Ghana Experience

Day 1 – Akwaaba! (Welcome!)
On arrival at Accra International Airport, our friendly local team will be waiting for you, ready to take you to your accommodation in Teshie on the outskirts of the city to settle in. You’ll have some free time to relax, later on once everyone has arrived, the local team will give you your orientation briefing and tell you all about the exciting trip that lies ahead.

Dinner included.

Day 2 –
On your first full day in Ghana our local team will help you settle in and get familiar with your new surroundings. You’ll be taken on a tour of Accra including a visit to the Kwame Nkruma Museum (Ghana’s first president); along with a couple of the busy local markets, Ghana Craft Market and the Makola Market, where you can try out some of your bartering skills with the lively locals for the odd bargain or two. In the evening it’ll be time to hit the town and experience some of the local nightlife in Accra, from traditional African Bars to nightclubs, there is something for everyone!

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 3 –
Today you’ll be hitting the beach for a bit of relaxation, spend the day on the beach or by the pool before spending the rest of the afternoon getting to know some of the locals at a nearby sports bar over a few beers and games of pool. In the evening you’ll have a traditional Ghanaian welcome meal in Osu with the group before heading back home to the volunteer house in Teshie.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 

Days 4-8-
Over the next 5 days you will be spending your mornings volunteering at one of a number of community projects in Accra. You’ll either be helping out in one of the local schools, working with the children that need a bit of extra help with their school work or helping out with some sports coaching with the local children. This is a great opportunity to give something back and do your bit to help some of the local children.

After each busy morning of volunteering you will be heading back to the volunteer house for some fantastic activities.

On day 4 you and your fellow travellers can pick up some Ghanaian rhythm as you join in with a lively African drumming and dance lesson! There will be plenty of opportunities to practice these new found skills later in your trip!

The following day you’ll have the chance to learn from a talented local craftsman how to carve a traditional African Elephant (or other animal of your choice!) out of wood. This is great fun for e veryone and you’ll have a unique souvenir of your time in Ghana to take home with you.

In the afternoon of day 6, you'll have a lesson in two of the most widely spoken local languages, Ga and Twi. A local teacher will come to the volunteer house to teach you some of the basic words and phrases, this is great fun as everyone can have a go and your new skills will no doubt come in handy whilst bartering in the local markets. The locals love it when you have a go at the local language, so don’t be shy, give it a go!

On day 7 you can try your hand at some traditional Ghanaian cooking. The friendly local cook will teach you some local dishes which you and the rest of the group can sit down and enjoy together later on.

After saying goodbye to the local children at your volunteer project in the morning of day 8; you'll be spending the afternoon creating your own traditional African painting, under the guidance of a local painter. If you’re not naturally artistic, do not worry, the local painter is extremely patient and will help even complete beginners create their very own masterpiece!

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 9 – 11 -
Now the adventure really begins as you head to Cape Coast, the first capital of the British colony, home to some lovely beaches and former slave forts as well as Kakum National park and its exhilarating canopy walk in the tree tops.

On day 9 you will be travelling from the volunteer accommodation in Teshie to Cape Coast, the journey takes several hours but there is plenty to see along the way as you watch local Ghanaian life whizz by. On arrival at Cape Coast you can relax at the hotel pool or maybe take a walk to the lake top restaurant; you’ll need to get plenty of rest today as tomorrow you’ll be trekking out in the national park.

Day 10 will see you trekking the footpaths in the rainforest whilst learning about the importance of medicinal trees and plants, which are of great importance in African Culture. To top off the day it’ll be time to challenge your yourself on an exhilarating 40 metre high canopy walk through the treetops of the forest!

After a tiring day in the forest, on day 11 you’ll learn all about Ghana’s turbulent past during the slave trade, with moving historical accounts of some of the country’s darkest days, you’ll also be visiting the oldest slave castle in Africa along with others in the area. You’ll be right on the coast today so you’ll be able to enjoy some fantastic views of the ocean whilst having time to reflect on all the things you will have learnt about Ghana’s history.

Breakfast included.

Day 12-13 -
On day 12 you will be heading inland towards Ghana’s famous Volta Region. Your home for the next two days will be the lovely town Wli Agorviefe, home to the upper and lower Wli waterfalls. You’ll be trekking to the upper falls first of all where you’ll be able to enjoy some fantastic scenery and views along the way and then you’ll need your swimming gear as you brace yourself for perhaps the most refreshing swim you will ever have!

Whilst in the Volta region you’ll be taken up Ghana’s highest mountain, Mount Afadjato, measuring 885m. It takes roughly 2 hours for the ascent and descent and the route offers some magnificent views of Lake Volta, the largest man-made lake in the world and the surrounding areas. On the way you might be lucky enough to spot some beautiful butterflies and birds as well as the occasional antelope and monkey! You’ll be walking at a pace suitable for all the group so no one will be left behind!

Breakfast included.

Day 14 –
Today you’ll be hanging out (excuse the pun!) with a bunch of very mischievous monkeys at a sanctuary in Baobeng-Fiena, a few hours drive from the Wli Agorviefe in the central region. This is a great opportunity to interact with the monkeys as well as some fantastic photos opportunities! Whilst at the sanctuary you’ll also enjoy a trek into the surrounding forest to try and spot some of the local wildlife.

Breakfast included.

Day 15 -
We head to the market town of Kumasi today, the second largest city in Ghana. Kumasi is most famous for its huge market, one of the oldest in Africa, were you can buy everything from fresh fruit and veg, shoes, furniture and wooden animals! Today is a great opportunity to practice your new found Ga and Twi skills as you barter with the locals for a bargain, this is the perfect place to pick up some souvenirs to take home with you or perhaps try a tasty local snack!

After all that shopping you may want to visit some of the local bars and restaurants, there is a great selection of places to choose from and they are much cheaper than those back in Accra.

Breakfast included.

Day 16 – 19 –
Your base for the next few days will be Larabanga, in Mole National Park, Ghana’s largest National Park; home to a collection of more than 90 different mammals, those most likely to be seen i nclude Elephant, Buffalo, Warthog, Hippo, Baboons, and Bushbuck. Whilst in Mole, you’ll be taken on some game drives to explore the reserve and have some free time to relax. Your time in Mole is bound to be great fun and is one of the highlights of any trip to Ghana.

Breakfast included.

Day 20-
Today will be a long travelling day, spending most of the day on the coach, as you take the journey from Larabanga in the north of the country down to the popular beach resort of Kokrobite on the coast. They’ll be some stops along the way to stretch your legs, pick up something to eat and take photos. Although it is a long journey, you’ll be able to enjoy the sheer beauty of Ghana as you travel through the heart of the country passing by traditional rural villages and stunning scenery along the way.

The long journey will be well worth it when you arrive in Kokrobite – the final stop on your Ghana Experience. It is the most popular beach resort in Ghana and you will be able to spend the rest of the day relaxing, swimming or exploring the beach. When night falls, you’ll be able to enjoy the traditional entertainment and no doubt your new found African drumming and dancing lessons will come in very useful!

Breakfast included.

Day 21-
After a thoroughly enjoyable three week trip, today is the final day of your Ghana Experience. From Kokrobite, you’ll travel back to the volunteer accommodation in Teshie, near Accra where your trip comes to an end. Your return airport transfer is not included but this can be easily arranged locally with the local team. You should arrange for your flights to depart Accra after 7pm.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
 

Please note: Itineraries and activities are subject to change.