Ghana

[Quasimodo764]

I will be in Accra in a couple weeks. Was wondering what to expect regarding night life. Are mask's required in enclosed settings? What bars are open? Been to the Hotgossip, Jokers, Honey Suckle, Champs, but not sure how these places are now. Please advise.

Hey SouthEast,

At the moment night life in Ghana is pretty much getting back to normal (very slowly) especially since the vaccine is in. I think the best bet is Spintex and La Pass. There is a lot of activity going on. The summer will be the most active I believe.

Masks are still required when going out. I've been going to hotels to see if the pros are around but it doesn't seem like they are as active as before.

Day time activities are quite good. I had a bit of luck near UPS at East Legon.

[Southeast Man]

I will be in Accra in a couple weeks. Was wondering what to expect regarding night life. Are mask's required in enclosed settings? What bars are open? Been to the Hotgossip, Jokers, Honey Suckle, Champs, but not sure how these places are now. Please advise.

[IronQuinn]

Gambia is Muslim so all the girls have suffered FGM. In Ghana the majority are Christians who haven't.

Univelton, is everything open again in Ghana? Any restrictions on arrival? I'd love to get back sooner or later.

Thanks for the input guys. Ghana it is. Now, I have to track down a YF vaccine (along with the Covid). Good point about the FGM, Chris P. I thought that might have been more toward the interior of Gambia, rather than on the coast.

To add to Univelton's post about travel restrictions, if you're coming from the US, you also need a negative viral or antigen test result issued 72 hours prior to departure. So, even if you're able to successfully leave the States, returning is where you throw the dice. Even with the vaccine, people can still carry the virus, and if your test comes back positive, you won't be allowed to return home, and you have to quarantine. That's why I'm waiting until later in the year. Hopefully, the restrictions will ease, at least on the US side, once the percentage of people vaccinated is a lot higher.

[Univelton]

Gambia is Muslim so all the girls have suffered FGM. In Ghana the majority are Christians who haven't.

Univelton, is everything open again in Ghana? Any restrictions on arrival? I'd love to get back sooner or later.

Friends in Accra are telling me that business is opening progressively.

Looks restrictions on arrival are the same (from Ethiopian website): they do temperature screening, PCR must be negative, test taken in last 72 hours. Upon arrival, another test is done for $150 (big money equivalent for the whole week mongering).

You may be put under 7-day quarantine. Very harsh. The same info can be found on the IATA website. I now feel reluctant to try it this month.

[Chris P]

Gambia is Muslim so all the girls have suffered FGM. In Ghana the majority are Christians who haven't.

Univelton, is everything open again in Ghana? Any restrictions on arrival? I'd love to get back sooner or later.

[Ty Down]

I'd like to go to west Africa, and after reading the forums, have narrowed it down to either Ghana or Gambia. Any input would be appreciated.

Ghana hands down!

[Univelton]

Hi guys, I've managed to save up enough for a trip in the fall of this year. I had planned to go in 2020, but that was a washout. I'd like to go to west Africa, and after reading the forums, have narrowed it down to either Ghana or Gambia. It'll be my first time in the west (been to the east twice). It seems easy enough to pick up pros in both places (beach in Gambia, Jokers in Ghana). What I'm looking for is if someone has experience in both countries regarding non-pros in personality, friendliness toward westerners, and which is easier to pull girls from for one-nighters. If looks matter, I'm 40, muscular, and half Arabic / Mediterranean heritage. I'd like to make a decision now, so I can start planning my trip accordingly. I know Ghana requires a YF vaccine, which would be difficult to track down from where I live. Any input would be appreciated.

My vote would be for Ghana. Given the availability of flights and wide range of girls. I am actually heading to Accra the 3rd week March.

