AFRICA FOR THE AFRICANS

PRESENTS

GHANA REPATRIATION & INVESTMENT TOUR

October 26 - November 8, 2016

General Terms & Conditions of Tour

*Please read carefully – This is your responsibility

Tour Package: The total cost of this tour is $3,500 per person for the accommodations in Ghana and flights on Delta Airlines from Atlanta, Georgia to Accra, Ghana via Amsterdam. If you are leaving from any other city other than Atlanta or New York City or outside of the U.S.A the cost may be different. Contact a Tour Organizer to confirm a package price if your flight departure city is not Atlanta or New York City. The price that you will receive is based on the difference of the flight cost from your departure city (estimated cost for connection flights in the U.S.A are $100-$300 based on distance from New York or Atlanta). If we are not able to accommodate any of your flight arrangements we will offer you the land package accommodations in Ghana for $2,700. In this case you will be responsible for your flight accommodations to and from Ghana. View the tour overview on our website www.africafortheafricans.org for all details.

Deposit: A $400 per person deposit is needed to secure your reservations for this tour. Deposits are due by Aug 15, 2015. Reservations are confirmed only upon receipt and clearance of deposit.

Late Reservation:  After Aug 15, 2015 a $100 fee will be added to all late reservations.

Payment Schedule: All Payments are due on or before documented dates listed below.

Aug 15, 2015 $400 Deposit 

Sept 15, 2015 $200

Oct 15, 2015 $200

Nov 15, 2015 $200

Dec 15, 2015 $200

Jan 15, 2016 $200

Feb 15, 2016 $200

Mar 15, 2016 $200

Apr 15, 2016 $200

May 15, 2016 $200

June 15, 2016 $200

July 15, 2016 $400

Aug 15, 2016 Remaining balance is due. (Note $100 late fee charge after this date)

Note: If payments cannot be made by due date contact a Tour Organizer to make payment arrangements. Failure to make payments or arrangements will lead to cancellation of your reservation.

This payment schedule is for tour participants who purchase our tour package that includes flight accommodations leaving from the U.S.A. Everyone else payment schedule is the same date with adjusted cost based on confirm package price from a Tour Organizer.

Final Payment: Remaining balance is due by August 15, 2016. Final payments received after due date are subject to a $100 late fee. No personal or company checks will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure.

No travel documents will be issued until selected tour is paid in full.

Invoice: An invoice will be sent to you via e-mail each time you make a payment. Please verify the details on your invoice. Also keep up with the payments and your own documented payment history for management purpose.

Methods of Payments:

Make checks or money orders payable to:

Africa for the Africans LLC

Mail payments to:

Africa for the Africans LLC

505 Independence Dr

Jonesboro GA 30238

Other Payment Options:

To make a payment using Credit Card or PayPal click on this link or logo below:

 www.africafortheafricans.org/index.php/payment-options-plan

For non-standard payments, Bank Transfers, Money Gram, Western Union, etc. Contact us by Phone or E-mail.

Note: Applicable fees will apply for payments other than check or money order.

Returned Checks: A $50 fee will be charged for any return checks.

Cancellation Policies:If you need to cancel your tour commitment we will need a detail confirmation e-mail send toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..We will process your credit & refund options within 1-2 business days. If you are eligible for a credit it can be put towards one of our next two tours. After those two tours the credit will no longer be valid and become a full lost. Credits are optional offers from the Tour Organizer and are based on your cancellation situation. Only 50-75% of the money you have paid will be offered as a credit. If you are eligible for a refund it will be based on the time frame of your notification and the related loss of total cost listed below. 

Cancellation notification time frame                 Penalty

121-360 days prior to departure            Loss of Deposit

91-120 days prior to departure              25% loss of tour cost

61-90 days prior to departure              50% loss of tour cost

31-60 days priors to departure             75% loss tour of cost

Less than 30 days prior to departure   100% loss tour of cost

Disabled Tour Participants: Any disability requiring special attention should be reported to the tour organizers/sponsors at time of reservation. The tour organizers/sponsors will make reasonable attempts to accommodate special needs of disabled tour participants, but is not responsible for any denial or services by carriers; hotels, restaurants or other independent suppliers of services that may be used in the fulfillment of this tour. Africa for the Africans tour personnel may not physically lift participants or assist them on or off transportation vehicles. A person requiring such assistance must be accompanied by a responsible and qualified companion.

Meals and Beverages: Each person will be responsible for meals and beverages not included as part of this tour program. Beverage and meals are those indicated in the itinerary and tour overview.

Paid in Full Receipt: Each person will be required to show a “paid in full” receipt from the hotel for included and any personal services that are not included in the itinerary.

