Trixie & Shalom

Saturday, July 6, 2024

Trixie & Shalom

Saturday, July 6, 2024

AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN GHANA

We are so excited that you are making it all the way to Ghana for our special day. Thank you! This travel guide is to help in ensuring our guests’ comfort through well-thought out accommodation and transportation arrangements aimed at your comfort and care. Do keep your eyes peeled on our wedding website for details on the program outlines and schedule of events. Our hope is that this will become integral in creating a seamless, stress-free environment that allows you to fully immerse yourselves in the joy and beauty of our momentous day. Akwaaba! Welcome!

ACCOMMODATION

Selecting the best accommodation for yourself is pivotal in ensuring you enjoy a memorable and comfortable stay. Below, explore various accommodation options and tips to secure the best arrangements and effectively guide your choice.

Gullivers Travel Hotel

Adenta Municipality, Ghana

059 574 2333

A beautiful boutique hotel in Adenta, within 5-10 minutes drive of our wedding venues. All rooms are equipped with high-speed internet Wi-Fi and the hotel has a restaurant where you can eat delicious meals but is also within walking distance of other local restaurants and eateries. The discounted price for our wedding guests is GHS 550/night.

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Air BnB, Adenta

Several nearby Options

Rental homes, including villas and luxury apartments, offer privacy and flexibility, making them suitable for families or groups of friends attending our wedding. This option allows guests to stay together, often providing a more cost-effective solution. Prices range from GHS 270 to GHS 900/night for 1 to 3 bed options.

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Ensafoah Lodge

No. 3 Odoi Link, Adenta Municipality, Ghana

024 261 0304

Simple, cost-saving hostel rooms furnished with a comfortable bed, an AC and adjoining bathroom. Prices range from GHS 180 to GHS 240 per night. About a 10-minute walk or 1 minute drive from the wedding venue.

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TRANSPORT

Ensuring seamless transportation for our wedding guests is about providing a smooth, enjoyable experience from your point of arrival to departure, making your journey to the accommodation or venue stress-free and enjoyable.

SHUTTLE INFORMATION

We want you to relax and safely enjoy our Big Day. That is why we have arranged complimentary transportation to and from the wedding ceremony and reception. Shuttles will depart from <Pick Up Location(s)> <approx 45> minutes before our ceremony and return every <half-hour> beginning at 7:00pm, after the reception.

RIDE-HAILING APPS & TAXIS

The three most popular ride-hailing apps in Accra are: Uber, Bolt and Yango. You can download the apps ahead of time to help you move around the city on your own easier. For air-conditioned cars, be sure to order Comfort rides as regular rides are usually small fuel-efficient hatchbacks without air-conditioning. There are local Ghanaian taxis that you may be able to hail from a station or right off the road and you will identify them by their yellow-coloured fenders and taxi signs above their roof. Do note that, they tend to be a bit pricier than ride-hailing apps and your safety is less guaranteed.

AIRPORT/STATION PICKUPS

We would love to allow our guests to relax and enjoy the celebration without worrying about navigating unfamiliar locations and so, kindly get in touch with our Hospitality Lead if you’d like to be picked up from the airport/station or any other assistance. Communicate any special requirements well in advance and confirm that they can cater to these needs, ensuring all guests are comfortably and safely transported.

TRAVEL FAQ's

Do I need to get a SIM CARD?

Pre-registered SIM Cards are sold. MTN is the most popular network with wide-spread stable network connectivity internet. Our Hospitality Lead can assist our wedding guests acquire one. You can also choose to roam and use Whatsapp for calls, data and messaging but do note that it is costly.

Can I get a tour of Accra?

There is a possibility of a tour of Accra starting on Sunday evening after the Thanksgiving church service. Interested parties should contact Awura Ama or Tendai to know what it entails and costs involved. The likelihood of a tour would be largely based on the number of interested persons.

What is the weather like in Accra now?

It is the Rainy Season here in Accra, experiencing temperatures ranging from 25 to 33 degrees Celsius. Be sure to bring an umbrella and light clothing for the warmer temperatures as well as layers to stay warm when it’s raining. A handheld fan and a face towel/handkerchief is always a great idea to keep cool and as the weather can get pretty humid. Grab an insect repellant too if you can, to get those pesky mosquitoes away.

How and where do I change money?

The best place to change money is at the border for those traveling by road and at the airport for those traveling by air into Ghana. There is a Bureau de Change in Adenta near Adenta Barrier if you do decide to change money whilst in Adenta. You can contact the Hospitality reps to assist you with directions on how to get there. There are also ATM machines that accept VISA and Mastercard debit cards at Adenta Shopping Mall/Market and Adenta Barrier where you can withdraw cedis. Be sure to notify your bank branch in your home country to allow you access funds whilst in Ghana as most banks have security features which may deny you access to using ATM cards out-of-country. As usual, take security precautions whilst considering how much cash to have on you and withdrawing money at ATMs.

What’s the food in Ghana like?

Ghanaian food is known to be medium-weight-spicy and extra delicious (Bring on the JOLLOF WAR:)) You can explore the local food around you or download the Bolt Food app to have it brought directly to your doorstep. You can explore the food scene on Adenta’s Ntreh Avenue, nearby Fafraha or boujie East Legon and if you want to go further, Osu and Labone areas.

What do I do if I get lost?

You might decide to venture into town or leave the group transportation plans and come on your own for the wedding. Please be sure to stay in touch with the Hospitality Reps (Awura Ama or Tendai) to assist you in finding your way around. The designated venues are as below: Traditional Christ is Alive Ministries Int’l (43, Ntreh Avenue, Adenta near Adentan MP’s Office) Ceremony Calvary Baptist Church (Kweku Boi Street, Adenta near the SSNIT flats) Reception Victory Presbyterian Church Hall (Adentan-Fafraha Link, near ROWI)

How secure is Adenta?

Adenta is a relatively secure neighborhood. The country has a low crime rate, and the people are friendly and hospitable and mostly speak a decent amount of English. However, tourists should take sensible precautions when traveling in Ghana and keep their belongings secure.