Loose, cool clothing is recommended year-round. Most visitors will find
that a long-sleeve shirt or light sweater is sufficient in the coolest
times.
Dress is conservative in Ghana and long pants are
generally worn. Shorts are acceptable only if they are at least knee
length. Revealing clothing or items with suggestive slogans are
considered inappropriate. Ghana�s rainy season (April � September)
typically produces rain showers, rather than full days of rain, but you
will find raingear useful during that time. Some rainforests have very
high levels of rainfall (see individual ecotourism site descriptions).
Frequent
power outages and lack of streetlights in most locations mean that a
flashlight or headlamp is a must. Most of Ghana is subject to malaria,
so mosquito repellent is an important precaution and you may wish to
take medication for malaria prevention. If you are a bird watcher,
bring your own binoculars, since they are rarely available.
The
currency is the Ghana cedi (pronounced CD), which was revalued in 2007.
Major world currencies can be exchanged for cedis at banks or Forex
(foreign exchange) bureaus in large and medium Ghanaian cities.
At
most ecotourism site lodgings, mosquito nets and a bottom bed sheet are
usually provided, but rarely a top sheet, so bring your own if you
wish. Towels are generally not provided, so bring your own. Toilet
paper is not always supplied in public restrooms along your journey, so
it is a good idea to bring your own backup supply.
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