Trauma Unit Retreat 2027 - Ghana
November 21 - 27, 2027
Note: Flight to and from Ghana not included in this package
7 days/6 nights
Join us in 2027 as Trauma Unit lands in GHANA!
A global community built on music, energy, and connection brings its signature experience to one of the most culturally rich destinations in the world. If you know Trauma Unit, then you already know this is not a small moment. And if you don’t, this is the one to be part of!
By day, we reset through wellness and cultural immersion. By night, we step into curated spaces filled with music, movement, and undeniable energy.
Welcome to Ghana. Where every moment is intentional, every space is a vibe, and the room is filled with exactly the right people.
This is the year everyone will talk about. Trauma Unit is not something you attend. It is something you are part of.
Akwaaba (Welcome)!!!
1. Select your package, complete the questionnaire, and pay your non-refundable deposit
To lock in your spot, you will be required to submit a deposit. Deposits are non-refundable. Your deposit amount will be applied toward the total cost of your trip. All deposits and packages are non-transferable.
2. Create an account to manage your package and add-ons
When checking out, you should check the box next to "Create an account to manage your booking online." This will allow you to edit, adjust your trip, and select add-ons at a later date.
3. Take note of the processing fees
When proceeding to payment, please expect to see a service fee if you pay by ACH or a 2.9% service fee if you pay by credit or debit card.
4. Manage payment over time
You can choose to set up automatic payments or go in monthly and make payments manually.
5. Look out for a confirmation email
Once we receive payment, you will receive a confirmation email with your receipt, payment plan information, and the option to purchase travel insurance for this trip.
6. Begin booking your flight ASAP
Avoid rising costs and pre holiday surges by locking your ticket in early.
Please carefully review your Birthright Journey Travel Prep Guide for detailed information on:
Passports
Visa requirements and instructions
Vaccines and health recommendations
Baggage allowances
Electrical current
Internet and phone access
Local weather
Currency exchange
Travel insurance
Recommended items for purchase
We understand that plans may change. However, because our trips are planned with care and often involve non-recoverable expenses, we have established the following cancellation policy:
- All bookings include a non-refundable deposit. This deposit secures your spot and is not refundable under any circumstances.
- Cancellations made 45 days or more before the trip start date are eligible for a 50% refund of the total trip cost, minus the non-refundable deposit.
- Cancellations made between 15 and 44 days before the trip departure date are eligible for a 25% refund of the total trip cost, minus the non-refundable deposit.
- Cancellations made fewer than 15 days before the trip departure date are non-refundable.
Additional Notes:
- All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to info@theadinkragroup.com.
- We strongly encourage all travelers to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage.
Double or Single Occupancy Lodging in Ghana at our Host Hotel
WiFi, Restaurant, *Room Service, *Swimming Pool, Air Conditioning, *Wheelchair Accessible (*where available)
Air-Conditioned vehicle on ground in Ghana
Breakfast daily. Other meals (if any) are listed on your itinerary
All entrance fees to various sites and attractions
Professional & knowledgeable hosts, guides and drivers in Ghana
Basic Twi Learning sessions for 5 weeks
Bottles of water daily for entire journey
Special Ghana Welcome Gift
Flight from US to Ghana
Ghana Visa Application costs range between $60 - $200.
Alcoholic beverages are not included unless specified for a specific event or day
We suggest about $500 - $1000 cash but bring what you're comfortable with. Cards are accepted widely in Accra
Tip from heart and according to your lot.
AKWAABA - You’ve arrived!
This is the soft launch. No rush, no pressure—just a quiet build of energy as the room starts to fill with familiar faces, mutuals, and the kind of people who don’t need an introduction. You’ll feel it almost immediately…this week is going to move differently.
Arrivals throughout the day
Optional guaranteed early check-in
Curated Marketplace at the hotel (all day)
Local Ghanaian brands that aren’t mass produced
Tailors and seamstresses creating pieces you’ll wear all week
Welcome Reception and Dinner Buffet (included)
Off-site, intentional setting; private - just us
First link-ups, soft networking, real conversations
Optional late night at Ace Nightclub
For those who understand how these weeks usually start
Clothing suggestions
We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.
For Ace Nightclub: come in your club finest. This is an all-VIP situation at one of Ghana's hottest, most exclusive venues.
Activity Level: Moderate
Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.
The first full day is where everything starts to click.
Names turn into faces, faces turn into connections, and the group begins to feel like something you’re actually part of. By night, the energy shifts and the outside world fades out.
Optional yoga or wellness activity
Reset, hydrate, recalibrate
Black Star Square group photo
This one will circulate
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
Arts Center visit
Lunch on the water
Return to hotel
Evening Experience
Dinner and curated bar crawl (Bar Crawl Locations released closer to event)
Not random stops. The right rooms.
Sets by Trauma and special guests
This is where the night actually begins
Clothing suggestions
We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.
Activity Level: Moderate
Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.
By now, the group chat exists in real life.
Energy is lighter, conversations are easier, and nobody is asking “who’s going?” anymore. You already know where to be.
Optional yoga or wellness activity
Day beach and games party
Music up, drinks flowing, competition just serious enough
This is where the personalities really show up
Lunch is included; the grill will be fired up
Dinner on your own Or wherever the group naturally pulls you
Karaoke
No spectators, only participants
Return to hotel or continue the night your way
Clothing suggestions
We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful. Don't forget your swimwear!
Activity Level: Relaxed
No structure, just options.
By now, you know your pace and your people. Today is about choosing what feels right without overthinking it.
Free day or optional excursions: (check Add-ons section for pricing and details):
Cape Coast day trip
ATV riding
Kumasi for a day
Nature and healing
Textile class
Cooking class
Or stay exactly where you are and enjoy the space. Both choices make sense.
Clothing suggestions
We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful. Check the Add-ons section for clothing suggestions for your adventure of choice.
Activity Level: Relaxed to Active
This is the day that grounds everything and reminds you why Ghana feels different.
It’s not performative, it’s not rushed, it's just is what it is, and you meet it where you are.
Village cultural experience
Group renaming ceremony
Personal. Not something you explain, just something you carry
Local drumming and dancing
Akom (spiritual exhibition)
Community give back
Lunch in the village
Return to Accra
Evening Experience
Thanksgiving group dinner
Private chef’s table
Five courses, intentional pacing
Conversations that don’t happen in loud rooms
Clothing suggestions
We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful.
Activity Level: Moderate
Expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing.
The last full day always feels different.
You’re more comfortable, more present, and a little less interested in anything outside of what’s happening right here.
Free day or optional excursions
Run it back or try something new
Final Night
Trauma Unit celebration (Details reserved until later...wait for the drop)
Clothing suggestions
We suggest lightweight, breathable fabrics, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. A sunhat and sunglasses are also helpful. Check the Add-ons section for clothing suggestions for your adventure of choice.
Activity Level: Relaxed to Active
The final day arrives gently.
There’s time for last looks, last purchases, and last laughs before departure. As you prepare to leave, you carry more than souvenirs—you carry memories of a celebration that was vibrant, meaningful, and truly one for the books.
Free time / last-minute shopping (for late departures)
Farewell Lunch (for late departures)
Airport transfers
And if you want to extend your stay, we get it. Simply let us know!