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Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Mystine(f): 9:38am On Feb 25, 2025
divinetouch24:
Its not eveñ about the passport. It's about your preparedness (are you just going for fun, cos it's more of a road trip for me. I'll spend just 3 days and come back, you should have your plans for accommodation and feeding). I'm going through a route that only your NiN or Voters Card Is Needed
Yes I can provide for my accommodations and feeding
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by divinetouch24(op): 11:23am On Feb 25, 2025
Mystine:
Yes I can provide for my accommodations and feeding
Can you still make it tomorrow..

Here's how my journey will go

From Ikorodu To Mile 2 Waterside. I'll join a ferry to Port Novo (2hours on water). Then pick a car from Port Novo To Aflao (Ghana Togo Border)..

Not Spending Up To #100,000 for Transport on this Trip
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by newman10(m):
What a journey! I really wish to try the road trip to Ghana as well. I was in Accra last year January. I went by flight though. I was on an assignment for my company. I stayed for a week an Ibis Style Hotel close to the airport. Because it was a company trip, I couldn't explore the city like you. I was picked from the hotel in the morning and dropped in the evenings. By that time, I was tired and can't even think of going out. In the office, during lunch hour, I had opportunities to try different Ghanian foods. I can't even remember any of the name now. Lol. I agree with you, Accra is less chaotic than Lagos. People are friendly and accommodating. Another striking thing is power supply throughout Ghana is better compared to Nigeria. My fight to and fro was in the evening. Up there in the sky, Ghana was brightly lit at night. Nigeria sky at night is quite the opposite. You will see clusters of light here and there. There are more darkness clusters, however, indicating no power supply at many locations.

I will disagree with you on the bribing aspect though. You see, before I left for the trip, I had made arrangement for my yellow card. Unknown to me, it was fake. At the airport in Accra, you could see the faces of the immigration officials lit when they discovered it. And oh they were good at discovering fakes. We then began negotiations on what I will give to them to allow me pass. The lady asked for $20. I could have parted with the money, but I had $100 bills on me. I called a colleague at our Accra branch an he told me to negotiate in cedis. But then, I had not changed some dollars to cedis. Eventually, we settled at meeting the next day outside of the airport to get the money. I can't remember the amout now but it was less than the $20 initially demanded. Also the Official assisted in getting the original done while I was there and brought it to me in the office by the 3rd day.

In all, it was a nice experience and I am considering going there for a 2 week vacation later this year. I don't know if I will be able to endure the 17hrs road journey though grin

One more thing- In the office over there, we also debated about Ghana Jollof rice and Nigeria Jollof rice. I doubt if the row will ever end cheesy cheesy
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by divinetouch24(op): 9:30pm On Feb 25, 2025
newman10:
What a journey! I really wish to try the road trip to Ghana as well. I was in Accra last year January. I went by flight though. I was on an assignment for my company. I stayed for a week an Ibis Style Hotel close to the airport. Because it was a company trip, I couldn't explore the city like you. I was picked from the hotel in the morning and dropped in the evenings. By that time, I was tired and can't even think of going out. In the office, during lunch hour, I had opportunities to try different Ghanian foods. I can't even remember any of the name now. Lol. I agree with you, Accra is less chaotic than Lagos. People are friendly and accommodating. Another striking thing is power supply throughout Ghana is better compared to Nigeria. My fight to and fro was in the evening. Up there in the sky, Ghana was brightly lit at night. Nigeria sky at night is quite the opposite. You will see clusters of light here and there. There are more darkness clusters, however, indicating no power supply at many locations.

I will disagree with you on the bribing aspect though. You see, before I left for the trip, I had made arrangement for my yellow card. Unknown to me, it was fake. At the airport in Accra, you could see the faces of the immigration officials lit when they discovered it. And oh they were good at discovering fakes. We then began negotiations on what I will give to them to allow me pass. The lady asked for $20. I could have parted with the money, but I had $100 bills on me. I called a colleague at our Accra branch an he told me to negotiate in cedis. But then, I had not changed some dollars to cedis. Eventually, we settled at meeting the next day outside of the airport to get the money. I can't remember the amout now but it was less than the $20 initially demanded. Also the Official assisted in getting the original done while I was there and brought it to me in the office by the 3rd day.

