Ghana has an accommodation and transport infrastructure that’s second to none for a country so new to tourism. Beaches are good in Ghana and the country’s young tourism industry is enthusiastic about its future. It’s something of a mystery why the country has a relatively low holiday profile. Ghanaians are exceptionally hospitable and you’ll find that they are very happy to welcome visitors. Ghana is in West Africa, It has an attractive coastline and an interior dominated by grassy plains with rainforest to the south and west and forested hills to the north. The country is around six hundred kilometres (four hundred and fifty miles) from north to south which means you can mix time on the beach with excursions to captivating waterfalls, busy cities and national parks that are rich in game and rainforests on your holiday to Ghana.
Year-round sunshine
Impressive coastal forts and castles
Local colour
Dramatic scenery
Accepting any unsolicited help at the airport– you need to check would-be helpers have a current photo ID card that identifies them as airport staff.
You’ll need a visa for stays of up to sixty days.
It’s advisable to have a minimum of twelve months to run to the expiry date on your passport.
It is against the law to wear military or military style clothes such as camouflage jackets and fatigue-style trousers.
Credit card fraud is common. When you use your credit card, don’t let it out of your sight.
The majority of visitors who contract malaria have failed to take any preventive measures.
Ghana has a tropical climate with little temperature fluctuations across the country (24°C/77°F to 30°C/86°F). Central and southern Ghana have two rainy seasons. The first from March to June is the heavier. The second from September to October is relatively light.
Flights from London to Ghana take six hours and thirty minutes.
Car hire is available but limited to companies based in the cities. Car rental in Ghana normally means paying for a driver and vehicle.