Travel Info - Important info`s to know, before travelling to Ghana
1. A passport and visa are required for travel to Ghana. Visa cannot be obtained without a passport being in your possession. Likewise, if your passport will expire within six months of your departure date, you will have to get a new one. International travel regulations presently will not permit travel by a U.S. citizen outside the USA in countries where a visa is required, if that passport will expire within 60 days of your departure date from home. Airlines - also in Europe, will refuse your boarding, if you don`t have an valid visa for Ghana.
2. Country Travel will facilitate your visa application by providing the group with an introduction letter to be attached to their application forms to be submitted to the Embassy. There is a fee for visas. |
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You will be notified at the time of application and processing regarding these fees and this should be about 45 days before your trip.
3. If you have a medical condition, please check with your physician to guarantee that you are medically able to take this trip. Ghana is a country with an tropical climate. Please insure that you are physically able to climb steps and walk short distances. Please notify us of any medical conditions prior to your travel.
4. Yellow fever immunization are required for re-entry back to the USA. Anti-malarial medications are highly indicated, as are updates on Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diptheria and Tetanus.
3. If you have a medical condition, please check with your physician to guarantee that you are medically able to take this trip. Ghana is a country with an tropical climate. Please insure that you are physically able to climb steps and walk short distances. Please notify us of any medical conditions prior to your travel.
4. Yellow fever immunization are required for re-entry back to the USA. Anti-malarial medications are highly indicated, as are updates on Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diptheria and Tetanus.
5. We recommend that you carry a mixture of cash, credit cards, and traveler’s checks for your tour. You can exchange money at the most of the banks and Forex exchange bureaus in the country. Hotels or well-known friends will assist you in this process. The exchange rate fluctuates daily and hourly. To get a general idea of what the exchange rate will be, it is at the moment (as of November 2015) about one (4) Ghana Cedi to one (1) US Dollar.
6. Trading is a viable process in Africa. In exchange for some foreign goods, you can barter for handicrafts, cloth, art, etc. But cash is still king when working out deals. So, test your “haggling” skills accordingly.
6. Trading is a viable process in Africa. In exchange for some foreign goods, you can barter for handicrafts, cloth, art, etc. But cash is still king when working out deals. So, test your “haggling” skills accordingly.
7. You can use credit cards to get money from ATM machines in the country. You will receive the currency of the country and not Euros, Pounds or $US. On occasion, some banks will give you exchanges in Euros, Pounds or $U.S. dollars.
Please note that Visa and MasterCard provide you with more shopping options than American Express and Carte Blance or Diner’s card. Discover cards are not accepted in the country. 8. Purchase your film or digital camera discs in the at home before leaving. Photographic film and other items are extremely expensive in the country. When you are taking pictures of people, please ask them if you can, sometimes they will demand some money before accepting to that and some will rarely refuse. |
9. Cotton clothes are essential and cooler in tropical climates than polyester etc. Don’t over pack. You will need room for all of those items that you are going to purchase. Otherwise, be prepared to pay for overweight luggage or extra bags. These fees begin at $150 and go upwards. They can wear sundresses, as the sun is almost everywhere. Women can wear trousers, jeans, shorts and any other clothing that might expose their legs or arms but should not be “provocative”. In any way, female travelers are advised to travel not alone, but only with well-known friends!
10. Items purchased may be shipped by air cargo, DPD, UPS or FedEx ect. However, this is quite expensive. It might be cheaper to just take one empty suitcase when you go so you can fill it up for the return trip. Your ticket will permit you to have #2 checked bags and one carry-on. Anything in excess of that will be charged a fee and may not be permitted to be taken. We recommend taking one bag filled with pens, paper, school supplies, clothes for trading and as presents etc. so that once you empty it, you can then fill it with your newly purchased items.
11. When it doubt, always ask first. Our guides are excellent resources and are there to assist you with your requests.
12. Please do not discuss politics and religion despite your driving urge to do so. You are a guest in another country, don’t wear out your welcome or cause unnecessary notice to yourself.
13. Protect your passport at all costs. Do not pack it or other important papers and medications in your checked luggage. Put these documents in carry-on bags and keep them with you. An other option is a safe at the hotel or by well-known friends in Ghana.
14. Drink only bottled or badge water and do not brush your teeth with tap water either. In addition, we recommend that you do not use ice in your drinks. You can get cold water, sodas, and juices. You do not have any immunity against these bacteria and viruses in Africa.
Bring some antibacterial disinfection with you. Cheaply to buy at pharmacy stores. Also in Ghana.