In all, it was a nice experience and I am considering going there for a 2 week vacation later this year. I don't know if I will be able to endure the 17hrs road journey though grin

One more thing- In the office over there, we also debated about Ghana Jollof rice and Nigeria Jollof rice. I doubt if the row will ever end cheesy cheesy
You had a lovely experience too, though you didn't explore..

As for the yellowcard.. the corruption experienced on land border is crazier that what you bargained for at the airport.

You should try the road trip.. it's worth every bit of it..
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Hausa(m): 9:59pm On Feb 25, 2025
divinetouch24:
I'll be going on a road trip to Ghana in by wednesday. Care to join, let's go ....
Hello.
Wednesday is tomorrow. Are you still going?
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by divinetouch24(op): 11:19pm On Feb 25, 2025
Hausa:
Hello.
Wednesday is tomorrow. Are you still going?
Yes sir
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by aieromon(m): 11:31pm On Feb 25, 2025
divinetouch24:
Should I Take a Flight Back or Return by Road?

After spending a few days in Accra, I had two choices:

1. Take a flight back to Lagos (about 1 hour, but expensive—₦500,000+).

I checked flight prices, and they were still ridiculously high.
AirPeace offers affordable economy tickets to Lagos.
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Hausa(m): 6:14pm On Feb 27, 2025
divinetouch24:
Yes sir
I read the following posts. The timing wasn't going to work.

Thanks.
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by divinetouch24(op): 8:30pm On Feb 27, 2025
Hausa:
I read the following posts. The timing wasn't going to work.

Thanks.
You're welcome
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Madeu(m): 11:49pm On Mar 11, 2025
Keeping this post alive

I embarked on a road trip to Accra Ghana. Used one of those popular transport companies. Cost between 81000-85000 one-way (depending on the time of booking).
Passport is held by the bus company until you get to your destination and a yellow card wasn't asked for ( maybe due to the scarcity of the card).
I didn't enjoy the road trip. It is something that I won't try anymore.
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by divinetouch24(op): 7:49pm On Mar 12, 2025
Madeu:
Keeping this post alive

I embarked on a road trip to Accra Ghana. Used one of those popular transport companies. Cost between 81000-85000 one-way (depending on the time of booking).
Passport is held by the bus company until you get to your destination and a yellow card wasn't asked for ( maybe due to the scarcity of the card).
I didn't enjoy the road trip. It is something that I won't try anymore.
I guess the yellow card is scarce then, cause they prefer to ask for it than some valid means of identity sef.

Why didn't you enjoy the road trip, was that your first time?..

Maybe you weren't used to traveling by road. Road trips are my best bet
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Madeu(m): 11:05pm On Mar 18, 2025
divinetouch24:
I guess the yellow card is scarce then, cause they prefer to ask for it than some valid means of identity sef.

Why didn't you enjoy the road trip, was that your first time?..

Maybe you weren't used to traveling by road. Road trips are my best bet
I came in from Europe, and i love road trip. The roads were bumping, lots of stop over due to checks from bribe seeking officer. It was worse in Ghana. The environment wasn't stimulating full of disorganize driving and poor building planning . In road trip in Europe, one can see beautiful lush green garden, plains, hills, valley and waterfall.
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by divinetouch24(op): 3:05pm On Mar 19, 2025
Madeu:
I came in from Europe, and i love road trip. The roads were bumping, lots of stop over due to checks from bribe seeking officer. It was worse in Ghana. The environment wasn't stimulating full of disorganize driving and poor building planning . In road trip in Europe, one can see beautiful lush green garden, plains, hills, valley and waterfall.
Definitely, you cannot compare road trips in Europe to those in Africa . But you shouldn't say Ghana is disorganised, what you going to say about Naija then
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Odebayo4010(m): 9:21pm On Mar 20, 2025
AfahaAbia:
I personally travel to a lot of French speaking countries in West Africa. Try to use a good AI Translator on your phone so that when you speak to the app in English it talks back in French for the seller to hear. This helps a lot.
Please recommend one for me🙏
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by abcommglobal(m): 5:56am On Apr 15, 2025
Odebayo4010:
Please recommend one for me🙏
Since it's English to french, I make use of my usual Google Translate then play the French Interpretation As Audio. Though It's a Bit Fast, But not too difficult to understand and not to different from other AI Translator.

