Luxury Experience in Ghana & South Africa for Pro Athletes & Fans

12 Days

🏈 AfriConnect Travel Group – NFL Off-Season Africa Experience February 15–26, 2026 | 8 Days Ghana πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ + 4 Days South Africa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

Join us right after the Super Bowl for a 12-day luxury and culture-packed journey through Ghana and South Africa, designed exclusively for pro athletes (and a few lucky fans).

Experience a royal welcome in Accra, stay at the 5⭐ Kempinski Hotel, tour Cape Coast Castle and Assin Manso Slave River, enjoy curated nightlife in Osu, and relax with spa treatments. Participate in a community give-back football clinic for local youth before flying to Johannesburg for safari game drives, Soweto culture tours, and Sandton nightlife.

The trip ends with a return to Ghana for a Polo Club dinner, a rooftop farewell party, and a day to rest before heading home β€” refreshed, inspired, and connected to the Motherland.

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    DAY 1 – Sunday, Feb 15 | Welcome to Accra, Ghana πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­

    Royal Welcome at Kotoka International Airport: Traditional drummers, dancers, VIP escort

    Private Motorcade to 5-Star Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City

    Welcome Lunch at Marriott Hotel Sky Bar with city views

    Luxury Spa Treatment at Kempinski Spa to relax after long flight

    Private Welcome Dinner at Tunnel Lounge Accra

    • Theme: Ghanaian Flavors Night with kente dΓ©cor + live music

    Early rest to reset for the week ahead

  • Day
    02

    DAY 2 – Monday, Feb 16 | Cape Coast Heritage & Slave River

    Breakfast at hotel

    Depart for Assin Manso Slave River for moving heritage ceremony

    Continue to Cape Coast Castle (guided tour + Door of Return ritual)

    Check-in at Marlin Beach Resort

    Dinner at the resort overlooking the Atlantic

    Overnight stay at Marlin

  • Day
    03

    DAY 3 – Tuesday, Feb 17 | Resort Morning + Return to Accra

    Sunrise walk on the beach, poolside leisure

    Brunch/early lunch at Marlin Resort

    Drive back to Accra

    Check-in at Kempinski, rest & recovery

    Casual dinner at Sky Deli or hotel restaurant

    Evening at leisure

  • Day
    04

    DAY 4 – Wednesday, Feb 18 | Accra City & Culture Tour

    Breakfast at hotel
    City tour: Black Star Square, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, National Museum
    Lunch at Labadi Beach Hotel (seaside dining)
    Afternoon shopping at Art Centre
    Return to hotel, relax & freshen up
    Dinner at Saint Pablo Restaurant (fine dining)
    Late-night outing in Osu Nightlife District (VIP tables after midnight)

  • Day
    05

    DAY 5 – Thursday, Feb 19 | Media + Rest Day

    Breakfast at hotel

    TV & Radio Media Rounds (highlighting athletes & AfriConnect mission)

    Afternoon rest, spa appointments, or private meetings

    Lunch and dinner arranged at hotel or nearby venues

    Evening downtime

  • Day
    06

    DAY 6 – Friday, Feb 20 | Community Give-Back

    Breakfast at hotel
    Travel to partnered school/sports facility
    NFL-Athlete-Led Football Clinic (skills training + mentorship)
    Sports gear donation + group photos/media coverage
    Return to hotel to rest
    Closing Ghana Dinner Celebration (music & networking)

  • Day
    07

    DAY 7 – Saturday, Feb 21 | Fly to Johannesburg, South Africa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

    Morning flight Accra β†’ Johannesburg

    Private transfer to Luxury Safari Lodge (e.g., Ivory Tree Lodge, Pilanesberg)

    Evening Sunset Game Drive for first Big Five sightings

    Lodge dinner under the stars

  • Day
    08

    DAY 8 – Sunday, Feb 22 | Safari + Johannesburg Nightlife

    Early morning game drive + lodge brunch

    Midday leisure: pool, spa recovery

    Transfer to Johannesburg city

    Dinner at Marble Restaurant (city skyline views)

    VIP nightlife experience in Sandton

  • Day
    09

    DAY 9 – Monday, Feb 23 | Johannesburg Culture & History

    Breakfast at hotel

    Visit Apartheid Museum & Mandela House (Soweto)

    Lunch in Soweto β€” authentic local cuisine

    Afternoon shopping at Sandton City or local markets

    Private dinner & Nightlife

  • Day
    10

    DAY 10 – Tuesday, Feb 24 | Return to Ghana

    Morning flight Johannesburg β†’ Accra

    Check-in at Kempinski

    Afternoon rest/pool time

    Dinner at Accra Polo Club (exclusive setting)

  • Day
    11

    DAY 11 – Wednesday, Feb 25 | Recovery & Reflection

    • Sleep-in & late breakfast
    • Free day for spa treatments, shopping, or leisure
    • Farewell Dinner & Toast at Skybar 25 (rooftop venue)
    • Trip recap, group photos, connections exchanged

  • Day
    12

    DAY 12 – Thursday, Feb 26 | Departure Day

    Breakfast at leisure

    Private airport transfers for flights back to the U.S.

Cost Includes

  • Airport Pickup, Welcome Dinner

Excludes

  • Airline Tickets, Bad Vibes