Top Vacation Spots in Ghana

June 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Ghana is a beautiful country that offers many attractions for the travelers. This is the perfect place for travelers who enjoy history, nature, and loves to have fun. The best places to visit while in Ghana includes forts, castles, Accra, the Mole, Kumasi, Kakum national parks, and beautiful beaches. Here are some information about top attractions in Ghana.

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Cape Coast Castle is a line of old forts built along the Atlantic Coast by many European powers. This castle was mainly built for slave trade and this is one of the major tourist attraction. This castle is now used as museum that explains the history of Ghana, local culture, and various information about slave trade.

Another main vacation spot is the Elmina, a picturesque fishing town and home for beautiful St George’s castle. This castle also has a small museum and even there is a guided tour. Accra is the capital city of Ghana and one of the safest places in Africa. The main attractions in this city include Makola Market, National Museum, The Arts Center, and nice beaches.

Another important place to visit is the dense tropical forest, Kakum National Park and it is the home for many larger animals. Another large wildlife park is the Mole National Park. Academy of African Music and Art is another beautiful attraction that attracts many artists around the world. Ghana is the home of lovely beaches and Busua is one among them. In this beach, travelers can relax, walk in the shore, and enjoy eating lobster.

 

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The Kakum National Park of Ghana

November 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Kakum Rainforest National Park, Ghana
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The Kakum National Park in Ghana is a not-to-be-missed attraction on any visit to the country. The park is a rainforest that is surrounded by agricultural fields. This now small rainforest at one time extended from Ghana to Cote d’Ivoire as well as through Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Unfortunately this spectacular rainforest was decimated and reduced in size through the processes of settlement, farming and mining. The remaining forest is one of the last habitats for such endangered animals including forest elephants and Diana monkeys.

Within this park is a canopy walkway that is located approximately 100 feet off the ground. Because of this height you are able to get a very different view of the rainforest. You will observe many of the tropical birds living in this forest as they fly below your feet.

The walkway begins on level ground and then as you start your walk, you’ll see that the ground begins to slope away into a valley. The many bridges that make up this walkway are made of netting, wood planks and steel ropes and are connected by view platforms. The walkway is designed in a circular pattern that will bring you around and back to the starting point for a complete trip.

Because the bridge does sway slightly, some visitors may feel some trepidation but the sensation is definitely — however the bridge is definitely not for anyone with a fear of heights! Do be assured that professional designers, engineers and others were used during the construction to ensure safety.

You will be able to observe more than 300 types of birds, as well as about 500 types of butterflies. You may, if you are lucky, spot one of the elusive monkeys within the rainforest.

Consider using a local guide during your visit to the forest, so you can learn as much as possible about this national treasure.

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Central Region Resorts in Ghana

September 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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Elmina Beach Resort

Located in the town of Elmina on the coast of the Atlantic, Elmina Beach Resort is about 150 kilometres west of the capital city of Accra. The resort overlooks the renowned Elmina Castle, which is another very popular tourist destination. Within just a short drive, visitors can take a walk on the famous Canopy Walkway in the Kakum National Park or tour the fishing village of Elmina itself.

Amenities offered at the resort include air conditioned rooms, private balconies, satellite and cable television, direct dial telephones, complimentary toiletries, in room smoke alarms, and options for disabled facilities as well.

The resort also offers something for everyone, including two swimming pools, squash and tennis courts, table tennis, jogging track, gymnasium, nine-hole golf course, basketball and volleyball courts and many hiking trails in the Kakum National Park. There is also a playground for children, catering to guests who have kids.

The restaurant offers tasty traditional and seafood dishes, with an amazing view of the ocean. There are two bars, one with an open air ocean view, and the other providing some great evening entertainment for guests.

Alberta Palace Beach Resort

The Alberta Palace Beach Resort is ideally situated in one of the most beautiful and scenic areas in Ghana, on just over seven acres of coast. It is close to the famous Elmina and Cape Coast Castles, as well as many other attractions such as the Tarkwa Gold Mines and Takoradi Habour.

The accommodations offer private washroom facilities, television, telephone, refrigerator, and air conditioning. There is also a restaurant featuring African and Continental foods, with a bar that provides a relaxing atmosphere for guests.

There are many activities for visitors to enjoy close to the resort, including water sports, snorkling and scuba diving, and fishing. Live entertainment is provided by local musicians, while African movie nights are also popular with guests.

Choosing from the many resorts and hotels can be difficult with so many great sights to see, but most can offer the visitor a truly wonderful stay that will long be remembered.

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