This is a comprised list of items and advice you can use as a reference to take your journey to the African GODtinent to the next level!
1. Be sure to have your passport (with valid visa from Ghanaian Embassy), and any other legal documents that serve this trip.
2. As for money, bringing anywhere upwards of at least $500-$1,000 USD would be great for free spending money while here. It would be wise to bring this amount already in cash from America, as the USD to Ghanaian Cedi exchange rates are far higher if traded in this manner. Also there is a $5 USD charge at the ATM each time money is withdrawn from international banks. We recommend exchanging a bit of your American money into Ghanaian Cedi at airport, and keeping the rest in USD--exchange more as it is needed.
***IMPORTANT: Call or meet with your bank and let them know that you will be traveling to Ghana, just so if you do use your debit/credit card, they will not raise their fraud alerts, and will not block your card.
3. The weather in Ghana for the most part ranges from lower 70's to upper 80's degrees. This is a tropical atmosphere, so bring sandals, breathable clothing, swimwear/bathing suit and everything you wear in summer! We would also advise to bring a thin jacket, hoodie, or warm clothing of your choice as the temperature can at times be chilled in Cape Coast when we are near the ocean (during night and morning) and the Volta Region (mountains). Bring mosquito repellant---citronella oil spray work very well.
4. Bring a Powerbank for your phone, and other electronics. Having a portable recharge device for your electronics will work wonders for you here in Ghana! Also bring international charger heads as Ghanaian electrical outlets differ from American outlets. There are electrical stores around the hotel, so we can also provide correct charger heads for you.
5. Small toiletries and sanitation items that you may need such as towels, wet-wipes, etc. Even small first-aid kits are welcomed.
6. Pack a casual outfit or two, as we will step out at night at times to enjoy the night-life. Please bring an all white outfit for when we journey through Cape Coast Dungeon! Also we will have a celebratory dinner at the closing of our tour!
***These are all recommendations from our 8+ years in Ghana 🇬🇭 . Feel free to conduct individual research to see what is needed and not needed to take in addition to what has been stated above***
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