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When
Saturday, April 19, 2025
5 - 10pm
Where
Legon
Accra, Ghana
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FAMILY EVENTS
*More details to follow.
APR 16
Cape Coast Slave Castle & Kakum National Park
Explore Cape Coast Castle - just a 3-hour drive from Accra sits the point of no return for enslaved Africans bound for the Americans and the Caribbean. The day concludes with a visit to Kakum National Park - rich in butterflies and birds, and also has a bended canopy walkway 100 feet above the ground.
9am - 6pm
APR 17
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
11am - 1pm
We will be gathering for a family photo at one of Accra’s most significant monuments, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Dr. Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president, who led the country to its independence, passionately believed in building solidarity between the African continent and her diaspora – a perfect reflection of the beauty of our union.
+233 Jazz Bar & Grill
7pm - 11pm
We will cap the night at Ghana's premier live jazz and music club!
TRAVEL INFO
Airport
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Located in Accra
Entry Requirements
PASSPORT
A valid passport that expires no less than 6 months from departure (e.g., passport expiration date should be no sooner than October 2024 if traveling in April 2025).
TRAVEL VISA
A travel entry visa is required for all visitors. A hard-copy of the visa application, your original passport, 2 passport-size photos, a travel itinerary, along with receipts for the application fee and return postage must be mailed to the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C.
Please note that a standard application will take 15-20 business days from receipt of a hardcopy of the application. The processing period for rush applications is 7 business days.
VACCINATIONS
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required. Search for a local yellow fever vaccine clinic using the link below.
*If you previously received the yellow fever vaccine, you don't need to be vaccinated again as long as you have proof of immunization.
Side note: While not mandatory, we recommend obtaining a prescription for malarone to prevent the possible contraction of malaria.
CURRENCY
Ghana is a cash economy. The local currency is cedis. We recommend converting U.S. cash at Kotoka International Airport.
(1 USD = 15.48 cedis)
TRANSPORTATION
Getting Around
Uber!
Please note: Make sure your Uber app is defaulting to pay in cash instead of cards.
​Yango
The local version of Uber/Lyft. Search for the app in your smartphone's app store or download it here.
Taxis
Taxis are everywhere in Accra. You can recognize them by the yellow color on each side. Taxis tend to be a little more expensive than Uber. If you opt to take a taxi, make sure you have negotiated the price before getting in.
Trotros
Trotros are privately owned minibus share taxis that travel fixed routes - leaving when filled to capacity (~11 people). This will be the cheapest way to get around Accra. More info can be found here.
ACCOMMODATIONS
For the perfect mix of convenience, comfort, and style, we've curated a list of hotels and neighborhoods ideal for finding Airbnb homes. Hotels offer the ease of on-site services and amenities, while Airbnb properties provide charming, personalized spaces where you and your loved ones can stay together and fully experience the local area.
Kempinski Hotel
Starts at $300 USD/night
15 minutes from airport
Movenpick Hotel
Starts at $270 USD/night
15 minutes from airport
Labadi Beach Hotel
Starts at $240 USD/night
20 minutes from airport
La Palm Beach Hotel
Starts at $150 USD/night
20 minutes from airport
Kwarleyz Residence
Starts at $210 USD/night
7 minutes from airport
The African Regent
Starts at $160 USD/night
8 minutes from airport
EXPLORING ACCRA
Our fellow foodies & first-timers,
We've compiled a list of local dishes, our favorite restaurants and fun activities. Eat ALL of the locally-sourced fruit - pineapple, mango, melon, banana, orange, guava, coconut, papaya, and cacao (Ghana is the second largest cacao producer in the world). Feel free to use this as a guide and let us know your favorites!
See you in Accra.
Jollof
Local Dishes to Try
This rice dish is cooked in a spiced tomato sauce, and often made with a protein of choice.
Waakye (wah-che)
This northern Ghanian dish is a combination of rice and beans, stew and an array of toppings.
Fried Yam w/Pepper Sauce
A savory dish that is served as a starter/side.
Kelewele
A popular street food of fried plantains that are tossed in spices - served alone or as a side.
Bofrot
Traditional snack made of fried dough (similar to a beignet - sans powdered sugar).
Banku and Tilapia
RESTAURANTS
(Recommendations subject to change)
An indigenous meal of fermented maize and cassava, served with grilled tilapia.
LOCAL CUISINE​
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Papaye
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Oliver Twist
CONTINENTAL CUISINE
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80/20
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Wingman
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Bondai
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SOL Lounge
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Pomona
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Bella Afrik
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Honeysuckle
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Mokas
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Just Chinese
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KFC
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
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Nouvelle
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Akwaaba
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Ghanian Village
TREATS
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Fika
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Daddy Boba
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Smoothies Inn
ROOFTOP BARS & NIGHTLIFE
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Amsterdam Rooftop Bar
LATE NIGHT SPOTS (after 12am)
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Exhale
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Mood Bar
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Republic
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Kruna
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Rave
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Ace
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Garage
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Front/Back
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Alleybar
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Bella Afrik
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Aria
