Travel Information for Ghana

  • Weather & Calendar
    The dry season is best for wildlife viewing, but the rain season is best for water falls.     Festivals occur throughout the year. Plan your trip according to your activities.

  • Visas & Embassies
    All non-ECOWAS citizens require a visa for entry. Here is contact information and visa applications.

  • Medical requirements and precautions
    Certain vaccinations are required for entry into Ghana. Health issues are discussed here, including mosquito avoidance     and coping with the sun and heat.

  • Air Travel
    Kotoka International Airport and a comprehensive listing of international and domestic airlines serving Ghana.

  • Border Crossings
    When entering Ghana by land, immigration is at various border crossings.

  • Local Transportation
    When not hiring a car, you will want to know the various options for traveling around Ghana via public transit.

  • Insurance
    It is essential that you have travelers insurance. Here are some options.

  • What To Pack
    This is a helpful list of things to     remember when packing for Ghana.

  • Phone/Computer/Appliances
    Helpful information about electrical, cellular and wireless networks in Ghana.

  • Maps
    Various maps of Ghana.

  • Cultural Overview
    Gain some cultural insight to help you move more smoothly in Ghana.

 

There are plenty of other great places to get more information about travel to Ghana:
    Lonely Planet
    Trip Advisor
    Bradt Travel Updates to Ghana
    Blogs written by ordinary travelers

 

Let us know if you have any comments or additions to this information.