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| Travel
Tips |
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| Climate |
Northern
Ghana has a rainy season from about April to October. The
rest of the year is hot and dry with temperatures up to 38°C.
In Southern Ghana the rains last from April to June and again
from September to October. Generally temperatures are between
21° and 32°C. |
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| Time |
| Ghana is
on GMT. |
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| Airport |
Kotoka
International Airport is situated 12km from Accra city centre.
Hotel shuttle buses and taxis are available. |
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| Airport
Tax: |
A
departure tax of ¢22,000 is payable by all departing
passengers on international flights, and ¢500 on domestic
flights. Rates are subject to change without notice. |
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| Visas: |
A
valid passport is required by all visitors, and a visa except
for citizens of ECOWAS states. These can be obtained from
the nearest Ghanaian diplomatic missions and consulates. |
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| Health: |
Visitors
must be in possession of a current medical certificate showing
vaccination against Yellow Fever. Malaria is also prevalent
in certain parts of the country at certain times of the year
and the usual precautions should be taken. |
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| Customs: |
Tourists
can bring in personal items duty free, but for details of
trade goods and specialist equipment please contact the Customs,
Excise and Preventive Services, or the nearest Ghana Diplomatic
missions. |
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| Currency: |
The
currency of Ghana is the Cedi (¢). Rates of exchange
are posted daily by banks and forex bureaux. There are no
restrictions on the amount of foreign currency that can be
brought into Ghana, but all should be noted on a customs declaration
form on arrival. All exchange transactions receipts should
be kept fro inspection on departure. |
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| Banking: |
| Banks and
forex bureaux are available at the airport, and in all main
towns. |
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| Banking
Hours: |
| Monday
- Fridays from 08:30 to 14:00 |
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| Ethiquette
in a Ghanaian village |
Ghanaians
are a conservstion people, so please dress discreetly. Take
off your shoes when entering sacred ground, and do not take
photographs without permission. Do not enter any house unless
invited in. Greet people by shaking the right hand, and do
not offer any gift using the left hand, A welcome drink should
always be accepted and at least a sip should be taken. If
a gift is required for a chief or fetish priest a bottle of
local schnapps is appropriate. |
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