Thanks to Nitharshan Srikanthapalan for the wonderfully detailed report below: Here’s some info from the trip I’ve just had in Ghana (1st – 27th March). Mainly involving prices although I think others have already provided a bit of an update on that front anyway… FYI I rated each hotel out of 7 (likeart scale) so [...]
Archive for the ‘Busua & surrounds’ Category
Detailed accommodation and trip report
Posted: April 10, 2012 in Ada, Akosombo, Banks & forex, Busua & surrounds, Elmina, Ho, Hohoe, Kumasi, Mole NP & Larabanga, Tafi Atome, Techiman, Transport, Wli0
Hello – We just returned from a great trip to Busua and surrounds, and Axim area. First, about Green Turtle Lodge, where we stayed one night. The place is beautiful and nice people, etc. However, we were driving our own car and no one warned us about the road to reach the lodge. It is [...]
Abby’s updates
Posted: February 1, 2012 in Boabeng-Fiema, Busua & surrounds, costs & budgeting, Kakum National Park, Kintampo, Kumasi, language, Mignori, Mole NP & Larabanga, Tamale1. Prices are substantially higher than those in the book. Hotels were about 25% more expensive on average. The Kakum canopy walk is now up to 30 cedi. Also, I was able to do the nature walk without the canopy walk by just saying that I was scared of heights (I’m not particularly, just was [...]
Kyle & Jane’s updates
Posted: December 10, 2011 in Accra, Busua & surrounds, Cape Coast, Elmina, Kumasi, Mole NP & Larabanga, Transport, Walisu, Wli, ZongoGhana 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) [...]
Cycling on the West Coast
Posted: September 29, 2011 in Busua & surrounds, Cape Three Points, CyclingMax Kaplan, the operations manager of Escape 3 Points, has sent me the following info about this exciting sounding organisation: I wanted to tell everyone about a new active way to travel in Ghana’s West Coast, The Best Coast! Moving west from Takoradi it seems like the best thing to do is just relax and enjoy the [...]
Detailed trip report from Glenn and Christine
Posted: August 4, 2011 in Aburi, Accra, Ada, Akosombo, Ankasa Conservation Area, Axim, Biakpa, Boabeng-Fiema, Bobiri Forest, Bolgatanga, Bongo, Busua & surrounds, Cape Coast, Elmina, Gbele Wildlife Reserve, Kakum National Park, Kintampo, Kpong, Kumasi, Kyabobo National Park, Mole NP & Larabanga, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary, Prampram, Shai Hills, Sirigu, Takoradi, Tamale, Tongo Hills, Uncategorized, Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary, WliWe have just returned from a five-week tour of Ghana, where we used your guide extensively. It was an invaluable key to points of interest and to practical necessities (e.g. It’s very late – where can we find a guest house near the bus station?). Occasionally, though, the description in the guide seemed out-of-date, so [...]
I think perhaps the new management are still finding out how to run this place as a luxury lodge. I stayed there for three days and my room was not very clean. I had to ask the cleaners to come and clean the floor and shower before I could stay there. The food is mediocre [...]
Accommodation prices at the Hideout Lodge in Butre for self contained bungalow are GHc 25 single occupation and GHc 35 double. For full details, check out their website www.hideoutlodge.com Ulrike (Manager at the Hideout, +233207369258)
Various updates from Helga
Posted: April 18, 2011 in Adanwomase, Busua & surrounds, costs & budgeting, Elmina, Kumasi, Takoradi, WliI just returned from a 3 month period in Ghana. I would like to express my gratitude for the Bradt travel guide. It was a great asset to carry!! To help improve your guide, I would like to make a few comments. - The prices you mention in the guide are in general too low. The [...]
Easter Holiday Special At DESERTROSE LODGE!! Saturday 23rd of April we will roast a pig on the BBQ During the day we will have Kubb tournament. In the afternoon/evening there will be a pool tournament. You will find more information on our website. Come and enjoy! We are located about 3km after Dixcove in the [...]
