One of West Africa's most prominent countries, it's friendly, safe, and culturally fascinating.

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Ghana on our blogger's list of 9 safest African countries to visit

Trаvеlіng to a fоrеіgn lаnd usually involves a certain amount of wаrіnеѕѕ аnd unсеrtаіntу - but especially when vіѕіtіng developing соuntrіеѕ whеrе a mаjоr роrtіоn of thе population live undеr the роvеrtу lіnе. But уоu know what's ѕаd? Tо let thеѕе uncertainties ѕtор уоu from еxрlоrіng fascinating new parts of the world. Africa is perhaps the continent that inspires the most wariness due to widespread poverty, corruption, wars, and other travails. But with exceptions where there's actual civil…

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Highlights of Ghana

One of the most prominent and wealthy countries in West Africa, with a population around 30 million, Ghana is known for its dynamic cities like capital Accra as well as idyllic beaches and exciting exciting ecotourism. In addition, it's quite easy to get around. Truly there exists a wealth of possibilities for holidays in Ghana. Some top highlights: read post

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  • I had a couple of free days in Accra recently while winding up my month in Ghana. I decided to visit the Shai Hills Resource Reserve for a change of pace. By tro-tro to Ashaiman and then another one got me to the Reserve in less than 2 hours, a distance of 33 miles. I had booked a room at the Shai Hills Resort, supposedly 300 m. down the road from the main entrance. Actually, it's more nearly 1 mile, which I walked instead of waiting for another tro-tro. Hot!
    There are extensive jungley grounds at this hotel, lots of rooms, but virtually no other guests. My self-contained room was large, air conditioned with ceiling fan and frig but very poor lighting. A rather ghostly cavernous feeling to the establishment. The room cost US$24, no complimentary breakfast. But very peaceful and quiet. When they host a conference, it probably takes on a livelier atmosphere.
    I was lucky to get a ride back to the Reserve the next morning for a guided walking tour through pleasant savannah grasslands, flanked by neem trees. Olive babboons were the only animal visible. Our 1-hour walk on a muddy rutted road took us to a small lake formed by the Adwuku Dam, but we didn't see the crocodiles whch apparently live there. More demanding hikes are possible, with climbs in caves up to ancient lookout points. They have no 4-wheel drive vehicle, which is necessary for some of the roads.
    It's disappointing that the hotel no longer has the swimming pool they advertise, nor can they arrange Park tours as promised. So if you want to just hang out in a quiet wooded locale, the Shai Hills is perfect. But don't expect much wildlife or certainly any partying.
    ROADS.IT
  • Now on the Tripatini blog: adventure travel in Ghana!
  • Hi Dorothy, here is a blog or mine with a break down of some of the interesting things that you can get up to in Ghana. Click here to read on...

    Or if you fancy some organised responsible tourism experiences, check out the West Africa Discovery web portal here.

    If you require any other information, contacts, etc... please get in touch.
    Ghana: home to the Black Stars, but also much more than that!
    After dispatching the USA in their last game of the World Cup, Ghana made history as being the fourth African team to reach the quarter fina...
  • Dorothy, from the Volta Region you can move up north to see the special architecture and more. Keep your camera charged
  • I can't help you, Dorothy; it's been so long since I was there. But I cannot forget the warmth of the people, the spirituality of a dance I attended in Kumasi, the sadness at the Cape Coast fortress, the taste of home-smoked fish, and smiles. All that sounds corny, but a lot of people who've spent time in Ghana would agree with me.
  • I've signed up to volunteer with Cross-Cultural Solutions in Hohoe starting mid-September. Been reading Gayle's blogs to learn about the country. Anybody have any advice about what else to see during a few days after the project? Thanks.
  • Great article in AfricanDiasporaTourism.com on genealogy travel to Ghana, one woman's personal journey to tracing her roots.
    Let me know what you think of the webjournal.
    Kitty
  • Hello and thanks for the invite. I live in Bolga, Ghana, and lived in Cape and Kumasi before that. If you're in Ghana or coming, give us a shout. Any questions, likewise. I blog at http://gisforghana.blogspot.com. Thanks, Gayle.
    Ghana Guide And Blog
    Travel, work and volunteering in Ghana
  • I was in West Africa once, many years ago, with a teachers group. The people of Ghana impressed me with how kind and gentle they were. Even their dances reflected that. I'm glad the U.S. (Kennedy Airport?) is now connected to Accra.
  • United Airlines begins its first-ever nonstop service to Africa with service to Accra on June 20, 2010.
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