A Trip to Ghana

Location: West Africa

          -Bordered by the Ivory Coast (west), Burkina Faso (north), Togo (east), & Gulf of Guinea (south)

Capital: Accra

Coat of Arms: 

Vaccination Requirements/ Recommendations:

• Routine Check-Up
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Typhoid
• Malaria
• Polio
• Yellow Fever
• Meningitis
• Rabies

Documents Necessary for Travel: 

• Valid Passport
• Visa from the Embassy of Ghana
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

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Security and Safety in Ghana: 

  Although there are not so many crimes committed in Ghana, some precautions are still necessary in order to make this trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

 -Avoid carrying around a lot of cash or valuables. 

-Don't leave your luggage unattended.

-Beware of scams and scam artists. 

-Be aware of your surroundings. 

​What to Wear:

-Flip Flops

-Capris

-Tank Tops

-Light Clothing depending on weather, may be rainy so bring jacket just in case.

Things to Do in Ghana: 

-Visit Museums

-Go to the Cape Coast

-Visit the Baobeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary