CURATED TOURS›West Africa

Accra Immersion

Accra, Ghana

Art, food, music and the pulse of West Africa's most dynamic city.

DATES

March 14 – 22, 2027

DURATION

9 days

FROM

$4,200

GROUP SIZE

Maximum 14 travelers

STATUS

Accepting Reservations

Nine days inside the creative heartbeat of Accra — from the galleries of Osu to the fishing villages of Jamestown, the kitchens of Labadi to the studios of emerging artists redefining contemporary African art. This journey is for travelers who want to feel a city, not just see it.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

Private studio visits with Accra-based contemporary artists
Guided culinary walk through Makola Market with a local chef
Evening at a live music venue in Osu
Day trip to Cape Coast and Elmina Castle
Dinner at one of Accra's most celebrated restaurants
Sunset at Labadi Beach with local musicians

ITINERARY

Day 1

Arrival & Welcome Dinner

Arrive in Accra. Transfer to your boutique hotel in Osu. Welcome dinner with the group at a celebrated Accra restaurant.

Day 2

The Creative City

Morning visit to the National Museum of Ghana. Afternoon gallery walk through Osu and Labone. Evening cocktails at a rooftop bar overlooking the city.

Day 3

Artists & Studios

Private studio visits with two Accra-based contemporary artists. Lunch in the artists' neighborhood. Afternoon free for exploration.

Day 4

Jamestown & the Sea

Morning in Jamestown — the historic fishing village at the heart of old Accra. Visit the lighthouse, the boxing gym, the street art. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 5

Food & Market

Guided culinary walk through Makola Market with a local chef. Cooking demonstration and lunch. Afternoon rest.

Day 6

Cape Coast Day Trip

Full-day excursion to Cape Coast and Elmina Castle. Return to Accra for dinner.

Day 7

Music & Night

Free morning. Evening at a live music venue in Osu — Afrobeats, highlife and the sounds of contemporary Ghana.

Day 8

Rest & Reflection

Morning yoga session. Afternoon at leisure — shopping, spa, or a final walk through the city. Farewell dinner.

Day 9

Departure

Breakfast and transfers to Kotoka International Airport.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

8 nights accommodation in a boutique hotel in Osu
All ground transportation within Ghana
Welcome and farewell dinners
All guided experiences and studio visits listed in the itinerary
Culinary market walk and cooking demonstration
Cape Coast and Elmina Castle day trip with guide
Africa Living group leader throughout the journey

NOT INCLUDED

International airfare
Travel insurance (required)
Lunches and dinners not listed above
Personal shopping and incidentals
Gratuities

PRICING

Double Occupancy$4,200 per person

Single Supplement$850 additional

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

At booking

Deposit to reserve your place

$750

December 1, 2026

Second payment

50% of remaining balance

January 15, 2027

Final payment

Remaining balance

IMPORTANT DATES

Reservations openOctober 1, 2026

Early registration closesNovember 15, 2026

Final payment dueJanuary 15, 2027

DepartureMarch 14, 2027

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CURATED TOURS›East Africa

Nairobi & Kigali

Nairobi, Kenya & Kigali, Rwanda

Two of Africa's most forward-looking cities. One unforgettable journey.

DATES

May 8 – 18, 2027

DURATION

11 days

FROM

$5,400

GROUP SIZE

Maximum 12 travelers

STATUS

Accepting Reservations

Eleven days across East Africa's two most compelling capitals — Nairobi's creative energy and Kigali's extraordinary transformation. From the design studios of Westlands to the hillside neighborhoods of Kigali, this journey explores what it means to build a contemporary African city.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

Nairobi's creative district — galleries, studios and design spaces
Private dinner with a Nairobi-based chef
Day trip to the Great Rift Valley
Kigali City Walk with a local architect and urban historian
Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial
Dinner at one of Kigali's celebrated restaurants

ITINERARY

Days 1–2

Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi. Transfer to your hotel in Westlands. Welcome dinner. Day 2: orientation walk through the creative district.

Days 3–4

Nairobi's Creative Scene

Gallery visits, studio tours and conversations with Nairobi-based artists and designers. Private dinner with a celebrated Nairobi chef.

Day 5

Rift Valley

Full-day excursion to the Great Rift Valley — lakes, flamingos and the extraordinary landscape of East Africa.

Day 6

Nairobi Free Day

Free day in Nairobi — markets, the Karen Blixen Museum, Karura Forest, or simply rest.

Day 7

Fly to Kigali

Morning flight to Kigali. Afternoon arrival and hotel check-in. Evening walk through the city center.

Day 8

Kigali City Walk

Guided city walk with a local architect and urban historian. Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 9

Art & Design in Kigali

Visit to Inema Arts Center and conversations with Rwandan artists. Afternoon at the Kigali Convention Centre.

Day 10

Rest & Farewell

Morning at leisure. Farewell dinner at one of Kigali's most celebrated restaurants.

Day 11

Departure

Breakfast and transfers to Kigali International Airport.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

5 nights accommodation in Nairobi (Westlands)
4 nights accommodation in Kigali
Nairobi–Kigali flight
All ground transportation
Welcome and farewell dinners
All guided experiences listed in the itinerary
Great Rift Valley day trip
Africa Living group leader throughout the journey

NOT INCLUDED

International airfare to Nairobi and from Kigali
Travel insurance (required)
Lunches and dinners not listed above
Personal shopping and incidentals
Gratuities

PRICING

Double Occupancy$5,400 per person

Single Supplement$1,100 additional

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

At booking

Deposit to reserve your place

$750

February 1, 2027

Second payment

50% of remaining balance

March 15, 2027

Final payment

Remaining balance

IMPORTANT DATES

Reservations openOctober 15, 2026

Final payment dueMarch 15, 2027

DepartureMay 8, 2027

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