Immigration Requirements: A valid passport with at least 6 months remaining from departure date is required for entrance into Ghana. A visa is also required for entrance into Ghana. Note: Get a multiple entry visa which is good for 5 plus years and verify documentation in your passport.(www.ghanaembassy.org)

There is no refund whatsoever for failure to obtain all proper admission documents for any country included in this tour. Failure to obtain all valid travel documents shall not create a right to cancellation or refund Further information can be obtained from specific embassies or consulates in Washington, D.C or the country you reside in.

You must submit your valid  passport, visa applications, visa fee, required number of passport- size photographs and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the embassy. You are advised to send your documents via registered/certified mail and receive them by registered/certified mail.

Health Requirements: None to travel with Africa for the Africans. Check the Ghana embassies for their requirements or recommendations. 

Drink bottle or purified water; fruits and vegetable are ok to eat. Do your own research for additional information or check with a natural heath practitioner for recommendations.

Gratuities: Prior to departure Africa for the Africans will collect tips for hospitality services provided in Ghana. This amount will be based off the number of confirmed tour participants. This will serve as a separate charge for tour and will be collected on departure date upon arrival at Atlanta or Amsterdam. The estimated amount is $50.

Documentation: We are committed to documenting our story and will use pictures, videos, audio, journalism and other means to promote/market this source of work. Tour documentations will be shared publicly. Any tour member who does not want to be a part of any documentation should let a tour organizer know immediately. We will not be able to change any public project if notification is not given a head of time.

Tour Information: Our websitewww.africafortheafricans.org serves as our main source for information for this tour. Tour participants are responsible for reviewing information and contacting AFTA staff with any questions or concerns. All tour information can be found in the Ghana Oct 2015 link from the main menu on our website. Information will be sent to you at the e-mail address that you register with. We request a response to all e-mails with an indication: please reply.

Responsibilities: Africa for the Africans responsibilities for these tours begin from the city of departure in the United States airline terminal on departure day and ends on the return day from the respective African countries indicated in the itinerary. Africa for the Africans and their domestic and international associates, representatives and suppliers of travel services act only as tour organizers and travel consultants. Africa for the Africans assumes no liabilities on connections with the service of any aircraft, vessel, carriage, hotels, and providers of international services, motor or any other conveyance which is used wholly or in part in the performance of the duty to the passenger. Nor will Africa for the Africans and its associates or representatives be responsible for any acts of God, weather, government actions, strikes, activities, errors or omissions, any personal injury, losses of limbs, loss of life, acts of terrorism, warranties, theft, losses or any additional expenses due to delays or changes in flight or other services, sickness, air or other causes. The right is reserved to withdraw any feature of this customized tour and to substitute hotel, and make alteration in the itinerary as may be desirable for the convenience and safety of the participants. The changes can be made without penalty or cost to Africa for the Africans and its associates/representatives. Additional expenses, if any shall be borne by the tour participants.

Africa for the Africans and their associates/representatives and the tour sponsors reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum group size required of full paying persons is not met. There is no refund for lateness, missed flights, meals or activities featured in this tour. A completed registration form is required for each tour participant prior to the issuance of any travel documents or vouchers, if under the age of 18, parental or legal guardian is required.

By being a participant of this tour you agree to all our terms and conditions listed in this document.

For questions and additional info contact Tour Organizer:

Bomani Tyehimba (404) 931-9429 andThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AFRICA FOR THE AFRICANS

PRESENTS

GHANA REPATRIATION & INVESTMENT TOUR

October 26 - November 8, 2016

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. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reconnect with our people, land, enjoy paradise in the tropics, networking with the group, and learn about the roots, culture, repatriation, investment opportunities and more. Africa is the future; see you in the motherland.  

DAY 1 WEDNESDAY OCT 26 DEPART ATLANTA to ACCRA via AMSTERDAM

Meet and greet 4PM at Departure gate at Delta International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport in Georgia. Flight departs at 5:50PM on Delta Airlines flight # DL 72 to Amsterdam, Netherlands and arrive the next day Oct 27 at 8.30AM. 

DAY 2 THURSDAY OCT 27 AMSTERDAM/ WELCOME to ACCRA, GHANA

Meet and greet 1:00PM at KLM Ghana Departure gate at Amsterdam Airport. Flight depart at 3:25PM on KLM Airlines flight # KL 589 to Accra, Ghana. Arrive at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana at 8:05PM. Transfer to MJ Grand hotel. Brief orientation and various night life options. Overnight at MJ Grand hotel.www.mjgrandhotelghana.com

DAY 3 FRIDAY OCT 28 ACCRA CITY TOUR

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 8AM leave hotel for Accra City tour including Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the Culture Center, Independence Square, George Padmore Library and the WEB Dubois Center. 5PM Dinner then 6PM 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, live music and networking. Overnight at MJ Grand hotel. 

