SO YOU WANT TO VISIT GHANA...
Don't assume it has to be expensive. Now more than ever, it's within your reach.
Not as expensive as you would expect...
You could visit Ghana for ten days and spend less than $1500 if you choose low-cost options.
Maybe more complicated than you would expect...
While it may be less expensive than you expected, there are some other steps you need to take to go. You may already have a passport, but you will also need a Ghanaian visa ($100 for three years) and yellow fever vaccine ($100-200 for ten years).
Travel Cost
- Obviously a bigger budget may allow for more experiences, but if you just want to live la vida Ghana you can do it all for under $1500. While a $700 ticket is possible, they are only available during low seasons, require you to fly out of a major East Coast city, and will not be direct. Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airlines and Royal Air Maroc are popular low-cost flights.
- From November 15-January 15, when the disapora makes their way to Ghana, everything is more expensive. December is the 'party month' with lots of festivals and activities. If you want something a little quieter (and less expensive), visit any other time!
Pro Tip: The bonus with Royal Air Maroc is that if your transfer is over eight hours they will put you in a hotel and feed you for free!
Please contact Bro. Dr. Duchamp if you want to learn more.
TRAVEL for MORE or LESS
BUDGET
"Let's keep it simple"
~$1500
for ten days
- Flight out of EWR, JFK, IAD for $700-800. Not a direct flight, will require a transfer.
- 8-9 days in an Airbnb or Guesthouse: $150-300
- $10/day for food will buy two big meals per day ~ $100
- $50 for visiting sites in or near Accra; e.g. $17 RT travel to Cape Coast, $4 to enter Cape Coast Castle
BUDGET
MID-RANGE
"I can spend a bit more"
~$3000
for ten days
- Flight out of EWR, JFK, IAD for $1200-1500 (direct flight)
- 8-9 days in a nice hotel at $100/night ~ $1000
- $30/day for food will buy two big meals per day ~ $300
- $100 for visiting sites in or near Accra and Cape Coast, using combo of Uber and personal drivers
PREMIUM
"I want to live large"
~$5000
for ten days
- Flight out of EWR, JFK, IAD for $1500-1800 (direct flight, better seats)
- 8-9 days in top hotel (Movenpick, Kempinski) $150-250 per night ~ $2500
- $50/day for food will buy two big meals per day ~ $500
- $200 for visiting sites in or near Accra and Cape Coast using a private driver
Please hire a travel professional for a premium experience!
