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EVER ON THE ALTAR: GHANA 2027

Important Dates:

Deposit Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 (We encourage you to make your deposit as soon as possible to begin your payments.) 

Start Date: Friday, February 12, 2027 

End Date: Sunday, February 21, 2027 

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​​Rates (Land Only – Without Airfare)

Prices are based on single or double occupancy. Rates for triple or quadruple occupancy may be arranged upon request and priced on a case-by-case basis. Final rates may be adjusted based on vendor confirmations and fluctuations in the USD–Ghanaian cedi exchange rate. A minimum of 20 paid travelers is required to operate the tour at the quoted rates.

 

Double Occupancy: $5,500
Single Occupancy: $6,200

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We intend to arrange a group flight for this trip on either Delta or United Airlines. We will not know the flight cost until approximately 330 days before the return date (around March 27, 2026). Airfare will be an additional cost.

 

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Package Includes: 

  • 9 nights’ accommodations 

  • Hotel taxes, fees, and service charges 

  • Hotel porterage 

  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure dates 

  • 13 meals (9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners) 

  • Sightseeing and cultural excursions per itinerary 

  • Transportation in a modern, air-conditioned motor coach 

  • Services of a multilingual tour manager 

  • Services of licensed local guides 

  • Virtual pre-trip orientation 

  • Dedicated Onyx Group support before and during the trip 

  • Visa advisory support 

  • Group Tshirt 

  • Donation to WFAA 

 

 

Package Excludes: 

  • International airfare 

  • Ghana entry visa fees 

  • Travel insurance 

  • Vaccination entry requirements 

  • Alcoholic beverages 

  • Tips and gratuities 

  • Personal expenses or optional activities not listed in the itinerary 

 

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Next Steps to Confirm Your Spot:

  1. Everyone interested must complete the Washington Fisk Alumni Association Ghana Trip Participant Agreement

  2. Submit your 500.00 deposit via Zeffy, Zelle, or check. The deadline to submit the deposit is Saturday, February 28, 2026

  3. Spread the word to your classmates, friends and family. We need a minimum of 20 people for this trip to happen. 

 

How to Pay: 

  • For Credit Card Payments: Zeffy Ever on the Altar Payment Portal  (Payments over 1000, should be either broken up or made via Zelle or check.) 

  • Zelle: wfaaonline@gmail.com 

  • Check: Checks made payable to WFAA c/o Cheryl Eason, WFAA Financial Secretary 3590 Stephies Court, Alexandria Va 22309 note in the memo that this is for the Ghana Trip.

 

Payment Schedule 

All participants on this trip will make their payments directly to the Washington Fisk Alumni  Association.

 

View payment schedule.

RESEARCH AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Angela Addae's  Book Recommendations: 

  1. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

  2. Black Power: A Record of Reactions in a Land of Pathos by Richard Wright

  3. Changes: A Love Story by Ama Ata Aidoo

  4. The Second Emancipation by Howard French

 

Angela's Slides:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14BoDMrjkSj_b_oFBvpOqB3QwjsxWLfVb/view?usp=drive_link

 

Videos to Review:

Recording of the Call: WFAA Ghana Informational Video 

Angela & Kerene's Ghana Discussion: Why HBCU Alumni Are Vacationing in Ghana

Deborah & Kerene Talk about Travel: How Travel Can Change Your Life Forever

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