Ghana Travel Forum

Hello all. I will be travelling to Ghana some time in 2008, both for business and for pleasure. I'll have to interview some government officials, something which is usually impossible during the summer months, because they're all on holiday - does the same stand for Ghana?

i will be traveling to takoradi and staying at hotel maggi, on march 16-25, what type of wheather
can i expect?

Hi everyone, I'm heading to Accra, Ghana in April and would like to return from Nigeria. I am having difficulty finding airlines through all the major internet sites such as orbitz, expedia etc. They all say they do not serve Ghana. What the heck? Any advice for booking a reasonable priced multi city trip would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

i will be traveling to ghana for 10 days in March and and have already received the yellow fever vaccine,
how necessary are all the other vaccines? The cdc recommends almost 10 different ones!

i am taking a course in Accra this June and will only have a few days when its over to stay in the country before i have to head back to the States. What are some nearby towns to ACcra that i could travel to, and how long does it take to get to each of them? thanks!

Hi folks,

A pal and I are flying into Accra on Feb 7th and we'd love to go the final of the Cup of Nations. Anyone any idea if it will be possible to pick up tickets for the final? Also wonder how the accom situation is in Accra is at the minute and will be then?

After the final we're going on a whistlestop itinerary of Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso and back down to Accra - all in about 16 days. Any advice on Accra or the rest of the itin would be gratefully received.

All the best,

Harry.

I am looking to rent a place in Cape Coast/Elmina for a colleague for three months (late February 08 - late May 2008) .... Does anyone know of any places that may be available. It will be for a single female (researcher) from the United Kingdom, who hopes for a 1/2 bedroom apartment/house with catering facilities.

Any help is appreciated!
Michael

I want to visit Busua. can anyone please advise as to distance between busua inn and busua beach resort?

I know busua beach resort cost higher than Busua Inn but is it worth choosing over Busua inn?

Do these two places share the same beach line?

thank you.

27 Akorlu Close, Darkuman
P. O. Box Dk 56, Darkuman
Accra, Ghana
KN 4

I want to get a taxi to the above address. Any ideas what i should pay?
I will be coming from the aiport at around midnight!
Jase

Hi
We are trying to contact the Mole Motel/Hotel. We are using the number from Lonely Planet 22045 > 233 7 22045. But we only get a fax. How did you get in contact with the hotel to make reservations? (as we have been recommended to do).

Sincerely
Stefan Walther, Denmark

people,

I posted a question on here about getting a visa at the airport. I have been informaly informed that it may be possible to get a visa on arrival at the airport in accra. Any i am english. Any knowledge of this?
Also do you know where the ghana embassy is in cairo?
Jase

Hay guys i am english and travelling from egypt on the 17th January to cairo!
I am arrving late on the 17th and is it possible to get a visa on arrival at that time??? I wont be in england until this time!
Jase

Hay there,

I am currently in Egypt. I am planning on going to Accra to watch some games of the African Nations cup! Do you know the cheapest way of getting to ghana from egypt? And also any hostels which would be suitable around Accra for single male.
Thanks
Jase

greetings,
6 days in greater accra, west to sekondi, north to kumasi, on to tamale, ferry down lake volta and another 6 days in greater accra. 8 football matches along the way. we would probably do it ourselves, however the logistics, inflex of people, tickets, lodging etc..... just seem prudent to use local knowledge. does $130 for 4x4+fuel and $50 driver/guide sound steep. it does to me.
can u recommend some local knowledge to work with to help bring an itinerary together. talking with acouple different guys now however i find negociating over internet difficult. stopping at nature reserves, cultural sites, markets ...etc along the way
hope to hear back
thanx, scott

Has anybody know how to get to digya national park?

