When you hire a car, it is better to let a chauffer drive you around. Not just because of some poor road signage and road conditions but also to give you a free mind to admire the country. More so, it is possible to use a “self-drive” option if you meet certain criteria.

Drivers should not only possess a valid international driver’s license but also the appropriate insurance.

If you intend to visit a number of countries in the region, bring along your own vehicle if it will be more convenient. Or get adventurous, travel by bus, rail, and taxi or by the famous Ghanaian “tro-tro”.

To enter Ghana by land, there are three main entry points: Aflao entry point between Ghana and togo to the east, Paga entry route between Ghana and Burkina Faso to the north and Elubo entry point between Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire to the west. These points are being watched both the Ghana customs excise and preventive service and the Ghana immigration service.

Ghana is linked by the pan African highway along the coast to Lagos (Nigeria), Lome (Togo) Cotonou (Benin) and Abidjan. The best federal road route from Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire) runs inland through kumasi. Other main entrances are in good condition. The road networks in Ghana are motorable despite some potholes between Kumasi and Tamale.

Most car rental companies provide drivers for their customers; sometimes however, the customer needs to provide meals and accommodation for the driver on the trip. Due to poor signage of some roads and the tourist’s unfamiliarity with the road, it is not advisable to rent a “self-drive” car.

A bus service to 57 destinations in Ghana is provided by the state transport company (STC). These buses are maintained periodically with refresher courses for its drivers. With this service you can reach all ten regional capitals without spending much time.