How safe is Ghana ?
Ghana is routinely cited as the safest country in Africa and among capital cities worldwide Accra is known for its low crime. Of course crime exists, and it is important to take precautions, but in comparison with other African tourist centers such as Nairobi, Johannesburg, or Lagos, Accra is peaceful and Ghanaians in general are famously laid back and friendly. Still, care should be taken when traveling around Accra especially at night. To help make your Ghana visit as relaxing and worry-free as possible, the IAWW has arranged transportation for all group events and booked excursions with safety being the highest priority in all cases.
Ghana is a safe, stable country with relatively low crime levels compared to other West African countries. There is an increase in armed robbery, some of which targeting tourists and ex-pats. Take sensible precautions but be assured it is quite safe. However, corruption is absolutely rampant. There are police checkpoints everywhere and the cops usually just want money. Bywel’s bar in Osu is a frequent hangout of ex-pats on Thursday nights meaning that it is target for muggings, which have become increasingly violent. Be sure to leave in a large group and enter a taxi immediately upon exiting the bar. Source: wikitravel.org More about Travel Safety to Ghana International travel does present risks, especially with the threat of international terrorism. The U.S. State Department has issued travel warnings and advisories in many countries for U.S. travelers. These travel advisories and warnings change frequently as situations in each country change. We suggest that all volunteers consult t
