Discover Africa Program
Educational journeys to discover the history, cultures, traditions and arts of African countries.
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Travel to learn
The Discover Africa Program (DAP) is a series of educational journeys to discover the history, cultural practices, traditions and arts of African countries. It was started by the foundation’s Nigerian chapter, and its trips combine visits to museums, monuments and historic sites with meetings with traditional and civic leaders.
DAP looks back in order to look forward: discovering Africa as it is today while learning from what it has been.
Togo, 1–8 August 2023
Members from across Nigeria met in Lagos and travelled to Lomé and Togoville, with a crossing by boat. The itinerary included:
- a visit to the deputy mayor of the Golfe 1 commune in Lomé;
- the treaty monument and the Slave House;
- Togoville, its king and its local council;
- the National Museum of Togo and the king of Bè;
- an in-house retreat to reflect on what was learned.
Destinations we are preparing
- West AfricaGhanaIndependent since 6 March 1957, the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to win independence from colonial rule. Cape Coast Castle, Kakum National Park and the markets and palaces of Kumasi.
- West AfricaNigeriaAfrica’s most populous country, with Abuja as its capital and Lagos its largest city. The ancient city of Kano, Yankari National Park, and a world-famous film and music scene.
- Southern AfricaSouth AfricaCape Town, Johannesburg and Durban; Table Mountain, Kruger National Park and the Garden Route; and the history of the struggle against apartheid.
Dates and costs for each journey are announced to registered participants.
Register your interest
Tell us which countries you would like to discover. We will contact you when the next journey is confirmed.