Arrival

Airport Pickup

Your homestay host and your contact person in Ghana will meet you at the airport and drive you to your home. There is no extra charge for this service.

Airport Pickup
  • This service is available seven days per week on all international flights.
  • You must notify us of your exact arrival details (airline, flight number, date and time) at least three working days before your arrival.You can also call our office and leave a message with your name, the day and time.
  • At the airport, please look for us holding a sign with your name.
  • Important: If you miss your connection or will not arrive as scheduled, you are responsible for reporting unexpected changes to us immediately. Please send an email or call your contact person at 00233 244 109935 hours/day and leave a message.

Getting Settled

  • Contact person orientation: Because of our commitment to helping homestay guests and hosts have an enjoyable experience, The contact person for  you will hold an arrival orientation during the week. It is very important that guest attend this orientation. You will have the opportunity to discuss issues, ask questions, or seek help even after the orientation from your contact person.
  • House keys: Your host will give you keys so you can come and go when you want. Be sure to learn which doors must be locked. 
  • Telephone: You should plan to use a cell phone or a long distance calling card for all your long distance calls.
  • Internet: Not all host have internets in their home  but in almost every area there is an internet cafe around. Arrangements can only be made for you to have internet at home only for six or more months guest.
  • If your family or friends come with you, consider the following points:
    • Family and friends accompanying the homestay guest cannot stay at the homestay. Please make hotel reservations and separate airport pickup arrangements. The host will invite family members to the home for a visit.
    • If your family members or friends visit your homestay, please be careful not to make your homestay hosts feel they are being inspected or judged.
    • In Ghanaian family system every one is welcomed but be careful not to be bringing in friends all the time. We try to treat the homestay guests as adults and allow them to learn the skills they need to get along in Ghana. Part of the homestay guest's experience of living abroad is learning how to deal with challenges, adapting to ways of living that are different from what they know, and learning to see the value of the cross-cultural experience. We believe it is good for the homestay guest to have these experiences and that it is not helpful when their family members or friends intervene.

Important: If you are not comfortable in your homestay, contact us by phone or e-mail. We would be glad to make an appointment  with your contact person and talk about your homestay issues.