Liza Flavell of Golden Lilies writes: Golden Lilies is located in Kokrobite, close to the taxi station, the Kokrobite Community Clinic and the Sunbeam School. There is a double room with a double bed and private bathroom and garden view that goes for US$15/23 for one/two people. There is also a double room with a queensize … Continue reading Golden Lilies, Kokrobite
Accra Pub Crawl with Jamestown Walking Tours
Nicolette of Jamestown Walking Tours writes: Jamestown Walking Tours in downtown Accra is still going strong! In addition to conducting our established afternoon walking tour every Saturday at 2pm, awe have recently introduced a 'Pub Crawl' which leaves on weekend nights around 4pm, and takes guests around to 6 of the most historic pubs in the area, … Continue reading Accra Pub Crawl with Jamestown Walking Tours
Turtle-viewing at Anyanui (Keta)
Annie writes: The Bradt guide to Ghana is GREAT. I was there for 4 weeks over Christmas 2018 and it lead me everywhere (I had the 7th edition) and was incredibly useful to find out what to do/where to do and what Ghana was like, it was an invaluable item during my trip, almost as … Continue reading Turtle-viewing at Anyanui (Keta)
Eleganta Lake Resort,Lake Bosumtwi
Angelika writes: I would like to inform you about a new hotel at Lake Bosumtwi. The name is Eleganta Lake Resort. I spend with my husband and friends two nights there. The host Nana Ama is very friendly and helpful. If you call her she will prepare everything for you. We paid 200 Cedis for the … Continue reading Eleganta Lake Resort,Lake Bosumtwi
News from Kumasi & Tamale
Thanks to Nancy Chuang, updater of the 8th edition, for the following key updates: KUMASI Food in central Kumasi: Vic Baboo’s and Queen's Gate are both closed. Ike’s Café and Grill is great (same owners as a similarly-named place in Atlanta), and located somewhat near city center in the National Cultural Center. KNUST: This is … Continue reading News from Kumasi & Tamale
News from Digya National Park
Nancy Chuang, updater for the 8th edition, writes: Digya is still generally underdeveloped for tourism, and is not easily accessible during the rains. Best to visit from January to mid-May. Entry prices: - Non Ghanaian adult = Ghc 20.00 - Non Ghanaian student= Ghc 10.00 - Ghanaian adult = Ghc 10.00 - Ghanaian student = … Continue reading News from Digya National Park
Updates from Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions
ASUMURA CONSERVATION INITIATIVE: Due to continued illegal logging and wildfires, there were only 2 rockfowl breeding sites remaining. And report written by wildlife manager in January 2017 was that no rockfowl had been spotted even in those spots. The hunter Frank Agbeko moved to another community and isn’t really available to help search for these … Continue reading Updates from Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions
Central Ghana updates
Many thanks to Nancy Chuang - travelling through Ghana right now gathering info for the 8th edition - for these detailed updates from central Ghana: ADJIEKROM COCOA TOURS Due to slowdown in tourism, the director is not always available, there isn’t really an active visitors center. Call him to confirm your visit in advance (especially … Continue reading Central Ghana updates
Niche Chocolates
CHOCOLATE: Ghana now has a “bean to bar” wholly Ghanaian-owned producer called Niche, which has only been making chocolate since 2016. http://nichecocoa.com/. Available at big supermarkets, some street vendors. In central Tema, their distributor Kasan is on the ground floor of Krystal Plaza, where you can get a slight discount and more information.
Eastern Ghana updates
Many thanks to Nancy Chuang, who is currently in Ghana updating the Bradt Guide for the 8th edition, for these useful news snippets: ADA FOAH: Although neither place mentioned anything, the land that Maranatha and Midas Beach Camps are on has been purchased to be used by a big chain hotel. Supposedly, they are trying … Continue reading Eastern Ghana updates
