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1 key A magazine for travelers by travelers March / April 2013 ghana ghana s only free visitor s guide Memorable moments From the intricate rhythms of Ghana drumming to lazing pool side with a fruity drink p. 6 + Discover the twin towns of Cape Coast and Elmina p. 20 AND Sound Kayabash Album launch p. 13

2 Akwaaba Welcome to Ghana. As the Information Attaché of the Embassy of Ghana in Washington DC, I am pleased to invite you to share the unequaled opportunities that our country offers and to experience all that makes Ghana a wonderful place to live and visit. Explore our worldclass museums and attractions, including Independence Square, The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum & Museum, The Ghana National Theater, The National Museum and much more. We hope that this guide will help you to explore Accra, whether it s finding a place to shop, something to do, a place to stay, or a place to eat. There are plenty of options for all of these in Ghana. On behalf of the people of Ghana, I am proud to welcome you to explore this ever changing country and we wish you a meaningful and memorable stay. Sincerely, Vanessa Mensah-Adu (Mrs.) Ghana Embassy,Washington DC fast facts about ghana BURKINO FASO Paga Gbele Game Navrongo Sirigu Production Bolgatanga Reserve Wa POPULATION 25, AREA 238,537 sq. kilometers GOVERNMENT Multiparty Democracy LANGUAGES English (official), Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe & Ga. RELIGIONS Christian 63%, Muslim 16%, indigenous beliefs 21%. CURRENCY Cedi ETHNIC GROUPS Akan 44%, Moshi- Dagomba 16%, Ewe 13%, Ga 8%, Gurma 3% IVORY COAST Mole National Park Tamale Yendi Bui National Park Wenchi Techiman Digya Sunyani National Park Ho Kumasi Atewa Forest Aburi Shai Hills Lome Boin National Kakum Accra Tema Ada Foah Park National Park Ankasa Game Reserve Cape Coast Nzulezu Stilt Village Amansuri Lake Elmina Sekondi Takoradi Lake Volta Atlantic Ocean TOGO

3 Key Ghana volume 8 / 2013 march & april contents 6 memorable moments Make your travel revolve around enjoyable moments 10 Coming events Discover Accra s music, performing arts, galleries, sports etc. 16 map Explore Accra This travel map includes streets & locations 18 beyond Accra Discover the unique wildlife, historical monuments and so much more. 22 Entertainment index Discover Accra s many venues for music, film & theater 24 Dining index From fine dining to street food in Accra 26 Shopping index From neighborhood markets to unique boutiques 28 Accommodation index Luxury to budget hotels and holiday rentals 31 Transportation index key ghana Key Ghana LTD P.O. Box AT 517 Achimota - Accra, Ghana Emmanuel Arthur, Publisher enarthur@ghanakey.com Laure Leplae-Arthur, Creative Director - laurearthur@ghanakey.com Nana Nketsia-Eshun, Country Rep. & Accounts Executive, nnketsia@ ghanakey.com ghanakey.com This magazine is authorized by KEY MAGAZINES INC.

4 no. 1 watching woodcarvers at work At the Aburi carving center woodcarvers can be seen at work on magnificent carvings and drums which are available for purchase. If you are feeling creative, you can actually design your own piece. You can find them at Akwapim Ridge, on the way to Aburi town center, about 45min north of Accra. profile This carving begins with a drawing on a piece wood, From this, the wood is carved and varnished. shadows To get these unique shapes the carver bores holes and indentures in a log, then sands it to get this unique look. caricature These require creative imagery in order to get a unique and peculiar design or shape. stools The traditional form of the stool has a set of aesthetic requirements for it to be accepted as a quality work. dolls Despite the elaborate nature of some of the dolls they are made from a single piece of wood. no. 2 From the intricate craftsmanship of the Aburi carvers to the pleasant breeze while drinking fresh squeezed juice by a swimming pool, Accra has something that you will always treasure. African Drumming You can t help but get caught up in the genuine passions, intricate rhythms, and swirling movement of Ghana s drummers and dancers. One group that we love is the Unity Drum Theater who perform regularly at the Oasis Beach Resort in Cape Coast. The Oasis Beach Resort is on the beach just west of the Cape Coast Castle, in Cape Coast, Central Region, about a 2 hour drive from Accra. Definitely worth the drive.

5 Situated on La beach road this is a gem of a gallery full to the brim with artistic expression. Three floors of art, sculpture, carvings and artifacts, definitely a haven for anyone looking to be inspired or simply enjoy some phenomenal work. It showcases traditional crafts, such as Ashanti drums and lazing poolside 6 with a fruity drink no. 3 grilled Plantain Few countries reward the sidewalk chowhound the way Ghana does. Women dish out hearty bowls of perfectly spiced stew and rice, with an assortment of condiments from stainless steel bowls perched atop their heads. Opt for a snack in lieu of a meal and go for a few grilled plantains with peanuts, or some fried plantain chips. losing yourself 4 at the Artists Alliance masks as well as contemporary Ghanaian art. Admire the elaborately carved and painted coffins, fashioned into shapes like cars, crabs, Nike shoes.. no. 5 in awe of the view at Hillburi A stroll through Hillburi s gardens is not only refreshing but it offers an amazing view of the Akwapim mountain range, especially when you are relaxing in their infinity pool. Located just after the road climbs up from the ocean-side plains, the gardens are located in pleasantly green hill-station-style surroundings. This lodge-style restaurant/pool/ hotel complex is beautifully maintained. Hillburi welcomes all non-members to use their facilities for GHc 5.00 per person. For dining guests there is no admission charge. Go to page 29 for more information about the resort. Slap on the factor 30 and boost your x-factor at one of Accra s super cool luxury pools as you indulge in fresh fruit cocktails under the palms. Try Labadi Beach Hotel, LaPalm or Mövenpick.

