Roads outside Accra can be spotty and bumpy, but those in the Cape Coast region usually are passable. Proof of vaccination for yellow fever is required to enter Ghana, as is a visa, available through the Ghanaian embassy in Washington. Vaccinations for tetanus and typhoid are recommended, as is antimalarial medication. Because malaria is carried by mosquitoes, it is important to wear insecticide, long-sleeve shirts and long pants after dark. Meals usually are not included.
Seafood is a specialty.
Ghana's climate is tropical, so year-round visits are possible. Average highs are om the 80s and lows in the 70s. High temperatures the year around average in the 80s with lows in the 70s. The rainiest months are April through September. Tourist information about Ghana is available on the Internet at the Official Ghana web site .