Travel Summary

• Ghana’s national elections are due in early December 2012.  There may be an increase in localised political tensions in the period running up to these. You should exercise caution around large gatherings of people, and avoid all political demonstrations anywhere in the country.  See Safety and Security - Political Situation.
  
  
• While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time.  You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in public areas, and when travelling by road. See Safety and Security.
  
  
• Localised outbreaks of civil unrest can occur at short notice due to ongoing local Chieftancy and land disputes particularly in the north of Ghana. See Safety and Security - Local Travel.
  
  
• There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
• You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See the General - Insurance.