6 events - art MARch - april coming events This festival includes the first Francophone Film Festival in Accra, an exhibit of 93 of the best French posters, musicians from Cameroon, Niger, Gabon, Rwanda, Benin, Namibia and Ghana, dance with performers from Burkina Faso and the School of Performing Arts in Legon, readings from famous authors, wine tasting, sports contests, academic contests and a Miss Alliance Française Accra 2013 competition! 10 ghanakey.com Paragliding festival March Three days of spectacular aerial fun, ceremony and music. Tandem paraglider pilots gather from around the world to fly for and with local Ghanaians & visitors. Kwahu Tafo National Symphony plays music from the movies April 13 Ghana s National Symphony with guest British Conductor, Stephen Ellery will play music from the movies including James Bond, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean. The National Theater Also, did you know that you can hire the entire symphony for your own events? Talk to Russell at art March u Posters of Francophonie 93 of the best posters produced for the Francophonie between , to mark 30 years of celebrations. Alliance Française April q-e Lincoln Community School Art Exhibition Opening on Wednesday April 10 at 6pm. film March t-g Festival du film francophone d Accra Organized by the French Institute of Ghana in This exhibit comprises of studio artwork from the Lincoln Community School s International Baccalaureate (IB) Visual Arts students. The exhibit is a culmination of two years of practical exploration, artistic production, and demonstrates the independent contextual, visual, and critical investigations of the students on various cultural contexts. Materials used include watercolor, acrylic and oil paints, charcoal, chalk, plaster, ink, photography, and found objects. Free. Alliance Française y Dorothy Shoes - «Monologues et Dystopies» Photo exhibition: April 15 - May 5, Workshop: April. Dorothy Shoes is a talented young French stage director turned photographer. A storyteller at heart, she gives the impression of speaking through her images, partnership with NAFTI, the first Francophone Film Festival offers the best of Francophone cinema and particularly from Africa during 10 days. 10 movies subtitled in English and awarded at competitions such as FESPACO will be presented, along with which have been widely exhibited in Europe, North America and Asia. Her photographs depict the dark and lonely aspects of human existence portrayed through poetic imagery with quite a touch of humour. Invited by the Institut Français of Ghana, the award-winning photographer will conduct a 5-day workshop at the Alliance Française Accra. Contact stephanie. soleansky@diplomatie. gouv.fr for information and registration. Ghanaian shorts movies, with the presence of the film directors. Mon-Fri screenings at 9am & 6:30pm Sat & Sun: screenings at 10am, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm NAFTI Preview Theatre Alliance Française Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: / afaccra.com NAFTI Hostel 5th Link Rd Cantonments Tel: / nafti.edu.gh ghanakey.com 11

7 events- music music & DANCE Charlotte Hill O Neal, aka Mama C March 4-q Ghana Music Week The first Ghana Music Week (GMW) will be held at the National Theater from March 4 to 10, 2013 under the theme: Engaging music as a catalyst for unity and national growth.includes: training/workshops/seminars; Film/Theater & Comedy and Musical Concerts National Theater 12 ghanakey.com 8 International Women s Day Women of the World: Mama C, Monica Arac De Nyeko, Mamle Kabu & Co - Book Slam, Music, Readings and poetry in celebration of international Women s Day. African Women Development Fund and Alliance Française are pleased to present an evening of music and literature with our special guest Charlotte Hill O Neal, aka Mama C, who will deliver a slam performance of her poetry. Her music is influenced by jazz, blues and gospel and her poems and songs have a strong philosophy of solidarity. Acclaimed authors such as Monica Arac De Nyeko, Martina, Boakyewaa Glover, Famia Nkansa, Franka Andoh, Kuukua Yomekpe among others will perform by her side. Adults: 10 Ghc, AF Students and Cultural Members: 5 Ghc Alliance Française 8 pm Conferences: Meet the authors from 5-7 March For more information visit: afaccra.com u Prix Découvertes RFI-France 24 present: Elemotho Elemotho is a Namibian born musician who plays acoustic guitar in his mother-tongue Setswana, English and other Namibian languages. From rural boy to modern lyricist this artist from the Kalahari carries his music with a touch of rhythms from the desert, mixed with ethnic and global sounds, the calling of the rain is combined with messages for our modern times. Elemotho won the 2012 RFI-France 24 Discovery Awards. Adults: 10 Ghc AF Students and Cultural Members: 5 Ghc Alliance Française 8 pm a La Paillote Takpekpe: Ladies on the mic Join us for the magical tale of African Francophone women with a modern twist, through dance (Naa Ayale) and music (Falyssia) from soulful dynamic women. Rates: Adults: 2 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 1 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm d Sessimè The new afropoprock star from Benin. Her music is a blend of traditional percussions, kpézin, tams-tams, gotâ, calabash and talking-drums, along with modern instruments. Sessimè (which translates as in the footsteps of destiny ), sings most of her songs in Benin languages Fongbé and Yoruba as she proudly represents her native country to the world. Rates: Adults: 10 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 5 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm f Armand N TEP & Friends A unique vocalist and a prolific composer, his vocal talent is broad in terms of octave and style, from silky baritone croon to pygmy-inspired syncopation and tender tenor ballads. His compositions include salsa, jazz and reggae as well as traditional lihongo from his native Cameroon. He will be joined by musical talents and friends Balinga (from Niger), Natural (hip-hop from Gabon) and Serge Ishimwe (from Rwanda). Rates: Adults: 10 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 5 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm k Dance: Quand je danse, je parle aussi et quand je ne parle pas, je danse peut être Serge Aimé Coulibaly, Faso Danse Théâtre. Is this a new form of colonial art straight out of Europe? Burkina Faso choreographer Serge Aimé Coulibaly takes us on a journey that reveals the origins, the history and the evolution of modern dancing throughout Africa. He will be teaming up with dancers from the School of Performing Arts in Legon in a show organized in partnership with Institut Français du Ghana. Rates: Adults: 5 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 2 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm April r National Symphony Orchestra Plays Music from the Movies Guest British Conductor, Stephen Ellery will join resident conductor, Isaac Annoh and the National Symphony Orchestra in a concert featuring Music from the Movies: James Bond, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more VIP: GHc 70 (includes reception & refreshments) Adult: GHc 30 Student: GHc10 Buy 1 Adult ticket get 1 child ticket FREE! National Theater i La Paillotte Takpekpe presents Masquerade Accra [dot] Alt presents the prelude to the third annual Chale Wote Street Art Festival (September 7-8 in James Town) with a carnival party on the lawn. Jam down with the best DJs in the city as they flip through azonto mojo, tropical bass, hip hop, dancehall and African electro mixes. Surprise guests will join in this magic parade of fun. Bring your blanket to chill out and your masquerade costume to boogie. Body paint and colorful masks provided (while supplies last). Rates: Adults: 2 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 1 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm g Sound Kayabash Album launch Jahwi has been a driving force in the underground music scene in Ghana for over 18 years. He will be launching his new album through an epic musical journey filled with positive vibes, a plethora of inspiring visuals, and as always an entertaining performance. This fine blend of hip hop, rock, reggae and afro-beat infused with beat box on some tracks give the album a surprising edge. Includes collaborations with Oga Chux, Delasi, and Sena Dagadu; it also contains the popular singles such as King kong and Dem-a-circle. Rates: Adults: 10 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 5 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm Alliance Française Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: afaccra.com National Theater of Ghana South Liberia Rd, Victoriaborg district Tel: ghanakey.com 13

