Edith writes: First of all: your guide book is really very helpful. Thanks a lot!! I have a few comments for you: 1. Some prices have increased a lot.. like Kokrobite Garden. The prices of food and drinks are incredibly high. For Ghana too high!! 2. The Akofa Guesthouse in Amedzofe was wonderful. Very kind host, still … Continue reading 2016 trip report
Category: Amedzofe & surrounds
Amedzofe & Biakpa travel tips
Damian writes The eastern Highlands/VOLTA Region are indeed a great region to explore. I feel you should know about our experience in BIAKPA / Mountain Paradise Lodge (Oct 2013). The place itself is okay, nice location & fine rooms. ******************************************** As there’s practically nothing around you’ll want to go for a nice hike, so here’s … Continue reading Amedzofe & Biakpa travel tips
Volta Region trip report
Kim writes: I just finished a trip to East Volta region and wanted to share some trip notes: - Tried to visit Blues of Ur Meditation Centre described as "arguably the most bizarre tourist attraction in Ghana." Arrived on a Saturday around 4pm and found what looked like a rusted out metal building all locked … Continue reading Volta Region trip report
Amedzofe Development Association Congress
Eric Akagbor writes: Abraerica in Amedzofe (http://abraericahospitalities.com) Is Hosting The 2013 Amedzofe Devt. Association Congress. Visit This Festivity For Your Reliaxation .Have Fun With The Dream Big Guy In Their Gospel Performance On Good Friday Night.Borborbor Will Take It Turn At 4:00Pm.Be There And Dance To The Tune.
News from Biapka Lodge
Tony writes: We are adding a dormitory to our facility. By the end of this month, March 2013, a dormitory capable of sleeping 20 persons will be ready. It has 2 baths and 2 toilets with a corridor overlooking the picturesque valleys. The price is GH 20.00 per person, per night.
Trip report Feb/Mar 2013
Manchán Magan (www.manchan.com) writes: In Cape Coast the Gramophone Records Museum and Research Centre has gone. The staff of the Cape Coast Centre for National Culture have no idea what happened to it. Wassa Domama Rock shrine project is still working well and their guest house is open. WASSA DOMAMA, BOX K3, CAPE COAST, Ghana, … Continue reading Trip report Feb/Mar 2013
Sandie & Ian’s trip report
My husband and I have lived in Ghana for almost a year, working on a voluntary basis with a chain of low-cost private schools west of Accra. In our free time we have travelled to different parts of the country, and I believe we have seen all the major points of interest. We have used … Continue reading Sandie & Ian’s trip report
Ranigroeg Guesthouse, Have Etoe
I am travelling through Ghana with some friends and we wanted to report you a guesthouse which is not listed in your guide book yet and which we found very nice, clean and reasonably priced. It is located in Have Etoe in the volta region. The name is Ranigroeg guesthouse. It is located 100 meters … Continue reading Ranigroeg Guesthouse, Have Etoe
Abraerica Hospitality Hotel, Amedzofe
The Abraerica Hospitality Hotel, which opened in Amedzofe after the last edition was researched, has the following rates and facilities; Rooms:- 1.Single bed room (Garden view) ........... Ghc 40.00 with fan & television Single bed room (Valley View)............Ghc 45.00 2. Double bed room (Garden View) ........Ghc 50.00 with fans & television Double bed room (Valley … Continue reading Abraerica Hospitality Hotel, Amedzofe
New hotel in Amedzofe
There is a new hotel in Amedzofe called Abraerica Hospitalities, let's say about 2 -3 stars quality, very pleasant and proper, good food, and (for now) good prices. It is located where the map on p 271 shows a 'New hotel under construction'. For more details see their website All the best, Ronald van Engers, Amsterdam