Tour Dates, Flights, Cost, Expressions of Interest

Tour Dates

The first tour day will be Sat January 8th (Introductory Day) . The first day of training will be Monday January 10th.
For people who can not make the full 4 weeks of the tour, we can offer an amended tour program to suit your needs. The tour finishes on Friday February 4th.

Travel and Flights

Please contact Simon for updates on the best flights to take. We will give our recommendation on best flights to leave from Australia when flights have been confirmed. South African Air and Emirates are the best carriers but Ethiopian & Kenya Air also offer a ( cheaper) service. You will need a Visa and Travel Insurance (see below).

Cost
Australian Guests - The complete cost which includes tuition, accommodation, 3 meals a day, excursions, airport connections and an amazing entertainment package is $3700 (airfare separate). A deposit of $1000 will give you preference on choice of rooms.

International Guests - Please contact us for a price in Euros, US $ etc

Additional costs may include: Visas, purified water, laundry services, drums (from US$80 per drum) and personal travel and shopping expenses.

 

Bookings

For a complete course outline, packing lists, travel ideas etc., please contact:

Simon Fraser
African Drumming — Centre for West African Music and Culture
m. + 61 (0) 416 053 619
e. simon@africandrumming.com.au

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Travel and Medical

Visas

You must obtain your own Tourist Visa for Ghana. Details are available from the Ghanaian Consulate in Sydney:

9th Floor
3078 Pitt St
Sydney 3000

Tel: 02 928 3296
www.ghanacg.com.au

In Perth, contact the Honorary Consul for Ghana:
Tel:+(618) 9364 8355
Fax: +(618) 9316 225

Medical and Travel Insurance

Medical and Travel Insurance are compulsory. Ekomé Tours does not take responsibility for individual's travel insurance.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificates are required whilst other vaccinations and medicine (anti malarial) should be considered in consultation with your travel doctor.