Richard Dankwa writes: I am a teacher from Kintampo and a certified tourist guide - the only one in my home town and region. I would like to inform you about sights in Kintampo that are not mentioned in your guidebook. The colonial bungalow area, our old police station (used to be a prison in … Continue reading News from and new operator in Kintampo
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Paps Beach Camp, Keta
Lise writes: First of all I would like to thank you for an amazing guide book for my travels around Ghana for the past month. So informative and well written - it's been a pleasure having it as my companion in Ghana! I'm currently in the Keta lagoon. And I'm staying in an amazing lodge … Continue reading Paps Beach Camp, Keta
Visit Ghana’s only certified glass blower
Kofi Nartey of Homeland Exploration Tours writes: Your readers might be interested to visit what I believe to be the only certified glass blower in West Africa, Mr Michael Tetteh. Glassblowing was for ages a lost craft in Ghana and West Africa, but Michael was awarded a scholarship to Netherlands & France to learn the art. … Continue reading Visit Ghana’s only certified glass blower
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 … Continue reading Budget accommodation in Larabanga
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
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 … Continue reading Golden Lilies, Kokrobite
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, … Continue reading Accra Pub Crawl with Jamestown Walking Tours
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 … Continue reading Turtle-viewing at Anyanui (Keta)
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 … Continue reading Eleganta Lake Resort,Lake Bosumtwi