Travel Tips for COND 2026 Participants
Planning your trip to Tamale for the Conference of Nutrition and Dietetics (COND 2026)? Here are some helpful tips to make your journey smooth and enjoyable:
✈️ Getting to Tamale
By Air: Tamale International Airport offers daily domestic flights from Accra, Kumasi, and other major cities. We recommend booking early as flights fill up quickly during peak seasons.
By Road: Comfortable bus services operate between Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale. Expect about 10–12 hours by road from Accra, and 6–7 hours from Kumasi.
🏨 Accommodation
Book your hotel or guesthouse well in advance. Options range from budget-friendly lodges to international-standard hotels.
Shuttle services will be available from selected hotels to the UDS campus.
📍 Getting Around Tamale
Local transport includes taxis, ride-hailing apps (like Bolt), and motor tricycles (“yellow yellows”).
For convenience, conference organizers recommend using registered taxis or hotel-arranged transport.
🛂 Travel Documents & Entry
International participants should ensure their passport and visa requirements are in order before travel.
Apply for a Ghana visa early (except if you’re from an ECOWAS member state).
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory upon entry into Ghana.
💳 Money Matters
The local currency is the Ghana Cedi (GHS).
ATMs are widely available in Tamale, and mobile money payments are popular.
Credit/debit cards are accepted at major hotels, but cash is useful for smaller vendors.
🌍 Health & Safety
Stay hydrated, especially in Tamale’s warm climate.
Pack light clothing, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Basic health facilities are available, but consider travel insurance for emergencies.
📶 Connectivity
Local SIM cards (MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo) are available for easy internet access.
Many hotels and conference venues provide Wi-Fi.
🎒 What to Pack
Light, breathable clothing suitable for warm weather.
Comfortable walking shoes for excursions.
Modest attire for cultural visits (such as Larabanga Mosque during the post-conference tour).
- Ghana uses 230V, 50Hz electricity, with Type D (three round pins) and Type G (three rectangular pins, same as the UK) power sockets. Visitors should bring a universal travel adapter that supports both Type D and G, or specific plug adapters for these types