20 Things to see and do in Ghana
Visit the Volta Lake which was formed in 1965 – and is described as the “largest reservoir in the world by surface area”. Numerous hotels adorn its shores. There are fishing, swimming and cruising pastimes available.
Take a trip to the iconic Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum situated in the capital city of Accra.
Adae Kese Festival of the Asantes – a must-see cultural celebration by the King of the Asantes.
Mole National Park & Motel near Damongo in the Northern Region. www.molemotelgh.com
The sacred Paga Crocodile Pond where man and crocodiles co-exist in rustic simplicity. The docile crocodiles afford many photo opportunities. Paga is a border town in Ghana’s Upper East Region.
Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway, near Cape Coast in the Central Region, the first of its kind in Ghana.
The National Museum on Barnes Road, Accra run by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.
Visit the Volta Lake which was formed in 1965 – and is described as the “largest reservoir in the world by surface area”. Numerous hotels adorn its shores. There are fishing, swimming and cruising pastimes available.
Nzulezo Village built on Stilts in the Western Region of Ghana.
Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The venerable Aburi Botanical Gardens which is about 45 minutes’ drive from Accra was established in 1890. It covers about 64.8 hectares and is a treasure trove of flora and fauna. Butterfly and Bird watchers too will find a lot to titillate their curiosity.
The Volta River Estuary at Ada – the place where the Atlantic Ocean and the Volta River join: different coloured waters literally struggle with each other in a never ending battle for supremacy and end up creating huge waves. A wonderful spectacle to behold. You can see this great force of nature at close quarters through guided tours. Ada is also the location for a technological feat, the sea-wave power generation plant which will hopefully help to solve Ghana’s energy deficit crisis.
Touch of Bronze Gallery, East Legon, Accra, where Sculptor Kwatei Nee-Owoo produces a unique blend of cold cast bronze and multi-metal sculptures.
Mount Afadzato – the highest peak in Ghana ascends 885m or 2,904ft above the ground. It is located at Gblidi, a village 24kms from Hohoe in the Volta Region. It offers opportunities for mountain climbing and panoramic views of neighbouring Togo and the Volta Lake among others.
WATERFALLS:
Wli Falls (pronounced Vli) is near Hohoe in the Volta Region. The forest around it has been preserved into what is called the Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary. Boti Falls is located about 17kms or 30 mins drive from Koforidua in the Eastern Region and takes its source from the Kulpawn River. A beautiful sight to behold.
MARKETS:
Makola Market in Accra and Kejetia Market in Kumasi, which also holds the accolade of being the largest outdoor market in West Africa. Nostalgic Makola and Kejetia markets have sprung up all over the world, recreated by Ghanaian immigrants.
Tetteh Quarshie’s Cocoa Farm – This was the first cocoa farm planted in 1879 by Tetteh Quarshie, the progenitor of the Cocoa Industry in Ghana. It is situated at Akwapim-Mampong. A delight for those interested in educational or farm tourism. Today Ghana is the world’s second largest producer of quality cocoa beans which are coveted by chocolate and confectionery producers throughout the world.
Bonwire Kente weaving village in the Ashanti region of Ghana. The rich colourful Kente, is the national cloth of Ghana.
Agbamevorza (Kente Festival) celebrated in Agotime-Kpetoe and other villages in the Volta Region of Ghana.
Rattray Park – Kumasi City is a newly opened ultra-modern park in the heart of the Garden City. The park is named after Capt. R.S. Rattray, an Anthropologist and student of Ashanti culture who authored several books on Ashanti culture and customs. This recreational park with its dancing fountains is situated opposite the Golden Tulip Hotel, Kumasi . www.rattrayparkkunasi.com
The Ghana Gallery
