Trip report October 2022

Mark writes:  Just writing to say how much I appreciate your guide to Ghana. I first travelled there in 2006 and then again this past October and used the Bradt both times. As you note, there have been significant changes over the past couple of decades. The traffic in Accra, for starters, is absolutely mind numbing compared … Continue reading Trip report October 2022

Kumasi Walking Day Tours

Antje Schmidt writes: In November 2019 was the 4th time I visited Ghana with Ben Kwesi Annan from Kumasi Walking Day Tours. I went there in 2017, 2018, and 2019 in May and November. The 4th trip was just like meeting a good friend and amazing Tour guide.On my first trip I came to Ghana … Continue reading Kumasi Walking Day Tours

Wli Falls to Kumasi via Lake Volta and the Afram Plains

Bart and Kimberley write: We much appreciate your work in the Bradt Ghana travel guide. This has been our primary tool for our ongoing 5 week Ghana journey. We have two weeks left. Yesterday, we travelled from the Wli Falls to Kumasi by crossing Lake Volta and the Afram Plains. It took us 1 taxi, … Continue reading Wli Falls to Kumasi via Lake Volta and the Afram Plains

Security in northern Ghana

Rebecca and Martina write: We are currently traveling around Ghana and we really appreciate your detailed guide book from Bradt. Thanks for all the hints and information! When we were traveling to Mole National Park, we decided to continue our trip to Wa Therefor, we had to take a trotro or a shared Taxi. On … Continue reading Security in northern Ghana

Tumi Hostel, Kumasi

Pablo writes: Thanks for the Guide, which is helping me a lot travelling through Ghana I wanted to inform you about a hostel in Kumasi, which is runned by some dutch ladies: http://www.booking.com/Share-HWasjS https://www.tumihostel.com/ Actually this was one of the best hostels I ever stayed at. They are offering free filtered water and a delicious … Continue reading Tumi Hostel, Kumasi

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