To get a worthy AI audio translator, you might have to subscribe to their premium plan

Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by butterfly55(f): 11:11am On May 28, 2025
divinetouch24:
Can you still make it tomorrow..

Here's how my journey will go

From Ikorodu To Mile 2 Waterside. I'll join a ferry to Port Novo (2hours on water). Then pick a car from Port Novo To Aflao (Ghana Togo Border)..


Did you guys made the journey?
How much is transport fare from Port Novo to Aflao?
Not Spending Up To #100,000 for Transport on this Trip
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by divinetouch24(op): 7:47pm On May 28, 2025
[quote author=butterfly55 post=135537720][/quote]Malabress
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Adeyemi2024: 11:26pm On Oct 14, 2025
If you need any informations regarding gambia, you can message me on +2207040234. I have more than 3 years experience
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Glocal1: 2:14am On Oct 21, 2025
Mercylike:
I was given one after injection... But it's not yellow, it's likgle green

Injection is for yellow fever
You will need to convert the green hospital card to the yellow card in your state ministry of health's office.
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by divinetouch24(op): 1:35am On Feb 10
Anyone home
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Juleeee: 9:25pm On Feb 15
divinetouch24:
Its not eveñ about the passport. It's about your preparedness (are you just going for fun, cos it's more of a road trip for me. I'll spend just 3 days and come back, you should have your plans for accommodation and feeding). I'm going through a route that only your NiN or Voters Card Is Needed.


PSA. I just finished a tour with some religious organisations (A Tour Of Badagry) And I Will Be Sharing With You How The Tour Went.
Hi. Any travelling plan next month or April?
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Ekenem123: 5:15pm On Mar 23
Juleeee:
Hi. Any travelling plan next month or April?
I will be going to Accra by April
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by divinetouch24(op): 6:10am On Mar 24
Good Morning, Sorry For Late Reply.

Do you want a tour itinerary prepared for you personally or you trying to know if I have any available tour for April?

Juleeee:
Hi. Any travelling plan next month or April?
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Dadzynomolara: 6:55am On Mar 24
Please what is the current price of transport fares from Lagos to Accra
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Dadzynomolara: 6:57am On Mar 24
I will be going to Accra by April[/quote]Will be going to Ghana by may, please what is the current price of transport fares from Lagos to Accra?
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by divinetouch24(op): 11:39am On Mar 24
Prices varies from transport companies to another. Just budget around 120k for a convenient one way trip.


Dadzynomolara:
Please what is the current price of transport fares from Lagos to Accra
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Juleeee: 9:21pm On Mar 29
[quote author=divinetouch24 post=138871470]Good Morning, Sorry For Late Reply.

Do you want a tour itinerary prepared for you personally or you trying to know if I have any available tour for April?

[/quotes


I'll be going vagabonding in April, I'm going is West Africa.

Any travellers?
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Juleeee: 9:22pm On Mar 29
Dadzynomolara:
I will be going to Accra by April

Will be going to Ghana by may, please what is the current price of transport fares from Lagos to Accra?
When in April?
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Juleeee: 9:23pm On Mar 29
Adeyemi2024:
If you need any informations regarding gambia, you can message me on +2207040234. I have more than 3 years experience
Are you currently in Gambia?
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Juleeee: 9:25pm On Mar 29
Ekenem123:
I will be going to Accra by April
Hi, still on?
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by Juleeee: 9:38pm On Mar 29
Hausa:
I read the following posts. The timing wasn't going to work.

Thanks.
So when are you planning again?
Re: My Ghana Journey, Experience, Lessons And Facts. by divinetouch24(op): 9:56pm On Apr 01
[quote author=Juleeee post=138930845][/quote]Don't go vagabond... Tour Africa With a Purpose....
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