The Asante Kingdom was one of the richest and most powerful states on the African continent. Today, one of the few vestiges of this once flourishing kingdom are ten traditional shrines believed to have been built in the nineteenth century. Scattered in villages to the north and northeast of Kumasi in central Ghana, these earthen buildings demonstrate some of the Read more…
This is a place that everyone needs to get their picture taken when in Accra. If you are traveling down from Waa for a few days of flying in from Europe when in Accra you can not leave without at least getting a picture in Black Star Square. The Square was built to celebrate the independence of Ghana so here Read more…
Golden Jubilee House, or Jubilee House, is the presidential palace in Accra that serves as a residence and office to the President of Ghana. This as am impressive and building as it really catches your eye as you drive past. Set in its own grounds it looks very futuristic like a space shuttle port all that is missing is the Read more…
The Akosombo Dam, also known as the Volta Dam, is a hydroelectric dam on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana in the Akosombo gorge and part of the Volta River Authority. Which is powered by the worlds largest man made lake, Lake Volta. The dam waswas conceived in 1915 but was built in 1965 as part of manu project the Read more…
The viewGhana team like to call these falls the step falls as they look like some giants steps being washed with water. The Kintampo falls is said to be the highest waterfalls in Bono East of Ghana. Also known as Sanders Falls during the colonial days, it is located on the Pumpum river, a tributary of the Black Volta. The Read more…
If you ever wondered what happens to an impact crater when it fills with water then Lake Bosomtwe is a clear example. This is apparently the only natural lake in Ghana and it is impressive to just get to. Many people find Lake Bosomtwe if they are visiting one of the many resorts which line its shores. The lake occupies an Read more…
So many people would have heard of the “Sword in the Stone” the disney film. But in Ghana there is a real sword in the stone located in the Kumasi. The story of this sword in the stone is that Situated on the grounds of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, is the Komfo Anokye Sword Site which is seminal Read more…
The people of Kumasi are very proud to have the Manhyia Palace located in their city and region. This Palace sits on the site of the former capital of the Ashanti Kingdom. The Palace is a museum and used to be the residence of the Asantehene of Asanteman, The Manhyia Palace is the seat of the Asantehene of Asanteman, as Read more…
The Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Dutch in 1649 as Fort Crèvecœur, and was a day’s march from Elmina and to the east of Accra on a rocky point between two lagoons. Ussher Fort allows visitors to learn about the dark history of the West African slave trade. Through the use of Read more…
Fort James is located in Accra, Ghana and was built by the British as a trading post by the Royal African Company of England for both gold and slaves in 1673. Fort James was one of may Forts along the coast of Ghana like the Dutch Fort Crêvecœur, and the Danish Fort Christiansborg. Like many of the Forts and castle Read more…
The Larabanga Mosque is shrouded in many stories and legends. As the legend goes, Ayuba, a Moorish trader, who was traveling across the Sahara in 1421 spent the night in the village of Larabanga. Whilst there he received instructions in a dream to construct a mosque in the village, and when he awoke the foundations had already been set for Read more…
Elmina Castle was erected by the Portuguese in 1482 as Castelo de Sao Jorge da Mina (St. George of the Mine Castle), also known as Castelo da Mina or simply Mina (or Feitoria da Mina) in present-day Elmina. Most visitors to Ghana tour Elmina Castle, because of its history as a major trans-Atlantic slave hub. About Elmina Castle in Cape Read more…
If you want to experience the savannah of Ghana with safari with all its wildlife with wild elephants then Mole National Park is Ghana’s largest wildlife refuge. The park is located in the Savannah region of Ghana. Mole National Park is the largest and most prestigious protected area in Ghana, in the north-west of the country. The Park has the Read more…
Aburi Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden in Aburi in Eastern region of South Ghana which was built in 1890. But was conceived back in 1842. Aburi is located on the Akwapim-Togo Range of Ghana. Just three quarters of an hour drive from Accra. A cross between kew gardens, the Eden project and Hyde Park The garden occupies an area Read more…
This colonial-era lighthouse was built in the 1930s replacing an earlier lighthouse that had been built in 1871. It has become a tourist attraction over time however there is no gift shops or ticket offices here, so there are no massive queues and set prices. Usually someone trying to persuade you to use them as a guide. The 28-metre (92 Read more…
Boti falls is a twin waterfall located at Boti in Manya Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The falls are located just 17km North-east of Koforidua, the eastern regional capital. For those interested in how long it takes to get there from Koforidua it is just over 30 minutes drive from and over 90 minutes from Accra depending on Read more…
The Accra Art and Craft Market takes place on the last Saturday of every month. Hosted the the W.E.B Dubois Centre. A mixture of arts and crafts from some promising local vendors. This market is a relaxing place to visit on a Saturday morning or afternoon just to see what is trending. You can find all sorts at the Accra Read more…
Lababi beach is a public beach located in La, at the western edge of Accra. It has a three-km beach front that offers wide variety of activities. This beach can get over crowed as it is the beach frequented by most people within the greater Accra region. Once you have paid the small entrance fee when walking onto the beach Read more…
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