Africa’s Gold Coast: Togo & Ghana
Featuring faculty host: Chair of African and African-American Studies, Shanti Parikh
Venture into a land where kings still rule amid the ruins of castles and dungeons spread along a glittering coast. Experience colorful festivals and lively, celebratory rituals. Visit modern cities and rural villages standing on stilts in watery basins. This is the home of ancient traditions that have survived the encroachments of colonialism and modern life. Here you will uncover the secrets of ritual masks, talk to priestesses and kings, and witness regal traditions that have survived the test of time. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to glimpse into the vibrant culture and intricate history of West Africa.
- February 23-March 6, 2025
- From $7,995 (airfare not included)
- Mode of Travel: Land
- Travel Vendor: Classic Escapes
- Faculty Host: Shanti Parikh, Chair of African and African-American Studies
- Taking Reservations
