Travel Essentials
Below is a list of essentials we suggest while traveling to Africa
Documents + Vaccinations
Valid Passport
Valid ID
Visas
Ghanaian Visa from local embassy, DC or NY (we’ll send you a guide to apply)
Benin Visa (we’ll send you a guide to apply)
Travel Insurance (recommended, not required)
Four (4) Passport Photos
Yellow Fever Vaccination (pack your Yellow Card showing proof)
Personal Items
Inhaler / Allergy Medicine / Face Mask
*Harmattan season starts in December, where the air can be more dusty
European travel adapter (for French and UK plugs)
Malaria pills (start taking them 1 week before)
Insect Repellent
Sun Screen UVA-1-2 UVB
Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, body wash...)
Backpack or small bag
Anything else you may need for your own comfort (snacks, make-up, headphones, feminine hygiene products, etc...)
Clothing
Light-weight pants and shorts
Light-weight shirts and t-shirts
Undergarments and nightwear
Comfortable walking shoes
Light-weight jacket
Swimwear
Clothing/Shoe options for partying
Flip flops