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Ghana is located on the west coast of Africa, along the Gulf of Guinea. Bounded on the north and northwest by Burkina Faso, on the east by Togo, on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by Cote d'Ivoire.

Ghana is a lowland country, except for range of hills on the eastern border. The sandy coastline is backed by a coastal plain that is crossed by several rivers and streams, generally navigable only by canoe. In the west the rain is broken by heavily forested hills and many streams and rivers. To the north lies an undulating savanna that is drained by the Volta river, which flows south to the sea through a narrow gap in the hills. Lake Volta, in the east, is one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. Ghana's highest point, in the eastern hills, is about 2,900 feet (884 meters) above sea level. 

National Cpaital City of Ghana: Accra


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Car Rental Ghana

 Europcar  -  Accra Downtown, Accra Novotel
Only new rental cars [ average age only 6 months ], All inclusive prices, 24 hours roadside assistance, 24/7 service most airports.

 Avis
World's second largest general-use car rental business, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services.
 Hertz

Hotels in Ghana

 Novotel Accra City Center 
Close to the main shopping area, conference center and main banks, the Makola market, museums and theatres. Close to the beach.
 Dutchotel  -  20 minutes' drive from the capital Accra and the International Airport Kotoka
Unique location at the azure Atlantic Ocean with Dutch comfort and the Ghanaian hospitality will make you feel at home in the unknown!
 T. N. Executive Home Lodge
T. N. Executive Home Lodge is a unique Boarding and Lodging facility that presents you with a variety of lodges (i.e. Bed & Breakfast, Self or Full/Hotel Catering Homes) that suits your needs.
 Golden Tulip Ghana

 Ghana Hotels 
Ashanti Region, Brong Ahafo Region, Central Region, Eastern Region, Greater Accra Region, Northern Region, Upper East Region, Upper West Region, Volta Region, Western Region

National Parks

Dense tropical rainforests being developed into nature parks for the ecology-minded tourist.
Birds and butterflies are particularly numerous in Ghana's forests. The forests' nature trails are attractive and a great way to see the birds and butterflies.

 Ankasa Forest in the south of the country
 Kakum National Park [walk through treetop canopy]
 Kyabobo National Park
A newly designated national park in the foothills of Mt. Djebobo, on the border with Togo.
 Mole National Park  -  in the natural habitat of the north
Savannah and rocky outcrops that are home to 93 species of mammals, including herds of elephant, buck and small plains game. The occasionally lion and leopard can be seen resting after a kill, and the range of birdlife (approximately 300 species) is considerable

Travel Agents / Tour Operators



 Mountain Travel Sobek -
 Truck Africa  -  camping safari's  -  last great overlanding challenge
The idea of TA is to provide such a quality overland trips at a realistic price more likely to appeal to the adventurous in spirit.
 Mad Adventurer  -  development projects in Ghana
Madventurer combine Development Projects and Adventurous Overland Travel to offer those taking a gap year, university students, and career-breakers a unique experience

Inbound

 Divine Travel Tours  -  based in Accra
Business packages, homestays, adventure and nature walks etc
Tour Areas: Accra, Tema, Kumas, Obuasi, Tamale and Cape Coast
 Land Tours
Visit virgin beaches, historical sites, bustling markets, amazing wildlife parks and forest reserves. Come, experience cultural drumming and dancing that will touch your very soul in it's intensity.
The Land Tours Team has the experience to ensure that you see the very best of Ghana and West Africa, whether it is climbing Mount Afadjato, the highest mountain in West Africa, visiting a village in Burkina Faso, having your hands painted decoratively or trekking up and down the escarpment in Dogon Country.

