John writes: We were in Kumasi our first two weeks, where my wife was volunteering at the Komfe Anyoke Teaching Hospital. While we were there, we were put in touch with a driver who assisted us greatly with getting around the city, finding restaurants, and was on call for us when we needed him. He … Continue reading Kumasi driver recommendation
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Feb/March 2017 trip report
Manon writes: My mom and I just returned from a short trip Ghana to visit our sponsor children. We used the Bradt guide of Ghana to show us around and it was really REALLY helpfull! It was packed with reliable information, the maps were incredibly useful and we used it almost every day. Because of this I … Continue reading Feb/March 2017 trip report
Transport to Mole NP & elsewhere in the north
Ibrahim Matinu, owner of AY Transport, writes: My new company AY Transport has very comfortable air-conditioned buses running all over northern Ghana. I sam based in Tamale but have stations almost every town in the north, including Bole, Wa, Sawla and Damongo, as well as at Mole National Park. Of moat interest to your readers will be my … Continue reading Transport to Mole NP & elsewhere in the north
New Akosombo-Yeji Ferry times
Anna and Jonas write: The ferry top Yeji now leaves Akosombo on Monday at 4 pm. When I travelled in March 2016, it left on time and we also arrived on time in Yeji, i.e. Wednesday morning at 2 am in the night, where we spent the rest of the night on the beach. The ferry then leaves … Continue reading New Akosombo-Yeji Ferry times
Vehicle hire in Eastern Ghana
Lowie writes: The CO Foundation is an NGO running a youth development project in Kitase, a small village in the Eastern Region.We can provide a sprinter bus service in the Eastern Region. It's safe and cheap, and all profit goes to our foundation. For half a day we charge between 350 and 450 GH cedi, for a full day … Continue reading Vehicle hire in Eastern Ghana
Ada Foah ferry
Jim writes: Thanks for the help of your fine guide. The ferry from Ada Foah up the Volta also goes on Friday at 6:30am, and the landing in "old Akuse" in the dark was exciting. We had to beg our way into the Volta River Authority guest house/camp on the basis of being old and … Continue reading Ada Foah ferry
Various travel tips & updates
Bettina writes: 1. Exchange students (or anyone one else) staying at the University of Ghana in Legon should try to go via Madina (from the Legon stop Okponglo) when travelling to anywhere outside Accra, rather than going into Accra to Kaneshie, Circle or Tema station. Madina has trotros to most destinations around Ghana, and starting there can easily cut two … Continue reading Various travel tips & updates
Buses out of Accra
Andy Brookes writes: We have done a fairly comprehensive overview called Getting about in Ghana. It would be very useful for newbies to Ghana and includes info on Yutong buses and where they go, STC, VIP and OA coaches and links to their web site. Locations where to pick up coaches and so on. Here it is … Continue reading Buses out of Accra
April 2014 trip report
David writes: Accra Clarisse: You might consider adding this Accra restaurant located near Trashy Bags to your list. It is French-influenced, its menu offers a change of pace from the standard fare, it is inexpensive, and quite popular with young expats. Like the Rotary Club in Ho, no utensils are provided. It is quite … Continue reading April 2014 trip report
Trip report (March 2014)
Kira writes: PAGA: we were introduced to Thomas, a money changer by immigration. The guy was correct & trusted by immigration; we changed both euros & CFA with him at a good rate. The other money changers were not! 026 77 55 926 or 024 95 33 596 Stayed at Kubs Lodge for GhC30 in a … Continue reading Trip report (March 2014)
