Workshop "In the Rhythm of Africa"
Workshop for drumming and dancing, singing and xylophone Feel the heartbeat of Africa, even if dancing and drumming are new to you – just lose yourself in the unity of music and movement. Try it out! The KASAPA workshop leaders are excellent musicians and dancers, they are happy to teach beginners or advanced students. Small teaching groups with different levels meet the needs of all participants.
The program:
Four to five days of lessons per week with 2 hours of drumming /percussion or (by arrangement when booking 1 hour of xylophone playing or drumming with bamboo chimes). 1 ½ hours of dancing, The dance lessons are always accompanied by a full drum orchestra.
On two days per week there is also 1 hour of singing/rhythm. Anyone who would like to extend this program can book additional individual lessons on site (approx. 6 – 10 EUR per hour).
Performance of a professional dance and drum formation
Big party with friends and employees of the KASAPA project
By arrangement a day trip to Accra
To get to know our local community: longer tour through Nyanyano
Two-day trip along the west coast of Ghana to the fishing town of Elmina with its famous Portuguese trading and slave fortress:
Usually an overnight stay in the jungle in a well-secured tree house in Kakum National Park (otherwise in a nearby hotel); the next morning, hanging bridge walk in the jungle treetops and forest nature trail; on request, museum visit and handicraft market in Cape Coast (in the second week)
In the third week, an excursion to the cocoa farming village of Mesomagor, about 1½ hours north of Cape Coast (two overnight stays). Here you will learn about rural production methods: you will learn how oil palm fruits, cassava roots and cocoa beans are pro-cessed, you can taste freshly tapped palm wine and make family contacts with the villagers.
Mesomagor has a great dance group, a bamboo orchestra and a delightful storytelling evening full of traditional stories – pure village life! (1 or 2 days of lessons are cancelled for this village excursion.)
Smaller excursions to the surroundings of the KASAPA Centre are also possible on teaching days (e.g. to the fishing port of Nyanyano, to a nearby market, to Accra), with local accompaniment if desired; participation in social celebrations if necessary.
Activities in the fourth week are agreed individually before booking or on site.
Included services:
• Program as advertised. Also available for guests with disabilities. (Please contact us before booking.)
• Accommodation in a double room or (with supplement) single room in the KASAPA Centre or in the jungle tree house (1 night) and in a very simple village guest house (2 nights)
• Meals: Half board (breakfast plus dinner in the evening), sometimes full board (additional lunch) on the way. We can also accommodate special dietary requirements after consultation before booking .
• Transport in KASAPA’s own minibus
• all mentioned visits and entrance fees
• English-speaking (possibly also German-speaking) tour guide and careful on-site support
• When booking through “Ghana-Reisen” (see below): full CO2 compensation for the (flight) arrival and departure. Read more
Not included:
• Flight to/from Accra
• Visa for Ghana (currently 110,- €)
• personal travel insurance
• meals not mentioned, dessert with the main meal (outside the KASAPA Centre), drinks
• personal expenses, tips, etc.
Number of participants: minimum four. – Maximum: 24, divided into smaller subgroups
Requirements: Despite tropical temperatures (usually between 27 – 33°) and high humidity, a normal level of fitness is sufficient. Flexibility and adaptability are important, because everyday life in Africa does not always go as expected or predicted.
Arrival days: Departure days
04./05.07.25 25./26.07.25 –
25./26.07.25 15./16.08.25
Validity including program start August 2024, thereafter on request discount for accompanying pupils, students and children.
Can also be booked for two or four weeks
