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Explore the History & Cultural Legacy of Ghana, W. Africa with
The 2011 Sankofa Cultural Sojourn Nine-Day Tour toGhana, West AfricaDeparting: Sunday, June 12th, 2011
Returning: Monday, June 20th, 2011
Departing from New York, NY – JFK Airport
Sankofa is an Akan word that means“Go Back to Your Roots”
Calling all Friendly Explorers & Cultural Tourists,you are invited to go back to your roots on a Sankofa Cultural Sojourn to Ghana. Ghana was the firstcolonized African country to attain its independence in the post-World War II era. Ghana celebrated its50th Golden Jubilee Independence Anniversary from the British in 2007. Today, Ghana is a renaissancenation of resilient people with a rich history.
Your Sankofa Sojourn includes cultural orientation and travel preparation; Delta direct air service fromNew York to Accra; Hotel accommodations at Novotel, Coconut Grove Beach Resort & Miklin or Sunsethotels; Ground transportation in an air-conditioned coach; Breakfast daily and selected lunch OR dinner(13 meals total); Entry fees to tour attractions; and English speaking tour guide services provided bySunset Vacations Ghana, LTD. Travel Planning Services, Land Tour & Airfare package is $3,600 perperson double occupancy. Single occupancy add $375 more. (Airfare subject to change until deposit isreceived & flight is confirmed. Costs NOT included: Ghana Visa; meals not listed on itinerary; drinks & beveragesat meals; tips for service providers; phone calls & laundry, etc.) Highlights of Your Sankofa Sojourn:
In the capital city of Accra, you’ll visit:
• The University of Ghana, the country’s premier university
• The W.E. B. DuBois Centre for Pan African Culture and the Diaspora Forum
• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial National Park dedicated to Ghana’s firstpost Independence President
• Craftsmen at Nungua/Teshie, Arts & Crafts market & Woodin, the African fabric shop
In the city of Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire, you’ll visit:
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
• Royal Manhyia Palace Museum, home & office of former Asante’s Kings dating back to 1700
• Ashanti craft villages to observe traditional craftsmen – woodcarvers, Adinkra cloth and Kentecloth weaving (more)
In the Cities of Kumasi, Elmina & Village of Assin Manso, you’ll experience (pg 2)
• Cape Coast & Elmina Castles: No journey to Ghana would be complete withouta reverent visit to the dungeons at Elmina and Cape Coast where enslavedAfricans victimized during the horrific Trans Atlantic Slave Trade. Witness the“Door of No Return” and lay a memorial wreath at this sacred site. Reflect at theSlave River in Assin Manso where enslaved Africans had their last bath beforebeing marched to the dungeons on the coast. Visit the tomb of two enslavedAfricans who were re-interred in 1998. (Elmina & Cape Coast dungeons are UNESCO WorldHeritage Sites.)
• Cultural Naming Ceremony: Re-affirm your African connection with a cultural,meaningful Akan name given to you by the people in Nsuakyir Village (minimumpeople required.)
• Kakum National Park: Take an adventurous and breathtaking walk on the 100- foot highCanopy Walkway in this tropical rainforest. (Top photo: Cultural Guide at the Door of No Return.)
Meals: Enjoy delicious Ghanaian food including Red Red (black eyes peas stew with fried red plantain,)Jollof Rice, Waakye (rice & black eye peas cooked together) Kelewele (spicy red plantain) and more (13meals including welcome drinks, daily breakfast and lunch and/or dinner including farewell dinner) asdesignated by the itinerary. Additional meals available on your own at host hotel or local restaurants.
Tour Planners: The Sankofa Cultural Sojourn is being lead by Dr. Jannis Floyd, (photo left) AssociateProfessor of Education and Special Education at Mansfield University in Mansfield, Pennsylvania in
conjunction with Ms. Sherrie Hauser-Simmons, MSJ, BSC, Principal & CulturalTravel Agent of Simmons Travel Tours of Atlanta; and Sunset Vacations in Ghana. BothJannis & Sherrie are experienced travelers who have each been twice to Ghana. Theyproclaim themselves as Friendly Explorers & Cultural Tourists. Ms. Naa Oyoe Ofei-Aryeh (photo above right) owner & tour operator of Sunset Vacations of Ghana coordinatedthe tours for Sherrie’s 2001 & 2007 trip to Ghana. Payments: $3,600 via certifiedchecks or money orders payable to Simmons, Hauser-Simmons, LLC. Credit cardspayments can be accepted for airfare payments. Forward enclosed Travel Reservation
form and payments to Simmons, Hauser-Simmons, 6393 Pheasant Trail, Fairburn, GA 30213.Cancellations: Request to cancel must be received in writing by March 1st, 2011 to receive a refund.Penalties may apply. Optional Travel insurance to cover unexpected illness and emergency cancellationsis available at additional costs. Ask Travel Agent Sherrie Hauser-Simmons for details. Preferredinsurance coverage available if booked at time of first deposit.2011 Payment schedule: $2,800 due in January for tour deposit and airfare. Additional monthlypayments available with final payment due by May 2nd, 2011.=============================================================================For More Information Contact: Travel Plans arranged by: Sherrie Hauser-Simmons, MSJDr. Jannis Floyd Principal & Cultural Travel Agent, Simmons Travel ToursPhone: 570-662-7517 Subsidiary of Simmons, Hauser-Simmons, LLCEmail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
6393 Pheasant Trail, Fairburn, GA 30213 770-774-0039
Your Sankofa Cultural Sojourn Reservation Form
Yes, I want to join the Friendly Explorers & Cultural Tourists forthe Sankofa Cultural Sojourn June 12th – 20th, 2011
Name: __________________________________________________(Name as it appears on your passport)
Date of Birth: _____________ Cell: _________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ___________
Work phone: ______________________ Home: ___________________
Email: ____________________________________________________
I will be sharing a room with:________________________________________________ ________(Roommate also needs to submit a deposit and separate reservation form.)
Special instructions: Please forward a photo and one paragraph bio [email protected] to compile group profile directory for all Friendly Explorers &Cultural Tourists. Mail deposit payable to Simmons, Hauser, Simmons, LLC & mail payment andreservation form to Simmons Travel Tours: 6393 Pheasant Trail, Fairburn, GA 30213. Questions? CallSherrie at 770-774-0039 Monday through Saturday 10am – 7pm.
______Yes, I plan to arrive in New York on 6/11th. Please reserve a hotel room for me. (Details forthcoming.)
I already have my passport? Yes No I need Ghana entry visa information? Yes No
Any special health or medical concerns; prescription medications; special dietary requirements:
Emergency Contact Person: __________________________________ Phone: _________________
Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________
(Photos above: Gateway to the Slave River at Assin Manso. Young Kente Cloth weaver)
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Deposit Received: Dates of Additional payments: Final Payment:
Confirmation letter mailed: Photo & bio rec’d NYC Hotel:
Visa applied: Other notes:
