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Ghana
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Secure your Ghana trip with a low deposit and pay the balance before you travel — a simple payment schedule arranged directly with our UK team, with no third party and nothing to apply for.
T&Cs apply. A deposit secures your booking and the remaining balance is paid in scheduled instalments before you travel. Deposits are non-refundable in line with our cancellation policy.
Ghana
The Door of No Return — the most significant site of the transatlantic slave trade in West Africa. A UNESCO-listed castle that no diaspora visitor should miss.
Walk 330 metres of suspended canopy walkway forty metres above one of West Africa's last great tropical rainforests — an unforgettable natural experience near Cape Coast.
Ghana's vibrant capital: the National Museum's heritage collections, the Kente and Adinkra markets of Arts Centre, and the afrobeats nightlife of Osu's Oxford Street strip.
Ghana's largest wildlife reserve in the north — savannah elephants, antelopes, and over 300 bird species in a landscape that surprises first-time visitors to West Africa.
The cultural heart of Ghana: the vast Kejetia Market, the Manhyia Palace museum, and the living Ashanti royal tradition centred on the Golden Stool.
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The Door of No Return — the most significant site of the transatlantic slave trade in West Africa. A UNESCO-listed castle that no diaspora visitor should miss.
Walk 330 metres of suspended canopy walkway forty metres above one of West Africa's last great tropical rainforests — an unforgettable natural experience near Cape Coast.
Ghana's vibrant capital: the National Museum's heritage collections, the Kente and Adinkra markets of Arts Centre, and the afrobeats nightlife of Osu's Oxford Street strip.
Ghana's largest wildlife reserve in the north — savannah elephants, antelopes, and over 300 bird species in a landscape that surprises first-time visitors to West Africa.
The cultural heart of Ghana: the vast Kejetia Market, the Manhyia Palace museum, and the living Ashanti royal tradition centred on the Golden Stool.
Travel Essentials
Visa & Entry
UK passport holders require a visa for Ghana. The usual route is the Ghana e-Visa, applied for online through the official Ghana Immigration Service portal before travel — confirm the current process, fees, and validity on the portal at the time of application. Apply at least two to three weeks ahead and carry a printed or digital copy of your approval for immigration at Kotoka. Always verify current requirements at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ghana before travel, as rules change without notice.
Money & Currency
Ghana's currency is the Ghanaian Cedi (GHS). ATMs are available in Accra, Kumasi, and major towns, with Visa and Mastercard generally accepted at the more established machines, though smaller ATMs may not take international cards reliably. Cards work in larger hotels and restaurants in Accra, but cash is essential for markets and travel outside the capital. MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) is ubiquitous and by far the most seamless way to pay in-country and handle family contributions.
Language
English is Ghana's official language, used across government, business, education, and tourism, so UK visitors will find communication easy. Alongside English, around eighty local languages are spoken — Akan (Twi and Fante) is the most widely used, followed by Ewe and Ga. A warm greeting in Twi (akwaaba, meaning welcome) is always appreciated and reflects Ghana's genuine welcome to the global diaspora.
Best Time to Visit
The dry season from October to April is the best window, with low-to-mid thirties temperatures and minimal rainfall — ideal for the heritage trail at Cape Coast and Kakum. The harmattan wind brings a dry, dusty haze in December and January but makes the air feel cooler. The festive Detty December period is peak diaspora season, when flights and hotels fill months ahead, so January to March often offers the ideal balance of weather, price, and a calmer pace.
Getting Around
Most diaspora visits centre on Accra, with day trips and overnight stops along the coast. The drive from Accra to Cape Coast takes around three to three and a half hours on the N1 coast road, while Kumasi is four to five hours inland; domestic flights operate when available. Ride-hailing apps such as Bolt and Uber serve Accra and are safer than unmetered taxis. Travel Orbit can arrange private airport transfers and in-country ground transport as part of your package.
Health & Safety
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry to Ghana — carry your International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card), as it is checked at the port of entry, and have the jab at least ten days before departure. Malaria is present throughout the country, including Accra, so anti-malarial prophylaxis is strongly recommended. Drink only bottled or treated water. Consult your GP or a travel clinic four to six weeks before you travel, and arrange comprehensive travel insurance.
Airlines
Why Travel Orbit
Travel Orbit is a UK travel agency arranging bespoke flights, holiday packages and Umrah for the diaspora community and beyond. You get wholesale fares, a real expert who plans around your family and your budget, and the reassurance of ATOL financial protection on flight-inclusive trips.