8 events - Literature & more events - beyond Accra Literature & more March 9 Ministry Of Poetry seminar Organized by the People Of Equal Thought & Spirit (P.O.E.T.S). A creative art (poetry) seminar dubbed Ministry Of Poetry under the theme Exposing poets to opportunities in Ghana s emerging creative industry. British Council Auditorium peopleofequalthoughts.com r A conference on The old love story between French and English by author Henriette Walter. Free. Maison Française t Séminaire: L aventure des mots voyageurs by author Henriette Walter. Free. Maison Française y Miss Alliance Française Accra 2013 Elect Miss Alliance Française Accra 2013, includes a fashion show, a singing & dancing competition, followed by the annual ball of AF students Rates: Adults: 2 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 1 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm p Swiss wine tasting night A wine tasting workshop with food journalist Pierre Thomas. Come and try carefully selected nectars! Organised by the Swiss Embassy. Free Alliance Française, 7pm a Conférence: Les valeurs de la Francophonies Theme : La Francophonie, a community turned towards the future, a unique fora and opportunity for development. Institute of Economic Affairs s Finale du concours Francotonik A competition between the best students of each Ghanaian University where French is taught Maison Française d Job Forum Business people and young Ghanaian graduates meet, promote studies, trade and job opportunities. Free. Alliance Française,10am-3pm f Grande Kermesse de la Francophonie A broad variety of cultures under one roof! Traditional and modern displays of fashion, musical performances & a selection of food and drink from various Francophone countries. Free. Alliance Française,10am-5pm April 2-3 Songwriting Workshop The Business Aspect of the Music Industry Cage Multimedia Ltd, in partnership with Goethe Institute Accra, is holding a two-day workshop to address the issues linked with the music industry. How to define a songwriter, a lyricist, a composer, or a publisher? How do these roles affect and interplay to shape our business? The workshop will expand on discussions about creative rights as musicians and their legal implications for all the stakeholders of the industry. Facilitated by Charles Amoah (Ghana) and Armin Wenzl (Germany). Free. Alliance Française, 8:30am Alliance Française Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: / afaccra.com Maison Française University of Ghana, Legon Tel: / facebook.com/maisonfrancaiseoflegon British Council Auditorium Liberia Road, Central / Tel: Institute of Economic Affairs N o 28 Independence Ave, Ridge Tel: / ieagh.org Beyond Accra March 6 Annual Independence Day Run (and Walk) Celebrate Ghana s Independence Day in style: join others for the Annual Independence Day Run in Sunyani. info@fit4lifeghana.com Sunyani (Brong Ahafo region) 7am y Tournoi sportif étudiants Sports Day organized by students of the French Club. Maison Française, University of Ghana, Legon Kpledjoo Festival Tema Greater Accra Region An annual festival to facilitate the recovery of the Sakuma Lagoon for bumper harvest. The climax is a grand-durber of the chiefs and people and general merrymaking amidst free-for-all hugging. Damba Festival Tamale, Yendi, Walewale, Nalerigu, Northern Region A festival with its origin from Islam. It celebrates the birth of the prophet Mohammed. The chiefs accompanied by their retinues and warriors dress in colorful hand-woven cloths and dance to thunderous beats of the gong-gong drums. Apoo Festival Techiman, Brong Ahafo Region A festival for the purification of the people to rid them of social evil. The festival lasts one week and includes a variety of recreational cultural activity. It ends on the sixth day with the Apoo procession, when insinuations are cast about the evil doings of some of the citizens. ;-x Paragliding Festival In just a few short years, the Ghana Paragliding Festival has become an integral part of the annual Easter celebrations in Ghana. The festival attracts both Ghanaians and foreigners alike for more than 3 days of spectacular aerial fun, ceremony and music. For the last 6 years, tandem paraglider pilots have gathered from around the world to fly local Ghanaian spectators and foreign visitors. The festival is open to solo pilots as well; and boasts consistent flying conditions that begin around mid morning and remain soarable until late in the day. The thermals are consistently large and mild and offer a fantastic flying opportunity. April Jintigi Fire Festival All Gonja Towns, Northern Region Commemorate the search of a lost son of an ancient king. Among activities to mark the festival is the procession at night with torches into the bush or outshirts of towns and villages within Gonjaland. There are also Koran recitals to forecast the new year. Bugum Festival Tamale, Bimbilla, Walewale, Yendi, Nalerigu, Northern Region Celebrations begin with processions from neighboring villages. By nightfall, all the villagers converge at the Chief s palace with torches. Following special invocations by the Chief, the ceremonial illuminate the streets. Festive drumming and dancing continue until the early hours of the morning. 14 ghanakey.com ghanakey.com 15