15. Wash off with bottled or badge water all raw foods. Do not cut into food with a knife that has been washed with the local water supply. Wash off the knife or other cutlery and wash off the fruit or other vegetables before you slice them or peal them. See also Hospitals in Ghana.
16. Negotiate all taxi fares before you sit inside the cab when you are traveling on your own. If you are in doubt about what to pay, ask a friend or hotel concierge about fares etc. They are invaluable resources.
17. There are many Internet café’s in the country. Their rates are generally cheaper than those of the hotel. Should you elect to use one, make sure that you log out of your ISP when you are finished. Otherwise, you will begin to get a lot of e-mail requests for money or offering you participation in numerous money schemes as those coming behind you will have access to your e-mail address and data. Likewise, erase all messages from the hard drive that you delete so that they are not readily accessible to curious eyes.
Our tip, for larger cities; Buy an internet bundle from MTN, Vodafone or Glo. This might be the best option, giving you more privacy.
18. There will be opportunity for you to purchase tailored men’s and women’s clothing items both custom-made as well as “from the rack”. If buying custom items, it is customary to leave a deposit upfront and the balance paid upon receipt of the items in case that exchanges will need to be made. The quality of "Made in Ghana" is quiet good, and could save you a true fortune, compared to USA or Europe.
10. Items purchased may be shipped by air cargo, DPD, UPS or FedEx ect. However, this is quite expensive. It might be cheaper to just take one empty suitcase when you go so you can fill it up for the return trip. Your ticket will permit you to have #2 checked bags and one carry-on. Anything in excess of that will be charged a fee and may not be permitted to be taken. We recommend taking one bag filled with pens, paper, school supplies, clothes for trading and as presents etc. so that once you empty it, you can then fill it with your newly purchased items.
11. When it doubt, always ask first. Our guides are excellent resources and are there to assist you with your requests.
12. Please do not discuss politics and religion despite your driving urge to do so. You are a guest in another country, don’t wear out your welcome or cause unnecessary notice to yourself.
13. Protect your passport at all costs. Do not pack it or other important papers and medications in your checked luggage. Put these documents in carry-on bags and keep them with you. An other option is a safe at the hotel or by well-known friends in Ghana.
14. Drink only bottled or badge water and do not brush your teeth with tap water either. In addition, we recommend that you do not use ice in your drinks. You can get cold water, sodas, and juices. You do not have any immunity against these bacteria and viruses in Africa.
Bring some antibacterial disinfection with you. Cheaply to buy at pharmacy stores. Also in Ghana.
15. Wash off with bottled or badge water all raw foods. Do not cut into food with a knife that has been washed with the local water supply. Wash off the knife or other cutlery and wash off the fruit or other vegetables before you slice them or peal them. See also Hospitals in Ghana.
16. Negotiate all taxi fares before you sit inside the cab when you are traveling on your own. If you are in doubt about what to pay, ask a friend or hotel concierge about fares etc. They are invaluable resources.
17. There are many Internet café’s in the country. Their rates are generally cheaper than those of the hotel. Should you elect to use one, make sure that you log out of your ISP when you are finished. Otherwise, you will begin to get a lot of e-mail requests for money or offering you participation in numerous money schemes as those coming behind you will have access to your e-mail address and data. Likewise, erase all messages from the hard drive that you delete so that they are not readily accessible to curious eyes.
Our tip, for larger cities; Buy an internet bundle from MTN, Vodafone or Glo. This might be the best option, giving you more privacy.
18. There will be opportunity for you to purchase tailored men’s and women’s clothing items both custom-made as well as “from the rack”. If buying custom items, it is customary to leave a deposit upfront and the balance paid upon receipt of the items in case that exchanges will need to be made. The quality of "Made in Ghana" is quiet good, and could save you a true fortune, compared to USA or Europe.
19. Of note, is the fact that all human interactions and transactions are carried out with the right hand, even in left-handed individuals. Please get in the habit of passing food, shaking hands, etc. with the right hand exclusively. This is true all over Africa no matter what country you visit. If you find yourself, using your left hand despite warnings, just apologize “Excuse my left hand” and move on. The African sentiment is to forgive you and they know that you are from the USA or Europe and will often laugh it off.
20. Gifts can be given out but be careful of the number of people around as they can scramble and get you and themselves injured in the process. If you want to part a gift to someone, please consult your guide. 21. Airlines keep changing their departure and arrivals times from various cities and airports. Final flight times and information will be passed to the group about 45 days before the start of the tour to avoid mix up with the information. |
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