Once again, thanks for a great time.”
Tom
The Black Star Surf Tours are for groups of 1 to 7 people and a minimum stay of 1 week. We also offer on-demand private surf tours for those who have shorter stays. Get all the information and rates for on-demand surf tours by going here.
Check out our "African Surf Adventure Tour", the other surf tour that Black Star offers.
("African Surf Adventure Tour" is only offered three times a year.)
Imagine yourself surfing next to 16th century forts, exploring untouched fishing villages and looking for and finding the perfect waves. Around almost every corner is another surfable spot- a point break with a long, heavy wave offering a 50 meter plus ride, a beach break with fast lefts and rights, or even an occasional reef break to get tubed in. All this with no one in site except you and your group! There are so many breaks that we have to admit we have not yet surfed them all!
The waves
The Southern Hemisphere swells that hit the Western coastline of Ghana travel great distances to reach our beaches producing some of the cleanest, most orderly waves on earth. The StormRider Guide Volume II notes that the waves in Ghana are consistently head high. This it true, but we also know of places they are consistently bigger. As Ghana is not yet a surfing destination it is marked by hundreds of yet-to-be discovered beach breaks, reef breaks and point-breaks. It is the point-breaks, mostly rights but with an occasional left, that makes Ghana a highly desirable surf adventure destination. The combination of perfect waves, warm water and no crowds, as well as the incredible and limitless experiences of getting off the beaten path and traveling up the coast in a traditional fishing boat, creates the ideal African surf adventure!
Surf tour group size
There is no minimum number of participants for the Surfmobile Surf Tour. So if you are traveling alone, have a week on your hands, and want to surf the best spots in Ghana, this tour is for you. While there is no minimum size, we can handle only groups up to seven people for this tour. The maximum number is to ensure adequate space in our van for you, your gear, the guides, and supplies (including your breakfast and/or lunches!). We are happy to work with you and customize your tour.
Transport
During your surfmobile surf tour you will travel to some killer surf spots in, you guest it, the Black Star Surfmobile. This rugged diesel van has proved itself time and time again to be able to travel down even the narliest of roads to get the isolated and pumping surf spots. Travel an rural roads along the coast of Ghana passing through traditional fishing villages is a adventure in and of itself!
Activities
As part of our Black Star Surf Tour experience we offer a variety of activities that will introduce you to the local culture, history and natural beauty that surrounds us. All of these can activities are within a short walk or drive from Busua. Activities can be arranged from our surf shop including a tour of nearby Fort Batenstein and Fort Metal Cross, a visit to see local fisherman bringing in their catches and bartering prices at Dixcove fishing village, a river canoe trip, a visit to Cape Three Points Forrest Reserve (the only coastal rain forest reserve in Ghana), or a kayak trip to Abokwa Island. Black Star Surf Camp participants also receive a 20% discount on drum lesson offered by local musicians on the Djembe or any of a wide variety of drums native to Ghana.
African Drumming Lessons
Black Star Surf is teaming up with long time African drumming instructor, Francis Abby, to bring African drum lessons to Busua. You can’t always be surfing the awesome waves of Busua, so this is an opportunity to take some time to experience traditional African culture and learn to drum!
Drum classes are two hours per day and it will be expected that you will spend some time each day practicing on your own.
Also, a very good hand selected Djembe or Kpanlogo drum is included with the price - and we're giving you a €10 discount from the normal price!
'Drum n' surf' holidays… the future.”
Jon Khoo
Below is a summary of a typical possible itinerary to help you visualize what your week as part of a Surfmobile Surf Tour will look like. We will do our best to chase the best waves of the day so this itinerary is not a set schedule.
| Day | Itinerary |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Busua |
| Day 2 | Surf Butre Rock, Abokwa Island or Black Mamba Point |
| Day 3 | Surf Abokwa Island, Black Mamba Point, or Dixcove Point |
| Day 4 | Travel to Akwidaa: surf Dixcove, Black Star Beach or LP's |
| Day 5 | Surf Miemia, Mutraki PT. or Princesstown |
| Day 6 | A return to your favorite spot |
| Day 7 | Surf Black Mamba and other local spots |
| Day 8 | End of surf tour (breakfast before leaving) |
Click on “balloons” for surf spot descriptions
Click on blue line for tour route description.
