The following is a typical list of what might be required while you are in Ghana. If you are not traveling in a private car, then be certain to pack light.
Bags
- Soft hold-all bag for excursions
- Smaller travel/overnight bag or day pack for traveling
- Lightweight backpack if traveling via public transit
Clothing
White clothing is not recommended because it is impossible to keep clean. Ghana is a very dusty place.
- Smart-casual outfit – 1 set
- Outdoor summer clothing in natural fibers – 3 sets
- Light-weight cotton long pants – for cool evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes/sandals – 1 pair each
- Undershirt – Not to keep you warm, but to keep the sweat from showing so much.
- Underwear
- Swimwear: Only wear this at the beach or poolside.
- Sarong or multi-purpose cotton wrap-around: Useful also as sunscreen or dust cover for cameras.
- Towel / face cloth / bandana / handkerchief
- Hat in neutral tones
- Sunglasses
Hardware
- Electrical outlet converter/plugs
- Camera
- Dust-free camera bag (Zip-lock bag is fine)
- Extra battery, battery pack/power bank or solar charger for phone
Toiletries
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, shaver, brush & comb, moisturizing cream, decongestant, anti-fungal cream.
- Sunscreen lotion/sunblock, lip-aid and floss
- Prescription drugs/small private medical kit (pain killers, plasters, anti-septic spray) / contraceptives / feminine hygiene products
- Contact lenses / lens fluid / spare glasses
- Malaria tablets
- Insect repellent (containing DEET is best)
Papers
- Passport / visas / travel documents
- Pen / notebook / travel diary
- Cash in Ghana Cedis for personal expenses, tips & gratuities. Do not bring Travelers’ cheques as they are difficult to use.
Optional
- Plastic raincoat or poncho
- Items for bartering at markets, or as tips for good service such as:
- Bandanas, hats, anything with a logo
- T/shirts, clothing or stationery
- Smartphones & flash drives have a high value
One Extra Bag to use in bringing back your souvenirs!
Bring an extra bag of goods to donate
If you desire to bring a bag of items to donate to the community school of PramPram, where your travel leader Debert Cook lives in Ghana, we will accept your bag upon arrival at the airport and personally provide the items to the school superintendent along with your name, address, email and telephone number for your gracious donation. Items you may consider donating include:
Electronics
- Electronics
- Mobile phones
- Laptops
- cameras
- children’s games
- Sports equipment for schools
- Football (soccer) jerseys, shorts, socks
- Balls, gloves
- School supplies
- Pencils, pencils and crayons
- A-B-C and 1-2-3 for beginning readers
- Children’s books
- Games and flashcards
- Dry-erase markers, permanent markers
- Art & crafts
- Maps, inflatable globes
- How-to manuals
- It is cheaper to purchase basic school supplies in Ghana, injecting money into the local economy. We can help you do this and arrange for you to distribute the supplies to a local school. Just let us know.
