Study Abroad In Accra, Ghana
July 31 - August 10, 2027
Explore ancestral history, learn African drumming, and connect with local communities during this 11-day immersive study abroad experience in Accra, Ghana
Cost: $3,850 | Deposit: $350 | Payment Plans
Deposit due by March 1, 2027
What Makes This Program Different
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Expert-Led Experience
➯ Partnership with MSU’s Office of Study Abroad
➯ Led by an award-winning travel journalist and Black history writer who studied abroad twice
➯ We’ve been designing and hosting group trips for Black travelers since 2019
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Cultural Programming
➯ Pre-trip workshops to learn about Ghanaian history and culture
➯ Authentic cultural exchanges with the local Ghanaian community
➯ Trip reflection sessions to process and examine your experiences
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Student-Centered Travel
➯ Flexible bi-monthly payment plans
➯ Shared accommodations to keep costs accessible and encourage connection
➯ Support for first-time international travelers
About your trip
Join us in Accra, Ghana, and learn about Ghanaian history and culture through immersive experiences and by connecting with locals.
All tours and experiences listed on the itinerary
Expert, English-speaking tour guides and a Buoyant host with you throughout the trip
Round-trip airport transfers on the trip start and end dates
Single occupancy ensuite room in a shared apartment
Daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Pre-trip virtual town hall
Pre-trip Ghana history & culture workshop
Buoyant Ghana Google Map
WhatsApp group chat
What’s included
Airfare in and out of the country
Passport or visa fees
Pre/post-trip accommodation or airport transfers
Incidental expenses
Meals not listed on the itinerary
Alcohol
Tips
Not included
Itinerary
Flight
Please ensure your flight lands in Accra (ACC) by 4 PM
Day 1
Arrival in Ghana | Welcome Dinner
Day 2
Exploration | Accra City Tour
Day 3
Experience | Batik-making Workshop
Day 4
Nature Escape | Hike & Chasing Waterfalls
Day 5
Free Day | Rest, Relax, Explore
Day 6
Experience | Surprise Local Experience
Day 7
Ancestral History | Cape Coast “Castle”
Day 8
Resort Day | R&R on Lake Volta
Day 9
Reflection Session | Free Evening
Day 10
Free Morning | Farewell Dinner
Day 11
Departure
Pre-Departure Prep & Workshops
Before traveling to Ghana, you'll have the opportunity to participate in virtual trip preparation sessions and educational workshops.
Visa Preparation
Finding Flights
Ghanaian History & Culture
ITINERARY
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Akwaaba (welcome) to Ghana!
We’ll pick you up from Kotoka International Airport and whisk you to our cozy boutique hotel.
A Buoyant welcome gift will await you, and as you settle into your home for the week, we’ll be preparing for tonight’s welcome dinner.
You will get your first taste of Ghana with authentic dishes for dinner at one of Accra’s best local dining experiences.
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Accra City Tour
Our city tour will take us to Accra’s notable landmarks like the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, Independence Square, and the W.E.B DuBois Center.
We’ll learn the history of this beautiful country and its relationship with famous Pan-Africanists.
After our history exploration, prepare to be immersed in the culture with a hands-on drumming lessons lead by locals at the Accra Arts Centre.
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We’ll spend this day engaging in an immersive local experience, such as a batik-making workshop, a cooking class, or a visit to an art gallery.
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Tuck into nature today and walk through Ghana’s landscape with a local hike and waterfall visit.
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Spend today however you’d like: on the beach, by the pool, or exploring more of this vibrant city.
You’ll get a Buoyant travel guide with the best things to do, see, eat, and experience during your free time in Accra.
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We’ll spend this day engaging in an immersive local experience, such as a batik-making workshop, a cooking class, or a visit to an art gallery.
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Cape Coast & Kakum National Park
This journey marks our official return home. We’ll celebrate with a transformative visit to Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Park.
At Kakum, we’ll hike to the famous treetop canopies, and at the “castle,” we’ll follow the same path as our ancestors did during their last moments on the coast of West Africa before walking through the Door Of No Return.
This part of the trip will be powerful and emotional for many. Our expert guide will show us around the “castles,” sharing crucial stories of our ancestral past.
After the tour, we’ll have time to reflect with an resort lunch.
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No Buoyant trip is complete without a resort day. We’ll spend the afternoon relaxing at a resort in Akosombo along Lake Volta.
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We’ll come together for a morning reflection session as the trip comes to a close. Feel free to spend the evening however you’d like.
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Please feel free to ease into your morning at your leisure. Tonight, we’ll gather for one final group dinner.
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We’re so glad you joined us in Ghana. Thank you for being here!
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Hotel | Centrally located | Restaurant and pool
Every student gets a single occupancy ensuite room in a shared 2-bedroom apartment
Frequently Asked Questions
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Plan to arrive in Accra, Ghana (airport code: ACC) by 3 PM on July 31, 2027.
We usually have our welcome dinner around 7 PM, so landing earlier allows time to settle into the hotel before dinner.
If your flight arrives after the welcome dinner, causing you to miss the experience, please plan to eat at the hotel’s restaurant (or elsewhere) at your own expense.
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Yes. US citizens need a tourist visa to enter Ghana. You can begin applying for your visa 3 months before traveling to Ghana.
We’ll provide visa resources and support to all students booked on this trip.
Learn more about Ghana’s visa requirements here.
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We offer payment plans for all students. The payment plan schedule is as follows:
Payment Schedule:
Deposit: November 30, 2026 — $350
Payment 2: December 30, 2026 — $875
Payment 3: February 28, 2027 — $875
Payment 4: April 30, 2027 — $875
Final Payment: May 30, 2027 — $875
Klarna & Affirm: Prefer to pay using Klarna or Affirm? Let us know on your application.
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All students get a single-occupancy ensuite room in a shared apartment at a boutique hotel in Accra.
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Yes! All students must share proof of a round-trip flight, Ghana tourist visa travel insurance, and emergency contact information by June 1, 2027.
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48 hours after booking, all deposits and future payments are non-refundable.
Life happens! If you must cancel after 48 hours, we can transfer your trip place and payments to someone else.
If you cancel after 48 hours, we may issue you future trip credits at our discretion.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance as soon as you book your spot on this trip in case of an unexpected cancellation.
To cancel, email hello@buoyanttravel.com
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Check out reviews from our previous travelers here: https://bit.ly/48Tdwwv
WHAT OUR KINFOLK SAY
Saidah B.
Wonderful experience with a wonderful group! Briona was such a warm and welcoming host. This was my first travel group, and I was quite nervous, but I am so glad I took the risk. The activities were well thought out, from food tour to Afro Punk to the historical tour of beautiful Salvador, I truly enjoyed myself.
Jalena T.
This was my first time doing a group tour, and I'm glad I did it with Buoyant Travel. The group wasn't so big that I didn't get personalized attention, and it wasn't so small that I felt smothered. As someone who likes to have time to do my own thing, the trip was very flexible with how I spent my time and the activities I wanted to participate in. I really enjoyed the pace and diversity of activities that Buoyant and the guides curated. I wouldn't hesitate to book a trip again.
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