9 AD 1957 FREEDOM AND JUSTICE OTORWAY IVORY COAST Samanes Rd Dansoman Hi gh St Accra Wa Dr Busia St Blue Lagoon Rd 1 hotels 1 Nightclubs BURKINO FASO Gbele Game Production Reserve Bui National Park Dansoman High St BeachamSt Guggisberg Ave Gbegbe St Osakuman St Mole National Park Wenchi Techiman Sunyani Old Danso m Darkuman Rd an Hi gh St Abeka Rd KWAME NKRUMAH MOTORWAY Paga Navrongo Sirigu Bolgatanga Kumasi Tamale Blue Lagoon Rd Oblogo Rd Koley St Atewa Forest Aburi AKWETEMAN LAPAZ Obuobi Gonno St Fadama Rd Oshipi St Korlegon St Outer Ring Rd Danso St ABEKA Oblogo Rd Dr Nanka Bruce Abeka Mukose St Out Guggisberg Ave Mantse Kwao St Agbon Boi St Eduar do Mohdlana Rd Eduardo Mohdlana Rd NSAWAM ROAD ACHIMOTA NORTH KANESHIE Yendi Amatsewe Orgle Rd erring Rd Larterbiokorsh Achimota Abeka-Lopaz Interchange t Reberrson Crescen Loo p Slater Ave ie Wetse Kojo Org Palace St le Rd Dantu Ave Roger Ave Otublohurm Rd WINNEBA RD WINNEBA RD Ho Shai Hills Boin National Park Kakum Accra Tema Ada Foah National Park Ankasa Game Reserve Cape Coast Nzulezu Elmina Stilt Village Sekondi Takoradi Amansuri Lake Digya National Park Lake Volta Atlantic Ocean TOGO Lome APENKWA TESANO Kaneshie Market Tuesday Market RING ROAD WEST Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Dei Center NSAWAM ROAD NORTH INDUSTRIAL AREA Abossey Okai Rd Otublohurm Rd SOUTH INDUSTRIAL AREA Kwame N Krumah Circle Guggisberg Ave Cleland Rd NSAWAM KORLE USSHERTOWN Faanofa Rd Kwame Nkrumah Ave Han sen JAMESTOWN Rd Alajo High St ACCRA NEW TOWN New Town Rd Kojo Thomposon Rd Kwam e High St Es eefoo St National Museum Jamestown Lighthouse Achimoto Forest Reserve (New Accra Zoo) ASYLUM DOWN BARNES RD Hill St 4th Crescent LIBERIA RD TUDU KOTOBABI 5 w ADABRAKA Makola Shopping Mall KWAME NKRUMAH MOTORWAY Kotobabi Rd Nima Rd 5 th Crescent Nkrumah Memorial Park Kinbu LIBERIA RD High St Nima Rd Liberia Rd Gamel Abdul Nasser Ave Castle Rd la Rd Ango First St Awusai Atso Rd A damafio Crescent RING ROAD CENTRAL RING ROAD EAST CASTLE RD ACHIMOTA ROAD MAAMOBI NIMA WEST RIDGE 1 National Theater PMMC ROMAN RIDGE Arts & Crafts Centre KANDA HIGH ROA D NORTH RIDGE t 3 INDEP ENDENCE AVE INDE PENDENCE AVE 7 2 KINBU RD Stadium Independence Sq. 2 Tribes Restaurant & Afia Gallery Noguchi Memorial Institute of Medical Research SOUTH LEGON KANDA ESTATE Atlantic Ocean Wild Gecko 8 AIRPORT AREA Alliance Française Cantonmen th 16th 17th 18th Ln LIBERATION RD 14th Fourth Circular Rd Legon East Rd ts Rd Oxford St Cantonments Rd LIBERATION RD Giffard Rd Tetteh Quashie Interchange Global Mamas Woodin Boutique S econd Circular R d First Ln DaViva Boutique OSU Labadi Rd Accra Mall Accra Polo Grounds Dubois Centre for Panafrican Josiah Tongogari St Second Labone St First Labone St Fift h Link Rd ACCRA - TEMA MOTORWAY Olooti Rd LABADI RD Spintex Rd KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CANTONMENTS EAST LEGON Giffard Rd National Film & Television Institute Goethe Institute 4 r q T hird Oloti St N 1000 ft 500 m Spintex Rd Burma Camp Rd Burma Camp Rd LA Artists Alliance Gallery AIRPORT HILLS Ghana International Trade Fair Center Next Door Beach Resort Kane Kwei Carpentry e LABADI RD 3 4 Old Winneba Rd

10 beyond Accra Beyond Accra discover unique wildlife, historical monuments and so much more. Wildlife Shai Hills Resource Reserve The closest wildlife park to Accra. The vegetation of Shai Hills is dry, coastal evergreen savannah and 40% of the park is made up of hills covered with dry forest. Major wildlife to be seen include olive baboons, green monkeys, kobs and bushbucks, as well as monitor lizards, pythons and snakes. Bird lovers will also find many bird species including the Senegal Parrot, Grey Plantain Eater, Hornbill, Red Northern Bishop and Violet Turaco and many more. Don t miss a to visit to one of the three caves, Adwuku, Sayu or Hiewey Mole National Park Mole is about a 1 hour drive from Tamale. Tamale is about 600 km from Accra (a 13 hour bus ride, or a 1 hour 20 min plane ride) The largest of its kind in Ghana. Its savannah woodland and forested areas cover a staggering space which measures just less than 5000 square kilometers. You can expect to see antelope, elephants, baboons, warthogs, buffalo, hyenas and if you re very lucky, a leopard. Lions have recently been re-introduced to the park as well. There are also more than 250 species of birds to enjoy. The park has a simple motel with a pool and restaurant located directly above the elephants bathing pond. Owabi Forest Reserve and Bird Sanctuary 15km from Kumasi Winter home to a variety of migratory birds as well as tropical birds who live there year round. Also home to hundreds of the endangered Mona Monkeys. Further to the northeast is the Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary, containing the spectacular Bomfobiri Falls. The salt marshes of the Songow Lagoon are also worth seeing. Lake Volta At Akosombo Dam, board the Yapei Queen ferry and cruise up massive Lake Volta on a 24-hour trip past wooded hills and farming villages and into Ghana s arid north, docking at Yeji. Amansuri wetland 90 km west of Takoradi A complex of peat, swamp and mangrove forests, flood plains, and sandy shores with streams, rivers, a fresh water lake, lagoons and the sea as environmental features. It is the largest intact swamp forest in Ghana and home to many species of plants and animals. Ninety-three of these species made up of reptiles, mammals and birds are of global and national conservation interest. Birding Ghana Bird Walks Join a monthly bird walk on the last Saturday of every month from 7am to 9am. The birding site and meeting point for each month will be communicated. Contact Samuel Temidayo Tel: taymida@yahoo.co.uk or Reuben Ottou Tel: reubenott@yahoo.co.uk Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary Located 30km from Kumasi and about 25km from Konogo, along the Kumasi-Accra highway. Tel: , A bewildering experience as clouds of mud-puddling Whites and Yellows take flight as well as Swallowtails and Pure Gold or Red Gliders, Mother-of-Pearls. The butterflies are plentiful. There are also very good guided tours of the plants, explaining their interesting commercial and medicinal uses. The guesthouse on site serves basic food, and has a pleasant staff. biking Ghana / Aburi Bike & Hike Tours Tel: ghanabike2.com Explore the bush and forestland; discover remote villages as well as colonial style houses in the beautiful Aburi or Busua area. Beyond Accra Wildlife chain-gang Tel: Cycle city trails on mountain bikes starting from -Total on Sunday mornings Cyrils bike group Tel: Cycle city trails on mountain bikes starting from A&C mall in East Legon on Saturday mornings Beaches Relax on the beaches of the Atlantic coast. Labadi Pleasure beach, Kokrobite beach, Coco Beach, Dixcove, Busua and Ada all offer tropical palms, spectacular Atlantic breakers and swimming (but beware of the strong currents and tides). tours Melian Travel & Tours Tel: 233 (0) Provide tailor-made and packaged tours for customers as well as flight and hotel reservations, assisting with visas, airport pick-ups and car/ bus rental study abroad, african drumming, dancing & languages classes. 18 ghanakey.com ghanakey.com 19

