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A guide to embassies and consulates for Ghana travel: foreign embassies in Accra for emergencies, what to do if you lose your passport, and getting a Ghana visa abroad.

A guide to visiting Ghana with kids: the best family activities (Kakum, monkeys, Mole, beaches), health and safety, car seats and supplies, and how to plan a smooth family trip.

A Ghana travel cost and budget guide in cedis and dollars: daily budgets by style, what things cost, sample trip totals, the big-ticket items, and how to save.

A Kotoka International Airport (ACC) guide: the arrival drill (yellow fever, visa, SIM, cash), getting from the airport into Accra, and tips for a smooth departure.

How to get around Ghana: Bolt and Uber in the cities, intercity coaches and tro-tros, hiring a car with a driver, and domestic flights to the north, with costs and tips.

A 3-week Ghana itinerary covering the full country: Accra and the coast, the Asante heartland, the Mole safari and Upper East, and the Volta hills, week by week with tips.

The ultimate 2-week Ghana itinerary: the coastal castles, Kumasi and the Asante heartland, a Mole safari and the Volta hills, day by day, with where to stay and how to get around.

A tried-and-tested 7-day Ghana itinerary: Accra's history, the Cape Coast and Elmina castles, Kakum's canopy walk and a western beach, day by day, with where to stay and tips.

A weekend in Accra itinerary: 48 hours of history, Jamestown and Makola, art, beaches, food and nightlife, plus where to stay, how to get around and easy day trips.

The best time to visit Ghana, month by month, with season and month comparison tables: weather, crowds, prices, wildlife, festivals and the cheapest time to travel.