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Backpacking or traveling in Ghana?

  • Ghana is one of the best travelable and developed countries in Africa (especially for example for Dutch people). It is relatively safe, the people are incredibly friendly and there is a huge amount to do within a short distance of each other. 
  • Activity spotting: explore the rainforest of Kakum National Park, experience lively Accra, take a food tour of Ghanaian food, visit a cocoa farm, have a beautiful garment made, walk through slave fort Cape Coast Castle, enjoy the tropical coastline, take surfing lessons and spot elephants in Mole National Park.
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Studying in Ghana?

  • Ghana is developing rapidly and so is education. There are several good universities, specialized colleges and polytechnic institutes with a huge choice of courses. Popular courses include engineering, agriculture and forestry, business administration, natural sciences and humanities. 
  • Ghana's official language is English, which makes a difference!
  • Study cities: Accra, Kumasi. 
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Internship in Ghana?

  • There are several contacts between organizations in the Netherlands and Ghana. Possibly you can find an internship through a Dutch organization. Internships are available in medicine/nursing, education, orphan care, among others. 
  • Competencies: cultural sensitivity, adaptability/working under unpredictable circumstances, resilience, problem solving thinking, understanding of development issues. 
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Volunteer in Ghana?

  • There are multiple options for volunteering in Ghana. For example, consider volunteering your forces for sea turtle protection, education, as a medical assistant, for reforestation and construction work. 
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Working in Ghana?

  • The fact that English is spoken makes finding a job easier, but it can still be quite difficult. It is especially important that you already have connections and a good, valuable skillset/background. There are few options, but sectors where you might find something are international business administration, construction (as an executive with experience), teacher or at international companies.
  • Most opportunity are in Accra. 
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Working as a digital nomad in Ghana?

  • As a culturally rich, friendly and well-developed country, Ghana is a growing destination for digital nomads. There are many options for accommodations and an increasing number of co-working places. Already in Accra, you have access to modern amenities, while you can enjoy beautiful beaches and beautiful parks in your downtime. Costs can be higher than you might expect in a country in Africa, though.
  • Favorite locations: Accra, including the Osu district, and Kumasi. 
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Living in Ghana?

  • In Ghana, you definitely experience a good quality of life. The people are incredibly friendly, it is politically stable and it is one of the most developed countries in Africa. However, it is also one of the most expensive. 
  • Education is good, so it is also a good country for families to move to. 
  • Just be aware of diseases that are going around, such as Malaria, and security risks such as robberies. 
  • Make sure you have your own good health insurance.
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Voor de projecten in Afrika zijn altijd vrijwilligers nodig om een helpende hand toe te steken. Hiervoor werkt Kidz Active nauw samen met Vrijwillig Wereldwijd die er voor zorgt dat je voor een korte of langere periode in Afrika voor Kidz Active kunt werken.  Kijk op de website voor de projecte...

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This is your chance to own your own well renowned business in Ghana! We are a young Dutch couple looking for buyers for our successful coffee shop in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. We are relocating due to family circumstances. The doors of Coffee Corner opened in July 2013 and the shop h...

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het was erg leuk om nederlanders die ik in Ghana heb ontmoet weer te zien! Veel van de groep zetten zich echt nog in voor het land Ghana en dat is erg inspirerend om te horen. Het was een erg gezellige reunie want met de vrienden die ik daar heb gemaakt kun je goed praten over ontwikkelingslanden en...

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Woehoeeeeee Zoals ik al eens heb verteld, heb ik samen met een vriendin Dreams from Ghana, een klein bedrijfje in door Ghanezen gemaakte accessoires. We hebben er doordat we allebei studeren en een baantje hebben niet al te veel tijd voor gehad het afgelopen jaar, maar daar gaat verandering in komen...

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Toeristenvisum Wanneer je Ghana wil bezoeken als tourist dan heb je een entry visum nodig. Deze moet je van tevoren in Nederland aanvragen via de website van de Ghanese ambassade in Den Haag. Voor deze online aanvraag moet je een account registreren en de stappen volgen met bijbehorend vliegticketnu...

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    • Ghana is one of the most travelable countries on the west coast of Africa. With a friendly population, plenty of variety and not too long distances, it is suitable for both shorter and longer stays.
    • The ...
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Samenwerkvakanties organiseert voor groepen een op maat gemaakte mix van vrijwilligerswerk en toeristische uitstapjes in Ghana.