DAY 4 SATURDAY OCT 29 ABURI & TUTU MOUNTAINS/ LEGON

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 8AM Leave hotel for Aburi and Tutu in the Mountains. Stop by Rita Marley house to take pictures outside. Visit Trinity Home Foundation a School in Tutu to donate school supplies. Take a walk through Aburi botanical gardens. Shop at Aburi Wood Carving Village. Visit University of Ghana for campus tour. 6PM enjoy Dinner and night life at Bomani's City Jam out in Accra at Afrikiko Leisure Center Restaurant. Enjoy an incredible Ghanaian buffet and live music. Overnight at MJ Grand hotel. www.mjgrandhotelghana.com

DAY 5 SUNDAY OCT 30 HO - VOLTA REGION

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 8AM Check out of the MJ Grand hotel. Depart for Ho in the Volta region. Enjoy the sightseeing drive through this amazing tropical scenic region of Ghana. Enjoy group discussions, movies and relaxation time. Check into Chances hotel. 6PM Dinner and various night life options. Overnight at Chances hotel. www.chanceshotel.com

DAY 6 MONDAY OCT 31 HO & HOHOE - VOLTA REGION

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 8AM Leave hotel for city tour, hiking and sightseeing at Wli waterfalls in the Hohoe District, then visit Tafi-Atome Monkey Sanctuary. 6PM Dinner and night life at Bomani's Birthday Jam. Overnight at Chances hotel.

DAY 7 TUESDAY NOV 1 HO to KUMASI - ASHANTI REGION

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 8AM Check out of Chances hotel. Enjoy an incredible sightseeing drive through the Volta and Eastern region. Enjoy group discussions, movies and relaxation time on the way to Kumasi in the Ashanti region. Check into the Noda hotel. 6PM Dinner, social gathering with group and various night life options. Overnight at the Noda hotel in Kumasi. www.nodahotel.com

DAY 8 WEDNESDAY NOV 2 KUMASI

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 8AM Leave hotel for Kumasi City Tour and Neighboring Craft Villages including Ntonso for Kente Weaving and Adinkra, Printing, Wood Carving village and Bonwire the famous Kente cloth weaving village. Lunch and more shopping at the Culture Center. Drive through the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology. 6PM Dinner and social gathering with group. Night life at Bomani's Pool Tournament Jam. Overnight at the Noda hotel.

DAY 9 THURSDAY NOV 3 ASSIN MANSO/ ELMINA/ CAPE COAST

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 8AM Check out of the Noda hotel. 9AM YIST School supplies presentation then depart for Assin Manso Old slave fort. Drive through the Cape Coast University for Campus Tour. 6PM Dinner and various night life options. Overnight at the One Africa Resort or Elmina Beach Resort. www.oneafricaghana.com or www.elminabeachhotel.com

DAY 10 FRIDAY NOV 4 KAKUM/ ELMINA

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 9AM Depart from One Africa Resort to visit the Akoma International Academy of Arts & Science in Ayensudo, Elmina. Return to One Africa for leisure in paradise or journey with us to the Canopy walk and hike tour of Kakum National Park. 6PM Dinner and various night life options. Overnight at the One Africa Resort or Elmina Beach Resort. www.akomainternationalacademy.com

DAY 11 SATURDAY NOV 5 ELMINA/ CAPE COAST

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 9AM Depart for the Cape Coast then Elmina Holocaust Dungeons where many of our ancestors were held prior to shipment across the Atlantic during the slave trade after going through the Door of no return.

Naming ceremony on One Africa beach front. 6PM Dinner and various night life options. Overnight at the One Africa Resort or Elmina Beach Resort. www.oneafricaghana.com or www.elminabeachhotel.com

DAY 12 SUNDAY NOV 6 ELMINA/ ACCRA

Wake up call, morning exercise and breakfast. 9AM Check out of One Africa Resort or Elmina Beach Resort. Depart for an afternoon return to Accra. Before returning to hotel enjoy an afternoon at Bojo Beach for lunch, leisure and optional swimming. 6PM Dinner and various night life options. Overnight at the MJ Grand hotel. www.mjgrandhotelghana.com

DAY 13 MONDAY NOV 7 ACCRA

Free day good for final shopping leisure and more. 5PM Dinner then 6PM Repatriation and Investment Conference. Enjoy various night life options. Overnight at MJ Grand hotel. 

DAY 14 TUESDAY NOV 8 DEPART ACCRA to ATLANTA via AMSTRERDAM

Free day. Check out of your room by 12PM and move all bags to the designated departure room on the 1st floor. Dinner at 4PM with a 5PM Check out of the MJ Grand hotel to depart for Accra Airport. 10:005PM depart on KLM flight # KL 590 flight to Amsterdam in Netherlands. Arrive at 5:50AM Wednesday Nov 9. Depart AMS at 10:05 to ATL on Delta Airlines flight # DL 73 and arrive in Atlanta at 1:56PM. 

