Underwear, Socks/Stockings, Skirts, Leisure Shoes, Walking Shoes, Hats, Dresses, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Sandals/Flip flops, Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Nose Mask, Snacks/Gum, Hand Sanitizer, First aid Kits, Vitamins, Medications, List of Medications, Camera W/Memory Cards, Cell Phone, Laptop/Tablet, Video/Music Player, Electronic Chargers,  Binoculars, Plug Adaptor, Emergency Contacts, Map, Insect repellent, Cash, Credit/ATM Cards, Insurance Cards (Medical/Travel), Ear plugs/eye mask, Earbuds/Head Phones, Empty Water Bottle, Passport/Visa ID, Paper, Pen, Bandages

Before Embarking

Obtain your visa for travel to Ghana

Receive a required yellow fever vaccination and bring proof of such vaccination.

Purchase travel insurance of the desired coverage.

Upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport, your vaccination card will be examined—the queue at Immigration to examine your passport with an entry visa.

1. MEDICINES YOU'LL NEED

Arrange to see a travel doctor to ensure all your vaccinations are current. The most common vaccinations recommended include cholera, hepatitis, typhoid and yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is needed to enter Ghana – so this is a must. Malaria is also common, and you’ll need to get a prescription from your doctor to prevent catching this mosquito born nasty. Also, take precautions against insect bites, including using an insect repellent (preferably one with at least 20%) and wearing long, loose-fitting, light clothing. Unless you have lined your stomach in some iron plating, you should prepare for at least one stomach upset – it completes the whole African experience. You can also ask your travel doctor for a general antibiotic if you have a terrible stomach bug. Additionally, get a hand sanitiser and make it your best friend.

2. INSURANCE IS A MUST.

This is particularly. Doctors and hospitals often request immediate cash payment for medical treatment. In the event of a severe illness or accident, medical evacuation to a destination with the appropriate facilities is necessary! Insurance will ensure you get all your money back when you return home. Travel insurance will also be helpful if your bags go missing and you must buy some emergency jocks. If any of these unlikely events occur, keep all receipts for when you claim back home. Having to get insurance doesn't mean that something terrible will happen. Life is unpredictable, and it's best to be prepared!

3. BRING CASH.

Make sure you've got a VISA card or a money card. Chat with your bank about your options, but investigate the offers and ensure you know what costs are associated with transactions and withdrawal fees. If you get a travel card, make sure you ask to load up your card with US dollars/Euros/Pounds. It is often difficult to get funds from an ATM at times. So I'd recommend bringing lots of USD/Euros/ Pounds in cash. Most of the time, locals trade with US dollars /Euros/Pounds over their currency, which is handy. Also, let your bank know you plan to travel to Africa.

4. BRING YOUR MOBILE PHONE

It's worth bringing a phone. It is also worthwhile going and speaking to your network provider and ensuring you turn off data roaming etc. You can use Wi-Fi and contact other group members if needed. You don't want to be hit with a huge bill when you get back, so ensure you get all the good things switched off before you go.

7. PHOTOCOPY ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS.

Make copies of your passport, insurance and plane tickets. Leave copies at home and take some copies to put in your luggage and backpacks. This takes a lot of hassle if your passport/insurance/plane tickets go missing.

8. BRING A POWER ADAPTER.

The power points are the same as the UK ones, so bring an adapter to charge your phones. You can buy these from bag shops or travel stores. Don't stress if you forget, though; you can buy universal chargers by the dozen in Ghana.

9. BRING SOME SNACKS IF YOU'RE PICKY WITH FOOD.

Be prepared to stock up on some tinned food at the supermarkets to take into the rural areas. Remember that traditional Ghanaian food may not be your liking, so please remain respectful and stock up on snacks! Bringing some Spirulina capsules and vegetables in capsule form is also handy. Like from the future. They give us lots of nutrients!

10. RESPECT THE LAW.

Penalties for drug offences are severe and include mandatory prison sentences. Reassess your need to dabble with prohibited drugs (and perhaps your life choices) - it's not worth it. As in most places, you can't photograph government buildings, airports and bridges and remember; areas may not always be marked or defined. As your private tour guide, I will ask permission before you can take photographs in some areas.

Tipping:

• Regarding guide tipping, as in all other areas of the hospitality industry, tips are a significant part of service employees' income. Tips are performance-based and should be provided in exchange for excellent service. Somewhere in the range of $10-$20 per day will make them happy, or f minimum of $3 per person. For groups, These tips should be collected by someone on behalf of your group at the end and given to the guide, who will share them with any other tour staff.
• If meals are included in your tour, then tips for your servers are also included. Of course, if anyone is exceptional or goes beyond expectations to make a favourable impression, it is acceptable for you to provide an additional tip or gift of some sort.

Departure

• Exchange or donate your Ghana currency. Donate or leave behind any clothing or personal supplies that you can easily replace. Every bit helps here!
• Pack well for the trip home. Your bags will be weighed and inspected at the airport check-in. Kindly be informed of what you may legally bring into your home country.

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11. FINALLY, DON'T ASSUME YOU KNOW WHAT IS BEST.

What works in your country may not work over there – so don't assume you know better. It's all about R E S P E C T.  Keeping all these things in mind will help prepare you for a fantastic journey. And it will be amazing.

Rail or Bus Station, Monument / Building, Suggested by Guide: please provide me of your Hotel or any meeting location to be picked. I can also make hotel reservations for you upon request.