Introduction:

The Republic of Ghana is located in West Africa. The country has varied terrain, from beaches to desert to highlands. The climatic conditions are ideal for foreigners. However, Ghana is the closest country to the equator; therefore, it generally has hot and humid weather throughout the year. Due to its variable terrain, Ghana has heavenly scenic spots everywhere, which attracts many tourists to Ghana.

Requirements/Information:

The only requirement to visit Ghana is; a valid passport and a visa issued by the governments of origin. An exception for citizens of ECOWAS member countries is that their travel certificates are acceptable, in case the passport is not available. Before visiting Ghana, what you have to take care of are vaccinations, especially malaria, cholera and yellow fever. Medical facilities are limited outside of Accra. The currency of Ghana is called “Cedi”, where $1 USD is equal to 14,055.8 cedi. All major international credit cards are acceptable in Ghana.

Manners:

The most important thing is to keep up with the Ghanaian gestures. These include kneeling to show respect while meeting a higher official and shaking hands, always using the right hand to pick up food, to pay tips, more popularly known as “dashes” in Ghana. Taking permission before taking photos is very important.

Fly and settle:

Flying, basic items and accommodation are not a problem. One needs to do just a bit of survey to find the best package for them. Thanks to travel agents, cheap flights to Accra, Ghana are easily available. As for hotels and lodging, pensions and 1-star hotels are widespread. While getting reservations at hotels from 2 to 5 stars is not a difficult job. Car rental can be easily done according to one’s desire; long-term rental with driver, with or without driver.

Enjoying Ghana:

Once you are done with all the necessary arrangements and information, one must know about the visiting sites and entertainment in Ghana. Ghana is a country with a rich cultural heritage, a history dating back to 1500 BC. C., traditions, events, nightlife, food, wine, fashion and style. Once the traveler starts touring Ghana, all worries are forgotten. The beaches are a must see if one gets a chance to go to Accra. To name a few, Coco Beach and Bojo Beach are two great beaches. Archaeological sites add to the interest of tourists.

Cape Coast Castle and St. George’s Castle are two such sites that tell beautiful stories of Ghana’s glorious past. The National Museum of Ghana is a good option for history lovers. Those interested in nature and adventure are sure to love Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Kakum National Park. For shopping, the Makola Market is a popular place. However, it is advisable to buy in Ghana with a local to get the best guidance and avoid being tricked or plundered delicately. For entertainment, travelers should follow the Ghanaian calendar of cultural, traditional and social events.

The traditional festivals of the villagers are held throughout the year. While Accra’s beauty pageant, concerts and other variety shows are very exciting. Music festivals, food and wine festivals and many other festivities are a part of Ghanaian life. Also, for nightly entertainment and food, try clubbing and eating at Zanzibar Bar and Restaurant, Monsoon and Mama Mia’s. There is an endless list of restaurants and bars that make Ghana a perfect destination for food and wine lovers.

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