Location and travel information
Ashesi University
1 University Avenue
Berekuso, near Accra
Ghana
Yellow fever vaccination
All delegates are required to have been vaccinated against yellow fever at least 10 days before entering Ghana. If you have already been vaccinated, you will need to provide a vaccination certificate no older than 10 years.
If you require a visa, please note that you will need to present your vaccination certificate in order to apply for a visa.
Visas
Visa not required
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Swaziland, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe
Visa on arrival at immigration checkpoint
Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia
Please note that it can take several weeks to process a visa application so early application is recommended.
THE can provide visa invitation letters for registered delegates when requested. Please email a photo/scan of your passport to events@timeshighereducation.com once you have registered.
We cannot accept any responsibility for visa applications. Where a delegate is unable to attend because of failure to obtain a visa on time, the normal cancellation policy for the registration fee will apply.
We recommend having travel insurance for the duration of your trip. Please contact your travel agent for further details.
Accommodation
Delegates are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of accommodation for the duration of their stay.
Below you will find details of recommended hotels from which shuttle buses will be arranged to take you to and from the event venues in the morning and evening. If you are staying at another hotel we recommend arranging transport to one of the recommended hotels to make use of the shuttle bus or arranging transport to Ashesi University.
Delegates are responsible for arranging transport from Kotoka International Airport to their chosen hotel. The recommended hotels below are a 15-20 min drive from the airport.
For enquiries about accommodation, please contact email ssaforum@ashesi.edu.gh.
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
66 Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue, Accra
From $300 per night
Shuttle bus provided
A luxury business and lifestyle hotel in the heart of Accra, conveniently located in the downtown business district and minutes away from Accra's national centre for culture and art.
Book your room by emailing reservations.accra@kempinski.com with the reference code “SSAFORUM 2023” to enjoy a discounted rate.
Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra
Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra
From $240 per night
Shuttle bus provided
Set in an urban oasis within the central district, this 5-star hotel offers a safe and relaxing environment with efficient and attentive service. The warm Ghanaian welcome includes a complimentary airport shuttle service.
Book your room by emailing hotel.accra.reservations@movenpick.com with the reference code “SSAFORUM 2023” to enjoy a discounted rate.
Accra City Hotel
Barnes Road, Accra
From $165 per night
Shuttle bus provided
As Ghana’s first internationally-branded hotel in 1988 and first ISO certified hotel in West Africa, this hotel offers well-furnished rooms ranging from queen-sized rooms to studio units.
Book your room by emailing info@accracityhotel.com with the reference code “SSAFORUM 2023” to enjoy a discounted rate.
La Villa Boutique Hotel Accra
No. F856/1 Nii Saban Atsἐn Road, 13th Lane, Osu Ringway, Accra
From $155 per night
Shuttle bus provided
Located in the heart of Osu, a suburb of Accra, this hotel provides an unforgettable experience with professional, friendly and attentive service.
Book your room by emailing s.anyankor@lavillaghana.com with the reference code “SSAFORUM 2023” to enjoy a discounted rate.
Alisa Hotel North Ridge
21 Dr. Issert Rd, North Ridge, Accra
From $120 per night
Shuttle bus provided
Nestled in the city centre, this hotel offers luxury accommodation for both work and relaxation. Facilities include a gym, tennis court, swimming pool, salon and spa.
Book your room by emailing g.adams@alisahotels.com with the reference code “SSAFORUM 2023” to enjoy a discounted rate.
Coconut Grove Regency Hotel
5th Mozambique Link, North Ridge, Accra
From $100 per night
Shuttle bus provided
This hotel is ideally located in Accra's business district.
Book your room by emailing regencyreservations@coconutgrovehotelsgh.com with the reference code “SSAFORUM 2023” to enjoy a discounted rate.
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