Ghana

Called “The Warm Heart of Africa” reflecting the hospitality and friendliness of the Ghanaian people. 

Getting Started

There must be a minimum of 25 participants in order for an expedition to proceed. Please refrain from purchasing airfare until the expedition has been confirmed.

*If you have a group interested in a corporate, family, or other private expedition we can accommodate groups of 25-50 people. Expedition questions may be directed to carrie.k@familyhumanitarian.org

Expedition FAQs

Travel Dates & Registration

SUMMER 2025

ARRIVAL: Tamale, Ghana, Monday, July 21 by 6 PM. Book your flight from the States to Accra (ACC), Ghana, and then a separate domestic flight from Accra to Tamale (TML). 

DEPARTURE:  Any time Sunday, July 27. Again, you will need a domestic flight booked from Tamale (TML) to Accra (ACC) and then an international flight from Accra to your next destination. Church services at the local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be offered for those taking afternoon flights. 

View the Sample Itinerary Registration Information

PRE & POST TRAVEL

Expedition participants are free to organize their own travel before or after the expedition.

FH is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The expedition fee is tax deductible and can be funded through donations.

We recommend that participants are at least eight years old.

EXPEDITION FEES

$1,695 + airfare per person. Includes food, accommodations, ground transportation, project materials, cultural experiences, and a safari in the Mole National Park. A $500 per person deposit is required to hold your reservation.

A yellow fever vaccination, malaria pills, and a visa will also be necessary. The visa application process for Ghana is extensive and will require mailing your passport to the Ghana embassy in Washington DC for processing.

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Build Together

The Projects

  • Each expedition includes at least one village-driven building project in which everyone is welcome to participate. The project is generally a school and is directed by local masons and foremen using local materials. You will typically be doing concrete work, bricklaying, building desks, or other manual labor. 
  • Other areas of focus include clean water. You will have the opportunity to participate in the opening of newly drilled boreholes (wells) and see firsthand the impact these water sources have on communities. You will add love and human connection to these celebrations. 
Enjoy Culture

The Experience

  • Family Humanitarian participants will work side-by-side with villagers throughout the day enjoying cultural events in the process.
  • Hotel accommodations with beds, clean linens, running water, electricity, showers, and common eating areas can be expected.
  • Expeditions may also include a day trip to the Mole National Park where visitors can see elephants, antelopes, and a variety of bird species. It is one of the best places in Ghana for a safari experience.
The Warm Heart of Africa

About Ghana

  • The Northern Region is known for cultural diversity with three major ethnic groups. Each has its own distinct customs, languages, and traditions. English is taught in school and is the official language of Ghana.
  • Most recent data shows that about 50% of the population of Northern Ghana lives below the national poverty line (notably higher than the national average of 24%) and about 30% of Ghanaians live without access to clean water.
  • The Northern Region is renowned for its traditional crafts, including intricate basket weaving and beautiful beadwork.