Travel
Information
Getting To gHANA
Passport
Required by all
Hotel
Ghana offers a wide range of hotel accommodation for its 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 acceptable international quality.
Visa
Visas are required by most non-residents except ECOWAS nationals. Ghana’s missions and embassies abroad will assist in issuing individual as well as group visas.
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.
Money & Currency
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 most airlines, leading hotels, and major supermarkets.
Tipping
Tipping is permitted in hotels, restaurants, etc. It is rarely added to the bill. Whenever it is not added the quality of service should dictate your generousity to the waiter, taxi driver, porter, tour guide, etc.
Traveller's Cheques
All banks and Forex Bureaux accept Traveller”s Cheques although the rate of exchange may be slightly lower than for cash transaction.
Arrival
Communication
Most major hotels also have business centres 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 from any of the telecos. You can make long-distance telephone calls within the country. Collect calls to the USA, Europe and Asia are also available. USA direct dial is 019900 and UK is 0194.
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 3-pronged, or sometimes 2-pronged. British or Continental European type plus or converters.
Medical Facilities
Modern private and public hospitals and clinics are available in all cities and big towns. Tourists should contact their travel medical insurance companies to cover any medical contingencies while away from their home countries.
Entertainment
Most cities and towns have facilities for nightlife, such as cultural centres, theatres, cinema houses, discotheques, pubs, street cafes and casinos. Consult your hotel reception for what is on and where to go.