[IronQuinn]

Hi guys, I've managed to save up enough for a trip in the fall of this year. I had planned to go in 2020, but that was a washout. I'd like to go to west Africa, and after reading the forums, have narrowed it down to either Ghana or Gambia. It'll be my first time in the west (been to the east twice). It seems easy enough to pick up pros in both places (beach in Gambia, Jokers in Ghana). What I'm looking for is if someone has experience in both countries regarding non-pros in personality, friendliness toward westerners, and which is easier to pull girls from for one-nighters. If looks matter, I'm 40, muscular, and half Arabic / Mediterranean heritage. I'd like to make a decision now, so I can start planning my trip accordingly. I know Ghana requires a YF vaccine, which would be difficult to track down from where I live. Any input would be appreciated.

[Southeast Man]

I've been a few times pre Covid and always had a great time. I wasn't in town for just a couple of weekends. Did Hot Gossip, Jokers, and a few others. I'm heading back over in a couple of weeks. Are these places open? Any advice on where the action is? I'll be in Accra April 1.

[Slowalk]

I know both Rio de Janeiro and Salvador by heart and I speak Brazilian Portuguese. I live in Ghana now. The difference.

Street Hookers in Brazil are more fun.

Normal girls in Ghana are more fun.

Ghana is cheaper.

Have you tried Angola?

[Southeast Man]

1. Use Google maps to find hotels. 100-150 cedis per night is a reasonable good local hotel. Not 100 dollars. Avoid the Osu trap for tourists. Who stays at Frankies? Use your money wisely.

2. $50 dollars gift is more than the price of a semi-pro who usually charges 200 cedis overnight.

3. I am here for 4 years- never got malaria in Accra.

Do your homework please.

I've been a few times pre Covid and always had a great time. I wasn't in town for just a couple of weekends. Did Hot Gossip, Jokers, and a few others. I'm heading back over in a couple of weeks. Are these places open?

[Quasimodo764]

Hey guys.

Are there any good spots these days?

Not had much luck recently.

[The Greek]

Hey bud, I haven't been to Ghana in over a year, but went a few times between 2013 and 2019. I'd say it's ok for a newbie. Stable, English-speaking, not known for crime or violence: of course you have to watch yourself same as everywhere, and I rarely leave in certain areas (Osu, Accra Mall, Labadi Beach / Jokers, Aviation Social Centre, Paloma Hotel, Circle; I take Ubers between them) but I haven't had any negative incidents with safety..

1. Use Google maps to find hotels. 100-150 cedis per night is a reasonable good local hotel. Not 100 dollars. Avoid the Osu trap for tourists. Who stays at Frankies? Use your money wisely.

2. $50 dollars gift is more than the price of a semi-pro who usually charges 200 cedis overnight.

3. I am here for 4 years- never got malaria in Accra.

Do your homework please.

[The Greek]

Chris,

In the interim, I have also been researching Brazil. It's closer to me coming from the US, but it's troublesome because of the language barrier and it's not as cheap. I also have a suspicion that African women would be more open in bed and would be better sexual partners. I have more research to do, but I have to say that your post is a big asset for this thread. Thanks again, brother.

I know both Rio de Janeiro and Salvador by heart and I speak Brazilian Portuguese. I live in Ghana now. The difference.

Street Hookers in Brazil are more fun.

Normal girls in Ghana are more fun.

Ghana is cheaper.

[The Greek]

1. Never send anyone money, however small the amount is in dollars or euros or pounds. If the girl has no money, ask her to take uber and you can meet her in front of your hotel and pay the driver. Check the distance and the fees that Uber charges, so they driver cannot saw you a fake screen with a fake huge amount.

2. don't send money because they run out of airtime- hahahaha.

3. Always videochat someone before talking to them on Whatsapp.

4. No Skype and HangOuts are for ID theft. If they are real and not scammers, they will give you a whatsapp number that is usually local. If they use a Nigerian or Togo or Ivorian whatsapp and live in Ghana, they always have a local Ghanaian number that you can ask them to call them.

5. Again, don't give up money for whatever 'solid excuse'.

Keep your eyes open please. Have fun instead of unpleasant experiences.