things to use.
18. Calculator for basic things like currency exchange. Ghana Cedi exchange rate is $1 = 16 GHS Ghana Cedi’s. Bring big bills $50s & $100s to get the best exchange rate for your money.
19. Bring as much cash as you think you will need. (Recomend $400-$800). Bring any debit or credit card to access the ATMs. Note: Make sure you call your bank for that card and let them make a note that you will be using your bank card to access international currency. This will prevent your account from being locked and save you time from calling your bank from Africa and getting them to unfreeze your account. If you fail to make the call your card might stop working the second time when you try to use it.
20. The weather is going to be in the mid-80's like your tropical paradise countries. Bring light clothing; sandals, shorts, walking shoes, sundresses, tank tops, swimwear etc. Casual/ African clothing for certain night life and evening events like the business network/ conference, and welcome and farewell dinners.
21. No photo taking allowed at Airports, state office buildings, and other government facilities. Your film will be confiscated and you could be arrested.
22. AFTA Tours does not offer travel insurance but it can be purchased from an independent insurer. Allianz Travel Insurance is one of the companies that have locations in different parts of the United States that offers travel and health services. Few of our group members from the Atlanta area have used their services. www.allianztravelinsurance.com
23. Toiletries including toilet tissue, soaps, feminine napkins, wet wipes, facial tissues, wash cloths, beach towels, and laundry soap etc.
24. Ghanaians are very friendly! However, be wary of people who just want to make quick money off you and make promises they cannot keep. You should know as much as possible about the people you are planning to do business with.
25. Games for leisure time include:social gathering, deck of cards, Dominoes, Chess, and general board games etc.
26. Emergency items: Flash lights, basic first aid kits, laxatives, Pepto Bismal, Decongestants, Anti Diarrhea, Dramamine, and any related emergency medicine or materials. Note: These medications are not all natural; do your research for the safest and healthiest things to bring.
27. Please focus on enjoying yourself and accomplishing your mission. Do not get distracted by others or get caught up in complaining. This is an experience that will have its ups and downs; it’s a part of your introduction to Ghana/Africa. We recommend you go with the flow and enjoy your time in paradise around the wonderful itinerary that we have put together on this Journey of a Lifetime.
28. Yellow fever card or waiver to present at the point of entry in Ghana are not mandatory. There is no document that say if you dont have yellow fever card that you can not enter Ghana. If you are concerned about vacination for traveling please speak to your doctor or health practitioner.
29. When you get to baggage claim in Ghana, get your own free cart and put only your bags on it. Make sure you have your checked bag receipts from when you check your bags. These numbers need to match the ones on your bags to show during your final airport exit. Do not let anyone else push your cart while proceeding to the bus. Note: We will meet at the middle baggage claim before we exit. Once we are ready we will exit the airport together and get on our bus to the hotel.
30. Bring things to the holocaust dungeons like several candles to light in the different dungeons, a picture of an ancestor or anything that will help you make this moment special.
For questions and additional info visit please our website at: 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.