11 Lime St Beyond Accra cape coast & Elmina CAPE COAST AND ELMINA The twin towns of Cape Coast and Elmina provide a clear focal point for tourists. In the span of 15 km one can find five castles and forts that shaped not only Ghana s history but that of the world over four centuries as the focus of first the gold trade and then the slave trade. They are a significant symbol of European-African encounters and of the starting point of the African Diaspora. This is also a logical base for trips to other destinations like Kakum National Park, one of the most diverse and best preserved national parks in West Africa. After a day of sight-seeing see Cape Coast become alive when food stands start popping up and locals start to chat, eat and dance under the stars. CAPE COAST Inner Ring Rd Aboom Wells Rd Juk wa Rd To Elmina Prospect Hill Zongo Aboom Rd Ft Victoria Aboom Cls Bakaano Rd Johnston Rd Beulah Ln KotokurabaR J.P. Brown 20 ghanakey.com Rd Royal Rd Quee ns Rd Governor Rowe Rd Coronation Rd Kawaanopaado Atlantic Ocean Kotokurabar Market Royal Rd Victoria Park Garden St Residential Rd Commercial St Victoria Rd Ashanti Rd Intsin St Sarbah Road Crab shrine London Jerusalem Rd Ft William Lt Hse St King St Market RD Castle Beach Restaurant Oasis Beach Resort Bridge Aggrey Rd Sam Rd Boabab vegetarian Restaurant Black Star Bookshop Cape Coast Castle & Museum Cape Coast Castle & Museum Adult / student $7 / 4 - Millions of slaves were shipped to the Caribbean and the United States through this castle. Visit the the dungeons where the slaves were kept and see the door of no return. Overlooking the sea, this whitewashed castle also houses a superb museum, that helps place things into perspective. A guided tour is offered with your admission and should not be missed; allow a minimum of an hour for the tour. The castle also houses a craft market where they offer Djembe drumming lessons. Cape Coast Castle Kakum National Park A dense tropical rain forest is home to over 40 species A Kakum s Canopy Walkway of larger mammals. The bird life is fantastic with over 250 species living in the forest. The highlight, is a stroll on the Canopy Walkway that is built 40 meters above ground, crosses several bridges and is over 330 m in length. Mankessim Posuban Shrine Posuban Shrines A less know attraction, these decorative buildings, are unique to the central coastal region. The shrines are the work of Asafo companies, once responsible for the defense of the towns. Find them in Elmina, however he most well know one is in the town of Mankessim east of Cape Coast. GUIDED ELMINA WALKING TOUR This one and half hour tour offers in-depth information on the economic, political, historical and cultural aspects of Elmina. Elimina Fishing Harbor Discover the archaeological site of old Elm ina, the Mpoben Fish Market, the 19th Century Merchant Houses where prosperous Dutch Merchants lived, the Dutch Cemetery with its imposing Mausoleum and grave markers which tell the stories of European and African celebrities, canons of redoubts which fortified the town from external attacks, Asafo posuban traditional military posts, hear the philosophies behind their totems, visit one of the three prominent hills and see the beautiful panorama which surrounds Elmina and their importance in history. Finish with a brush with the present day Elmina community. Ghana Eco Tours 1st floor of the Elmina Castle Tel: (233) (0) ghanaecotours.com ELMINA JAVA MUSEUM The Elmina Java museum highlights little known aspects of the African Diaspora. The key exhibits of the museum focus on the history of about 3,080 African soldiers whose controversial recruitment for service in the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army began in 1831, 24 years after Britain had declared the Slave Trade abolished. elwininternational.com ELMINA st. joseph s hill Anowi Rd Dutch Cemetery Rd Dzi ewu Lagoon St Liver Pool Rd fish Market Elmina Bay Resort Stumble Inn Coconut Grove Beach Resort Key Guide Ben y a STAY Coconut Grove Beach Resort Condo style hotel, well maintained pool West of Elmina Tel: $$ Elmina Bay Resort west of Elmina elminabayresort.com Tel: $$ Stumble Inn west of Elmina stumbleinnghana.com Tel: $ Oasis Beach Resort Huts right next to the beach.victoria Park, oasisbeach.net Tel: $ Baobab Guest House Well kept, common sink & bathroom Tel: $ EAT AND DRINK Baobab Vegetarian Moringa Restaurant Arty vegetarian food, delicious juices Commercial St (near Cape Coast Castle) Ft. St. Jago S java hill treet Market Rd High Rd Lorry station to Cape Coast WesleyMethosist Church Atlantic Ocean Elmina Beach Resort Cape coast Elmina Castle Tel: Oasis Beach Resort Large menu. Live music, drumming, dancing & Saturday bonfires on the beach. Castle Restaurant Good Ghanaian food. Fantastic view. Victoria Rd (next to the Cape Coast Castle) Hotels $ less than $75 $$ $75 - $200 VISIT Cape Coast Castle & Museum Cape Coast City Center Elmina Castle Elmina City Center Elmina Fishing Harbor Behind Elmina Castle Kakum National Park 33km north of Cape Coast Posuban Shrines Elmina, Anomabu & Mankessim Elmina-Java Museum Elmina Beyond Accra cape coast & Elmina ghanakey.com 21

