Ghana & Benin

[Alan Medic]

My OH is likely to go there this month for a couple of conferences. Can anyone offer advice on either or both places in terms of safety whilst there, particularly if you are female?

[dita-on-tees]

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[Fabricio the Guido]

Ghana is totally safe especially Accra. Benin, I don't know so much about. Make sure you take the taxi all to yourself and don't share it unless with people you know. Extra careful at night, and make sure you learn the 'Azonto' dance before you come back. The food is delicious in ghana, especially the Jollof rice, don't know about Banku, it's an acquired taste.

[northlondoner]

Please NOT the Azonto outrage. Otherwise Ghana is fine . Don't know Benin

[Satu]

Both countries are great. It was a long time ago when I was there but they are two fairly stable safe countries. Enjoy the hot spicy soup in Ghana, the fou fou and the kenke. Go check out the coast and visit the very well organised historic sites for a good reminder of things that happened in the past. As a single woman traveller its just the normal advice in relation to keeping a watch on what is going on. People are very friendly but there will always be the ones after the tourists. Not wandering on the streets on your own at night time for example. Not leaving a bag on a seat in a cab on its own where someone could grab it. I can always chat more about these things if your OH would like :-)