BACK TO THE ROOTS – 14 DAYS IN GHANA
October 2027 · 14 days / 13 nights
Price per person: on request
Starting and ending in Accra. International flights are not included.
Exact dates and the binding itinerary will be confirmed before booking. All times are provisional and use the local 24-hour clock.

DAY 1: Welcome to Ghana
Arrival in Accra according to your flight schedule

- After landing: Airport welcome and transfer to your accommodation.
- Afterwards: Check in and take time to rest.
- 19:00–20:00: Welcome dinner together, if arrival times allow.
- From 20:00: Free evening.

For late arrivals, the welcome and meals will be adapted accordingly.

Overnight: Accra

DAY 2: From Accra to Busua
- 07:00–08:00: Breakfast and check-out.
- 08:00–16:00: Planned travel window to Busua, including breaks and lunch on the way. Arrival depends on traffic.
- 16:00–17:00: Arrive at BokoBoko Guesthouse, settle into your room and enjoy a welcome drink.
- 17:00–18:00: Short introduction to the accommodation, surroundings, local contacts and itinerary.
- 19:00–20:00: Dinner together.
- From 20:00: Time to yourself.

Overnight: BokoBoko Guesthouse

DAY 3: Get to know Busua and try surfing
- 07:30–08:30: Breakfast.
- 09:00–10:30: Guided walk through Busua, getting to know the village and useful places for your stay.
- 10:30–12:00: Introduction to surfing with a local surf school, subject to conditions. If you prefer not to surf, enjoy free time on the beach.
- 12:30–13:30: Lunch together.
- 13:30–18:30: Free afternoon.
- 19:00–20:00: Dinner.

Overnight: BokoBoko Guesthouse

DAY 4: Butre: coastal paths, history and mangroves
- 07:30–08:30: Breakfast.
- 08:30–10:00: Guided walk to Butre with breaks. Alternatively, transport by vehicle will be arranged.
- 10:00–11:30: Village visit and guided tour of Fort Batenstein.
- 12:00–13:00: Lunch and a break.
- 13:00–14:30: Guided canoe trip through the mangroves on the Butre River.
- 14:30–16:00: Beach break and return to Busua.
- From 16:00: Free time.
- 19:00–20:00: Dinner.

The order and timing of the walk and canoe trip will be agreed with the local guides.

Overnight: BokoBoko Guesthouse

DAY 5: Discover OPC and make your own fufu
- 07:30–08:30: Breakfast.
- 09:00–11:00: OPC Home Tour. Learn about farming and work currently underway, for example vegetables, mushrooms, honey, palm oil or soap.
- 11:00–11:30: Break.
- 11:30–13:30: Fufu Experience: discover the ingredients, prepare the meal together and enjoy it afterwards. A short harvesting visit will be included if daily operations allow.
- 13:30–18:30: Free afternoon.
- 19:00–20:00: Dinner with time to chat with the team.

The tour follows the actual working day. Not every production area operates every day.

Overnight: BokoBoko Guesthouse

DAY 6: Your first free holiday day
- 07:30–10:00: Breakfast.
- From 10:00: The day is yours, with no compulsory group programme.
- 12:30–14:00: Lunch available at the accommodation.
- 19:00–20:00: Dinner for anyone who would like to eat together.

You might want to surf again, try yoga, book a massage or simply stay on the beach. Additional activities can be booked separately.

Overnight: BokoBoko Guesthouse

DAY 7: Cape Three Points and Escape3Points
Bring a small overnight bag for this excursion. Your remaining luggage will be stored during your time away.

- 07:00–08:00: Breakfast.
- 08:00–11:00: Transfer towards Cape Three Points, allowing extra time.
- 11:00–12:30: Guided visit to the village and lighthouse area; access subject to local availability.
- 13:00–14:00: Lunch at Escape3Points.
- 14:00–18:00: Check in and enjoy free time at the beach or lodge.
- 18:30–19:30: Dinner together.
- Evening, optional: Guided turtle conservation walk, if a local provider is running one during your stay. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Overnight: Escape3Points

DAY 8: Akwidaa: nature and water
- 07:30–08:30: Breakfast.
- 09:00–12:00: Guided excursion around Akwidaa with a canoe trip and nature walk. The exact combination will be agreed with the local provider.
- 12:30–13:30: Lunch.
- 13:30–17:00: Return to Busua with breaks and extra time allowed.
- From 17:00: Free time.
- 19:00–20:00: Dinner.

Overnight: BokoBoko Guesthouse

DAY 9: A free day at your own pace
- 07:30–10:00: Breakfast.
- All day: Make your own plans.
- 12:30–14:00: Lunch available at the accommodation.
- 19:00–20:00: Optional dinner together.

Today leaves time to rest, explore independently or take an additional excursion. For example, you can enquire about a visit to Princess Town and Fort Gross Friedrichsburg.

