Embark on
a lifechanging journey
June 13 - 22, 2025
Join Travel 4 Ward, LLC. as we venture to Ghana, West Africa in pursuit of spiritual fulfillment, cultural enlightenment and self-discovery.
SUBMIT PAYMENTS
Use the links below to make payments towards your balance for the Sankofa Experience.
Sankofa Experience Awaits!
Cape Coast Castle
Cape Coast Castle contains the legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Cape Coast Castle played a significant role in the gold and slave trades.
Kakum National Park
Kakum National Park and Canopy Walkway that offers visitors spectacular scenery and a fascinating wildlife experience.
Ghana’s Independence
In 1957, the Ghanaian politician and revolutionary leader Kwame Nkrumah led the Gold Coast, now Ghana, to its independence from Britain.
Kumasi Kejetia Market
The Kejetia market is the largest single market in West Africa. It has over 10,000 stores and stalls.
10-Day Itinerary
June 13-22, 2025
Day 1: Arrival in Accra
Day 2: Accra City Tour & Culture
Day 3: Church Service & Cooking Class
Day 4: Kumasi Vai Village & Naming Ceremony
Day 5: Craft Villages & Kumasi City Tour
Day 6: Kumasi – Elmina Castle via Slave River Site Tour
Day 7: Cape Coast - Enslaved Dungeons Visit, UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Day 8: Accra - Kakum National Park
Day 9: “Beyond the Return” - Investment Opportunities in Ghana
Day 10: Departure from Accra
FAQs
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Daryl & Vanessa Ward have led over 7 pilgrimages to Ghana, West Africa over the last 30 years. In June 2025, Travel 4 Ward, LLC (the Ward Family) invites you to join them on a journey “home”, a return to West Africa, a “Sankofa Experience.”
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The total experience cost is $5,000, including roundtrip airfare from New York, lodging for 9 nights, overland transportation, 1-2 meals/day, tours and entrance fees.
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Participants will be responsible for:
All personal Expenses e.g. Telephone bills, laundry etc
Spending/Shopping cash
Snacks
Travel to/from New York
Visa
Travel Insurance
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June - August 2024 - Interest Form & Registration
August 31, 2024 - visit from Sunseekers Tours & hybrid information session
September 30, 2024 -nonrefundable down payment deadline ($500 - 10%)
October 2024 - March 2025 - Monthly Payments on plan
March - April 2025 - Final Preparation Meetings & Discussions
June 13-22, 2025 - Travel to Ghana
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• Before you leave your home country, please get the required Yellow Fever vaccinations. You should also see your doctor to get malaria tablets.
• Bring plenty of insect repellent and sun tanning lotion.
• Bring all your must have prescription medicine needed during the trip.
• You will be walking a lot in very hot weather, so bring a hat and comfortable walking shoes.
• Sanitary conditions in most places (bathrooms, restaurants etc.) and not always up to Western standards or what you are accustomed to, so please bring handy-wipes and bacteria hand wash.