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Ghana Currency and Money

admin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:20:18 +0000

The official currency is the cedi (GHC), which is divided into 100 pesewas. Foreign currency can be exchanged at any forex bureaux as well as at some commercial banks; banks and foreign exchange facilities are available at the airport and in all major towns. It is advisable to keep an currency exchange receipts in order to be able to re-exchange when departing. Banking hours are usually from 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday, and most large commercial banks have ATMs located outside, although only limited amounts of cedis can be drawn at a time.

Travellers checks are accepted at banks and forex bureaux in the capital Accra, but the rate of exchange may be lower than for cash transactions. The most widely accepted credit cards are Mastercard and Visa, and cards can be used for payment at major hotels and shops, although this can be risky as credit card fraud is very common.

Ghana Climate and Weather

admin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:40:48 +0000

Ghana is a tropical country lying just north of the equator. The rainy season lasts from April to October in northern Ghana and from April to June and again from September to October in the south. Temperatures range from about 70°F to 90°F (21°C to 32°C) and the humidity is relatively high. The rest of the year is hot and dry with temperatures reaching up to 100°F (38°C). In most areas the temperatures are highest in March and lowest in August after the rains, and variations between day and night temperatures are small.

See Ghana Weather Forecasts and Ghana Travel Resources above for more weather-related information.

Travel Checklist

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:41:52 +0000

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

We will be moving in every two or three days and traveling on buses. Having a small reasonable amount of luggage will make your travel much easier. One large backpack, rolling suitcase and small light weight sheet and sleeping pad (we will be sleeping in beds) but there may be opportunities in camping outside as in the rain forest.

Toiletries

Toothbrush and paste (small)

Shampoo and conditioner

Hand sanitizer

Antibiotic ointment

Band-aids

Vitamin C (Help prevent upper respiratory infection from air travel)

Feminine hygiene

Other things

sleeping pad, mosquito net, camera, film and batteries, travel journal, underwear , shoes, water bottles (Nalgene works well) swim suit, towel, rain jacket or poncho, glasses, contact lenses, cleaning solution, mosquito repellent (DEET) Sandals (Teva type) Sun screen, hat, notebook, pens, small tape, recorder for recording music., flash light with extra batteries.

Men

Light weight pants (3)

T-shirt (3)

Short sleeve shirt (2)

Long sleeve shirts (2)

Pair of socks (3)

Women

Skirt (3)

T-shirt (3)

Short sleeve shirt (2)

Long sleeve shirt (2)

Pair of socks (3)

Gifts

Small gifts for Ghanaian friends like candies, jewelry, cassette tapes of music, ‘T’ Shirts, picture calendar (From your home state) and other social amenities for fun.

APPLYING FOR A VISA

A visa is permission to enter into Ghana. And you will need one (stamped into your passport) in order to enter into Ghana . This should be done a couple of months in advance of travel. To allow time for the Ghanaian embassy to get your passport back to you. Attached is an application form for a visa to Ghana . Fill out the form completely, copy and attach the required passport size photographs, plus the copy of the itinerary from the travel and tour. You can make your own travel arrangements to and from Ghana if you would like, and let the tour director know.

PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

Provide tour director with two copies of your passport; keep one copy in your luggage; Inoculations (yellow fever and anything else desired) WHO card, malaria prophylaxis and other prescription medications, passport and visa for Ghana.