Overnight: BokoBoko Guesthouse

DAY 10: Walking on Water: Nzulezu
- 06:30–07:15: Breakfast.
- 07:15–10:30: Planned transfer window towards Beyin, including a break.
- 10:30–13:00: Registration, guided canoe trip and visit to the stilt village of Nzulezu.
- 13:00–14:00: Lunch.
- 14:00–18:00: Return to Busua.
- 19:00–20:00: Dinner and a quiet evening.

This is a longer excursion day. Visiting arrangements and local rest days will be taken into account when setting the dates.

Alternative for a nature-focused group: A guided walk in Ankasa rainforest can be agreed before booking instead of Nzulezu. The two destinations are not combined on the same day.

Overnight: BokoBoko Guesthouse

DAY 11: Dixcove, fishing life and the island off Busua
- 07:30–08:30: Breakfast.
- 08:30–09:00: Transfer to Dixcove.
- 09:00–10:00: Guided visit to the fishing harbour and an insight into local working life.
- 10:00–11:30: Guided tour of Fort Metal Cross.
- 11:30–12:30: Return and a break.
- 12:30–13:30: Lunch.
- 14:30–16:30: Planned window for a guided boat trip to the island off Busua, subject to suitable sea conditions.
- From 16:30: Free time.
- 19:00–20:00: Dinner.

The island visit may be moved to a free day. An alternative will be offered if conditions are unsuitable.

Overnight: BokoBoko Guesthouse

DAY 12: A free day and a farewell evening in Busua
- 07:30–10:00: Breakfast.
- Until 18:00: Make your own plans.
- 12:30–14:00: Lunch available at the accommodation.
- 18:00–19:00: Group drum & dance workshop for those interested.
- 19:00–20:30: Farewell dinner or barbecue with the group and local team.
- From 20:30: A relaxed evening, with music and a campfire where possible.

Optional in the morning: A fishing trip with a local provider, for example 07:00–11:00. Departure time and duration depend on sea conditions. If you wish, a suitable catch can be prepared together later; a catch is not guaranteed. Fishing trips are booked separately at an additional cost.

Overnight: BokoBoko Guesthouse

DAY 13: Farewell to Busua and return to Accra
- 07:00–08:00: Breakfast and check-out.
- 08:00–17:00: Planned return travel window, including breaks and lunch.
- 17:00–18:30: Check in and rest.
- 19:00–20:00: Final dinner together and time to reflect on the trip.

Option when booking: A visit to Cape Coast Castle with an overnight stay in Cape Coast can be arranged as an alternative return route. The final travel days and flight times will be adjusted accordingly.

Overnight: Accra

DAY 14: Journey home
- Breakfast: According to your departure time.
- Until your transfer: Free time.
- Airport transfer: Timed for your flight with sufficient allowance for traffic.
- Return flight to Europe.

Depending on your flight connection, you may arrive in Europe the following day.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- 13 nights’ accommodation: Ten nights at BokoBoko Guesthouse, one night at Escape3Points and two nights in Accra.
- Full board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner during your stay, according to your arrival and departure times.
- Airport transfers in Accra: Arrival pickup and a transfer for your return flight within the agreed travel times.
- Group transport: Travel between Accra and Busua and transfers for the included excursions.
- Local English-speaking guides: Accompanying the planned group activities.
- Excursions and activities as listed in the itinerary: Busua walk, introduction to surfing, Butre with canoe trip and Fort Batenstein, OPC Home Tour, Fufu Experience, Cape Three Points, Akwidaa, Nzulezu and Dixcove with Fort Metal Cross.
- Boat trip to the island off Busua: Subject to suitable sea conditions.
- Entrance fees and required equipment: For the activities expressly included, such as a surfboard for the introductory lesson and life jackets for boat trips.
- Drum & dance workshop and farewell evening: Shared experiences to round off your stay in Busua.
- Local organisation and a contact person: Throughout the trip.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- International flights to and from Ghana: Including extra baggage fees and other airline charges.
- Travel to and from your departure airport in Europe: To be arranged individually.
- Domestic flights: If requested individually.
- Visa, passport and entry documents: Personal documents and associated fees.
- Travel insurance: For example cancellation, curtailment, overseas medical cover and medical repatriation.
- Personal health preparations: Travel health advice, vaccinations and medication.
- Drinks: Unless expressly listed as included.
- Additional activities: Fishing trips, further surf lessons, board hire outside the introductory lesson, yoga, massages and individually booked excursions.
- Private journeys and transfers: Outside the group itinerary.
- German-speaking assistance: Unless expressly included in your personal offer.
- Personal expenses: Souvenirs, laundry, telephone costs and optional tips.
- Single-room supplements, upgrades and extra nights: Where applicable and specified in your personal offer.

On free days, planned meals are available at the accommodation. Individual restaurant visits are at your own expense. All group activities are optional. Skipping an included activity does not automatically reduce the price.

Additional excursions, an alternative return via Cape Coast or an extended stay can be agreed before booking. Extra costs will be listed separately. The final price depends on group size, room occupancy and individually agreed extras. Before booking you will receive a personal offer with the total price and a binding overview of included and excluded services.

Enquiries: info@bokoboko.org