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Pre-Departure (30-60 days before):
Documentation Preparation
Packing Essentials
Budget Planning Calculator
Suggested Itineraries
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Pre-Departure (30-60 days before):
- Passport validity check (minimum 6 months remaining)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
- Travel insurance procurement
- Flight booking and itinerary planning
- Accommodation reservations
Documentation Preparation:
- Visa application (if required)
- Hotel confirmation letters
- Return flight tickets
- Proof of sufficient funds ($1,000+ recommended)
- Emergency contact information
Packing Essentials:
- Lightweight, breathable clothing
- Rain jacket (April-October)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Mosquito repellent and sunscreen
- Universal power adapter (Type D/G)
- Basic first aid kit
Budget Planning Calculator
Daily Budget Ranges (*Treat as estimates. Actuals may vary):
- Budget Travel: $30-50/day
- Mid-Range: $75-150/day
- Luxury: $200+/day
Cost Breakdown Categories:
- Accommodation: 30-40% of budget
- Meals: 20-25% of budget
- Transportation: 15-20% of budget
- Activities/Tours: 15-25% of budget
- Shopping/Miscellaneous: 10-15% of budget
Suggested Itineraries
3-Day Accra Explorer:
- Day 1: Historical sites (Kwame Nkrumah Park, W.E.B. Du Bois Center)
- Day 2: Markets and culture (Makola Market, National Museum)
- Day 3: Beaches and nightlife (Labadi Beach, Osu entertainment district)
7-Day Cultural Heritage:
- Days 1-2: Accra exploration
- Days 3-4: Cape Coast and Elmina Castles
- Day 5: Kumasi and Ashanti culture
- Days 6-7: Volta Region (Mount Afadjato, Wli Falls)
14-Day Complete Ghana:
- Week 1: Southern Ghana (Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi)
- Week 2: Northern exploration (Tamale, Mole National Park, Larabanga)
