Taxis in Accra

Nancy Chuang, who updated Ghana for the new 8th edition. writes: In the new Bradt Ghana, I describe how ride-hailing apps Uber and Taxify have grown in popularity over the last few years, offering true rates without haggling with the drivers. Note, however, that in 2019, Taxify relaunched as Bolt; if you already had the …

Great chop bar in Busua

Milena writes: I bought the Bradt travel guide for Ghana two years ago and was perfectly happy with it. I stayed in Ghana  for one year and enjoyed following a lot of suggestions for journeys from that guide. But I would like to add a hint for a really good restaurant in Busua. I couldn't find …

Budget accommodation in Larabanga

Barbara writes: I am Barbara from Slovenia, and I work for a Slovenian NGO Humanitas (www.humanitas.si), which runs children’s education projects with local partner organizations in Ghana. Our local partner in Larabanga, organisation AEDIRG (https://www.aedirg.org/), recently set up a volunteer house which also serves as accommodation for tourists. Rooms are simple but clean and comfortable. All …

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 …

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 …

Golden Lilies, Kokrobite

Liza Flavell of Golden Lilies writes: Golden Lilies is located in Kokrobite, close to the taxi station, the Kokrobite Community Clinic and the Sunbeam School. There is a double room with a double bed and private bathroom and garden view that goes for US$15/23 for one/two people. There is also a double room with a queensize …

Accra Pub Crawl with Jamestown Walking Tours

Nicolette of Jamestown Walking Tours writes: Jamestown Walking Tours in downtown Accra is still going strong! In addition to conducting our established afternoon walking tour every Saturday at 2pm, awe have recently introduced a 'Pub Crawl' which leaves on weekend nights around 4pm, and takes guests around to 6 of the most historic pubs in the area, …

Turtle-viewing at Anyanui (Keta)

Annie writes: The Bradt guide to Ghana is GREAT. I was there for 4 weeks over Christmas 2018 and it lead me everywhere (I had the 7th edition) and was incredibly useful to find out what to do/where to do and what Ghana was like, it was an invaluable item during my trip, almost as …

Eleganta Lake Resort,Lake Bosumtwi

Angelika writes: I would like to inform you about a new hotel at Lake Bosumtwi. The name is Eleganta Lake Resort. I spend with my husband and friends two nights there. The host Nana Ama is very friendly and helpful. If you call her she will prepare everything for you. We paid 200 Cedis for the …

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 …