Suggested Packing List for Ghana Travel
Toiletries:
- Bug Spray – Repel 50% Deet EPA approved
- Sun Screen
- Band-Aids
- Ace Bandage
- Antibacterial Ointment
- After-Bite/Benadryl Cream/2% hydrocortisone (BIG tube)
- Chapstick
- Shampoo
- Body Wash (no added moisturizer)
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Deodorant
- Baby Wipes
- Tampons
- Mini Toilet Paper Roll
- Hand Sanitizer
- Tissues/Hankey
- Powder
- Lotion
- Q-Tips
Medications:
- Sinus Meds
- Anti-Malarial Meds
- Pain Reliever/ 12 Aspirins
- Anti-Diarrhea Pills
- Allergy Pills/ Benadryl
- Tums or Other Antacid
- Hand Sanitizer
- Water Pills or Iodine Drop
- Water Bottle Holder
- Noxema
Miscellaneous:
- Towel
- 1 sheet
- Travel pillow
- Flashlight
- Sock
- Brush
- Hair Ties
- Mosquito Net
- Binoculars?
Documents:
- Passport
- Airline Tickets
- Itinerary
- Copies of Passport/Tickets/Credit Cards
- Customer Service Numbers for Credit Cards
- Credit Card
Clothing:
- Roos 7
- Socks 7
- Bra 2
- Long Sleeved Shirt 2
- Long (or Convertible) Pants 1
- Capris 4
- 8 light colored shirts
- Rain Jacket/poncho
- Bandanna
- Sneakers
- Skirt 1
- Top 1
- Flip Flops for Bathing/ Water shoes
- PJ’S!
Other:
- Journal
- Books for Reading
- Camera
- Memory Card
- Recording Device/Mic
- Blank Discs/Tapes
- Batteries
- Gifts for Hosts/New Friends
- Stickers
- Hard Candies
- Photo Album
- US Map
- Tweezers
- Safety Pins
- Ziplocks
Important Notes on Currency:
- ONLY VISA is accepted in most places in Ghana. Do not bring a Mastercard!
- Traveler’s Cheques may only be cashed in big cities.
- You will get a better exchange rate for big bills ($20, $50, or $100).
- Visa ATMs can be found in larger cities (Accra, Ho, Cape Coast).
- Traveler’s Cheques can be cashed upon arrival in Accra and a Visa debit/credit card to be used in the cities (in stores or at ATMs).
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