Visit Ghana to relax on sandy beaches along the Gold Coast or to spot elephants
and lions at national parks. Immerse yourself in West African Ashanti culture in
Kumasi, or feel the upbeat vibe of the cosmopolitan capital city,
Accra.
Background
Away from Accra, you'll find that Ghana's star attraction is
its miles of palm-fringed Atlantic Ocean beaches. Guarding the Gold Coast,
west of Accra, is a string of forts and castles. Visit the World Heritage-listed
Elmina and Cape Coast forts, poignant reminders of the
region's slave trade days. Ghana has ten distinctive regions, from Accra on
the coast to the ancient Ashanti city of Kumasi in the heart of the country.
Explore Ghana's rainforest and savannah as well as the country's
upper regions for centuries-old Moorish landmarks.
Urban
Feel the cosmopolitan Afro-Western vibe in Ghana's capital Accra at
its busy markets, restaurants and museums. In the former trading hub of
Kumasi, in the heart of Ghana's Ashanti region,
you'll see evidence of the pre-colonial gold trade. Experience the vitality
of contemporary urban Africa at Kumasi's massive Kejetia
Market, then visit craft villages surrounding the town and learn about
Ashanti culture at the Centre for National Culture. Visit Ghana's
Upper East capital, Bolgatanga, to shop for handicrafts in the
busy trading market. Travel to Wa, capital of the Upper West region,
to see the Sudanese architecture of Wa Naa's Palace and Nakore
Mosque.
Rural
Travel down the Gold Coast to visit colonial forts and lie on sun-soaked sandy
shores. Then take the challenge and brave the swinging Canopy Walk through
rainforest at Kakum National Park - look out for monkeys, elephants and
antelopes along the way. Head to eastern Ghana to splash in the Akaah
Waterfalls and Begoro Falls. Or spot lions and baboons at the
northern region's Mole National Park and glimpse the distinctive
mud-built Larabanga Mosque.
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