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
Custom-made clothing in Bolgatanga
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
Achala Village Tours, Paga
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
Mognori & Kokrobite
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
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 … Continue reading Crime at Ezile Bay, Akwidaa
Larabanga
Max M writes: Larabanga Mosque Don’t go there. Warn your friends. It’s a rip-off. Locals claim to be eco-tourism guides and bully you into giving them all sorts of “donations”. “TIA – this is Africa” they replied when we asked for any kind of proof. If you don’t “donate” money they grab your arms and … Continue reading Larabanga
Meet Africa and Sognaayilli
Jessica Cornelissen of Meet Africa has forwarded me updated version of the entries in the current edition of Bradt Ghana: Situated about 7km northwest of central Tamale, the village of Sognaayilli hosts a worthwhile community-based tour programme set up by the Dutch/Ghanaian volunteer organisation Meet Africa (which p 65-75% of income goes to the community). Operating … Continue reading Meet Africa and Sognaayilli
Midas New Estuary Beach Club, Ada Foah
Hartmut writes: Midas New Estuary Beach Club is now worse than the neighboured Maranatha Beach club which seems to be the better choice. In June we were the only guests. The reed huts: natural ventilation should be explained, it means that there that there are wide gaps of several centimetres between the wooden bars or between the … Continue reading Midas New Estuary Beach Club, Ada Foah
New smoothie bar in Tamale
Valerie Mense writes: First of all, I am really happy to have your travel guide for Ghana and can explore the country with the useful tips and information! Within the scope of my work as a volunteer for the NGO Youth Harvest Foundation Ghana, I have opened a new Smoothie bar in Tamale. Our Zaare … Continue reading New smoothie bar in Tamale
7th edition of Bradt Ghana
We are please to announce the new 7th edition of Bradt Ghana will be available to ship from the Bradt website on 5 December 2016. At 512 pages, it is the most detailed guidebook to Ghana in print, and completely updated for this 7th edition. Read more or (from early November) preorder a copy at http://www.bradtguides.com/shop/africa/ghana.html
