I thoroughly enjoyed my See Some World experience in Ghana and came away very glad that I made the trip. The Kate Lynn & Adwoa Travel team was exceptional throughout—warm, personable, attentive and genuinely committed to making sure everyone was taken care of.
There were also several real highlights. The Ancestral River and Cape Coast Castle were particularly meaningful experiences, and I loved the Museum of Art and Culture toward the end of the trip. The boat ride on the Volta River and our final resort stay were also wonderful ways to experience another side of Ghana.
That said, I think there are several areas where the itinerary could be improved.
Most importantly, the first two days could have been structured much better. Many of us arrived from the East Coast at approximately 6:30 a.m. after an overnight flight, but our hotel rooms were not available. Spending much of that first day waiting in a conference room after a 10-hour journey was not an ideal introduction to the trip. I would strongly recommend including the prior hotel night in the package so that early-arriving travelers can immediately check in, shower, rest and recover from the flight.
That first day could then be intentionally kept light, with optional activities such as the spa or hair braiding before the welcome dinner. The welcome dinner itself was clearly designed as a special event and was a significant production, but travelers were not really given the opportunity to prepare for it accordingly. Providing time for those who wanted to have their hair braided, get dressed, do their makeup, etc. would have made the evening feel much more intentional. Instead, after spending most of the day waiting for rooms, we had only a few hours to get settled and prepare for a dinner that did not begin until around 9:00 p.m.
More broadly, I found the itinerary somewhat too restaurant- and food-focused. We ate very well, but I would have gladly traded several organized restaurant experiences for more opportunities to interact organically with Ghanaians and experience everyday life, culture and community. For me, those interactions are an important part of traveling to a new country and would have added another dimension to the trip. (This is why I took the initiative to head out in the evenings and experience Accra nightlife).
Finally, I think the group size significantly affected the experience. Nineteen travelers is a very large group to move through a country together. It requires a larger bus, makes every departure and transition slower, lengthens site visits and photo stops, and necessitates large restaurant reservations that feel less intimate within the group and also immediately make us less personable to fellow diners (especially locals). I believe capping future groups at approximately 8–10 travelers would materially improve the experience. A smaller group would be more nimble, allow for more spontaneous experiences and create more opportunities for meaningful interaction both within the group and with the people and places we came to Ghana to experience.
Overall, this was a very good trip with an exceptional team and some truly memorable experiences. With a few adjustments—particularly around arrival-day planning, group size and opportunities for authentic local engagement—I think it could become an outstanding one.