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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:

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)***