Faculty-led travel courses · Africa
Ghana Faculty-Led Travel Course
Ghana is a stable West African democracy with rich forests, farmland and cultural traditions. Students visit Ankasa forest to observe flora and fauna, explore the first cocoa farm in Ghana, visit markets and a weaving workshop, and see waterfalls and a monkey sanctuary.
Good to know
- Language
- English, plus local languages such as Twi
- Currency
- Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
- Best season
- November–March (dry season)
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Ankasa forestAnkasa Conservation Area is a protected rainforest in southwestern Ghana with rich plant and animal diversity.
- Cocoa farmingGhana is one of the world's leading cocoa producers, and its first cocoa farm is a notable historic site.
- Kente weavingKente is a handwoven cloth of the Akan peoples, traditionally made in narrow strips by skilled weavers.
- Local marketsMarkets such as Makola in Accra show everyday trade in food, textiles and crafts.
- WaterfallsGhana's forested regions contain several waterfalls, including Kintampo Falls and Wli Falls.
- Monkey sanctuaryThe Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary protects mona and black-and-white colobus monkeys in cooperation with local villages.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Ghana
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Geography & Environmental StudiesStudents could study tropical forest conservation, biodiversity and the impact of farming on ecosystems.
Business & EntrepreneurshipA course could examine the cocoa value chain, fair trade and small enterprise in the crafts sector.
Education & Teacher PreparationStudents could study schooling in Ghana, including access to education and language of instruction.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkCourses could explore Akan culture, community leadership and the legacy of the Atlantic slave trade.
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Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A cocoa cooperative
- A local university
- A village primary school
- A wildlife or forest reserve office
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
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Plan a course in Ghana
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