travel Essentials
Travel essentials for all who are planning to visit Ghana
Weather
Climate: Mostly tropical
Temperature: usually between 26°C - 33°C
Be Aware: March to November is rain season affects southern region
accomodation
There are plenty of options in Ghana including hotels, apartments and resorts in Ghana. Whatever your preference can be found here
docs & vaccinations
Documents: valid passport for at least six months.
Visas: are required by most non-residents except ECOWAS nationals.
Vaccinations: Yellow fever, Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Rabies & Polio
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currency
Currency: Cedi
Payments: Cards and Mobile services.
Forex: Good rates available in Ghana for major currencies.
Language
Language: Twi, Fante, Ewe and Ga.
Most Ghanaians also speak fluent English.
culture & history
Ghanaians are a friendly bunch full of culture and traditions. Ghana previously known as Gold Coast gained independence in 1957 under Kwame Nkrumah. It has a population of 30m.
transport
There are plenty of options to travel within Ghana. Taxi, Coach, Tro Tro, Hiring a driver and via aircraft. More details to decide what your preference may be found here.
networks
WiFi: Hotels, Apartments and Cafes.
SIM card: you will need a valid passport to obtain one from any of the providers.
adapters
Plug types: Three round pins
Three rectangular pins.
Power: 230V and 50Hz.
If you’re British you should be fine.
drinking water
Drinking water is generally safe but we recommend visitors buy bottled water.
healthcare
There are public and private hospitals across the country. Be sure to map them out as it varies region to region
smoking
You should make use of designated smoking areas where available.
emergency services
POLICE 191 - AMBULANCE 193
FIRE SERVICE 192/999