Akwaaba! Welcome, that’s what it would be for you in Ghana. The seaside town of Cape Coast is one of Ghana’s most historical sites and one of the most popular tourist areas in the country
Cape Coast is located 165 kilometers west of Accra on the Gulf of Guinea. The drive from Accra to Cape Coast is about two hours, depending on traffic leaving Accra. Cape Coast is the capital of the Central Region and was the center of British Administration until 1877 when the capital was moved to Accra. Most of the oldest and best schools in Ghana are in Cape Coast.
Most tourists in Ghana visit the Cape Coast Castle, a former slave castle and one of the country’s best-organized historical museums. The castle was originally controlled by the Portuguese, Swedes, Danes, and Dutch, before the British took over. With each occupation, the castle was enlarged both in terms of slave exporting capacity and military defense. The museum is informative in a variety of ways regarding tribal culture and slavery. Although a daunting subject, it is well worth the visit regarding learning the history of slave culture in this region.
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The 3 Week Summer Special Program in Ghana is the ultimate way of experiencing Africa’s friendliest country firsthand and traveling responsibly. As a participant in the program, volunteers get an opportunity to work hands on in community projects and also visit some of Ghana’s most famous travel spots. You will get the opportunity to witness the Ghanaian way of life, the culture and customs of this beautiful country.
Apart from enjoying the local culture and cuisine, our volunteers get a chance to indulge in lot of extra curricular activities. You can visit local villages and watch the tribes them dance to the tune of folk songs. A trip to the Kintampo waterfalls will fill your mind with a strong urge plunge into the milky white cascade. Another trip to the largest wildlife refuge of Ghana- Mole National Park will get you close and personal with Big 5. Your trip to Ghana would be incomplete without a visit to the Boabeng-Fiema monkey sanctuary which is home to about 700 monkeys.
The 3 Week Summer Special Program in Ghana is the ultimate way of experiencing Africa’s friendliest country firsthand and traveling responsibly. As a participant in the program, volunteers get an opportunity to work hands on in community projects and also visit some of Ghana’s most famous travel spots. You will get the opportunity to witness the Ghanaian way of life, the culture and customs of this beautiful country.
Apart from enjoying the local culture and cuisine, our volunteers get a chance to indulge in lot of extra curricular activities. You can visit local villages and watch the tribes them dance to the tune of folk songs. A trip to the Kintampo waterfalls will fill your mind with a strong urge plunge into the milky white cascade. Another trip to the largest wildlife refuge of Ghana- Mole National Park will get you close and personal with Big 5. Your trip to Ghana would be incomplete without a visit to the Boabeng-Fiema monkey sanctuary which is home to about 700 monkeys.
in Accra. Please note that all volunteers need to arrive in Accra on this day only. For those arriving earlier, they will be met at a meeting point decided beforehand.
meeting the local village chief, exchanging greetings and seeing their traditional way of living. During the evening the volunteers will be taking part in learning sessions with regards to the social activities in the village.
These include drumming and dancing lessons. In the evenings, the villagers offer an entertainment program for the guests to watch and participate. Among others, there are options which include drumming and dancing with the whole village, or listening to a storyteller who narrates old animal fables around a bonfire.
Teaching the school going children and helping them to do their homework after school. Keeping the children busy and organizing educational and recreational activities for them (games, art, music, etc.) 