Travel Guides Ghana / Related Books

Books about Ghana

 Ghana  -  Philip Briggs
Cutting through the red tape, this guide gives tips on travel practicalities and highlights for visitors to Ghana. Feed the sacred crocodiles at Paga, plunge into the waterfalls of the eastern highlands or marvel at the game in Mole National Park.
Paperback 406 pages (June 1, 2004); Publisher: BRADT Travel Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1841620939
 The Rough Guide to West Africa - Jim Hudgens, Richard Trillo
This guide to West Africa explores all the visitable countries in West Africa, from Mauritania and the Cape Verde Islands in the west, to Niger and Cameroon in the east. The colour introductory essay highlights the regions attractions, picks out the various route and travel options and touches on some of the great range of cultural and scenic impressions that any visit will make. Each chapter covers the relevant country with attention to detail, including special attention to the practicalities of travel, thoroughly researched hotel and restaurant listings, and a carefully researched background on wildlife and the environment, culture, history, politics and music.
Paperback 1296 pages (November 27, 2003); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843531186. 
Lonely Planet West Africa
by Anthony Ham (Author), James Bainbridge (Author)
Paperback: 904 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 6 edition (October 2006); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1740597710; ISBN-13: 978-1740597715
 West Africa - Lonely Planet Regional Guide - Alex Newton, Mary Fitzpatrick (Editor)
This guide to West Africa has sections capturing the region's vibrant arts and people, an introduction to the sounds and rhythms of West Africa's music, and a guide to the region's main languages.
Paperback 896 pages (October 2002); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740592492.

Transport / How do I travel to Ghana

 Accra Airport  -  Kotoka International Airport - situated 12 km from Accra city centre.

Domestic Airports are located at Kumasi (Ashanti Region), Sunyani (Brong Ahafo Region), Tamale, (Northern Region).

 Emirates US  -  Flight tickets Accra

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  price comparison possible

 Ghana Railways Corporation  -  Ghanaian railway transport company
Railway system connects Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi in a single-track triangle.

 Ferry
The Yapei Queen makes regularly scheduled 24-hour passenger runs across Lake Volta from Akosombo, 104km (65mi) north-east of Accra at the base of Lake Volta, to Yeji, more than 200km (125mi) away on the lake's north-western shore. The steamer stops at many villages on the way.

 Map of Ghana [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


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 Travel Insurance

 Ghana Tourist Board -
General information, About Ghana, Attractions, Festivals & Culture, Calendar of Events, Recommended Accommodations

 Accra  -  Capital City of Ghana
Ghana's largest city and its administrative, communications, and economic center. Accra was founded by the Ga people in the 15th century as a centre for trade with the Portuguese, who built a fort in the town.

 Abonse  -  Slave Market of Abonse
Traces of the 17th and 18th century slave market can still be seen in a town that was an important crossroads on the Slave Route.
 Akosombo
 Asantemanso Village  -  Ashanti Region
 Axim
 Buabeng-Fiema village
Unique co-systems where colonies of monkeys live in symbiotic relationship with local human community - a form of ecological conservation which has emerged naturally. This can be seen in the nature sanctuary at Buabeng-Fiema village in Brong Ahafo.
 Cape Coast
 Daboya  -  67 km west of Tamale
Daboya is a 16th century town from the Gonja kingdom, and a famous source for hand-made textiles
 Elmina  -  coast town  -  Elmino castle, former slave trading post
 Kumanwu Town  -  Ashanti Region
 Kumasi  -  Ashanti Region  -  Capital of the Asante Kingdom
Manhyia Palace Museum, Centre for National Culture, The Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, Kumasi Fort and Military Museum, Okomfo Anokye Sword, The Akwasidae Ceremony, Kejetia Market, Kumasi Zoo, Traditional street sculptures, University of Science and Technology
 Obusai - gold mining town
 Salaga
The Slave Routeis recognised at Salaga, where the trans-Saharan caravans paused in Salaga market. Leg pegs can still be seen in the market place.
 Takoradi
 Tema
 Yendi  -  96 km east of Tamale
Yendi was part of a 19th century German settlers. Many of the Germans who died in battle with the Dagomba people are buried in the cemetery. The grave of the slave raider Batafu is said to be near here.

