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 décor + live music

Early rest to reset for the week ahead

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

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

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)

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

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)

Morning flight Accra → 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

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

Breakfast at hotel

Visit Apartheid Museum & Mandela House (Soweto)

Lunch in Soweto — authentic local cuisine

Afternoon shopping at Sandton City or local markets

Private dinner & Nightlife

Morning flight Johannesburg → Accra

Check-in at Kempinski

Afternoon rest/pool time

Dinner at Accra Polo Club (exclusive setting)

• 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

Breakfast at leisure

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