Ghana

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Why Visit Ghana?

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Rich and deep history

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Ghana was a major hub in the transatlantic slave trade, and the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence post-colonialism. Once known as the “Gold Coast” due to its gold reserves, Ghana is rich in natural resources. In fact, it’s Africa’s second-largest producer of gold and cocoa. Thanks to these resources (including oil) and other factors (e.g. stable government), Ghana has experienced strong economic growth. Even becoming one of the world’s fastest growing economies, and one of the highest GDPs per capita in West Africa.

If you couldn’t tell, Ghana has SO much history and you’d do yourself a disservice if you didn’t learn it. And no, it isn’t all about slavery, but it’s an important part of the country’s history.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1644129838482{background-color: #e8e8e8 !important;}”]

Diverse landscape

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]From waterfalls and beaches, to forests and mountains, Ghana has it all in the landscape department. You can go hiking one day and canoeing the next.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px”]

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Less touristy

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Thanks to the “Year of Return“, and follow-up “Beyond the Return“, campaign Ghana has seen more tourism in recent years. However, it’s still relatively untapped unlike other popular African countries like Egypt, South Africa or Morocco.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row anchor=”covid19-entry”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

COVID-19 Entry Requirements

Please note: This is based on my travels (December 2021), check the Ghana Tourism Advisory for updated information.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner simple_background_color=”#f7f2ee” css=”.vc_custom_1644967646894{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]

To enter Ghana (as a United States citizen) you’ll need:

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[vc_column_text]Once you receive your negative test, you’ll need to verify the results (and vaccination record) here: https://trustedtravel.panabios.org/ or here https://globalhaven.org/. After verification, the website will email you a QR Code, which you’ll present upon arrival at the airport in Ghana.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Pre-pay for your test here: https://myfrontierhealthcare.com/. Please note: This website doesn’t accept all credit cards, and doesn’t accept debit. So, have a couple of credit cards around that you can try.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row anchor=”getting-around”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Getting Around

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Currency

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]Since currency exchange places in the states don’t give Ghanaian Cedi’s, you’ll have to exchange your currency in Ghana. There’s a currency exchange place right in the airport, so you can get cedi’s there.

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Additional information

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]If you’re interested in visiting Ghana on a group trip, then I’d suggest checking out these Black-owned companies below. Please note: Most of these travel groups plan their trips in December around Afrochella and New Years Eve.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Buoyant Travel

Founded by Briona (Bri) Lamback, Buoyant Travel is a community built with Black travel, economics and joy in mind. Buoyant Travel host events, group trips and run a private members’ club.

I joined their annual December in Ghana trip, but you can also choose their August trip. This is a great way to meet other Black travelers, especially if you’re traveling solo. I personally liked that the group was small (6 total) and were all Black women from across the diaspora. We laughed, danced, shopped, talked politics and Black — specifically Black women — issues, and so much more together. In fact, people who met us thought we all knew each other and traveled together 🥺❤️.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”]

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The Roaming Republic

A growing collective of roamers who are passionate about freely roaming the world in the endless pursuit for more. Co-Founded by Cassy Isabella and Cedric Hutchison, The Roaming Republic is known for the turn up. In fact, one of their trip categories is “trap”, and their yearly Ghana trip in December is part of it.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Cytravel Consult

Founded by Cyndy Nuamah (CYCY), you can book many tours and trips within Ghana and beyond through Cytravel Consult. Buoyant Travel worked with Cytravel Consult for our Accra City, Eastern (nature), and Central history and adventure tours.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row anchor=”blog-posts”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

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