Hi fRIENDSS?
I will be visiting this october 2007 in Accra. Any one visit there? I am from India. Please share your experience! Due to an accident to me, I postponed my trip to october 2007! if any one pls to softeye@rediffmail.com



Siva

greetings travelers,
my wife and i will be traveling to ghana in mid january to visit our daughter. she attends university of ghana in the studies abroad program from san francisco state. we will be loosely structuring our visit around the africa cup soccer tournament finals scheduled jan 20-feb 10. games to be played in accra, kumasi, sekondi, and tamale. our intent is to spend @ 5 wks in country(s) depending on flight availability. we`re really not sure what were going to do. thought about winging it. fly there figure it out. thought about morocco for a week prior to soccer, marrakesh, fez, that blue city etc. the train sounds cool. is air moroc the exclusive operator between accra and morocco cities? flights from new york to morocco and accra seem quite reasonable but between morocco cities and accra a bit pricey. we are quite flexible have no tickets to the games yet and are open to suggestions. would we be best advised to stay closer to ghana, say burkina faso and/or cote d`ivoire? are we being to ambitious? this is a vacation. any help is sincerely appreciated
thanx
scott

Hi, I'm looking for information on ways to transport our 4WD from Ghana to South Africa or Namibia. We are driving around Western Africa and would like to ship the vehicle from Ghana and then meet it in SA or Namibia and then drive around the South East of Africa. Hopefully someone out there knows of a shipping agent or can suggest something.
Thanks very much
Jo

Hello!

We would like to visit Ghana and we thinking about to rent a 4x4 car and go from Accra to north and back within ~2 weeks.

Is it possible and easily reachable in Ghana? I mean just me, my partner and the car? Without driver, because I'am photo maniac and do not want to stop driver each 2 minutes for taking a photo and want to have some freedom because of it.

I'am good driver (know drive on right side) and I can pay the higher insurance...

Thank you very much for your replies and recommendations!

Looking for for somewhere to stay in Accra for 2-3 weeks in Mid October. Moderate price. Hopefully somewhere a bit north of Achimota Forest.

Also looking for things to do, club idea's, or any other suggestions. Have visited Accra a few times and have been to the Forts, Kakum, etc.

Thanks for your help!!

I will be in Ghana for a while and I was wondering what kind of women's bathing suit styles are acceptable on beaches and in hotels? bikinis, one piece, swimming in clothes? a bikini with a shirt over it?
Thanks!

Dear all...
Anyone has contacts to companies, NGOs or institutions working on Environmental issues in Ghana would be highly appreciated...

Cheers
Mongy

Will be visiting the city soon and would like to know if there are any good salsa dancing venues on the weekend. I know of the coconut groove hotel on wednesdays but nothing for friday, sat or sunday evenings! Surely there has to be more than one venue in Accra.

HELLO
I AM FROM INDIA VISITING ACCRA SOON!! ANY ONE WILL BE THERE IN ACCRA GHANA?
ANY HOPE TO HAVE A TALK OR MAIL ?

SIVAN

Hi - who can recommend a good hotel in central Accra?

Hi - I need to travel from Accra to Tunis later this year. Does anybody have an idea about flight routes without having to return to Europe? Thanks.

Do you know any reliable places to stay in Kumasi (Hotels, guesthouses, hostels, inns, etc.)?

Is the Justice Hotel a good place to stay in?
How about the Hotel de Kingsway or the Guestline Lodge? Are those places reliable, clean and safe to stay in?
Would you recommend me anywhere else?

Please share your experiences, knowledge and opinions! I appreciate everything you can give!

Good afternoon, I am trying to locate a village in Ghana called Mpuanu. It is supposed to be within 20 miles of Cape Coast. But I am not sure where it lies in relation to Cape Coast. It does not show up on any map, it is a small village. Can anyone help me with the location, or directions from a major landmark? Thank you so much!!

how many hours does it take KLM to fly from Ghana to new york?

My wife and I plan to be in Ghana on a mission trip in October. Afterwards, we plan to stay in country for 3-6 more days (OCT 13-19)based in Accra. We like hiking and touring but need a guide or organized tour to take us places. I'm assuming Mole NP would be too far. Any ideas for guides or spots to visit?