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 Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:20 am Post subject: GETTING AROUND IN GHANA / GHANA TRANSPORTATION GUIDE |
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GETTING AROUND IN GHANA
BY AIR
There are scheduled domestic flights 2 - 3 times a day between Accra, Kumasi, Sekondi and Tamale in the north including flights by Antrak Air. There are also filghts to destinations outside the country.
Departure tax: GHC500.
BY LAKE TRANSPORTATION
The Yapei Queen, a lake steamer runs twice weekly across Lake Volta between Akosombo and Yeji. Ferries connect at Yeji for Buipe and Makongo, from both of which it is possible to arrange onward transportation to Tamale. Booking is advised and can be organised from the Ghanaian Tourist Board.
BY RAIL
The rail network is limited to a 1000km- (600 mile-) loop by the coast connecting the cities of Accra, Takoradi and Kumasi and several intervening towns. There is also a rail link between the two main ports of Tema and Takoradi. Trains run at least twice a day on all three legs of this single-track triangle. There are two classes of ticket. Passenger cars are not air conditioned. Children under three years of age travel free; half-fare is charged for children aged three to 11.
BY ROAD
There are 38,940km (24,196 miles) of roads, generally in good condition, but roads outside of the towns are in poor condition. Traffic drives on the right.
Coach
State-run and private coach services connect all major towns. The most popular national coach line is the Intercity STC. Vansef STC and Neoplans Buses shuttle hourly between Kumasi and Accra. Other regional capitals and major towns can be reached by bus or by tro tros from Kumasr.
Car rental
Available but extremely expensive, with or without driver.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required. A British driving license is valid for 90 days.
URBAN TRANSPORTATION
Roads in the major towns have undergone massive renovation to improve traffic flow. Accra has extensive bus and taxi services operated by the private sector. There are an abundance of taxis in the towns. Prices are reasonable. Drivers do not generally expect tips. Other ways of getting around, for the more adventurous traveller, are tro-tros (minibuses) and mammy wagons (converted pick-up trucks). |
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