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Country Guide > Africa > Ghana | |
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Travel - Internal Air There are domestic services between Accra, Kumasi and Tamale. Departure tax ¢1000. Lake A lake steamer runs regularly across Lake Volta between Akosombo and Yeji. Ferries connect at Yeji for Buipe and Makongo, from both of which it is possible to arrange onward transportation to Tamale. Rail The rail network is limited to a 1000km- (600 mile-) loop by the coast connecting the cities Accra, Takoradi and Kumasi and several intervening towns. Trains run at least twice a day on all three legs of this single-track triangle. There are two classes of ticket. Passenger cars are not air conditioned. Children under three years of age travel free; half-fare is charged for children aged three to 11. Road There are 38,940km (24,196 miles) of roads, generally in good condition, although the stretch between Kamasi and Tamale may be prone to pot-holes. Traffic drives on the right. Car hire: Available but extremely expensive, with or without driver. Coach: State-run and private coach services connect all major towns. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is recommended, although it is not legally required. A British driving licence is valid for 90 days. Urban Roads in the major towns have undergone massive renovation to improve traffic flow. Accra has extensive bus and taxi services operated by the private sector. There are over 300,000 conventional taxis. Drivers do not generally expect tips. Other ways of getting around, for the more adventurous traveller, are tro-tros (minibuses) and mammy wagons (converted pick-up trucks). |