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If you are looking for a reliable, safe, affordable and kind driver please feel free to contact Francis at 0261-450-103 or 0247-626-530. He is an experienced driver, knowledgable about both Accra and surrounding Ghana and is able to assist with everything from airport pick-ups, to a day tour of Accra, to weekend visits to the Volta Region, Cape Coast and beyond.
Written Jul 7, 2011
Phone: 0261-450-103
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A very easy, but relatively expensive way to get to Accra and away is by flying with Antrak Air. This small airline has daily flights between Accra, Kumasi and Tamale.
For a trip from the capital to Tamale in the North it makes a difference of 15 hours by STC bus for US $ 17,- to 1:20 hours by plane for US $ 130,-. Especially when your time to visit the country is limited, it might be worth thinking about this option.
The flights between Kumasi and Accra don't really look useful to me. A bus ride "only" takes 6 hours, and the route is not that bad, so you'd better save your money and just take the STC bus on this track.
Antrak Air also has international connections to Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Liberia and Nigeria and to my surprise also to Düsseldorf.
The tickets can be reservated at their website or at their offices in all the cities they fly to in Ghana. In Accra they have one at the Kotoka Airport and one at Danquah Circle in the north of the city.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: Antrak Air Accra: 021-769458
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Tro-Tro's is the cheapest way of public transportation in Accra. It's a shared taxi on a fixed route and you can get off where you want. Toyota Hiace is the most used vehicle, but similar minivans are also used. The car has a driver and a man who collect the money and shout out of the windows to get hold of new customers.
Most drivers of Tro Tro's has an aggressive way of driving, and are therefor involved in more traffic accidents than other drivers. Since this is the cheapest way of transportation, you could expect poor people as fellow passengers - beware of pickpockets.
Updated Feb 27, 2011
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Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is Ghana's most important airport and located 10 km north of Accra city center. The airport terminal is not among the newest ones. Passengers have to disembark the aircraft at the tarmac and take a bus to the arrival hall. Then walk to the immigration to get your visa stamped. Then pick up your baggage and walk to the customs. It is a forex bureau in the baggage hall.
ATM's, a post office and forex bureau are available in the terminal building. Wi-Fi Internet access is available in the Departures area. There are a few shops in the terminal, including duty-free. Also bars, restaurants and food kiosks.
Taxis are the only form of transportation available and could be found at Car Park 2, close to the Arrivals ext from the terminal. A 24-hour car parks is located near the airport, but be aware of the local police (see warning tip).
Updated Feb 27, 2011
Phone: +233 021 776 171
Website: www.ghanaairports.com.gh
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Local city bus in Accra is a cheap, but slow way of transportation. Many of the buses are wrecks, loaded with passengers. Unlike the Trotro's you can not leave the bus where you want on the route, but have to wait to bus station.
Written Feb 27, 2011
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Accra has a lot of bus- and trotro stations which are used for to certain operators or destinations. It's not easy to find your way there, and you should ask a local trusted person if you want to drive to another city.
Some major stations:
Neoplan Station, Ring Road West
Kaneshie Lorry Station, Nii Lantey Okunka Street
Tema bus station, Dodoo road Accra
Lorry Station, Independence avenue
Tudu Bus Station, Kimbu Road
Intercity STC Tudu Bus StationAdresse, Tudu
Arena Lorry Station, South Industrial Area
Bus Station, Maale Dada Street in Labadi market
Palm Wine Bus station, Labadi Crescent
37 Lorry Station, Giffard Road
Mamprobi Lorry Station, Eduardo Mohdlana road
Odorkor Trotro Station, Odorkor
Legon Trotro Station, Legon East Road (University of Accra)
Updated Feb 27, 2011
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Shared minibus from Accra to Cape Coast depart from Neoplan station at Ring Road West, not far from Kwame Nkrumah traffic circle. Taking the minibus from Accra on the Circle/Cape Coast/Takoradi route costs 7 cedis. The trip takes 3-4 hours, and you might sit in a car packed with passengers.
Written Feb 26, 2011
Phone: +233 670402
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Taxis in Accra are easy to recognize with their yellow color on each side of the car. In theory they use a meter to calculate the fare, but in real life you should always settle the price before you enter the car. A short trip should costs from 3 cedis, like within the center of town. Going from airport to downtown should be around 10-15 cedis. Beware that most drivers will try to overcharge an obruni (a white man), so do a firm negotiation.
Updated Feb 26, 2011
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The Labadi Road takes you from the traffic circle in Independence Arch in downtown Accra towards the eastern suburbs of Accra. It change name to Teshie Road after you have passed the famous Labadi Beach. Teshie Road takes you furter east towards Coco beach.
Updated Feb 24, 2011
SAMUEL MENSAH is a great taxi driver for short trips or day hire in and around Accra. His car is not an official taxi (which is probably a good thing), but a well-maintained Toyota (or something similar) with air conditioning! And he doesn't complain about turning it on. He is also easy to understand.
He just does transport, not tour-guide services. But he is a good, safe driver and knows how to get to the sites that tourists like to visit, even those that are more out of the way. He may even suggest some things to visit. He drove me around for 6 hours, and I negotiated a fee that worked out to be about 13 cedis per hour (I also bought him waters and cokes when I bought myself one).
His telephone number in Accra is 0244-682139. He is based near the Palm Royal Hotel, and the hotel could probably contact him for you if you just have his name.
Highly recommended!
Written Apr 26, 2010
Phone: 0244-682139
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