Thu, Feb 29th

Type of Day: Medium Impact (movement and travel)

Arrive in Ghana 

Travel to the University of Accra

Dinner at the hotel and then rest

You will meet your Ghanaian tour guide who will assist and transfer you to the hotel. After you have settled in your room you will join the group again and receive a brief orientation during the welcome dinner.

Get acquainted with the group and relax for a fresh start in the morning.

Fri, Mar 1st

Type of Day: Low Impact

Attire: Comfortable wear

Breakfast at the Hotel

Departure: 10:00 am 

Tour of Accra, Ghana

Points of Interests include: Independent Square, Black Star Monument, Jamestown, and more. (Subject to Change).

Return to the hotel for rest and dinner.

Sat, Mar 2nd

Type of Day: Medium Impact (bus travel, walking)

Attire: Celebratory White

Breakfast at the hotel

Departure for the Central Region 

Travel for 2-3 hours to Cape Coast to explore the Slave Dungeon.

Check in to the Coconut Grove Beach Hotel

Drive along the coast through several fishing villages and coconut lined beaches. Visit the Cape Coast Castle which was originally started by the Swedes in 1652.

The Cape Coast Castle served as the headquarters and seat of the British colonial government until 1877

We will also visit Elmina Castle erected by the Portuguese in 1482, one of the most important stops on the route of the Atlantic slave trade.   

Sun, Mar 3rd

Type of Day: High Impact (walking, climbing)

Attire: Comfortable and durable wear; walking shoes

Departure: 9:00 am

Kakum Canopy Walk

Village of Sumaan (bring school supplies and other donated items for the service project)

Go on a morning walk of the “Kuntan Trail” with its countless medicinal trees. Climb the mountain to experience the “Canopy Walkway” suspended 100 feet from the forest ground for a panoramic view of the flora and fauna of the remaining vestiges of the rain forest. 

Visit the village of Saaman to tour the traditional farming village and gain insights on their educational system.

Mon, Mar 4th

Type of Day: Low Impact

Attire: Comfortable Wear

Departure: TBD

Visit to the Slave River (Assin Manso)

Dinner at Mabel's Table (American Soul Food Cuisine)

Travel to Assin Manso the “Slave River” which was the last rest stop for the captives on their “one-way” trek to the slave dungeons along the Coast.

Afternoon Options: Relax, meditate, or enjoy the amenities at the Coconut Grove Beach Resort (horseback riding, golf, mini golf, swimming at the pool, etc.) or an afternoon session with Bishop Davis.

Wed, Mar 5th

Type of Day: Medium Impact

Attire: Casual/Comfortable Wear

Head Back to Accra

Last full da in Ghana!!! 

Travel back to Accra and continue to the Arts and Crafts Market for a wide variety of Ghanaian hand-crafted items. 

Complete the Accra city tour: Notational Museum and historic Jamestown walking tour.

Farewell Dinner and Naming Ceremony at the La Palm Hotel  

Thu, Mar 6th

After breakfast, complete the Accra city tour by visiting the National Museum and attend participate in a workshop 

Fri, Mar 7th 

Type of Day: Travel Day

Attire: Comfortable wear

Packing and Late Check-out of hotel

Spend the day shopping or sightseeing on your own before departing to Airport.

No activities are scheduled. 

Final check-out time to be determined.

Travel to airport at 5:30 pm for international departure

Flight details TBD

 Sample flight is an evening flight from Accra to Amsterdam to Chicago.

This will be an overnight flight.

Flights will be confirmed upon deposit.