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Many local good are transported by bicycle. Reasonably priced to purchase and even cheaper to run, they are very useful for moving smaller items from one place to another. Occasionally you do see some very large items being transported by bicycle too. They are of course, a very good means of transport for the people and are very common.
There were 15 of us in the group and we travelled in two mini buses. One bus offered far greater leg room than the other, and was much more modern, but strangely enough, the air conditioning unit was actually less effective than that of the older, more cramped bus. We carried with us all our luggage and supplies such as bottled water, tent, mats and mattresses. There was a further ‘food truck’ which carried all our lunch supplies as it would have been difficult to find restaurants along the way who would be able to cater for 15 foreigners at short notice. Or as someone else said, finding restaurants where 15 foreigners would feel comfortable eating. Diners were also provided on the three days we were camping.
If you are interested in covering a lot geographically and also go to Togo or Benin, best to rent a Jeep and a knowledgeable driver. We were very lucky and we could visit all the out of the way places.
We decided to hire a 4 wheel drive vehical and a driver while we were travelling in Ghana.We were advised to go to a reputable company as unreliable transport is can spoil a trip. If you break down or get lost in the bush the conditions could be very uncomfortable & unpleasant. We managed to negotiate a deal with AVIS (LAND TOURS GH. LTD) for a weeks hire.They supplied us with a wonderful driver "ISSAC".This guy was a gem. He was a very good knowlegable safe driver. We had many interesting conversations about his country. He had a extreemly good sence of humor and we found him easy to live with for a week. We gave him 5 stars for a wonderful trip to the north of Ghana
Just returned from Ghana in August 2006 and travelled extensively within Accra, from Accra to Kumasi and from Accra to Elmina & Cape Coast. STC still runs to Kumasi from Accra and the fare is currently C 75k. The STC no longer runs to the west coast i.e. Cape Coast. Our taxi journey to Elmina cost us C 600,000 and took about 4 hrs. Our 'Ford' journey to Cape Coast (Ford being slightly better than a Tro Tro) took 3 hrs. Other air conditioned coaches to Kumasi cost around C 50k. STC is the most comfortable but the staff at the depots can be quite rude and very often the coach is late. Note that seats are allocated. Probably best to book your ticket before. Be aware that they ask for quite alot of details when purchasing the ticket such as next of kin etc. (a constant reminder of the dangerous driving on Ghana's roads). From Cape Coast you can take a taxi to the famous or infamous Kakum...
if you're up to it, trotros are the way to go. they can be fun, in a way, and are super cheap. if you must take a taxi however, whenever taxi drivers see foreigners, they assume they want a "drop in"--that is, custom service, for which they charge a lot more. Otherwise, they'll fit some 4 or 5 people in the car, and itll be a lot cheaper. If you dont want the former, make sure to tell the driver "no drop in", especially if there arent other passengers already in the car. he'll either say yes or no. bargaining is acceptable :)
Dress CodeGhanaians consider it respectful to dress decently for social functions especially for visits to the palaces. It is considered disrespectful to attend such functions in crumpled dirty clothes, T-shirts, unkept hair.Our old folks are also not very happy to see a woman or lady dressed in shorts or trousers (slacks). When sitting in the presence of eminent people or elders, please do not sit cross-legged. Visitors are held in very, very high esteem in our society and we expect that you exhibit an acceptable standard of dressing and decorum.If you are wearing a hat or cap, please remove it when speaking with an elderly person. That shows your outward respect for our traditions.Palace EtiquetteOur chiefs enjoy receiving foreigners and interacting with them. We have already told you about dressing to the palace. There are other etiquettes that you need to observe. When you are...
pointing the index finger of your right hand skyward means 'to Accra Central'. Pointing the right index finger toward the ground and making a circular motion (with your finger) means 'Kwame Nkrumah Circle', a major circle in Accra.There is also a large lorry park, Neoplan, where you can get transport to many places in Accra. Close to Obetsebi Lamptey Circle is Kaneshie, where transport can also be obtained, especially to coastal areas. On major routes, stand on the side of the road and point the direction you are going with the right index finger. When the vehicle stops (or slows down), shout out where you are going.
This is always an option, although not to be recommended if you can avoid it. Pedestrians in Ghana give whole new meaning to the phrase 'the quick and the dead.' Also, it is hot, and usually a long way to anywhere. If you are desperate enough to walk at night, at least wear light, bright clothing (preferably decorate with reflectors) and a big smile. Be very careful of the many pedestrians along the roads when you are driving,especially at night.
Travel to/from & Your StayUseful Addresses and Phone NumbersGhana Tourist BoardHead OfficeP.O. Box GP 3106Tesano, GhanaTel: (233) 21) 222153/244794Fax: (233) (21) 244611Email: gtb@africaonline.com.ghWebsites:www.ghanatourism.gov.gh, www.africaonline.com.gh/toursimGhana PermanentMission to U.N19, East 4th StreetNew York, N.Y 10017 United States of AmericaTel: (212) 832-1300Fax: (212) 751-8743 Embassy of Ghana3512 International Drive NW Washington, DC 20008Tel: (+1-202) 686-4520 Fax: (+1-202) 686-4527Ghana High Commission13 Belgrave Square London SWIX BPRUnited KingdomTel: 0181-342-6686Fax: 0171-245-9552And104 Highgate Hill, London N6 5HEUnited KingdomTel: 0181-342-8686Fax: 0181-342-8566Ghana Tourists BoardGreater Accra OfficeRegional AdministrationBlock Accra.Tel: (233) (21) 231817Embassy of GhanaAheinalle53173 Bonn, GermanyTel: +49 (0) 228-36796-0/24Fax: +49 (0) 228-36796-0/24Email:...
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Q: I'm planning my trip for Ghana for next year and I'm want to bring some food items such as can foods. Is it ok, and if so is there...
A: Why do you want to carry can goods? You can go to a number of grocery stores in Accra. Although I have carried some specialty items, the Accra airport does not usually...
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