From visiting family in Africa to once-in-a-lifetime journeys, every trip is built by hand and backed by real people — not a booking engine.
Every flight-inclusive trip is financially protected under our ATOL cover, arranged through our licensed supplier partners — so your money and your holiday are safe.
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Flights, holiday packages and Umrah built around your dates, budget and travel style by a real UK travel expert — never a one-size-fits-all algorithm.
We know visiting-family and diaspora travel to Africa and beyond — multi-city routings, generous baggage and the dates that matter to your family.
Real people on WhatsApp and the phone — before you book, while you travel and after you land. No call centres, no chatbots.
Every flight-inclusive trip is financially protected under our ATOL cover, arranged through our licensed supplier partners — so your money and your holiday are safe.
Flights, holiday packages and Umrah built around your dates, budget and travel style by a real UK travel expert — never a one-size-fits-all algorithm.
We know visiting-family and diaspora travel to Africa and beyond — multi-city routings, generous baggage and the dates that matter to your family.
Real people on WhatsApp and the phone — before you book, while you travel and after you land. No call centres, no chatbots.
Airports
| Code | Airport | City | Airlines Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | Kotoka International Airport | Accra | British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines |
| KMS | Kumasi Airport | Kumasi |
Best Time to Visit
Oct–Mar
Dry Season
Peak seasonCooler and less humid; best for Cape Coast, Kakum, and Accra sightseeing
Jun–Sep
Main Rainy Season
Low seasonLush green landscapes; lower fares; some activities disrupted by heavy rainfall
Apr–May
Minor Rains
Shoulder seasonBrief showers; warm; shoulder pricing; good for Accra city visits
Routes
| From | Type | To | Airline | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | Direct | Accra (ACC) | British Airways | 6h 45m |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | 1 Stop | Accra (ACC) | Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) | 11h 30m |
Ghana at a Glance
| Flight time from UK | ~6h 45m direct from London Heathrow (LHR–ACC) |
|---|---|
| Best time to visit | Oct–Mar (cooler, less humid; harmattan dry season) |
| Visa requirements | Visa required — apply via Ghana Immigration Service portal. eVisa portal (evisa.gov.gh) — verify current availability before travel. |
| Currency | Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) |
| Language | English (official); Akan, Ewe, Ga and others widely spoken |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
| Plug type | Type D/G (British standard) |
Yes. UK passport holders must obtain a Ghana visa before travel. Apply online via the Ghana Immigration Service e-Visa portal where available. Ghanaian nationals with British citizenship may enter on a Ghanaian passport as a citizen. Always verify the current process and fees via gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ghana before you book.
Approximately six hours forty-five minutes direct from London Heathrow to Accra (ACC) with British Airways. Connecting services via Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines), Doha (Qatar Airways), or Dubai (Emirates) take nine to twelve hours from UK regional airports.
October to March is the dry season — cooler, less humid, and the best window for sightseeing and the heritage trail (Cape Coast, Kakum). The festive Detty December period (November to January) is peak diaspora season; book early. Avoid the main rainy season (April to July) if possible for smoother travel.
Yes — yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry to Ghana. Carry your International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card) as it is checked at the port of entry. Get the jab at least ten days before departure. Malaria prophylaxis is also strongly recommended.
The Ghanaian Cedi (GHS). ATMs are available in Accra and Kumasi, though reliability varies with international cards. MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) is the most practical payment method in-country. Carry some cash for markets and transactions outside the capital.
Fares vary by season, airline, and how far ahead you book. British Airways operates non-stop London Heathrow to Accra (ACC) — direct fares are in high demand during the Detty December period and over school holidays. Connecting options via Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines), Doha (Qatar Airways), and Dubai (Emirates) are available from UK regional airports. Contact Travel Orbit for a personalised fare quote and we will search all options for the best available fare on your dates.
The main rainy season (April to July) and the secondary wet period (September to October) generally offer lower fares as demand softens. The Detty December festive window (November to January) is peak season for the Ghanaian diaspora and fares can be significantly higher — booking four to six months ahead for December travel is strongly advised. January to March, once the festive season has passed, often combines good weather with more moderate fares.
British Airways operates non-stop services from London Heathrow to Accra (ACC). Connecting options include Ethiopian Airlines (via Addis Ababa), Qatar Airways (via Doha), Emirates (via Dubai), and KLM (via Amsterdam). Travel Orbit compares all routings and advises on the best combination of fare, timing, and baggage allowance for your journey.
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