TRAVEL EXPERIENCE IN GHANA

Travelling to Ghana is a great way to introduce you to West Africa. Ghana is a safe, calm, varied, and welcoming African nation. In Middle-Africa we have been working in Ghana for the last 5 years with a very positive feedback from the travelers we have sent there. It is important to have a good guide and a good car when you travel around Ghana.



TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS OF GHANA

Accra, Ghana’s capital has much to offer; the central market, the colonial buildings, and Independence monuments. Another interesting visit is the National Museum. Here you will find the History of Ghana told in a collection of ancient relics, documents and pictures. To buy artisan products you have the Accra Handicraft Market.

Kumasi. North of Accra you find the ancient capital of the Ashanti Empire. In this commercial city in the middle of Ghana you can visit one of West Africa’s biggest markets, a great ethnographic museum, and the remnants of what was once a powerful African kingdom that fought fiercely against the British colonization.

In Central Ghana you can visit Bui National Park that is home to the largest population of hippopotamus in Ghana. The Techiman Friday market is the largest and oldest weekly market in Ghana, which is still visited by traders from Mali, Niger and other West African countries.

Northen Ghana is where you will find small adobe traditional villages and Ghana’s biggest National Parks. Northern Ghana also offers unique architecture such as Larabanga Mosque, a beautiful example of Sudanese architecture, is situated 16km west of Damongo, near Mole National Park. Mole National Park is the largest protected area in Ghana, is located 170km west of Tamale. It is home to 93 mammalian species, 33 reptiles, nine amphibians and an estimated 300 bird species. The biggest mammals in Mole National Park include elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, leopards, and hyenas. A total of 600km of game protection and viewing roads have been developed within the Park. For tribal encounters you can travel to Bolgatanga town where some animistic communities believe they are the descendants of crocodiles that live in ponds near their villages.

Ghana’s Central Coastal Region. Along the coastline of this region are ancient forts and castles built by the European traders. Three of these: Elmina castle, St Jago castle and Cape coast castle have been designated as World Heritage Monuments by the UNESCO. These are well preserved and must be seen by anyone visiting this region. Elmina town has a great colonial flavor, it is worth staying in Elmina for a couple of days.

Kakum National Park protects plant and animal treasures of the African tropical forest and is a haven for the casual visitor, birdwatcher, amateur botanist and ecotourist alike. 30km north of Cape Coast via a paved road, you will find rare plant species in a spectacular environment where some trees reach heights of over fifty meters. The flora at ground level may be familiar to you as houseplants, and be sure to watch for one of the estimated 550 butterfly species. The dense vegetation provides cover for globally endangered species such as the forest elephant and bongo - the largest forest antelope, as well as various types of monkeys. But beside its vast natural endowment of plant and animal species, the presence at Kakum Park of world class receptive facilities for visitors such as the 333mt long tree-top walkway and a multi-purpose visitor centre, have accounted for the park's status as an irresistible destination for eco-tourism.

Towards the border with Ivory Coast you find one of Ghana’s best hidden secrets. Nzulezo village is 500 years old traditional village built on stilts in Lake Amansuri.

Volta Lake Region. Squeezed in the lower abdomen of the country, the region is a rich blend of dramatic landscape, historic relics and traditional cultures. The huge Volta Lake dominates the Eastern region. In his region you can explore the Volta Lake with a canoe, discover the traces of the 17th century slave market at Abonse, an important town crossroads on the Slave Route, and visit the beautiful Boti falls. In ethnographic terms the most remarkable cultural attraction are the Krobo female initiation rituals, called Dipo. The Krobo rites of passage are an important part of the people in the region and a demonstration of the strength of traditional culture in modern-day Ghana .

Beaches of Ghana. The beaches of the Atlantic coast are popular with visitors and Ghanaians alike. Labadi beach is 8km east and Kokrobrite: Kokrobite near 30km west of Accra is a sprawling beach with a dramatic backdrop of hills. It is a favorite of tourists because of its serene atmosphere and its almost secluded nature. Cocoloco Beach is located at Ada Foah - about an hour east from Accra where the Volta River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The area is a natural paradise and a breeding ground for a variety of sea turtles. The Volta Estuary is also a sanctuary for an enormous number of birds. Fishing villages; busy fishing villages and traditional market towns abound along the whole coastline of this region.



ORGANISING YOUR TRIP TO GHANA

Middle-Africa organises travel tours to every corner of Ghana all year around. Please feel free to contact us at any time.