12 Entertainment The Lexington This is the old Champs bar completely redesigned, it now offers an amazing list of creative, original and interesting cocktails and fun bar snacks. nightlife Aphrodisiac 2 35 Badu Street, Dzorwulu Tel: DJs serve a mix of hip hop and R&B, hip life, garage and techno. Ladies night on Thursdays. Fridays DJ Flava Nite open from 11pm - 6am +233 jazz bar & grill 3 75 Ring Rd, North Ridge Tel: Ghana s premiere jazz and live music club. Open until 4 am on week-ends Bywell Okodan Rd off of Oxford St, Tel: Thursdays a live band performs high life music. 6pm -1 am. Citizen Kofi 1 (presently closed for renovation) Duplex 2nd Kuku close off oxford st, Definitely the most down to earth place you will find. Jazztone 6 No.3 Third Ringway, Airport Res. Tel: Live Entertainment Fri & Sat from 8:30 pm Jokers 4 Labadi Road, La Tel: Not very far from La Beach, this is a very popular place to play pool, tourists & locals meet here to have a drink and a game. The Lexington 5 next to Paloma Hotel, Kokolemle Tel: (0) An upscale lounge/sports bar specializing in cocktails with fancy bar snacks frequented by ex-pats and locals alike. Next Door Beach Resort Beach Road, Teshie (opposite the Military Academy) Tel: Live music on weekends, Sunday afternoons catch some traditional song and dance performances. The one2one Bar Mövenpick Hotel, Central A chic cocktail bar where you can escape, socialize and launch your evening in style to the sound of African lounge music or live performances. The Republic Bar & Grill 3rd Lane Kuku Hill, Tel: This place has quickly become the hot spot in Accra. Like the every-week-kind-of-spot to chill, catch up with friends, and listen to some cool music over beer and food. Robi Dutch Pub Dade walkstreet 14, Labone Tel: The only authentic Dutch pub in Ghana, with Dutch cuisine, beer, music and ambiance. film Silverbird Cinema First Floor, Shop 39, Accra Mall, Tetteh Quashie Interchange Tel: silverbirdghana.com Goethe-Institut 30 Kakramadu Rd, Cantonments Tel: Regularly show films on Thursdays. www. goethe.de Drama / music Alliance Française Accra Liberation Link - Airport Residential Tel: A large producer of cultural events in Accra, including live music, poetry readings, theater, art exhibits and much more, that reflect the diversity and the quality of France and Africa s artistic offer. afaccra.com National Theatre of Ghana South Liberia Road, Central Tel: This elegant and imposing theater is the hub of music and theater in Accra. It houses The National Symphony Orchestra, The National Dance Company and The National Drama Company. It is also a regular venue for Ghana s world acclaimed satirist Kwaku Sintim-Misa popularly called KSM. The National Theater is also worth a guided or self-visit in the daytime (for a minimal fee). Nubuke foundation 7 Adamafio Close, East Legon Tel: nubukefoundation.org Enjoy programs ranging from drama and music to art exhibitions, poetry, and films. Art Afia gallery No. 2 Liberia Rd Ext, Tel: Packed with local wood carvings and crafts. afiavillage.com Artists Alliance Gallery Omanye House. Beach Rd, La before LaPalm Hotel Tel: A fantastic African modern art gallery located right on the coast. The gallery is huge and more museum-like; three floors of fabric, paintings, sculptures, and odds and ends like coins and games. Hershel Gallery Mankrato St, East Cantonments Tel: herschelgallery.com Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop Teshie First Junction TEL: / 5 Workshop of Seth Kane Kwei who invented the famous design coffins in the 1950 s which are carved into shapes that represent something important and relevant to the deceased person, such as a fish, airplanes, etc. Meet Eric Adjetey Anang, grandson of Kane Kwei, and hear stories about these fantastic coffins. history Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum & Museum High St., central Tel: An obligatory visit for history buffs. Dr. Nkrumah serves as a loose approximation of George Washington for Ghana. This museum is an introduction to a complex personality. It is a great source of information, including photos of Nkrumah with a wide range of world leaders, his books, his clothing, and artifacts. National Museum of Ghana Accra Barnes Rd, central Tel: Established in 1957, this museum s collection ranges from pre-historic, archaeological discoveries, to colonial antiquities and exhibits of contemporary African art. Don t miss the outdoor sculpture garden. Open from 9am - 5pm Tuesday through Sunday W.E.B. Dubois Center 2nd circular Rd, Cantonments This is the home, library and final resting place of American-born crusader for social justice, William Edward Burghardt DuBois. arts & culture 22 ghanakey.com ghanakey.com 23

13 dining Kebabs Ghana is obsessed with kebabs. Most events serve or sell various grilled meats, and most famous is the kebab. Ghanaians have perfected a dusting powder for the meat, made of hot pepper powder, peanut powder and garlic and ginger, that coats and browns on the meat. It s great. African Ghanaian Village Restaurant La Palm Royal Beach Hotel N o 5 La Bypass Rd Tel: Enjoy an African lunch or dinner with seafood with a view of the Atlantic Ocean. La Buka 10th Lane Tel: osu Christine s Unique Café 150m off Ring Rd at Nima Junction Tel: Chez Afrique Near Yemoh Plaza Tel: East Legon Country kitchen 2nd Ringway Estates Tel: Le Grand Ecuyer Ring Road, just west of Danquah Circle Tel: Maquis Tante Marie 5th Norla Link Tel: maquistantemarie.com Labone Next Door Restaurant Beach Rd (op. the Military Academy) Tel: next-door.com Teshie Old Bob s Place Niger Hse, 59 Okadan Tel: The Orangery Crepe & salad bar Farrar Ave Tel: Adabraka papaye Cantonments Rd Near MTN store Tel: chop bars Chop Bars range from a woman serving dishes out of a bowl on the side of the road to sit down spots with full kitchens. Here are few that we recommend: Asanka Local 18th lane Tel: This is good place to go if you are looking for a local experience. Find delicacies like Banku, fufu, soups, chicken etc. osu Auntie Muni Waakye off Josiah Tongogari St & orphan cres., TEL: Though it looks like little more than a roadside stand Aunti Muni s is one of the most popular spots for weekend Wakeye. Cantonments Peace Palace off of 6th st accross ecobank osu seafood Captain Hooks 4 Kakramandu St Tel: Cantonments fast food Barcelos Op. Dynasty Chinese Tel: Chicken Republic Cantonments Rd south of Papaye Tel: KFC Cantonments Rd ASian Royal Dragon Chinese Restaurant La Palm Royal Beach Hotel N o 5 La Bypass Rd Tel: Enjoy a Chinese dinner with special teppanyaki every evening. La Dynasty restaurant Oxford St Tel: Nobel House Kuku Hill, Salem Rd Tel: Zion Thai Restaurant Okodan & mission St Papaye Down Tel: Try spicy penang curry, true pad thai, and lots of vegetarian options. Afterwards, enjoy a sweetened Thai iced tea. Padthai Restaurant 10 Monrovia Rd Tel: East Legon italian Arlecchino 674 Oxford St Tel: Bella Roma Fourth Lane Tel: Eddy s Pizza 66 Ring Road Tel: central Il Cavaliere Pezzo Accra Polo Grounds Tel: Airport Res Mama mia Pizzeria 7th Lane Tel: Osteria Michelangelos House No.3 Nortei Abadio St Tel: Airport Res Picasso Crown Apartamento Premises Tel: Airport Res The Venue Adamafio link Tel: East Legon indian Heritage indian off Salem Rd Noble Chinese Restaurant Bldg Tel: Koh-I-Noor Grisfarm Hotel off First Tel: Tandoor Indian near Land Tours Tel: Labone lebanese Basha Kojo Thompson Rd Niagara Hotel Adabraka Le Magellan Restaurant Ring Road East at Labone Junction Tel: Also serves French food. western Bus Stop Bar & Restaurant Tel: Adabraka The Lexington next to the Paloma Hotel in the Kokolemle neighbourhood Tel: Serves deep fried brie, bruschetta, burgers, pulled pork. White Bell Cnr Farrar Av Adabraka Tel: Frankies Cantonments Rd Tel: Little Indian Sunshine Salad Bar 11th Lane Tel: Sankofa Restaurant Mövenpick Hotel Tel: Daily breakfast and lunch Buffet from Mon to Sat. Sunday Brunch Buffet. Dinner includes a starter buffet and a la carte main courses. central spanish El gaucho Abrebrensem Tel: British honeysuckle bar Ring Rd Tel: Ryan Irish Pub Troas St Tel: French La Chaumiere 215 Liberation Rd across Shangri- La Hotel Tel: Airport Res Café Chez Des Amis Liberation Rd, Across from French Embassy Le Must No 28, Orphan Crescent Tel: North Labone Le Tandem 6 Mankralo St Tel: Livingstone Safari near Akai House across from Kohinoor Tel: Japanese 3121 Sushi 14th Lane Behind Barclays Tel: Seafood-grill, cocktail bar & cigar lounge, sushi/teppanyaki bar smoncnz@hotmail.com Monsoon 41 Oxford St above Food Court Tel: Cafe Josie s Cuppa Cappuccino 3rd Close, Tel: Airport Res brunch melting moments No. 78/5, 1st Norla St Tel: Labone Labadi Beach Hotel No.1 La Bypass Tel: /6 La La Palm Royal Beach Hotel N o 5 La Bypass Rd Tel: La 24 ghanakey.com ghanakey.com 25

