Tips to Know Before Travelling to Accra
                     Tips to Know Before Travelling to 
Accra
  
The Local Languages
The official language in Ghana is English, which most people understand, so 
you should be able to get by with that alone. The local people in Accra are 
the Ga, however, being the capital, Accra is home to people from many other 
ethnic groups, who speak languages such as Twi, Hausa and Pidgin English. 
A fe w short phrases in Tw i such as ‘Wo ho te sεn?’ meaning ‘How are you?’ 
will endear you to locals who will gladly reply ‘Me ho ye’, meaning I am fine.
Where the Fun Happens in Accra
Osu is the main cultural hotspot in Accra, attracting young people to the 
many boutiques, clubs and restaurants in the vicinity. It is a good place to 
get  in touch with locals  as many spend nights and weekends there, 
recovering from the stress of the week.
Street Food
There is street food aplenty in Accra. Take the plunge and try some jollof 
rice, grilled tilapia, kelewele, waakye or banku. Waakye is a national 
treasure and is eaten for breakfast or lunch all over the country. It is a 
fillin g rice and bean dish  served with spaghetti, and a meat stew. Most of 
these street foods are served with shitor, a super spicy black pepper sauce.
Getting Around
There are many options available for getting around the city. Trotros are the 
main commercial minibuses that ply the streets and link up Accra’s various 
districts. Opting to use these buses will help make navigation simpler, 
espe cially if you are on a  budget, as they are affordable and cover the entirety of the city and beyond. 
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