Whether or not you are a first time traveller to Ghana, there are many things to do and see while in Ghana. The friendly tropical weather, makes the region trendy for vacation spots.
BUSUA
If you happen to be interested in a beach adventure, Busua Beach is the home of the ultimate beachfront vacation and destination, in fact the beach runs about nine miles West to Cape Three point. This community features great seafood restaurants and a popular surfing scene.
ACCRA
Is the capital of Ghana, which happens to be one of the most popular cities in Ghana. Visitors can see the Ghanaian Art in the National Museum, or you can get to know the area by travelling around the Independence Square. The centre for National Culture is a great place to shop till you drop! with a wide variety of Kente clothes and other crafts.
Is the capital of Ghana, which happens to be one of the most popular cities in Ghana. Visitors can see the Ghanaian Art in the National Museum, or you can get to know the area by travelling around the Independence Square. The centre for National Culture is a great place to shop till you drop! with a wide variety of Kente clothes and other crafts.
MOLE NATIONAL PARK
Is Ghana's largest wildlife refuge. The park is located Northwest Ghana on grassland savanna and riparian ecosystems. While in the park, one can easily see Elephants, Antelopes (Waterbucks, Roan and Bushbucks), Warthogs. Lions and Hyenas are hardly found in the park. You can explore the park on foot or in a 4WD Vehicle accompanied by a tour guide.
MOLE NATIONAL PARK
Is Ghana's largest wildlife refuge. The park is located Northwest Ghana on grassland savanna and riparian ecosystems. While in the park, one can easily see Elephants, Antelopes (Waterbucks, Roan and Bushbucks), Warthogs. Lions and Hyenas are hardly found in the park. You can explore the park on foot or in a 4WD Vehicle accompanied by a tour guide.
GHANAIAN FESTIVAL
These Festivals are very important in several ways: historically, religiously, socially, economically, culturally, morally and politically in the lives of Ghanaians. Most people believe that the festivals help them forge close bondage with their ancestors and ask for their protection. Also the festivals are held in order to purify the whole state so that people can enter the New Year with confidence and hope. Throughout the year festivals and durbars are held in various parts of the country for reunion, development purposes and to strengthen society beliefs.
These Festivals are very important in several ways: historically, religiously, socially, economically, culturally, morally and politically in the lives of Ghanaians. Most people believe that the festivals help them forge close bondage with their ancestors and ask for their protection. Also the festivals are held in order to purify the whole state so that people can enter the New Year with confidence and hope. Throughout the year festivals and durbars are held in various parts of the country for reunion, development purposes and to strengthen society beliefs.
NZULEZU STILT VILLAGE
In the far corner of the Western Region, is a village that hovers over a lake. This village has existed for hundreds of years, the residents here are from Mali, who fleed persecution in Mali. The village is like any other in Ghana with a primary school, several stalls selling goods, a guest house and even a few bars. What makes this village different is that it's built on stilts over the water!
Residents of Nzulezu travel by canoe to the nearest village to stock up on supplies and goods
THE KAKUM NATIONAL PARK
The area is covered by tropical rainforest, the uniqueness of this park lies in the fact that it was established by the initiative of the local people and not by the State Department of wildlife who are responsible for wildlife preservation in Ghana. It is also one of 2 locations in Africa with a canopy walkway, which is 350 metres (1,150 ft) long and connects seven tree tops which provides access to the forest. This is a home for nature lovers. Trained guides are on hand to explain the economic, cultural, and medicinal values of plants.
The area is covered by tropical rainforest, the uniqueness of this park lies in the fact that it was established by the initiative of the local people and not by the State Department of wildlife who are responsible for wildlife preservation in Ghana. It is also one of 2 locations in Africa with a canopy walkway, which is 350 metres (1,150 ft) long and connects seven tree tops which provides access to the forest. This is a home for nature lovers. Trained guides are on hand to explain the economic, cultural, and medicinal values of plants.
KEJETIA MARKET
The Kumasi Central Market (also known as Kejetia Market) is an open air market in the city of Kumasi the capital of Ashanti. With over 11,000 stalls and 40,000 workers, this shopping hub sells Ashanti sandles, glass beads and jewellery. It is non-conventional tourist attraction, shopkeepers are normally amazed to see visitors come here but with the help of your guide, you can find rare goods on bargain.
Last but not least is the CAPE COAST CASTLE
The striking whitewashed castle located at the heart of Cape Coast is a historic marvel, most historians believe that Cape Coast Castle was originally built as a small trading lodge which was subsequently added to and enlarged until it became a fortification. In 1637 the lodge was occupied by the Dutch. Then, in 1652, it was captured by the Swedish, who named it Fort Carolusburg. For some time, both the local people and various European powers fought and gained possession of the fort. Finally, in 1664, after a four-day battle, the fort was captured by the British and re-named Cape Coast Castle. The Castle served as the seat of the British administration in the then Gold Coast (Ghana) until the administration was moved to Christianborg Castle in Accra in March 19,1877.
While in Cape Coast Castle, you will get a chance to visit the dungeons and slave quarters, the castle has a sharp contrast of the grand Governor's bedroom. Also it includes a Museum that details the history of Ghana, Akan Culture and the slave trade.
The striking whitewashed castle located at the heart of Cape Coast is a historic marvel, most historians believe that Cape Coast Castle was originally built as a small trading lodge which was subsequently added to and enlarged until it became a fortification. In 1637 the lodge was occupied by the Dutch. Then, in 1652, it was captured by the Swedish, who named it Fort Carolusburg. For some time, both the local people and various European powers fought and gained possession of the fort. Finally, in 1664, after a four-day battle, the fort was captured by the British and re-named Cape Coast Castle. The Castle served as the seat of the British administration in the then Gold Coast (Ghana) until the administration was moved to Christianborg Castle in Accra in March 19,1877.
While in Cape Coast Castle, you will get a chance to visit the dungeons and slave quarters, the castle has a sharp contrast of the grand Governor's bedroom. Also it includes a Museum that details the history of Ghana, Akan Culture and the slave trade.