14 shopping Centre for National Culture This market has a never ending array of goods in numerous stalls, you may not even be able to see it all in one day. As far as price goes, the value you place on a prized item is what you pay for it. It is all about doing your research on the ground to know what the market price is. These vendors are savvy street sellers, they will negotiate until you get tired, so be prepared for a challenge. markets Makola Market Kojo Thompson Rd Dominated by women this bustling market of Accra is situated right in the center of the city. There you will find: jewelry, fabrics, plastic hair decorations, traditional Ghanaian glass beads, batiks, wigs, bags, shoes, toiletries, as well as shea butter, fish, beans, meat, vegetables, fruit, flour, eggs, pots & pans, grills and much more. central Malata Market Elephant Walk Rd If you want a true local market experience, you ll find it here. No tourists, no African masks, no tourist handcrafts, but you will have the opportunity to eat some authentic Ghanian fare Kaneshie Market Mallam-Odorkor Rd Mostly traditional goods: food, house-hold items, beads, hair supplies, shoes, handbags, beauty products, fabric. Kaneshie malls Accra Mall Spintex Rd, Tetteh Quarshie Interchange accramall.com Airport Area A&C Square Block 232, Jungle Rd Tel: ancsquare.com East Legon supermarkets It is best to get your fruits and vegetables in the local outdoor markets, however, if you are looking for imported food items, frozen meat & poultry, breads, cakes, pastries you can probably find them in one of these supermarkets. Koala Supermarket Off Danquah Circle at Cantonments Rd Tel: Excellent assortment of local and imported goods; bread selection is highly recommended. Carries Cottage Farms frozen pork. koalashop.com.gh shoprite Accra Mall Tel: Airport Area crafts Centre for National Culture 28th February Rd Tel: A sea of stalls selling arts and crafts. It is also referred to as the Arts Centre. This is the place to shop in Accra for crafts. The level of aggressive hassling may discourage you but if you have the patience you can come away with good-quality handicrafts from all over Ghana. central Loom 117 Kwame Nkrumah Ave Tel: Sells spectacular paintings as well as woodcarvings, fabrics and statues. central Global Mamas 14th Lane Near Koala Supermarket Tel: globalmamas.org Wild Gecko Handicrafts Near Tetteh Quarshie exchange Tel: Unique handcrafted furniture, household decorations, accessories & jewelry. Cantonments Woodwork ABURI CARVING CENTer Akwapim Ridge On the way to the Aburi town center Here craftmen can be seen at work on magnificent carvings and drums which are available for purchase. If you are feeling creative, you can actually design your own piece. ABURI Jewelry Pmmc Mark Cofie Building Tel: 233 (0) Buys precious minerals such as diamonds and gold directly from local small-scale miners and make a large variety of jewelry we especially love the unique jewelry representing traditional Ghanaian symbols. pmmcghana.com central modern Art Artists Alliance Omanye House Tel: A fantastic African modern art gallery located on the coast. Packed with artistic expression. Three floors of art, sculpture, carvings and artifacts. The best part is that most of it is for sale. artistsallianz.com LA bookstores Silverbird bookstore Accra Mall Tel: Current fiction, nonfiction, business and religious books. Airport Area University Bookshop University of Ghana Legon Tel: Current fiction, nonfiction & textbooks. Great if you are looking for books by local authors. Legon fabric & fashion Woodin Boutique Oxford St Tel: A temple of high fashion fabrics. 14 artists create ever changing designs. DA viva Boutique 17th Lane Tel: Pure cotton fabric with a subtle mix of elegance and color. Kiki clothing Accra Mall Tel: Unique ethnic designs for children and adults. Airport Area 26 ghanakey.com ghanakey.com 27

