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About Ghana
Ghana is a beauty country in West Africa. With friendly locals, rich culture and a range of attractions, Ghana budget travel is ideal for those seeking an African travel adventure like no other.Ghana Budget Travel
Below is a list of Ghana's top destinations, click on the link to view all details and tours.
Accra, Cape Coast, Kokrobite, Kumasi
Fast Facts
- Currency
- Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
- Dialing Code
- 233
Airports
Ghana airports include the following:• Kotoka International Airport
Read more on Airports in Ghana.
Birdlife
Ghana birdlife includes a large number of Important Bird Areas (IBA's) across the country, and a range of species to be found in varied habitats from coastal and wetlands, to woodlands and forest and grasslands and savannas. The country has a number of endangered or threatened species, a large number of endemics and a good number of migrating species.Read more on birdlife in Ghana.
Conservation
Ghana conservation plays a key role in protecting the country's precious resources, which are rapidly declining. Environmental hazards and land abuse cause major damage to the country's ecosystems and natural habitats, and despite conservation efforts to preserve theses habitats, Ghana remains one of the world's fastest declining rain forest regions with very few remaining forests left in the country, which was once lush with dense tropical rainforests making up a large percentage of the land.Read more on conservation in Ghana.
Culture
Ghana cultures include the following:• Music and dance plays an important role in all cultural groups
• Festivals are an important tradition in many groups
• Art plays a key role in history and traditions
• Literature is a key cultural pastime, especially among modern Ghanaians
• Cuisine is a highly social cultural activity
Read more on culture in Ghana.
Health
Ghana health facilities are generally average to poor, and despite the main urban areas and cities such as Accra being much more modernised than rural areas, even in these city centers the standard is not great. Travellers should take extra precautions to stay healthy and safe on their trips to Ghana, and ensure that they take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover any health costs that may arise on their travels.AIDS
Ghana HIV/AIDS is slowly but steadily increasing. Poor health care facilities and lack of treatment, but lack of education and understanding and poverty levels all play a role in the increase of AIDS in Ghana, and despite government efforts the rate is still increasing in young adults as well as babies and children who have been infected through their mothers.Vaccinations
The following Ghana inoculations are required:• Yellow Fever
• Hepatitis A & B
• Typhoid
• Rabies
• Polio
Read more on Vaccinations in Ghana.
Languages
Ghana languages include the following:• English (official language)
• Akan
• Guan
• Ga
• Ewe
• Mossi-Dagomba
• Hausa
Read more on languages in Ghana.
Money
Ghana money and banking information includes the following:• Banking hours are Monday-Thursday from 08h00 - 14h00, and Friday from 08h00 - 15h00
• Credit cards are only accepted at major hotels, stores and restaurants
• Travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks and major hotels
• Ghana currency is the Ghana Cedi (GHS) and Ghana pesewas
• ATM's are situated throughout major cities such as Accra and Kumasi
Phrase
Ghana local phrase include the following (phonetically written for easy pronunciation):• Meh daasay - Thanks
• Akwaaba - Welcome!
• Ete sen - How are you?
• Eh ye - I'm fine.
• Na wo so eh - And you, how are you?
Plants
Ghana plants life is rich and diverse, with a wide number of species that total well over a thousand. Trees, flowering plants, lush forest vegetation, palms, crops and key vegetation area includes ancient tropical forests which are rapidly declining. The country is fairly green in the remaining woodlands and forests, plus the wetlands and mangroves also offer an important biodiversity.People
Ghana people include the following groups:• Akan 45.3%
• Mole-Dagbon 15.2%
• Ewe 11.7%
• Ga-Dangme 7.3%
• Guan 4%
• Other 16.5%
Safety Tips
Ghana safety tips include the following:• Currently, Ghana is safe to visit but precautions are advised
• Avoid all demonstrations and large crowds which may turn violent
• Bawku and Gushegu are subject to a curfew from 22h00 to 04h00
• Public beaches can be unsafe, with some theft and harassment reported
• Try not to walk around alone after dark, especially women travellers
Read more on safety tips in Ghana.
Religion
Ghana religion includes the following groups:• Christianity 69%
• Islam 16%
• Traditional and other religions 9%
Read more on religion in Ghana.
Transport
Ghana transport options include the following:• Car
• Bus
• Train
• Taxi
Read more on transport in Ghana.
Travel Books
Ghana recommended travel books include the following:• Ghana 4th Bradt Travel Guide by Philip Briggs
• Culture Smart! Ghana Guide by Ian Utley
• Three Cheers For Ghana! by Robert Peprah-Gyamfi
Read more on travel books in Ghana.
Visa Requirements
Ghana visa requirements include the following:• Passport which is valid for six months at least
• ID or green card
• 2 Visa Application Forms
• 2 Passport photographs
• Copy of return airline tickets or itinerary
Read more on Visa Requirements in Ghana.
Wildlife
Ghana wildlife is rich and diverse, with over 200 mammal species, 504 fish and 221 species of amphibians and reptiles to be found across the country's rich biodiversity hotspots, game reserves and natural habitats. Many of Ghana's wildlife species are endangered or vulnerable, and face further threats from poaching and habitat loss.Read more on wildlife in Ghana.
What To Pack
What to pack for Ghana safaris:• Loose, lightweight long sleeved clothing
• Warm jacket for cooler months and raincoat for rainy season
• Camera, spare batteries, binoculars and extra film or memory
• Sturdy, comfortable walking or hiking shoes
• Swimming costume, sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Read more on what to pack in Ghana.
What To Buy
What to buy for Ghana safaris:• Ghana travel guide and phrase book
• Sturdy backpack plus a decent money bag
• First aid kit with a range of basic supplies
• Plug adapter for UK or US travelers
• Sleeping bag and camping mattress if you are overlanding
Read more on what to buy in Ghana.
When To Go
When to go to Ghana:• The best time to travel is from December to April after the rainy season
• The north of the country is hottest during these months however
• The south is clearest during July and August when the rains calm down
• August and September are the best times to see local festivals
• Tourist high season is from June to August
- Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com12 Mar 2012
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Hi Mr and Mrs Ritter. I have emailed you some more information so please keen an eye out on your inbox. Cheers!
- Mr. and Mrs. Ritter11 Mar 2012
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Greetings. We live in Washington, DC (USA) and are looking to visit Ghana for approximately 7-8 days. We are looking for an accomodations (hote) and tour package.b We would like to visit between September - December.
- Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com19 Sep 2011
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Hi Charlotte, Africa has 4 weather seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. However in these seasons - we have a dry season and a wet season. The wet season refers to the time of year when rains are expected to fall. The dry season is the opposite - not as much rain. This differs from country to country. You can check out our weather webpage for more information on seasons and weather patterns in the different countries of Africa that our overland trips travel through. Happy trails!
- Charlotte18 Sep 2011
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why has Africa got two seasons instead of four? Thus dry and wet seasons.
- Judd - OverlandingAfrica.com26 Oct 2010
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Hi there Ajay, the temperatures in Ghana varies very little between summer and winter because it is so close to the equator, but the rainy seasons occurs, from April to July and from September to November and they also have the "Harmattan", a dry desert wind that blows from the northeast from December to March, lowering the humidity and creating very hot days and cold nights.
- ajay22 Oct 2010
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tell me about the winter season in ghana and in which month we wear blazers,suits and pullovers
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