Pride of Ghana Travel and Tours: 14-Day Scholastic Exchange Trip to Ghana
Day 1: Arrival in Accra
- Morning: Arrive at Kotoka International Airport, Accra.
- Afternoon: Transfer to hotel for check-in and rest.
- Evening: Welcome dinner and orientation session. Meet your tour guides and fellow participants.
Day 2: Explore Accra
- Morning: Visit the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan-African Culture.
- Afternoon: Explore the Independence Square and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant featuring traditional Ghanaian cuisine.
Day 3: University of Cape Coast (UCC)
- Morning: Travel to Cape Coast.
- Afternoon: Campus tour of UCC and introduction to the partnership program.
- Evening: Welcome reception and cultural exchange activities with UCC students.
Day 4: Academic and Cultural Exchange
- Morning: Participate in a panel discussion on education and culture.
- Afternoon: Student shadowing experience with UCC counterparts.
- Evening: African Dance and drum workshop
Day 5: Historical Insights
- Morning: Joint field trip to Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Afternoon: Reflection and group discussion at a beachside location.
- Evening: Dinner and storytelling session with local historians.
Day 6: Volta Region Adventure
- Morning: Travel to the Volta Region.
- Afternoon: Visit the Akosombo Dam and learn about its significance.
- Evening: Check-in at a hotel near the Volta River and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Day 7: Volta Region Exploration
- Morning: Hike to Wli Waterfalls, the highest waterfall in West Africa.
- Afternoon: Visit Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary and interact with the friendly Mona monkeys.
- Evening: Return to hotel for dinner and relaxation.
Day 8: Ashanti Region Journey
- Morning: Travel to Kumasi, the heart of the Ashanti Kingdom.
- Afternoon: Visit the Manhyia Palace Museum and learn about Ashanti history and culture.
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant with traditional Ashanti performances.
Day 9: Cultural Immersion in Kumasi
- Morning: Tour the Kejetia Market, one of the largest open-air markets in West Africa.
- Afternoon: Visit the Okomfo Anokye Sword site and the Centre for National Culture.
- Evening: Participate in a traditional drumming and dancing workshop.
Day 10: Craft Villages and Artisans
- Morning: Visit the craft villages of Ntonso (kente weaving) and Adanwomase (adinkra printing).
- Afternoon: Hands-on workshop to create your own kente cloth and adinkra symbols.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Kumasi.
Day 11: Return to Accra
- Morning: Travel back to Accra.
- Afternoon: Free time for shopping at the Arts Center or exploring Osu Oxford Street.
- Evening: Group dinner and cultural night with performances by local artists.
Day 12: Historical and Cultural Sites in Accra
- Morning: Visit the National Museum of Ghana.
- Afternoon: Tour Jamestown and learn about its colonial history.
- Evening: Dinner and night out experiencing Accra's vibrant nightlife.
Day 13: Reflection and Future Planning
- Morning: Group workshop on leveraging the exchange experience for academic and career growth.
- Afternoon: Free time to relax or explore additional sites in Accra.
- Evening: Farewell dinner and closing ceremony.
Day 14: Departure
- Morning: Check out of hotel and transfer to Kotoka International Airport.
- Afternoon: Depart for home with unforgettable memories and new friendships.
This itinerary offers a balanced mix of academic engagement, cultural immersion, and adventure, providing HBCU students with a rich and memorable experience in Ghana.