Yale December Experience
28th, Dec 2022 - 3rd, Jan 2023Overview
Akwaaba chale! This is GHANA! From lush forests, diverse animal life, miles of sandy beaches along a picturesque coast, and monuments and castles filled with history, it is time for your ultimate seven(7) day experience to explore what this land has to offer. In this seven-day trip, we will be taking you on a journey of cultural immersion and appreciation. Be ready to dive into exploring the history during the insightful experience at the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, and Black Star Square, which boasts an arch beneath which the Eternal Flame of African Liberation, lit by Kwame Nkrumah, still flickers. After, prepare for an immersive experience of the Capecoast castle, home to a dark yet important historical truth; a place where the memories and cries of our ancestors continue to lay.
When all this is done and dusted, leave Ghana with a few Twi words under your belt. Y3 ma wo Akwaaba! (We welcome you!)
Daily Activities
Day 1 : 28th December
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 : 29th December
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3 : 30th December
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 4 : 31st December
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5 : 1st January
Meals: Lunch
Day 6 : 2nd January
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 : 3rd January
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
What's not Included
Pricing
$1400/person
Payments towards your trip can be paid in full or using our installment plan. It is important that if you choose to pay by installment plan, you make payments on time, in order for us to book all the necessary facilities, hotels, transportation, activities and other on your behalf. Sign ups will stay open until the trip is full. Note that prices are based on double occupancy rates- which means you will be paired with another traveler. We do our best to ensure that this is a traveler of your choice, however in some cases we will have to provide random pairing. Note that you can opt for a single room however that will come at an extra charge- kindly contact talktous@sortedchale.com to enquire about additional charges.
Payment Plan
Date | Plan | Cost |
20th September 2022 | Deposit charge - non refundable payment | $200 |
30th September 2022 | First installment charge | $400 |
31st October 2022 | Second installment charge | $400 |
30th November 2022 | Final installment charge | $400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- The government fee for the single-entry visa using the regular processing of 15 business days (plus transit time) is $60 for U.S. citizens plus $3.10 for the payment processing fee. The government fee for the multiple-entry visa using the regular processing is $100 for U.S. citizens plus $4.14 for the payment processing fee.
- If you need the visa faster, there is an option to pay an additional $40 for the single-entry visa (plus $4.14 for the payment processing fee) or an additional $100 for the multiple-entry visa (plus $7.23 for the payment processing fee). Processing time for this rush service is 5 business days (plus transit time).
- For those that need a visa fast, you can send your application to the consulate in Manhattan. The consulate offers 3-day and 1-day service for those willing to pay the expedite fee. Please review the Ghana Consulate New York website for more information: Ghana Consulate New York
Payment Deadline | Payment Amount (USD) |
20th September 2022 | $200 - Non refundable deposit |
30th September 2022 | $400 |
31st October 2022 | $400 |
30th November 2022 | $400 |
- Stay longer! Some students attending this trek are considering staying longer. Doing so will allow you to see more of the country and lessen the costs. If this is of interest to you, share your interest in doing so here
- You can also utilise Airfordable.com to help you book flights, but pay by installments.
- Another way to reduce costs + maximize on travel rewards is to travel to Ghana on a one way ticket, make a stop in Europe to visit a friend, spend a couple of days there and then make your way back to the U.S. around January 10, when costs will be much cheaper to fly back because the holiday travel craze has slowed down. Flying from Europe will also mean cheaper flights to the U.S. around 3-4 hundred dollars. Ultimately the travel associated with the trip would cost: $800 (US to Ghana) $400-$500 to Europe and $300-$400 (Back to Europe)
- Mostly Yalies at SOM but it’s open to everyone at the University
- Yalies will bring their plus ones
- We’ll have a few students from other business schools
- We’ll have a networking dinner with students from other business schools on their own Ghana trip
All travelers aged 18 years and over are required to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the point of embarkation and upon arrival into Ghana. The Ghana Health Service defines a fully vaccinated person as someone who has taken the full dose of vaccines approved and registered by the Food and Drugs Authority of Ghana. This is one dose of Johnson and Johnson, or two doses of AstraZeneca (Covishield), Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Sputnik V.
You will need to present your vaccination certificate before boarding and on arrival. Expect this certificate to be checked multiple times before leaving the airport, including on leaving the plane, at the health counter, at immigration, and on leaving the airport. You may choose to carry a hard copy of your certificate with you if you are unsure you will have access to the electronic version during your journey.
There is no pre-travel or on arrival testing requirement if you are fully vaccinated.
If you’re a non-resident and you are not fully vaccinated you will not be granted entry into Ghana. Ground staff at your departure airport will not allow you to travel.
- Here are a list of recommended items to pack on your trip to Ghana:
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellant
- Insect Repellant
- Good walking shoes
- An adapter (Ghana mostly has three prongs, UK style outlet, so bring an adapter)
- Bottle for water
- Outfits for night outs
- Neck pillow for excursions
- Hats
- Awarmheartandkindsoul.
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