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GHANA Packing List
Spring/ SUMMER TRIPS
A few things to note for packing:
Ghana is generally warm and dry throughout the year. However, if you’re traveling between April and June or September and November, you may experience a few showers.
Travelers are allowed one checked bag or carry-on (no more than 50 lbs) and one personal item on their flights to Ghana. For the personal item, we highly recommend using a standard-sized backpack, as oversized backpacks will be treated as your carry-on item instead of a personal item. Another great item is a fanny pack, satchel, or purse (for the ladies) that will fit within your personal or carry-on. Below are some items to pack in your personal and/or carry-on bags.
Guys:
5-7 T-Shirts
Wearing for ministry, around the base, sleeping, etc.
One nice collard shirt for church or going out to eat!
Please no cut-off-tees
3-4 Pants (you will wear these for ministry)
3-4 Shorts (must be appropriate - no short shorts)
Wearing around the base or during your excursion
1-2 Sweatshirts
You may want 1 or 2 for when the sun goes down or for your room with air conditioning.
1-2 Sweatpants
You may want 1 or 2 for when the sun goes down or for your room with air conditioning.
1 pair of open-toed shoes
If you want! ex: flip flops (it tends to be very warm, so they’re nice to have)
1 pair of Sneakers/Closed-Toed Shoes
You will want a pair for ministry
Your shoes will get dirty, so don’t bring shoes you’re worried about ruining.
Under-Garments
Socks, underwear (bring MORE THAN ENOUGH underwear)
2 Travel Outfits (layers!)
Anything you're comfortable traveling in.
Never hurts to pack an outfit in your personal item to change into with long travel days
Girls:
3-4 Skirts
Must go past your knees and be modest (not too form-fitting)
Spandex or leggings to wear under your skirt (optional)
3-4 Flowy Pants
Can be jeans if they’re loose and without holes.
1 Dress / Nicer Outfit
For church, or going out to eat!
5-7 T-Shirts
Must be appropriate - no deep V-necks, no cleavage, shoulders must be covered.
For sleeping, wearing around the base, or wearing in ministry
They’ll get sweaty, so consider packing more.
3-4 Tank Tops
Wearing at the base, on your excursion, or out to eat. No tank tops in ministry.
3-4 Appropriate Shorts
Must go past your fingertips
Only allowed at the base or for your excursion
1 pair of Sandals
1 pair of Sneakers/Closed-Toed Shoes
You will want a pair for ministry
Your shoes will get dirty, so don’t bring shoes you’re worried about ruining.
1-2 Sweatshirts / Long Sleeve Shirts
You may want 1 or 2 for when the sun goes down or for your room with air conditioning.
1-2 Sweatpants / Leggings
You may want 1 or 2 for when the sun goes down or for your room with air conditioning.
Leggings are only allowed at the base and can only be worn with something covering your butt
Under-Garments
Socks, underwear, bras/sports bras! (bring MORE THAN ENOUGH underwear)
2 Travel Outfits (layers!)
Anything you're comfortable traveling in, please, no shorts.
Never hurts to pack an outfit in your personal item to change into with long travel days
KEY TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
***MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR YELLOW FEVER VACCINE CARD EASILY AVAILABLE DURING TRAVEL***
Passport with your visa inside
Yellow Fever Vaccine Card
Minor Consent Form (if applicable)
Spending money ($100-$200 cash)
to use at markets to get your friends/family souveniers!
bring larger bills like $100 bills to get the best echange rate when you exchange money
Credit Card / Debit Card
Not everywhere will take card, but many places will! Souvenier markets will most likley not take card.
Make sure to let your bank know you will be traveling and what dates!
Any other documents that may have been mentioned!
ELECTRONIC DEVICES, MEDICINE, Miscelaneous:
Airpods/Headphones
Highly recommend for traveling!
Portable Charger (optional)
Phone
Don’t forget to download music/movies for the plane rides if you want!
Phone Charger
POWER CONVERTER!
These are available at Walmart or Amazon
Power converter example: Universal Travel Adapter, VYLEE 5 in 1 International Power Adapter, 3.5A 2xUSB-A and 2xUSB C Wall Charger, Worldwide Travel Essentials Plug for Europe USA UK AUS Asia (Black Grey)
All medicine must be in your carry-on / personal item!
Malaria Medication
Pepto Bismol/ Tums
Cough Drops
Vitamin C
Ibuprofen
Allergy meds
Any medication you usually take
OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS:
Bible
Notebook
Pens/pencils
A bag for ministry (small backpack or tote bag)
This is helpful for ministry days to hold your bible, notebook, hand sanitizer, etc.
*** YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO LAUNDRY ON A TWO-WEEK TRIP (you will have a chance if you’re there for a longer trip)***