I've just returned from two glorious weeks in Ghana. Mostly in Accra, the capital, but in the surrounding areas and Togo and the Ivory Coast, as well. I want to recommend Easy Track Ghana (www.easytrackghana.com) if you need to arrange a trip. My trip was flawless. Everything was arranged in advance and was included in one overall price (which I worked out with Steve, one of the owners). Meals and gasoline were extra, but I liked the control over going where I wanted to go to eat and eating on my schedule. I spoke with Steve (or you can talk to Jessie, his partner and native Ghanan) and worked up an itinerary that was within my budget without sacrificing comfort. Jessie also runs the PowerHouse Gym which was a great place to exercise. Though not modern by American standards, everything was available. There are trainers available and the other guys there are also helpful with form. I had knowledgeable guides who took me on tours to inner areas of Ghana and to interesting sights in and around Accra. If you want some special attention in Ghana, contact them. They will tell you what they can do for you with no pressure. If you like what you hear, they will work up the details. I will certainly go back again to this beautiful area of Africa and I will definitely use them again.
Hi hsjock
I'm planning a trip in ghana, so your information will be useful
Do you think is it possible to move around by themselves, with no guides' help?
Thanks
Kirth
Hi Kirth
This is Steve. You can certainly move around Ghana without a guide. Ghana is a peaceful and hospitable place and you would be welcomed everywhere. And it is certainly more economical traveling without a guide, which will add, on average, $35 per day to your travels for a professional guide. And when traveling in a private air-conditioned car, at least another $50. So it is certainly a more expensive option.
However, a good guide will get you to places and events that you would otherwise never get to see. A guide will be able to let you experience the sights and sounds and tastes of Ghana up close. They can explain the symbols and rituals you will see. They can interpret the native languages that are all around you. They can point you to good food and clean toilets and proper accommodations without trouble.
I have traveled Africa by myself sometimes and with guides sometimes. In my opinion, having a guide makes the trip immensely more enjoyable because you simply are able to experience so much more at such a more intimate level.
Mix it up. Have a guide for a few days, then move about on your own to have a free experience. I think the days with your guide will be the ones most strong in your memory a year later. Certainly experiencing a new place on your own has its own rewards, but you can really learn the culture with a guide.
Another possibility is to hire a guide and travel via public transit. Your guide would know the transit stations, how to get around most efficiently...and carry your bags too! This can really work out nicely on the budget and give you the native guide experience.
Just be sure you get a guide certified by the Tour Operator Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) or another accredited organization.
Steve
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