TOUR PREPARATION LIST FOR GHANA JULY 2024 JOURNEY

1. All of the Ghana Tour July 2024 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, and Language Translation in TwI. What to Pack, Cultural Need to Know, Health Information, Departure, and Reminder List, etc. www.africafortheafricans.org/index.php/ghana-repatriation-investment-tour-july-2024  

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 on the number 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 tips if you choose the 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 log in go to www.delta.com 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 the ticket and put it 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 the Air France reservations link below. www.airfrance.us/US/en/local/core/engine/mmb/MmbAction.do. Note: If you are flying on another airline please log into the airlines website and verify all your travel details. 

5. Make sure you secure your documents including your passport, ticket, etc. (Scan a copy of these documents, save them 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 in 2 to 4 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 directly 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 make sure all of your bags have a filled-out name tag.

9. Carry-on Baggage: You may carry 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 make sure all of your bags have a filled-out name tag.

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 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 also collect black doll babies for young children at schools and orphanages. 

13. Ghana Tour July 11 Group 5:30 PM Meet & Greet at ATL Airport - Delta International Terminal - Amsterdam Departure gate. Once you get to ATL ask a Delta Agent to direct you to the AMS departure gate. Our flight will depart at 10:30 PM and arrive the next day at 12:50 AM in Amsterdam. We will meet with the entire group in Amsterdam on July 12 at 1:30 PM for our group departure at 3:20 PM to Ghana.

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 your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy so we can set you up with a mobile sim card and assist you with your 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 = 15 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. (Recommend $400-$800). Bring any kind of Debit or Credit Card 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 low 80’s to mid80s like your average tropical paradise. Bring light clothing; sandals, shorts, walking shoes, sundresses, tank tops, swimwear, etc. Casual/ African clothing for certain nightlife 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 offer travel and health services. A 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, washcloths, 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 gatherings, decks of cards, Dominoes, Chess, general board games, etc. 

26. Emergency items: Flashlights, 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. No covid-19 or vaccination requirements.

29. When you get to baggage claim in Ghana, get your free cart and put only your bags on it. Make sure you have your checked bag receipts from when you checked 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.