TOUR PREPARATION/ WHAT TO PACK FOR YOUR JOURNEY TO GHANA

1.   Make sure you secure your personal documents including passport, ticket etc. (Scan a copy of these documents, save on your e-mail and leave a copy with family).

2.   Bring as much cash as you think you need $400-$800. Bank charge for using ATMs are high Credit Union are much lower. Check with your financial institution. Note: Call your bank before you depart to notify them that you are going to use your account in Africa.

3.   The weather is going to be in the low 70’s to mid 80’s like Jamaica; bring light clothing; sandals, shorts, walking shoes, sundress, tank tops, swimwear etc.

Casual/ African clothing for certain night life and evening events like welcome and farewell dinners.

4.   Bring any school supplies you can to donate to the children in Ghana; this includes books, bags, paper, pencils, calculators even clothing etc. We are also collecting black doll babies for the young children at the schools and orphanage.

5.  Calculator for basic things like currency exchange. Ghana Cedi exchange rate is 4 for 1. 4 Ghana Cedis for each $1.00. Bring big bills $50s & $100s to get the best exchange rate for your money. 

6.  Camera with extra film or memory card and rechargeable batteries.

If you have electronics bring a converter, foreign adapters and an extension cord.

7.  Emergency things: Flash light, basic first aid kit, laxative, Pepto Bismal, Decongestants, Anti Diarrhea, Dramamine, any related emergency medicine or materials. Note that these medicines are not all natural; do your research for the safest and healthiest things to bring.

8.   Mosquito spray or repellant or Citronella Oil which is an excellent insect repellent.  (Avoid wearing scented lotions or oils mosquitoes like sweet scents). Note most of these sprays have dangerous chemicals do your research for the safest things to use.

9.  Toiletries including toilet tissue, soaps, feminine napkins, wet wipes, facial tissues wash cloth, beach towel, laundry soap etc.

10. Travel Iron, Alarm clock, plastic bags, compact umbrella and other convenient accessories.

11. Bring white clothing, Red-Black-Green clothing, white candles, four names or pictures of your deceased, revered ancestor for homage to our ancestors. The 2 set of clothing is for different ceremonies.  

12. Bank Account Requirements: 2 Passport style pictures, driver license and Passport. 

13. Games for leisure time, social gathering and tournaments including deck of cards, Dominoes, Chess, general board games etc.

14. Non-perishable snacks like trail mix.

Note: These are mainly recommendations and suggestions to prepare you for your journey to Ghana. You may pick and choose what works for you and do your own research for additional things you need to bring.