TRAVEL CHECKLIST
Please note that some of the following items can be acquired in Ghana.
DOCUMENTS
• Copy of passport and travel visa
• U.S. based family member or close contact information
• Travel insurance and itinerary details
• Health care provider(s)
• Lodging at your destination
• Hospitals or clinics (including emergency services) in Ghana
• US embassy or consulate in Ghana
MEDICINES
• Prescription Medicines
• Traveler’s Diarrhea Medicines
• Malaria Prevention Medicines
• Traveler’s Diarrhea Medicines
• Malaria Prevention Medicines
ILLNESS OR INJURY PREVENTION
• Hand-Sanitizer or Wipes (Alcohol based)
• Insect Repellant (containing Deet)
• Sunscreen
• Hat & Sunglasses
• Insect Repellant (containing Deet)
• Sunscreen
• Hat & Sunglasses
FIRST-AID KIT
• 1% Hydrocortisone Cream
• Antifungal Ointment
• Antibacterial Ointment
• Aloe Vera Gel (for sunburns)
• Insect Bite Ointment or Cream
• Decongestant
• Antifungal Ointment
• Antibacterial Ointment
• Aloe Vera Gel (for sunburns)
• Insect Bite Ointment or Cream
• Decongestant
TOILETRIES
• Soap
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Shampoo & conditioner
• Deodorant
• Shaver, brush & comb
• Moisturizing cream
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Shampoo & conditioner
• Deodorant
• Shaver, brush & comb
• Moisturizing cream
CLOTHING
PLEASE NOTE THAT GHANA IS VERY HOT & DUSTY.
• Light-weight pants, shirt, and shorts
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Hiking shoes/boots
• Swimsuit
• Towel & Face Cloth
EXTRAS
• Cash in Cedis for personal expenses, tips & gratuities
• Camera
• Camera