Below is your tentative program itinerary. Please note that dates and events are subject to change:
Day 1: Sunday – May 8, 2016
Morning: Arrive in Accra and transfer to Sasakawa Guest Centre at Cape Coast University
Afternoon: Orientation with CISabroad Onsite Program Coordinator
Evening: Group Welcome Dinner
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Transportation: Airport to accommodations (one group transfer by private coach)
Day 2: Monday – May 9, 2016
Day: Orientation and walking tour
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: None provided
Day 3 – 6: Tuesday – May 10, 2016 through Friday – May 13, 2016
Days: “Music of Africa” class at University of Cape Coast (UCC) (4 hours per day)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: Half day of transportation provided daily
Day 7: Saturday – May 14, 2016
Day: Full day excursion to Kakum National Park and Hans Cottage
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to all visits (private transportation)
Day 8: Sunday – May 15, 2016
Day: Free day to explore the area, with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to Accra (private transportation)
Day 9 – 13: Monday – May 16, 2016 through Friday – May 20, 2016
Days: Classes meet at UCC (4 hours per day)
Evening of Monday, May 16: Group dinner to be arranged at a local restaurant, just off the UCC campus
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: Half day of transportation provided daily
Day 14: Saturday – May 21, 2016
Morning: Transfer to Spiritan University College in Ejisu
Afternoon: Orientation and local walking tour
Evening: Group dinner
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: Cape Coast to Ejisu (private coach)
Day 15 – 19: Sunday – May 22, 2016 through Thursday, May 26, 2016
Days: Faith & Reason/African Religion Class (4 hours per day)
Morning of Sunday, May 22: Attend a local Mass
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: None provided
Day 20: Friday – May 27, 2016
Morning: Early morning departure for Mole National Park with stops en route to visit Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary and Kintampo Falls
Evening: Arrive at accommodations and group dinner
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: Ejisu to Mole National Park (private transportation)
Day 21: Saturday – May 28, 2016
Morning: Safari in Mole National Park
Afternoon: Relax and enjoy the lodge
Evening: Fireside talk with CEO Andy Murphy and group dinner
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: Provided for safari (private transportation)
Day 22: Sunday – May 29, 2016
Morning: Mass and Community Outreach in Larabanga
Afternoon/Evening: Visit ancient mosques, then travel to Sunyani
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: To all excursions (private transportation); to Sunyani (private coach transfer)
Day 23: Monday – May 30, 2016
Morning: Community Outreach – Visit the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth’s school
Afternoon: Travel back to Ejisu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: To all excursions (private coach); to Ejisu (private coach)
Day 24 – Day 26: Tuesday – May 31, 2016 through Thursday – June 2, 2016
Days: Classes meet (4 hours per day)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: None provided
Day 27: Friday – June 3, 2016
Morning/Afternoon: Depart for Accra, take a guided tour upon arrival, then transfer to accommodations at Spiritan Adenta House
Afternoon/Evening: Re-entry Orientation Session
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transportation: Transfer to Accra (private coach)
Day 28: Saturday – June 4, 2016
Day: Free day at Spiritan Adenta House
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation: None provided
Day 29: Sunday – June 5, 2016
Day: Free day at La Palm Royal Beach Resort
Evening: Mass in Accra, followed by a Farewell Dinner at the Ghanaian Village Restaurant
Late Evening: Transfer to Accra International Airport for flights home
Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Transfer to airport (private coach)