Archive for the ‘Accra’ Category

Fly540 is now offering internal flights to several locations around Ghana. They fly from Accra to Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale and Sunyani. All flights are at a low cost and the company is already known to offer good service and to have a good safety record in East Africa, whereit is wel established. For more details [...]

Chez Clarisse Restaurant in Accra

Posted: April 15, 2012 in Accra

“Chez Clarisse”, Ivoirian African restaurant, is located in Osu (Oxford Street), Accra, behind the Ecobank. Very cheap and well prepared grilled chicken (5 Ghc), tilapia ( 7 Ghc), beef kebab (3 Ghc) and other African dishes can be ordered with fried or plain rice, atcheke or aloko (1 Ghc). Ambiance from Cote d Ivoire, all [...]

We, JayNii Streetwise Organisation (Jamestown, Accra) are most grateful for your unflinching support towards the good work we are all doing.We say a Big Thank you. We would also like to let you know we now run music and dance shows and workshops every wednesday, and offer very nutritious and delicious meals. For further details, visitors [...]

My husband and I have just returned from 2 weeks in Ghana, staying in Accra, Kumasi and Elmina. We found your guide exceptionally helpful. We would like to highly recommend Geoman’s Car Rental in Cape Coast. George had a professional approach, which can be unusual to find. He quoted C140 inclusive for an air conditioned [...]

I have just arriving from a 15 days holiday touring Ghana covering each of the different regions of the country. As usual I relied on Bradt Guides, namely the 5th edition of your Ghana Guide. Concerning the trip I would like to add some informations and recommendations: 1) I was going to go in a [...]

La Terrasse Creperie, Accra

Posted: December 26, 2011 in Accra

Elidja ATINDOKPO has written to say “We have opened our creperie-restaurant in East Legon, Accra. We are situated near the french school and close to MJ Grand Hotel. The restaurant is closed on monday but open every other day from 12.00 am to 11.30 pm. For more details contact info@laterrasse-creperie.com or check out the website http://www.laterrasse-creperie.com“

Walking tours in Nima, Accra

Posted: December 11, 2011 in Accra

There are now walking tours of Nima, the most impoverished area of Accra, situated between the airport & centre of town. Chloe write: They are guided by Charles Sablah, a Nima resident who will ensure your safety whilst learning about the district, with it’s variety of West African nationalities bringing different religions living in the [...]

Ghana Bradt Guide updates: We travelled in Ghana during August 2011. We had an excellent time overall and really enjoyed our time in Ghana. Places/People we would like to recommend: • Nurom Inn Annex in Kumasi (great location, friendly staff, clean and cheap!) • Stephen (Tour guide at the Prempeh II Museum Kumasi Cultural Centre) [...]

Travellers Cheques in Accra

Posted: December 10, 2011 in Accra, Banks & forex

Your statement about Scantravel being the only place to cash American Express travelers checks in Accra requires updating on two points. First, Scantravel is no longer at Enterprise House. Went there last week to cash checks and was told it was no longer there. I could not find a location for Scantravel in Accra on [...]

Live Reggae Night at Labadi Beach

Posted: December 10, 2011 in Accra

Wednesday Live Reggae Night at Labadi Beach It’s a late night (music begins at 9pm and continues until 2 or 3am) and a lot of fun. Tables and chairs are spread out in a huge area of the beach and the bar is serving food and drinks. Great music and a fun crowd. Normally it [...]