 Aburi Botanical Gardens
The century-old Aburi Botanical Gardens serve as a museum of natural history for tropical species from all five continents.
 Ashanti region with its Capital Kumasi
The Ashanti Region is great for its unexplored unspoilt natural attractions. For birds and butterflies the forests are the place to go, while wildlife can be spotted around the lakes and in the nature reserves. The following locations are great for trekking, or just rewarding forest walks: Lake Bosomtwe, Bobiri Forest Reserve,  Owabi Bird Sanctuary, Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Digya National Park - From Kumawu to Atebubu, Atwia Rock Formations, Mframabuom Caves-Kwamang, Obuasi Gold Mines
 Boti Falls
Spectacular, but seasonal, waterfalls in the forest reserve at Huhunya - 17km from Koforidua.
 Brong Ahafo
The history and culture of Brong Ahafo comes alive if you visit the Hani archaeological site 50km from Wenchi , inhabited by the Benghos about 1200 BC, and the Kwaku Fri Shrine at Nwoase 6km from Wenchi.
 Cape St. Paul Lighthouse, Woe
 Coastal wetlands
Coastal wetlands for indigenous and migratory birds abound for bird watching enthusiasts notably at the Volta Estuary, Songor Lagoon and Panbros Beach near Accra.
 Fort Prinzenstein, Keta
 Government Republic of Ghana
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 Lake Volta  -  flows along the eastern edge of Brong Ahafo
 One of the largest man-made lakes in the world, the lake and the Akosombo dam are two of Ghana's tourist products. They offer opportunities for cruising especially to the Dodi Islands. A visit to the port of Yeji makes a pleasant excursion. Local Fishermen land their catch here and the boats from Akosombo stop off here.
 Larabanga Mosque
A 13th century Mosque, believed to be first built by Moorish traders. One of the holiest sites in Ghana. Its distinctive facade has been widely photographed. Larabanga Mystery Stone Nearby is a mysterious boulder that is the subject of a local legend.
 Nalerigu
The ancient defence wall was a local bastion indicating that the Slave Route passed close by on its way from Djenne and Ouagadougou.
 National Museum
 Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
 Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuari
 Tongo Rocks
The Whistling rocks of Tongo rise dramatically from the landscape just 10km from Bolga. The Harmattan winds create ghostly whistling sounds.
 Waterfalls of Begoro
A series of falls and cascades surrounded by attractive woodlands and forest.

 News from Accra  -  Accra Daily Mail  -  private daily paper
 News from Ghana  -  Ghanaian Chronicle
 University in Ghana / Kumasi  -  University of Science and Technology

Cuisine - Ghana Foods / Recipes Recipes

 Authentic African Cuisine from Ghana  -  David Otoo, Tamminay Otto
Paperback 107 pages (December 1997); Publisher: Sankofa; Language: English; ISBN: 0965920909
 South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa 
By Elizabeth A. Jackson
Come and discover the rich and sultry blend of meats, tropical fruits, vegetables, grains, spices and oils that served as the foundation of West African life for centuries. The history of these lands is as rich as the spicy food. Learn about ancient empires and the origins of modern nations as you choose from a selection of 120 tempting dishes.
Paperback 204 pages (June 25, 1999); Publisher: Fantail 

The Best of African Cooking 
By Manjase Banda (Author), Esanjam (Producer)
Paperback: 144 pages; Publisher: Esanjam; 2 Revised edition (March 14, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0954682130; ISBN-13: 978-0954682132  
 
 African Recipes

History of Ghana

Formerly a British colony known as the Gold Coast, Ghana was the first nation in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve independence (1957). The country is named after the ancient empire of Ghana, from which the ancestors of the inhabitants of the present country are thought to have migrated

