The quickest way and easiest way to get to Accra’s city center is with a taxi from outside of the airport. You’ll find them waiting at Car Park 2. Most drivers don’t use meters so make sure you agree on the price of the fare before getting in. A lot of the attractions in Ghana are rather spread out so it might be of interest for you to hire a car from the airport and drive everywhere yourself, however, if you’re just planning to go to your hotel then a car will be a hindrance. Once you’ve booked your flights to Ghana it might be worth inquiring with hotels before you book to see if they offer transfers.

Roads are not well-maintained throughout most of the country and the easiest way to navigate them—especially if traveling far—is to rent a 4×4. However, be prepared for Ghanaian drivers, who feel no compulsion to stay within the confines of the road—let alone their own lanes—if potholes are in the way. The easiest way to get around is to hire a car, but to reiterate, be sure this is a sport utility vehicle with 4-wheel drive. Many of the roads are filled with potholes or fade to dirt tracks off the main routes.

Tro-tros are an inexpensive and interesting way to travel. These minibuses cover almost all destinations you could wish to visit. They leave when they are full—however long it takes to fill—stop wherever anyone wants to get off, and often transport animals (certainly a chicken or two) along with passengers. Tro-tros are slow, but an essential experience for anyone wanting to view the country and spend time with its people.

Regular buses are available for longer trips. Again, schedules, if existent, are rarely adhered to. It is not unusual for a bus that is meant to leave at 6am to still be waiting in the depot for more people to get on at midday. Take a good book, plenty of food, and a great deal of patience if you’re traveling by bus. As with tro-tros, traveling by bus is an excellent way to meet Ghanaians—often said to be the friendliest people in Africa.