Ghana: main airports
Ghana has two airports with active connections: Accra Airport, the capital, among the main air gateways to West Africa, and Kumasi Airport, the historic and cultural heart of the Ashanti kingdom.
Ghana: recommended activities
Ghana: visa and entry requirements
A visa is mandatory for most nationalities, including Italian: it is obtained via online e-visa (evisaghana.gov.gh) before departure, with processing generally taking a few working days. A yellow fever certificate is mandatory.
Ghana: safety
Ghana is generally considered one of the most stable and safe countries in West Africa, with a long democratic tradition. The usual precautions against petty theft in crowded areas of Accra and on public transport remain valid; no significant security concerns are reported for visitors in most of the country.
Ghana: health situation
A yellow fever certificate is mandatory for entry. Ghana is a malaria-risk area across its entire territory: antimalarial prophylaxis is strongly recommended together with rigorous mosquito protection. Accra's private healthcare facilities are adequate for common emergencies; travel insurance with medical coverage remains advisable.
Ghana: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS); credit cards are accepted at international hotels and upscale restaurants, cash remains essential elsewhere. Uber and Bolt operate in Accra. For connectivity, the operators MTN Ghana, Vodafone Ghana and AirtelTigo sell prepaid SIM cards. Ghana is a growing destination for roots tourism among the African American and African-descended diaspora, thanks to the historic slave-trade forts and castles along the coast, including Cape Coast and Elmina.
