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All About Accra & Ghana

From the U.K to Accra, Ghana

Ghana Embassy Highgate,London N6

Ghana international


Flights to Ghana

As good as any way to get to Ghana at present in my experience is to fly with Ghana International Airline from Gatwick South terminal; its the way most Ghanaians fly.

Flight service is sporadic ,on one flight they had to pinch wine from the business class because they didn't have wine in our none business class, also for some strange reason we were served Indian style curry. Service seems to be improving recently

The airline is cheaper than other airlines like KLM, and at least its a direct flight from London to Ghana without any stop overs on route unlike some other airlines.

The December 2009 price for two adults and a child of 4 yrs is £ 1556.97 The flight G100(out) and G101(back) leaves Gatwick at 11am and reaches Accra, Kotoka airport around six hours later. The return flight leaves Accra 11pm and arrives Gatwick early morning. Recently I have phoned around a few Ghana International approved Uk travel flight agents and have been quoted different prices.

According to Ghana International itself, the flight ticket prices from any agent approved by Ghana International have been set by Ghana International. The way the agent makes its profit is from Ghana International who pays the agent commission. Any approved agent quoting more than the agreed price is putting on an additional mark up. For up to date information of Ghana International approved UK agents phone Ghana International on 0023321213555

The last agent the editor used is:

Visa Application

To get a Visa you can download the application form from the application form Ghana High Commission web site and also read about general entry requirements, although the last time I tried to do this the web site was infected with viruses. Alternatively go down to 104 Highgate Hill, London N6 and pick one up from there

If you're clever you can go down to the Ghana High Commission with your British Passport, passport size photographs & start filling in the form in the queue before you are seen at the cubicle.

Sign in the attendance book & grab a numbered ticket from the supermarket delicatessen type ticket dispense machines( there are three colors depending on what your there for- ask which one you need to take to be sure ). An officer in a cubicle will call your number normally in about 45 minutes from when you took the ticket.

Visas are issued for single or multiple entries. Mine cost me £60 for multiple entry endorsed for one year. They have obviously been around Londoner's far to long since they only like cash! So make sure you take at least £60 per person with you.

Travel Insurance

Directline does a Travel Insurance Policy that covers all family members for :

The policy covers most of the world, for you to travel at any time , for a whole year for a premium of £77 for two adults and one child. Check with Direct line for prices on 0845 246 0489.The editor had the unfortunate experience of testing out the policy when my daughter became ill in Accra and spent several days in Korle Bu Hospital. All went fine and my daughter made a complete recovery. The medicine payment receipts were sent to direct line and they paid without any quibble, so I can only recommend them.

Vaccination Requirements

Technically you can be refused entry if you don't have proof of Yellow fever Inoculation via an International Certificate of Vaccination, so you will want to have this & Hepatitis A inoculations before you go. My doctor couldn't do this but your G.P can point you to a clinic that can.

Alternatively Nomad travel center in Turnpike Lane can have this arranged to be done"in store".

Useful vaccine information can be found at:
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Vaccinations usually advised for Ghana

Diphtheria - spread through close respiratory contact.

Hepatitis A - a fecal/oral infection spread through contaminated food and water. It is very common in crowded conditions where hygiene is poor.

Poliomyelitis - spread mainly through food and water contaminated with feces.

Tetanus - contracted through dirty cuts and scratches.

Typhoid - a systemic infection transmitted via the fecal/oral route, most commonly through ingestion of contaminated food and water. The risk is greater in areas where access to safe drinking water may be limited or food and water hygiene may be poor.

Yellow fever - spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Risk to travelers is highest in rural and jungle areas where the specific monkey host is found. Risk is lower in-cities where outbreaks rarely occur. A vaccination certificate is technically required in order to enter Ghana