Accra, Ghana December 28, 2020 January 3, 2021
History & Ancestry
From the ancient kingdoms and trade routes to the arrival of Europeans, there are thousands of years of history and a Diaspora of millions from over 300 years of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
Natural Scenic Beauty
You will not believe what your eyes will see! Beautiful beaches, lakes, rivers, lagoons, waterfalls, highlands, virgin forests, sacred rock formations, and sahelian bush and desert.
Cultural Experiences
Traveling in Ghana allows you to interact with people and participate in cultural experiences. You will receive welcoming greetings every place you step. This is a much different experience than so much of tourism in Africa which is oriented towards a safari experience.
Safety
Ghana is also one of the safest countries in Africa. While crime may be rampant in some other tourism destinations in Africa, it is an uncommon occurrence in Ghana, and visitors rarely have any problems regardless of where they travel. Guns are illegal in Ghana, so gun violence is almost nonexistent.
The sense of being Ghanaian first is strong in Ghana, which gives our country a sense of identity unique to many countries in Africa. There are very few instances of inter-tribal or religious conflicts that plague so many of our neighbors.
English is Spoken Here
In all of West Africa, there are only five English-speaking countries: Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Of these five, if you wish a safe country, stable democracy, and tourism infrastructure, then Ghana is clearly the place to trave
Getting to Ghana
Several international airlines, including British Airways and Delta Airlines, operate regular scheduled flights from Ghana to major cities in North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Kotoka International Airport
Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is located in Accra. It is the major entry point to the country and is accessible from any part of the globe.
Passport
Required by all and must be valid for at least 6 months.
Visa
Obtaining a visa from the embassy is a fairly straightforward process. We can assist in this process. We strongly suggest travelers to submit their application and passports for Visa’s at least one month prior to your intended date of departure.
Helpful Links
Ghana Embassy
Embassy Pages
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Health Requirements
Yellow fever vaccinations are required by all except infants under one year old. Please do not forget to bring your health Certificate which shows that you have a yellow fever vaccination. You are also advised to consult your doctor well in advance of your visit so that you may begin the usual anti-malaria treatment if you require.
*This can be done at your local clinic or Passport Health Office. You will need to retain the yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Weather
Ghana is a tropical country. The South-Western part is located within the warm wet forest zone similar to the Amazon. Accra, the capital, is located in the dry equatorial cones. Kumasi is in the wet savanna. Northern Ghana has a range season from about April to October. The rest, of the year is hot and dry, with temperatures up to about 38°C (100° F). In Southern Ghana, the rains last from April to June and again from September to October. Generally, temperatures are between 21 – 31°C (70° – 88°F). The rains are usually restricted to specific times each day during the rainy season and they are not continuous throughout the day.