15 Accomodations bojo beach REsort If you are looking for a private island experience with a world-class resort, there now is one just 40 minutes from downtown Accra, it immediately envelops visitors in natural splendor. resorts Labadi Beach Hotel 4 No.1 La Bypass, Accra Tel: +233 (30) /6 labadi@legacyhotels.com Includes a health club, an outdoor pool, a fitness facility, and a children s pool, a business center, small meeting rooms, and secretarial services. la La Palm Royal Beach Hotel 3 5 La Bypass Tel: /5111 gbhghana.net Featuring 152 rooms, each with its own private balcony, laid out in chalet fashion, creating the feeling of a village complete with 8 bars and restaurants, large swimming pool, souvenir shops, fitness center & casino. la Ramada Resort Coco Beach 7 Awi Koonaa St Nungua Tel:+233 (30) ramadaresortaccra.com This hotel is located in the quiet outskirts of Accra. A large outdoor pool and a children s pool. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Breakfast included. Luxury The African Regent Airport West, Tel: A refreshing taste of Africa in a classy establishment. Enjoy an enviable collection of African Art. A spa, a health club, outdoor pool, a fitness facility, wireless Internet in public areas. Cantonments The Aknac Hotel Trasacco Valley Tel: theaknachotel.com A hidden gem situated in the peaceful suburbs of Accra near Trasacco Valley and also within easy reach of the city centre. This chic boutique hotel offers style, charm and personal service, where you are guaranteed to be treated as an individual and not just a room number. The hotel has a restaurant, bars and an outdoor pool along with standard rooms, and junior suites both of which come with complimentary breakfast and wireless internet access. Golden Tulip 6 Liberation Road Tel: goldentulipaccrahotel.com A business-friendly hotel close to U.S. Embassy. It includes a health club, an outdoor pool, a fitness facility, and a children s pool. Business amenities includes a business center, small meeting rooms, and secretarial services. The Lansdown Kitase junction, Aburi Tel: 233 (0) lansdownaburi@yahoo.com If you are looking for a refreshing get away, this new resort is located in the Aburi Hill s verdant atmosphere and within easy reach of the Accra business district, 30 minutes drive from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, 10 minutes from the edge of Accra. It provides conference facilities, Wifi, DVSTV in all villas, tennis court, and pool complex with Infinity edge pool and restaurant/bar. They also offer short and long term rentals. Aburi The Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel 1 Independence Ave, Ridge Tel: moevenpick.com Ideally located in the central business district of downtown Accra, close to major financial institutions, the International Conference Centre and government ministries. The Hotel has 260 rooms include 61 Executive Club Rooms, 15 Junior Suites with balconies and view of the Swimming Pool, one Ambassador Suite & a 320sqm Presidential Suite. Villa Monticello 8 No.1A Mankata Ave Link Airport Residential Tel: villamonticello.com A boutique hotel in the heart of Accra with beautifully designed themed rooms - the Marrakech suite is our favorite. Restaurant, outdoor pool, full-service spa, bar/lounge. Televisions with digital channels. moderate Afia African Village $ Liberia Road Tel: afiavillage.com Afia African Village is sensitively designed to take full advantage of the expansive ocean views and cooling sea breezes. Its traditionally styled architecture evokes the very essence of Africa. Singles, doubles and family suites. Breakfast included. Bojo Beach Resort $ Off the Old Weija Barrier Tel: bojobeachresort.com 35 upscale Guestrooms and Suites, this hotel is an ultimate retreat in the suburbs of Accra. It is a perfect place if you are looking to be in the city but enjoy the privacy and luxury of being far away. You ll enjoy the ocean and mountain views as well as high speed wireless internet, and world-class service. Kokrobite The Rest Inn $ No. 15, 7th Rd, Tesano Architecturally inspired residence set in lush greenery, with a swimming pool, a terrace bar, a meeting room. Hillburi Aburi $150 Gyankama Tel: Blending modern style with strong colonial and African influences, lovely comfortable king size beds, fluffy duvets and pillows and thick towels, spectacular views overlooking the surrounding hills. Includes a bar, restaurant, infinity swimming pool. Aburi Mahogany Lodge $ q No. 9, Kakramadu Link Tel: mahoganylodge.com A very pretty courtyard with pool. Two computers with free wireless. East Cantonments Bed & breakfast Spintex Inn $60 #1 Fourth Nii Kwaofio Link, Spintex Tel: spintexinn.com Spintex Inn is a Bed & Breakfast with a homelike atmosphere and convenient location Budget Blue Royal Hotel $69-$129 No th lane off Cantoment Rd Tel: (0)302) A simple option in a great location. blueroyalghana.com New Ampax Hotel $20-40 Achimota Rd. Pokuake Junction Tel: (0) ampaxhotelgh.com Frankies 9 Cantonments rd. Tel: nii@frankiesghana.com 28 ghanakey.com ghanakey.com 29

16 Accomodations Big Milly s Backyard Pretty little thatched huts, copious greenery, bucket-shower blocks, a bar, a chill-out area, a couple of viewing towers and a restaurant overlooking the beach, a perfect place to kick back and relax. Starlite Lodge No 2 Volta River Ave. Teshi-Nungua Estates Tel: starlitelodge-ghana.com A family friendly lodge Pink Hostel w Tel: / phostel@busymail.com.gh from $20 (with continental breakfast) Pink Hostel, has 19 rooms containing 55 beds comprising of 10 Standard rooms & 45 bunk beds (shared dormitory). All Rooms have private en-suite facilities with air-conditioning and WIFI. Bedua Home Suites $40-60 Tel: NO 58 Genesis Estates at Mariville off Spintex Road in a gated community Rooms en suite with shower, toilet and secure closets. All rooms have air conditioners and ceiling fans. Common living/dining room, kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils ready for independent cooking. Study room/ OfficeDSTV satellite cable. Washing machine huts & cottages Big Milly s Back Yard GHc Tel: or Twenty rooms, all have fans and are beautifully decorated with African art. Double huts are of local clay bricks with thatched roofs. Most cottages are self contained. Several have A/C. 150 trees and a large menagerie of pets in the garden.entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Kokrobite holiday rentals In a holiday rental you can do your own thing anytime and take your time about it. Discover local markets, small neighborhood businesses. Choose to buy & cook local produce and learn how to live like locals. Legassi Gardens Apartments ADDIS AVENUE,POKUASE JUNCTION, NEAR ACP ESTATES JUNCTION Tel: legassigardens@hotmail.com Furnished and serviced apartments, in serene garden setting. Listen to our many birds, watch our garden butterflies, and play a game of Oware under the palm frond canopy! Convenience /craft store on-site & vegetarian café. La-Paradise Inn r Tel: th Ostwe Street South La Estate (Opposite Jokers Pub) Right in the heart of vibrant area, these apartments are surrounded by a diverse array of shops and restaurants. Each apartment has a modern living space with internet access and satellite t.v. Outside of the apartment enjoy the swimming pool and the tropical garden. Domestic Air: Antrak Air Tel: (233) (0) , antrakair.com Wholly Ghanaian owned has flights to Kumasi, Takoradi, Sunyani, Tamale and Wa. Fly 540 Tel: (233) (0) fly540africa.com Offers internal flights to several locations around Ghana. They fly from Accra to Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale and Sunyani. Buses: STC (State Transport Corporation) Tel: (233-21) or or The main, government owned and operated, intercity coaches. You should buy the tickets in advance so that you are given an assigned seat. Buses from Accra to Tamale leave daily at 7am and 3pm, a 9 am bus continues on to Bolgatanga. Buses from Tamale to Accra run daily at 6.30am and 4pm, Kumasi at 7am (10am weekends). A service from Tamale to Takoradi runs twice a week, at 8am on Tuesdays and 3pm on Saturday. VIP Tel: , vipjeoun@yahoo.com Air conditioned clean buses to Kumasi. There are two levels of bus one with larger seats and more leg room for marginally more money. Buses run frequently all day and night. A good alternative for a long drive. opposite Africa Motors OA Travel and Tours Tel: Tamale: / Kumasi: Much like the STC and is located 200m from STC station in Accra. OA offers very new buses for a reasonable price, they also have multiple drivers for longer trips with an armed guard for security. The other main attraction of this bus system is the scheduled times it travels. Leaving at 3pm daily (promptly!) from Bolgatanga to Accra (just outside the metro station), costing only GHc It leaves Tamale to Accra (across the street from metro station) daily at 5pm, costing GHc You are also able to book tickets in advance. Insist on it a day or two ahead, sometimes you get the odd clerk who doesn t want to sell in advance, but ask for a manager if this occurs. Car Rentals: Atlas Rent-A-Car Tel: ghana-car-rentals.com Tel: ghana-car-rentals.com A one-stop-shop for online car hire in Ghana. With a wide selection of vehicles for personal as well as business car rental needs. Rental options range from saloon cars, to luxury cars, 4 wheel driven off-road cars, minivans and buses with competitive rates and unlimited mileage. MAKOLA MARKET TEL: transportation 30 ghanakey.com ghanakey.com 31

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