Cultureshock Tours

High quality, cross-cultural, experiential tours designed to enrich and educate.

Travel to Ghana to learn and experience the culture of West Africa.

Tours for Drummers

Cultureshock Tours offers the best in global cultural tourism. By traveling with Cultureshock you will not just visit Ghana, but you will become immersed in the music, culture and lives of local people. Cultureshock Tours endeavors to provide high quality educational experiences designed around specific areas of study. Designed by drummers, our tour offers something special for enthusiasts of African music. You will have opportunities to learn to play kpanlogo, djembe, brekete, talking drum, jili and many different kinds of drums and instruments. Visit instrument makers and learn about their heritage; have a custom drum made while you are there.

Learn from the Source

Cultureshock Tours is honored to partner with some of the best teachers of African music in the country. Collaborating with local teachers of drumming, dance and culture, our travelers will study with the best teachers that represent the source of indigenous knowledge and musical heritage. You will not only learn from others, but also from your own direct experience as you get to know the country and its people. More than the notes on a page, come and experience the flavor of the culture that so influences the nuance of how music is played. Learning West African music from the direct cultural source is the most authentic way to study. You will be able to use what you learn with confidence as to the source and meaning of the music.

Life Touching Experience

Cultureshock Tours endeavors to provide you with an unforgettable learning and cross-cultural experience. Your life will be enriched with wonderful memories, lasting friendships and quality learning. Create memories that will last a lifetime by travelling with to Ghana with Cultureshock Tours.

Knowledge and Experience

Culturshock Tours is rooted in experiential, cross-cultural learning. Your tour leaders are committed to making your experience as safe and interesting as possible. Jonathan Murray is an experienced world traveler, interculturalist and former Peace Corps Volunteer. Nii Okai Aryeetey is a masterful percussionist and expert in local culture. When you Travel with Cultureshock Tours you are on so much more than a tour. You are engaging in a powerful cross cultural experience that will enrich your life, not to mention playing of percussion. Cultureshock Tours will give you a great foundation in the culture of Ghana and West Africa.

Cultureshock Tours offers world class drumming and cultural experiences

• Go to the roots of African rhythms
• Learn from the local masters
• Experience the essence of African song and dance
• Visit beautiful and unexpected people and places
• High adventure
• pend time with local artisans (drum makers, tailors, market places, etc...)
• Appreciate the cultural diversity of Ghana

What makes Cultureshock Tours special??

• The perspective of the tour leaders
• Sites, teachers, experiences
• Community of the specific tour group
• Common goals and expectations
• Ability to customize tours (or side trips) based on group or individual interests.