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

 Hotels that we are staying at in Ghana from Oct 27-Nov 8, 2016

 MJ Grand hotel in Accra (Oct 27-29 and Nov 6 & 7)

www.mjgrandhotelghana.com

 Chances hotel in Ho (Oct 30 & Oct 31)

www.chanceshotel.com

 The Noda hotel in Kumasi (Nov 1 & 2)  

www.nodahotel.com

 One Africa Resort in Elmina (Nov 3-5)

www.oneafricaghana.com

Elmina Beach Resort (Nov 3-5)

www.elminabeachhotel.com

Ghana Embassy

www.ghana-embassy.org

 About Ghana

www.ghana-embassy.org/corp_div_embassy3.cfm?BrandsID=49

Maps of Ghana

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www.tanguydlv.free.fr/Pays/Carte-Ghana.gif

Map of Africa

www.library.northwestern.edu/africana/map/

Maps of West Africa

www.cpj.org/Briefings/2000/Bekoutou/africa_pol98.jpg

www.afropop.org/img/wa/m/wstafmap.gif

For questions and additional info contact Tour Organizer:

Bomani Tyehimba (404) 931-9429 and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A VISA FOR ENTRY INTO GHANA

1. Types of Visas - The types of visa most commonly issued by the Embassy are:

A – Diplomatic B – Official C – Business D – Tourist E – Student F - Other

2. An applicant shall complete a visa application form in duplicates (2 copies) and attach two (2) passport size photographs which were taken not more than three (3) months from the date of submitting the application.

3. An applicant should possess a return air ticket, which should be submitted upon request, especially in the case of an application for tourist visa. 

4. An application for an official, business and student visa shall be submitted together with a letter of invitation from the principals in Ghana and or in U.S.A.

5. An application for a visa shall take not less than a day and not more than seven (7) business days to process.

6. In the case of journalist and or film crew who are covering an event or shooting a film in Ghana, the application shall take two weeks (14 days) for processing. In addition, such an applicant shall complete another form to indicate the nature of coverage and equipment to be taken to Ghana. Upon arrival in Ghana, such applicant shall call at the Information Services Department for accreditation.

7. When an application for a visa is turned down, the visa-issuing officer is not obliged to offer any explanation. An applicant may however re-apply for a review.

8. VISA FEES
Money order, Cashier's check or Certified bank check made payable to the Embassy of Ghana.

Note: Personal and company checks are not accepted. 

Cash payments: Please do not mail cash.

Note: Get a multiple entry visa which is good for 1-5 plus years and verify documentation in your passport.

Visa length is based on what the Ghana Embassy is offering at that time.

Most visas that have been issued to our previous groups have been for only 1 year.

Please call Tour Organizer once you received your visa for verification.

9. Visa application fees are non-refundable.

10. ln accordance with INTERNATIONAL SANITARY REGULATIONS all persons entering Ghana are requested to have a valid certificate of immunization against yellow fever.

Do not submit your certificate together with visa application form. Keep it and present it at the port of entry in Ghana.

11. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS

Completed visa application form www.ghanaembassy.org/uploads/files/Visa_Application_Form.pdf

Valid passport for at least six (6) months (Before Expiration)

Photocopy of applicant's round-trip ticket or itinerary

Evidence of financial support (recent copy of bank statement or letter from bank/sponsors)

Visa Fee - Cash, money order, postal order, cashiers check or certified bank check

Two passport-size photographs of applicant (Very Important)
Affix each photograph with glue or staple on the top right comer of the application form.

Applications submitted by mail must be accompanied by prepaid self-addressed envelope for return of passport (preferably an easily traceable mail system e.g. EMS, Fedex, DHL,UPS etc)

Send the completed application to:

The Consular Section
3512 International Dr. NW
Washington DC, 20008

12. These guidelines are subject to change as may be directed by the competent authorities in Ghana

 For further information please call:

(202) 686-4520 ext. 207,208,209,235,236,242 and 503 or e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Click on link to download the visa application form. www.ghanaembassy.org/uploads/files/Visa_Application_Form.pdf. You are required to have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the visa application form. Visit the Adobe Web Site to install the latest version of Acrobat Reader

 Note: If you can’t download the visa application from our website you can go directly to the Ghana Embassy website to access the application (click on link below or copy into a new browser). You can also e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will e-mail you the visa application.

Visa and Consular Page for Ghana Embassy in Washington DC

www.ghanaembassy.org

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 3.7 for 1. 3.7 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. www.ubagroup.com

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.