August 2014 trip report

Stefanie O'Bryen writes: I have been travelling in Ghana with my 17 year old son during August and wanted to share the following points: 1. Currency – I brought some cash dollars but found that the exchange rate was less favourable than it would have been for pounds sterling. You do get a higher rate …

April 2014 trip report

David writes:   Accra Clarisse: You might consider adding this Accra restaurant located near Trashy Bags to your list. It is French-influenced, its menu offers a change of pace from the standard fare, it is inexpensive, and quite popular with young expats. Like the Rotary Club in Ho, no utensils are provided. It is quite …

Trip report (March 2014)

Kira writes: PAGA: we were introduced to Thomas, a money changer by immigration.  The guy was correct & trusted by immigration; we changed both euros & CFA with him at a good rate.  The other money changers were not! 026 77 55 926 or 024 95 33 596 Stayed at Kubs Lodge for GhC30 in a …

Online domestic flight bookings

Johan Verhagen writes: As a frequent traveller to Ghana, I have recently set up the first business, Ghana Ticket Service, selling online Ghanaian domestic flight tickets from the Ghanaian airline Starbow. This airline operates affordable flights connecting Accra to Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale. However, as arranging your ticket in Ghana is quite 'challenging' (and that is an …

Domestic flights with Fly540

Fly540 is now offering internal flights to several locations around Ghana. They fly from Accra to Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale and Sunyani. All flights are at a low cost and the company is already known to offer good service and to have a good safety record in East Africa, where it is well established. For more …

Flying near Akosombo

If you're interested in flying, Kpong Airfield is just under 2hours from Accra just near the Akosombo Dam. Running both a flying school teaching local girls how to fly & build aircraft during the week, and at weekends they have many expat students having lessons in their spare time www.waasps.com & their humanitarian organisation http://www.medicineonthemove.org Kira