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TRAVEL TIPS TO GHANA

(COVID-19)

The Kotoka International Airport in Accra re-opened for regular international passenger travel on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Ghana’s land and sea borders remain closed until further notice.
Wearing of face masks/shield is mandatory in public places (including vehicles).
Hotels, Restaurants and Tourist Attractions are operating with appropriate social distancing Open-air drinking establishments are operating with precautionary measures.
Precautions and other health and safety measures.
There are no movement restrictions within Ghana with respect to COVID-19.
Commercial flights (domestic and international) are operational as well as domestic transport service.

Getting to Ghana

Several international airlines, including Emirates Airlines, British Airways and Delta Airlines, operate regularly scheduled flights from Ghana to major cities in the Middle East, North America, Europe, and Africa.

Climate

Bounded on the South by the Atlantic Ocean and on the West by La Cote d'Ivoire, the East by Togo and the North by Burkina Faso. Ghana is a tropical country.
The South Western part is located within the warm wet forest zone similar to the Amazon. Accra, the capital, is located in the dry equatorial zones. Kumasi is in the wet savanna.
It lies between 4° and 11 ° North at the equator and has a coastline of 540 km.

Visas

Visas are required by UAE nationals. Ghana Missions and Embassies abroad will assist in issuing individual as well as group visas.

Health Requirements

Yellow fever vaccination required by all except infants under one year. Please do not forget to bring your health Certificate that shows that you have a yellow fever vaccination.
You are also advised to consult your doctor well in advance of your visit so that you may begin the usual anti-malaria treatment.

Money/Currency

Ghana’s currency is the cedi, which comes in denominations of GHC 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins come in denominations of GHC 2 and 1 and also 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p & 1 pesewas. Foreign currency can be freely exchanged at any Bank or Forex Bureau in the country.

Business Hours

Electricity

If you are bringing along any electrical appliances, they should operate on or be adaptable to 220/240 volts. Electric outlets in Ghana accept either 3pronged, or sometimes 2-pronged. British or Continental European type plus or converters.

Packing the Right Clothing

Since the climate is warm and tropical all year round, be sure to pack light washable cotton clothing and casual wear. Do not forget your sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes. There are no restrictions on what men and women may wear. Slacks and shorts for both sexes are permissible.

Hotels

Ghana offers a wide range of hotel accommodation for her growing economy and tourist industry; cosmopolitan, metropolitan, district town and country hotels and park lodges of varying comfort, elegance and convenience. Ghana’s hotels are classified according to the international star-system with 5-star as the highest and one-star being the minimum international acceptable quality.

Medical Facilities

Modern private and public hospitals and clinics are available in all cities and big towns. Tourist should contact travelers’ medical insurance companies to cover any medical contingencies while away from their home countries.

Traveler’s Cheques

All banks and Forex Bureau accept Traveler’s Cheques although the rate of exchange may be slightly lower than for cash transaction.

Credit Cards

The most widely accepted credit cards are Visa and MasterCard. These cards are accepted in major hotels, restaurants, banks and businesses. Your card may be used for payment at almost all airlines, leading hotels and major supermarkets. However, be cautious when using your credit to avoid fraud.

Communications

Most major hotels also have business centers, which provide secretarial and courier services. Ghana has six Telecommunications companies which provide voice and data services.
With a valid Identity card/passport, one can acquire a SIM card from any of the Telecommunications companies. You can make long distance telephone calls within the country.

Entertainment

Most cities and towns have facilities for nightlife such as cultural centers to theatres, cinema houses, discotheques, pubs, street cafes and casinos. Consult your hotel reception for what is on and where to go.

Drinking Water

Safe but it is advisable for visitors to use bottled drinking water, which is available for sale in hotels and supermarkets.

Emergency Contacts

Hospital

Top Sights

Kakum National Park: Forest elephants & Canopy Walkway
Cape Coast Castle: Museum of the trans-Atlantic slave trade
Elmina Castle: Landmark slave trading post & museum
Mole National Park: Konkori Escarpment & Larabanga Mosque
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum: Park devoted to Ghanaian founding father
Labadi Beach: Sprawling beach with bars & eateries
Black Star Square: Large square commemorating independence
Aburi Botanical Garden: Serene Attraction with rare trees
Osu Castle: Political museum in a historic fortress