—Will Anderson, New Zealand, May 2010
Accommodations
Black Star Surf Tours has partnered with local hotels, inns and hostels to offer a unique traveling and accommodation experience. Included in this tour package is a variety of options to meet your surfing, accommodation, and cuisine needs. For four of your seven nights during your surf adventure you will have a number of accommodation options. The remaining three nights will be spent near remote fishing villages where the entire tour group will eat and sleep at one of our selected unique accommodations. This includes one night at a secluded bungalow on a private bay, another in a beautiful well kept 16th century fort, and then at an eco-lodge that even offers scuba diving! A description of each of the accommodations and itinerary is provided below. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any further questions:
Here are some pictures of the different accommodation options for our surf camp. You can also visit the website of African Rainbow for a much more detailed description of their rooms and cuisine. The rooms at the Dadson Lodge all come with ceiling fan and private bathroom. The bungalows at Kobi's are basic with shared latrine and bucket shower. The rooms are on the beach — perfect for the backpacker or adventure traveler on a budget!
South African Surfer, Africansurfer.com, Sept 2007
Prices
Our surfmobile surf tour package options are represented below by the colors of the Ghanaian flag (Red, Green, and Gold). Each of these packages are guaranteed to keep you well rested and well fed so that you can get the most out of your surf tour experience. The three packages that are presented below include breakfast, lunch and dinner. For the Red & Green Packages, all meals are at the The Okorye Tree restaurant. The Gold Package breakfasts are at the African Rainbow Resort. Breakfasts and/or lunches will be brought to the various location on the surf tour so that you can enjoy a full day of surfing with the least amount of time out of the water.
Our Surf Tour Packages reflect prices for rooms with double occupancy. Upgrades and single rooms are available.
Our surf tour packages reflect prices for rooms with double occupancy. Upgrades and single rooms are also available.
Black Star is ready and able to accomodate any custom tour requests, including extended stays. Please contact Peter if interested.
Surf Tours are available April 20th thru September 31st
| All Packages Receive: 7 Nights Stay in Busua, 7 days of meals, 6 Surf Lessons & 7 Days Board Rental |
TRANSPORTATION TO BUSUA IS NOT INCLUDED (arraignments can be made for pick-up, see below)
** Click here for terms and conditions of Black Star Surf Tours & Camps
*** You are entitled to a full return on your deposit if you cancel your surf camp or tour 120 days or more prior to trip departure. For more information see “Summary of deposit and full payment cancellation policies”
Other important information
Transportation To/From Airport to Black Star
It is a four to five hour drive from Accra Airport to Black Star Surf located in Busua. We do have a shuttle van that is available for groups up to 8 people for a flat fee of €100 Euro per trip (€75 if traveling alone). If you prefer a different means of travel, we are happy to assist you with other travel options available in Ghana.
Visa
With few exceptions, you will need a Visa to enter Ghana. To get your Visa contact the nearest Ghanaian embassy or consulate. Give yourself at least 6 weeks to complete the process for receiving your Visa. Please contact us if your Visa requires contact information for your stay in Busua.
Flights
Black Star Surf Tours does not make flight bookings for travel to Ghana. However, we do have some experience in finding the cheapest and most suitable flights and will give you recommendations to help you with your search.
Travel Insurance
It is highly recommended that you purchased comprehensive medical travel insurance, one that will fly you home in an emergency. There are medical facilities throughout Ghana and very near our surf camp- there is a District Hospital in the next village over- that can provide adequate care for most illnesses and minor injuries. However, in case of a more serious injury or sickness requiring specialized attention, the care and access to technology in Ghana, in our opinion, is not adequate.
Vaccinations
Malaria is widespread in Ghana so it is necessary to take a prophylactic malaria medicine. The most common pill forms are for Mefloquine (Lariam), Malarone and Doxycycline. A yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers. It is also recommended that that your vaccination be up to date for tetanus, polio, diphtheria, hepatitis A and typhoid.
Things To Bring
If you are coming to Ghana just for the surf tour, you can travel light. But there are a few things that you need to bring:
- flashlight or headlamp
- a sheet
- inflatable pillow (optional)
- a sun protective hat
- reef booties (sea urchines)