German historical sites at Kpando, Ho, Amedzofe, Kpedze

 Ghana's History  -  Wikipedia
Prior to 1470; Contact with Foreigners; British Dominance; Independence Ghana; Post-Nkrumah Politics;  The PNDC Era
 Empires of Medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay - Great Empires of the Past 
David C. Conrad
Drawing on a rich oral tradition, numerous trips to the region, and the latest scholarship available on this important but little-studied era, scholar and author David Conrad explores the people, places, and ideas that made up this trio of empires. Connections to life today include the continuing impact of Islam and tribal groups in Africa, and the influence of the medieval traditions on modern music and cuisine.
Hardcover 128 pages (April 2005); Publisher: Facts on File Inc,; Language: English; ISBN: 0816055629.
 Ashanti People
The Ashanti (also Asante) are a major ethnic group from Africa. The Ashanti speak a dialect of Akan. Prior to European colonization, the Ashanti Confederacy was a major state, particularly during the period from 1570 to 1900.
 The Fall of the Asante Empire: The Hundred-Year War for Africa's Gold Coast 
Robert B. Edgerton
Paperback 304 pages (January 2002); Publisher: Free Press; Language: English; ISBN: 0743236386
 The History of Ashanti Kings and the Whole Country Itself' and Other Writings, by Otumfuo, Nana Agyeman Prempeh I 
The History of Ashanti Kings and the Whole Country Itself' is a key text for understanding the history of the great West African kingdom of Asante (now in Ghana). It is also an early - and perhaps the earliest - example of history writing in English by an African ruler and his amanuenses. It was begun in 1907 in the Seychelles on the instructions of the Asantehene Agyeman Prempeh I, who had been in British captivity with his family since 1896, during which time he had acquired proficiency in English. The chief source of information was his mother the Asantehemaa Yaa Kyaa, who possessed an encyclopaedic knowledge of the oral history of her own lineage, which was also the royal dynasty of Asante. The result is an indispensably detailed document that charts the history of the Asante monarchy from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. Context is provided by the inclusion of other writings by or about Agyeman Prempeh, together with four introductory essays by the world's leading scholars of Asante history. This fascinating volume evokes the rich historical experience of a renowned kingdom, and is of compelling interest to all concerned with the production of indigenous historical knowledge in Africa.
Hardcover 234 pages (February 2002); Publisher: Oxford University Press; Language: English; ISBN: 0197262619
 Kwame Nkrumah: the Father of African Nationalism - David Birmingham
Nkrumah became president of the new Republic of Ghana in 1960, and was the first African statesman to achieve world recognition. This biography chronicles his public accomplishments as he struggled with colonial transition, African nationalism, and pan-Africanism, and relates his personal trials.
Paperback 142 pages (December 1998); Publisher: Ohio University Press; Language: English; ISBN: 0821412426

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Music of Ghana [ Wikipedia ]
The most well-known form of Ghanaian music is highlife, which has become popular all across Africa and much of the rest of the world...
 Ghana Drum School  -  West African percussion - Nii Tettey Tetteh's official website

 Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity 
Doran H. Ross
Kente is not only the best known of all African textiles, it is also one of the most admired of all fabrics worldwide. Originating among the Asante peoples of Ghana and the Ewe peoples of Ghana and Togo, this brilliantly colored and intricately patterned strip-woven cloth was traditionally associated with royalty. Over time, however, it has come to be worn and used in many different contexts. In Wrapped in Pride, seven distinguished scholars present an exhaustive examination of the history of kente from its earliest use in Ghana to its present-day impact in the African Diaspora.
Paperback 248 pages (May 1, 2002); Publisher: University of Washington Press; Language: English; ISBN: 0930741692


 Web Portals / Search Engine / Directory

 Embassy of GHana in Washington DC  -  see 'About Ghana'
 Ghana.co.uk
 Ghanaweb.com  -  resource for News, Sports, Facts, Opinions and Classifieds

 Yahoo Ghana Directories


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