Florian writes: First of all a big Thank You for this helpful Ghana guidebook. I am here for working and travelling for six months. Today, I reached Tamale and wanted to have a nice break at your recommended Chinese Fast Food place called Cheff's Corner. Sadly the place has been closed for a while. The guys from Al Hassan just around the corner … Continue reading Cheff’s Corner, Tamale
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
Lea writes: I've been in Ghana almost 7 months as a volunteer and your travel guide is just wonderul. I've used it many times for travelling and it is always a big help to me! While in Mole Park and Larabanga, I met an amazing person other readers might want to contact. His name is Ibrahim Soburu and he lives and runs an … Continue reading Orphanage in Larabanga
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
Patricia writes: My sister and I travelled to Ghana recently - 19-28 Feb. We used the Bradt Guide (6th edition) and found it invaluable both in our planning and on our journey - I see there is now a 7th edition, so some of our observations may have been addressed. Accra National Museum is closed indefinitely due, we were told, … Continue reading Feb 2017 trip report
Sophie writes: I travelled in Ghana for three weeks in January/February 2017 with the 6th edition (so some info may already have been updated in the 7th). At the end of January I crossed Lake Volta via the Afram Plains. I arrived at Kpandu Torkor bright and early, and found myself the very first would-be passenger. Others … Continue reading Lake Volta via the Afram Plains
Olive writes: I would like to inform you about two very good seamstresses I met in Bolgatanga. They made some very nice clothes for me and my husband and they are cheap! Their quality is very good and my experience is that it is always difficult to get a seamstress that has a high standard … Continue reading Custom-made clothing in Bolgatanga
Steve and Shelley write We traveled throughout Ghana during November 2016. Your travel guide (edition 6) was invaluable to us. One of the many highlights of the trip was the time we spent in the northern border town of Paga. Achala, of Achala Village Tours, which is referenced in your guide, was especially helpful. In … Continue reading Achala Village Tours, Paga
Peter writes: Re p 448 - ‘Mognori Guesthouse’ does not exist as such, we stayed in a homestay. The emails and numbers you list are all incorrect. The only contact seems to be Mr Abukari, who is the local school teacher - (00233) 05499354406 ( The village seemed to be able to cope with people turning up … Continue reading Mognori & Kokrobite
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 … Continue reading Crime at Ezile Bay, Akwidaa
