Ghana

[Cool Studzer]

Quick question for the experienced guys. Where would you advise to go in Ghana for some quality non pro action? Have been searching in vain and would welcome any handy hints.

Happy xmas

cs

[Ken Kelova]

Apparantly they had a small fire last weekend but didn't seem like a big deal. I foresee a very merry christmas for the mongers in Ghana.

And a happy new year!

Anybody found any cheap hotel one could use for a couple of hours a night?

[Avotl]

What I did to her!

Never had a pizza in China or white meat in Ghana.

An advice is to always stay with the local!

She isn't nice Michael!

[MichaelTheOne]

For those who love internation cuisine in Accra...this lady was suitably punished by me for keeping me waiting for 30 minutes with a CIM and swallow!

yum-yum

[HarryDHo]

I caught Malaria the last time I was in Ghana. I didn't know I was bitten by mosquitos and it snuck up on me. I just started to become tired and my bones ached. I didn't realized I was sick until I bedridden with severe fever etc... After my usual travel companions did't work: Doxycclimne, Flagyl, Zithromax; I was taken to the hospital and stayed overnight with an IV for dehydration. The next morning, I was dignosed with Malaria with a 15 min finger prick blood test and was given Alaxin tablets. I was cured by the end of the day. Malaria is so common in Africa that pharmacies sell many medications that will prevent and cure malaria without prescription. Foreigners may feel sick from most of them. I recommend that you go to a pharmacy and get a box of Alaxin Tablets and take them while you're in Africa as a preventive measure.

[GoodEnough]

I agree with GC. Artemos is a must, and I am sorry I forgot to mention it. You can buy it over the counter at almost any pharmacy in Accra and its fairly cheap by Western standards.

Sting. Don't worry so much about travel guides. Get to Accra, and hang out for a couple of days with a few expats who have been there for a while. They will set you on the right path, as the scene changes from month to month. Also, don't sweat finding a woman. Your greatest challenge will be deciding which one to take, and not finding someone who appeals to you.

GE

[Dogs Body]

To all who intend to go to West Africa.

Get the shots and take the drugs. You don't want to wake up, or never wake up some fine day in 37 Military Hospital. This assumes you can get to this hospital, said to be the best in the country.

Most of the diseases mentioned here are serious indeed. Perhaps some are unlikely to infect you but it is really very foolish not to take such elementary precautions. I spent more than 200 usd on shots and pills before departing, never got sick and don't regret a cent of the cost.

I recommend the Hepatitis B shot too, as this bug is transmitted sexually.

[Dogs Body]

Sting,

The best guide book IMO is GHANA 3ed Edition. The author is Philip Briggs. It's part of the Bradt Guide series. It has been out for about 5 months. It's really the only guide to cover Ghana and only Ghana. The LP guide has Ghana as a part of the West African nations guide book.

When buying this Bradt Guide, you can get a email update. Directions are in the front of the guide. I saw it for sale at the university bookstore in Legon,
if you need to pick it up in Accra.

[Member #4379]

I lived in Africa for 4 years and only got malaria once but it was nasty. If you're not sleeping in an air-conditioned room make sure you have a mosquito net. As for drugs, unless you have a history of mental illness, Lariam is OK but it can give you some nasty and vivid nightmares. The alternative is Malarone which works unless that's another name for Lariam but I have forgotten. Just make sure you take a 'treatment' dose with you because without it you have a good chance of dying if you come down with Plasmodium Falciparum which is the most common and deadliest form of malaria in Africa.

[Chris P]

Someone mentioned needing certain medical vaccinations for a Ghana visa. Is this stritcly adhered to? What's the actual process for getting a short-term tourist visa for a British citizen? Can you get one on arrival, or do you have to go the embassy? And what are the costs?

[Sting]

Hi guys...

Has anyone done a trip through Ghana? Not only Accra.
If yes, which travel book (maybe Lonel Planet) did you use?

In general, which places are the best? Of course, I try to find a beautiful girl so that she can show me the country a little bit. If it difficult so I hope that I can find a girl in any place but I think in the country side it will be harder...

how ever, thanks for your information on this matter

Sting

[Global Citizen]

I'd like to add one more to that list of essential drugs to carry in Western Africa.

ARTEMOS

This is definitely by far the best cure for malaria ! I've had it twice and both times, I was up and on my feet within 24 hours - so I always make sure I have a pack with me at all times.

GC

[HarryDHo]

I always carry the following and it usually cures all except malaria. Make sure they are marked to make customs easier.

Cipro
Doxycycline
Flagyl

[Sting]

Hi

Thanks a lot. For every information I am really thankful.

Sting

[Sting]

Hi..

Thanks for your information.

Other question: What is the best time to go there or is it doesn't matter...

Sting