We've given each of our tours a comfort rating and a tour pace, walking or cycling grade to give you a general idea about the level of activity on each tour and the standard of accommodation you will be staying in at the end of your day's adventure.
Often you'll stay in different styles of accommodation during your tour; so we make an average rating across the entire tour. For more information on where you'll stay each night, please refer to the day by day tour itinerary.
Local Costs
| |
UK |
Ghana |
Togo |
| Tea/Coffee |
£1.50 |
£1.00 |
€1.80 |
| Soft Drink |
£1.50 |
£0.50 |
€1.80 |
| Bottled Water |
£1.50 |
£0.75 |
€0.80 |
| Bottle of Beer |
£3.50 |
£1.00 |
€1.70 |
| 2 Course Meal* |
£15.00 |
£6.00 |
€8.50 |
| 3 Course Meal** |
£20.00 |
£10.00 |
€12.50 |
| Bottle of Wine |
£14.50 |
£12.00 |
|
| Breakfast |
£5.00 |
|
€4.00 |
*Cheap local fare in a small cafe or restaurant.
**Typical food in a simple, reasonably comfortable mid-range restaurant.
Important Information
Travel Insurance
It is a condition of joining any of our tours that you must have valid travel insurance. It must indicate that you have cover for (at least) medical expenses and emergency repatriation in the event of illness or injury. We also strongly recommend your policy includes cancellation protection as all deposit paid are non-refundable.
If you require travel insurance for your tour, Explore Worldwide is an appointed representative of Campbell Irvine Limited, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services authority. Our travel insurance policy is specially tailored to the needs of the adventure traveller and will cover you for any included activity on any Explore trip. You can either purchase this at the time of booking or call us 0844 499 0901 after you have booked.
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Visa Requirements
Entry visas are required by all nationalities.
A single-entry visa for Ghana and Togo for UK citizens must be obtained before travel.
All passport information should be made available at the time of booking as Explore are required to produce letters of guarantee to support some visa applications. Passports must be valid for 6 months and have three blank pages for the visas.
Visas are available through the individual countries Embassies, or you may choose to use Explore’s recommended visa service, Visa Swift. www.visaswift.com In order to take advantage of the discounted fees Visa Swift will need to receive your passport by the dates listed next to your respective tour date below. The date when your passport will be returned is quoted too.
TWA02AUG13 Apply by 24/06/13 - Passport returned by 30/6/2013
TWA04OCT13 Apply by 26/08/13 - Passport returned by 01/10/2013
TWA22NOV13 Apply by 21/10/13 - Passport returned by 19/11/2013
TWA27DEC13 Apply by 18/11/13 - Passport returned by 24/12/2013
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All visa information is subject to change. You should confirm all visa related issues with the relevant Embassy prior to departure.
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Vaccinations & Protection
A valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Ghana. We recommend protection against malaria, hepatitis A, diphtheria, tetanus, typhoid and polio. Although the risk is low you may also consider immunisation against rabies and meningococcal meningitis. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on different prophylaxis available against Malaria. We also recommend that you take your vaccination certificates with you as they may be requested on entry to Ghana.
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The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at http://www.explore.co.uk/Travelhealth/ and from your local healthcare provider.
Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed before departure.
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Know before you go
We strongly recommend that you check your government’s travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination: safety and security, entry requirements, health, local laws and customs, including advice re: the legality of and local attitudes towards same-sex relationships. For UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice follow the link at http://www.explore.co.uk/Traveladvice/
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Preparing for your tour
Climate
Seasonal weather patterns can be unpredictable. For up-to-date information on the weather worldwide please visit www.bbc.co.uk/weather.
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Ghana has a mostly tropical climate with more rain falling inland. Central and Southern Ghana have
two rainy seasons from May-June and mid-Sept to early October. Rain usually falls in short bursts
in the afternoon or early evening. Travel is generally unaffected by the rains except on some of the
less wellmaintained roads. Temperatures are usually in the high 20’s °C all year round, but can
reach the mid 30s from December though to April. Humidity is high.
The climate in Togo is mostly tropical with two main rainy seasons in the central and
southern regions - May to June and September to November. This should not adversely affect the
trip as the tour operates outside the rainy seasons.
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Clothing
Make sure you pack light as temperatures are warm and humidity is high all year round. Warm clothing is needed particularly at night and in the early morning. Lightweight, hard wearing gloves are useful for protecting hands during the treks. Long sleeved shirts and long trousers are recommended for protecting arms and legs as well as a raincoat, as showers can be unpredictable in the rainforest.
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General Information
Electric Supply & Plugs
For comprehensive information regarding voltages and plug types in use in the countries visited, follow the relevant link at http://www.explore.co.uk/Traveladvice/
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