Safety Tips in Ghana

Bargain

Always shop with a proper local person with you. Alternatively, let somebody you trust shop for you otherwise you’ll pay double the price. If you have to do the shopping yourself first check the prices in the shops. If you have to shop outside (bargain) first check the prices at the shops. Then you’ll never pay more than it costs in the shops.

When a taxi charges you 5 cedis you tell him 3 cedis and that is in the evening, you get shared taxi during the day. Of course, it also depends how far you are going. They see “tourist” and jack up the price.

Tamale people are friendly people and are sincerely interested in the visitors in their city. Of course, it is wise not to walk around showing off expensive things but there is absolutely no need to scare yourself because of all the stories you hear here and there.