Are you wondering how to find your way around Accra?
Wondering how to get to your hotel?
This is the right page for you. Kindly go through our list of tips and reach out to us if you still have questions.
Please note that all international flights arrive at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, the capital city of Ghana and also the conference city.
On arrival, conference registrants who are staying at the Kempinski Hotel may take a complimentary hotel shuttle from the airport. If you are staying at a different hotel, we suggest booking an Uber or airport taxi to your hotel. The journey may take between 10 to 20 minutes depending on your hotel location.
On each day of the summit, buses will pick up and drop off conference registrants staying at any of the recommended hotels.
For participants who choose to lodge elsewhere, you can use a ride-sharing app (like Uber or Bolt). Enter “Kempinski Hotel“ as your destination when traveling to the conference.
If you need help acquiring a visa for entry, please email info@carisca.knust.edu.gh.
For more information on immigration and visa requirements for entry into Ghana, please click here to visit the Ghana Immigration website.
It is required by law that anybody travelling to and out of Ghana must possess a yellow fever immunisation card. This card shows that you have been vaccinated against future infection of the yellow fever. You may click here to read more on this requirement.
Accra is in the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT). Use this time converter to find the time difference with your location.
Average outdoor temperatures in June range from 75-85° F (24-30° C). Remember to stay hydrated and adopt sun safety practices, as June is also the month with the highest UV index and the most rainfall in Accra. For more information on weather in Ghana in the month of June, kindly click here
Ghana’s official language is English. About 60% of the population also speaks Twi, a dialect of the Akan language. You may want to learn a few Twi words and phrases for your travels in Ghana. You may find this site useful for learning some twi words and phrases.
The unit of currency in Ghana is the cedi. You may want to use this currency converter to determine the exchange rate with your currency. Major credit cards are also accepted.
In Ghana, the standard voltage is 230 volts with a frequency of 50 Hz, and the electrical sockets used are Type G. Type G sockets have three rectangular prongs in a triangular pattern and are commonly used in the United Kingdom and Ireland (see examples here). It is recommended to bring a universal adapter if you plan to use electrical appliances from other countries.