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Vrijwillig Wereldwijd is een kleinschalige organisatie die de mooiste lokale projecten in meer dan 10 landen ondersteunt op de continenten: Afrika, Zuid-Amerika, Azië en Europa. Ze zijn er van overtuigd dat vrijwilligerswerk in het buitenland kunnen leiden tot een geweldige win-win situati...

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Dit is een kleinschalig guesthouse gelegen in Accra, met de mooie stranden Bojo Beach en Kokrobite Beach dichtbij. Er worden 6 volledig ingerichte kamers aangeboden, waarvan 4 met privé badkamer.

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Toeristenvisum Wanneer je Ghana wil bezoeken als tourist dan heb je een entry visum nodig. Deze moet je van tevoren in Nederland aanvragen via de website van de Ghanese ambassade in Den Haag. Voor deze online aanvraag moet je een account registreren en de stappen volgen met bijbehorend vliegticketnu...

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Voor de projecten in Afrika zijn altijd vrijwilligers nodig om een helpende hand toe te steken. Hiervoor werkt Kidz Active nauw samen met Vrijwillig Wereldwijd die er voor zorgt dat je voor een korte of langere periode in Afrika voor Kidz Active kunt werken.  Kijk op de website voor de projecte...

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I went to Ghana to do voluntary work and it was one of the best trips of my life! First we traveled by plane to Accra, the capital city of Ghana. The culture there is so different than here in Holland, that was an amazing experience. We have been in Accra for 2 days and then we took a 12 hour long b...

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Heerlijk recept voor Ghanese Jollof rijst (of Djollof rijst) 1) Verhit een ruime laag olie in een pan. 2) Voeg de ui toe en bak tot het glazig ziet. 3) Doe de tomatenpasta erbij en bak zo'n 5 minuten mee, blijf roeren! 4) Voeg de trassi, kerrie, gember, knoflook en peper toe. Bak zo'n 10 minuten. 5...

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Safety, insurances and packing list for Ghana

Packing list for Ghana, travel insurance for Ghana, and taking your belongings

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What to take with you to Ghana: short

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  • Documents: passport that is valid for at least 6 months. An online and/or offline copy of your passport is always useful.
  • Money: it is useful to have enough Ghanaian cedis (GHS) with you for small expenses upon arrival or in case your debit card does not work.
  • Care: strong sunscreen and lip balm for the dry season.
  • Outdoor and handy items: cap or hat and good sunglasses. Raincoat for the rainy season.
  • Clothing: light, loose clothing, especially for the rainy season, that does not get dirty quickly (lots of red dust in Ghana!). Clothing suitable for church visits (shoulders and knees covered) and covering clothing for walks in nature. An extra layer for the early morning and evening. Shoes: sandals/flip-flops for easy days. Comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes for hiking days.
  • Medicines and travel kit: a small first aid kit with plasters, painkillers, stomach complaints and ORS (dehydration after a stomach attack is nice). Anti-mosquito repellent.
  • Safety: mosquito nets or impregnated mosquito nets or mosquito nets if you stay in accommodations that are not safely equipped for mosquitoes, especially outside the cities.
  • Technology and equipment: world plug with type G. A headlamp or flashlight and power bank for possible power outages.
  • Women: tampons.
What are some other options for packing as well?
  • Reusable water bottle with filter.
  • Quick-drying travel towel.
  • E-reader or offline entertainment.
  • International driving permit, when you want to rent a car.
  • Tissues/toilet paper.
  • Small gifts to make the children you meet happy.
  • Earplugs, because it is rarely really quiet in Ghana (roosters, music, traffic...).
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Are there mosquitoes in Ghana?

  • There are many mosquitoes everywhere in Ghana and they can transmit nasty diseases.
  • The mosquitoes are most active during the early morning and early evening. And of course in the rainy season.
  • It is important to protect yourself well against mosquitoes.
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Are there sandflies in Ghana?

  • Sand flies, which can transmit leishmaniasis (locally called agbamekanu), are present in certain areas of Ghana.
  • A well-known area is the Ho district in the Volta region.
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Can you buy DEET, or other mosquito repellents, in Ghana?

  • Insect repellents are available locally in Ghana, especially in urban areas such as Accra.
  • Used brands of insect repellent in Ghana are: Jungle Formula, OFF and Autan.
  • Repellents containing DEET are available, but harder to find.
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Can you buy a joint or weed in Ghana, or take it with you to Ghana?

  • Possession, use and sale of cannabis are illegal in Ghana and can result in severe penalties, including prison sentences of up to 10 years.
  • Although legislation was passed in 2023 that allows the cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes under strict conditions, recreational use remains strictly prohibited.
  • And so does bringing cannabis with you: it is strictly prohibit!
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