Ghana is held by many to be a beacon in the region. Politically stable, economically sound and responsible in outlook. However, despite its best efforts, a vast dichotomy still exists between the development of the cities and the rural areas.

Gap Jobs Ghana is based in the Volta regional town of Ho. The Volta Region is east of the vast Lake Volta, the largest man made lake in Africa, and is characterized by over rolling hills, mango plantations and traditional villages.

What makes Ghana special?
Ghana will welcome you with open arms and get into your heart like no place on Earth. Its lush green plantations and dusty, sleepy roads draw you in and make you feel like you’re at home. It has a hearty pulse and a vibrancy and richness you can feel. The people in Ghana are warm and friendly and everyone seems to have a story to tell, from the proud taxi driver in the city to the small child who runs up to you in the street, grinning and beckoning to hold your hand.


“It was sad to leave and say goodbye to the friends I made there. I had an amazing 5 weeks.”
Sophie Langman

Ghanaian life
One of the first things that you will encounter after your arrival in Ghana is a bumpy ride using their local transport, the ‘Tro Tro’. There is no experience like it and one that you are sure to remember for ever, as you enter another world; passing circular mud-houses with straw roofs and sitting squashed-up by the local Ghanaians…the old man next to you with the toothless grin and dancing eyes, or a small baby behind you, tugging at your bag!

Energetic drumming and tribal dance are very important within Ghanaian communities. There is also a great national pride and energy, which is clear to see in the classroom, during ceremonies and on the football pitch!

“Living in an African village was pretty special. I felt really at home, and it was such a joy to spend time with people where materialism just doesn’t matter. Their enthusiasm and love of life is really contagious, and you can’t help but get caught up in the relaxed and happy Ghanaian way of life. I never doubted that I would have an amazing trip, but I never imagined it would affect me as much as it did.”
Ali Zachar, 26

Adventure in West Africa > What's inluded?

Mad to Timbuktu
Add the Mad to Timbuktu adventure to any placement in Ghana and make the epic journey to this ancient city. The Mad to Timbuktu adventure lasts for 21 days and departs frequently throughout the year.

Travelling through Ghana, Burkina Faso and Mali you experience the richness, diversity and vibrant colour of these incredible countries. The landscape and pace varies; walking across a canopy high in the jungle, trekking through the vast cliffs of the Dogon country, sleeping under the stars, seeing the docile donkeys and the elegantly dressed women walk past the giant mud-mosque in the city of Djennie.

You can barter for silver and brightly coloured cloth by speaking French in the local markets of Mali, go open-air clubbing in Ouagadougou, or have a drumming lesson on the beach. The road to Timbuktu is long and dusty red but well worth the distance for the Camel ride into the Sahel desert to camp out with the nomads under the stars, as well as getting that all important Timbuktu stamp in your passport!

The adventure finishes on the gold coast of Ghana where you can relax on the stunning beaches before reluctantly leaving to fly home.

0845 121 1996
or email:
team@madventurer.com