West Coast updates

Many thanks to Nancy Chuang, who is currently in Ghana updating the Bradt Guide for the 8th edition, for these useful news snippets: AKWIDAA/EZILE BAY: A new chief for Akwidaa was installed in 2017, and everyone says this has made things safer for tourists. CAPE THREE POINTS: If you are self-driving to Escape 3 Points, …

Crime at Ezile Bay, Akwidaa

Regrettably, we have to alert readers to an ongoing crime problem at Ezile Bay, which is otherwise one of Ghana's loveliest beach retreats. We received a report today about a break-in to one of the rooms on 24 December 2016 in which the victim lost all his valuables. We also understand that at least one similar incident happened …

Safari Beach Lodge, Akwidaa

Nouss writes: I'd like to bring to your attention my big disappointment about one of the hotels listed in your 6th edition, and to suggest that you warn the readers regarding the deterioration of the facilities and the inappropriate, even disrespectful attitude of the management towards customers. I went to Safari Beach Lodge (Akwidaa - …

Safety alert for coast between Busua and Cape Three Points

Françoise writes: Yesterday on 2 Feb 2016 we were attacked on the road between Ezile Bay and Cape Three Points. We left for Cape Three Points on foot and followed the road and then the beach up to the village and then the light house. We ate at the village then came back the same way. On the …

Closures in Akwidaa and Tamale

Sam writes: Just spent five weeks in Ghana and would like to notify of a couple of changes. The Green Turtle Lodge in Akwidaa/Cape Three Points is closed for construction and renovation work for the foreseeable future (a taxi driver I spoke to seemed fatalistic about it ever reopening). On the bright side however, it's …

2015 trip report

Tosan writes: A few minor updates - the road from tamale to larabanga is now in great shape - the bus from tamale directly to mole national park didn't run while I was visiting - the national museum in accra is not where it is located on the map. Instead it is close by at barnes road, …

Green Turtle Lodge: The Book!

Jo Miles, co-owner of Green Turtle Lodge, has just let us know that her book about the foundation of the lodge more than ten years ago is now available as an ebook on on amazon. It is called The Coconut Contract, and Jo describes it as "the true story of how she and her husband Tom …

Butre & Akwidaa

Darco writes: Hideout Lodge (Butre): Huge recommendation for this little hotel. We slept in a treehouse and we were very impressed by the friendliness of the staff (a much desired attribute that missed in most hotels we visited) and the quality of the food and room we stayed in. Price/Quality was excellent so if anyone …

Trip Report 5-26th Feb 2013

Sandra writes: We (German couple, 41 and 52, journalist/university prof) visited Ghana for three weeks in February 2013 and found the guide very good and valuable (and – this for Germans who are preparing for Ghana -  far far better than the German one from Jojo Cobbinah, this one gives just lots of wrong and …

Ceto Beach House, Dixcove-Akwidaa Road

Proprietor Claire Wilkinson writes: Ceto Beach House is a self-catering house for rental. From as little as USD25 per person per night you have access to your own house, complete with modern bathroom and kitchen, a private garden and a large, secluded sandy beach with safe swimming. With 2 bedrooms, Ceto sleeps 4 people, with …