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Weekend Trips for Students, Family and Friends

by: Our Generation Voluntary Organisation

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Enjoy weekend trips in Ghana, the best way to relax with your favorite group. We will help you find unique destinations suitable for a trip with family and friends. Some of the popular packages we organize regularly include cruise ship shore excursions. Join OGVO Weekend Trips and experience the excitement of exploring a few of Africa’s undiscovered jewels! Witness an African hippo on a river safari, see a large collection of butterflies, and catch an African elephant herd passing right in front of you! Get the chance to sit on an African crocodile at Paga—if you dare! Gain wonderful and amazing experiences by diving into Ghana’s culture, ecology, and history. A weekend trip is ideal for university students, alumni groups, religious groups, fraternities and sororities, friends, families, or community service groups—in short, everyone!

Program Highlights

Discover Ghana’s hidden gems through exciting weekend trips, perfect for relaxing while exploring nature, culture, and history with friends, family, or group members.

Experience unforgettable wildlife encounters, including river safaris with hippos, elephant sightings, and visits to unique attractions like butterfly sanctuaries.

Enjoy thrilling and unique activities such as visiting Paga Crocodile Pond, where you can safely get close to crocodiles for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Travel stress-free with organized trips, including curated destinations, guided experiences, and options like cruise ship shore excursions.

Ideal for all groups—from students to families—offering a fun and meaningful way to bond, explore, and create lasting memories together.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Accra, Ghana
  • Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Elmina, Ghana
  • Ho, Ghana
  • Kumasi, Ghana
  • Tamale, Ghana
  • Wa, Ghana
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year Round
Age Requirement: All Ages
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Birdwatching
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Caving & Spelunking
  • Climbing
  • Cooking
  • Dancing
  • Eco Tours
  • Ecology
  • Heritage Tourism
  • Hiking
  • Homestay
  • Nature Tours
  • Rainforest Tours
  • Safari
  • Sports
  • Student Tours
  • Summer Camp
  • Tours
  • Trekking
  • Vacation Packages
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
  • Kiwi
  • All Nationalities
  • Asian
  • British
  • Irish
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Last Updated: May 04, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Accra, Ghana
  • Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Elmina, Ghana
  • Ho, Ghana
  • Kumasi, Ghana
  • Tamale, Ghana
  • Wa, Ghana

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Birdwatching
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Caving & Spelunking
  • Climbing
  • Cooking
  • Dancing
  • Eco Tours
  • Ecology
  • Heritage Tourism
  • Hiking
  • Homestay
  • Nature Tours
  • Rainforest Tours
  • Safari
  • Sports
  • Student Tours
  • Summer Camp
  • Tours
  • Trekking
  • Vacation Packages

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Group Meals
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Guide / Chaperone
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
    • Written Application

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