Ghana Tourism
Welcome to Ghana – the Travellers for African Tourist!
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Ghana is an exciting tourist country to visit in West Africa that has assumed a new status as one of the most sought tourist destinations in Africa. Ghana tourism introduces you to a country boastful of numerous things going for it: the sociable residents, serene environment, the eventful festivals, the vibrant cities, the lively markets, the immaculate beaches and a distinctive way of life that is truly Ghanaian.
The country has a cultural diversity is unsurpassed in West Africa and is a flavor for your visit. It takes pride in its rich history and culture plus various ethnic tribes which have separate traditional practices and way of living. Cultural tours take you on an amazing journey through the history of this wonderful country, immersing you in the cultural traditions and daily life of the many tribal communities we come into contact with.
For the adventurous tourist in Ghana, you will not need to worry about speaking the language. Several local dialects are spoken in Ghana and they include Akan, Ewe, Ga, Dagbani, Nzema and Hausa, but the official language is English. Therefore it will be easy for you to make yourself understood, wherever you will go.
There are over 70 ethnic groups in different parts of the country. Its current ethnographic composition results in constant migration from the north and eastern part of Africa due to the abundance of gold found in the region. However, urbanization has made many tribesmen to move to cities resulting into loss of many original culture and historical roots.
Different traditions, cultures and daily life of the different communities reside in this country. It’s the reason why it’s often said that Ghana is a world in one country and a must visit before life expires. The more days you spend in Ghana the better your experiences. A Cultural History rich with information about past ethnic people, ancient methods of brass making is Ghana. First you will get tuitions from the craftsmen and then you can make your own figure. You can carry these brass figures back home, the Ashanti Craft Workshops teach the art of making indigenous art and craft items of the region.
On the Ashanti bead tour in this country in Africa you will learn to make traditional glass beads by local artisans. If you wish to see festivals, the period between August and September is the best season to visit Ghana since many communities celebrate their first harvests during these months. Kotoka International Airport is the main jump-on and off point to Ghana. Accra is Ghana’s capital city and commercial heart. Discover the attractions of this bustling city, including the Independence Square, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, The National Museum, the Du Bois Center and Makola Market. Recreation areas like the Aburi Botanical Gardens and Busua Beach Resort for relaxing.
Cape Coast – visit Cape Coast Castle, one of the best-preserved castles and the 15th century Elmina Castle. Elmina is an excellent town to explore on foot and be sure you don’t miss the fishing harbor and the Dutch cemetery. Also in the town are the posuban shrines. Don’t miss the Kakum National Park where you enjoy walking on the only canopy walkway in Africa, one of the only 3 in the world. The Busua Beach resort. Let’s enjoy a little bit of luxury. The well-preserved Fort Appolonia at Beyin is a site to visit. Beyin also is the start of point in getting to the “floating” village Nzulezu, a village on stilts in the middle of the Lake Tadane. It is worth seeing how the people live there. The return journey to Accra takes you through traditional villages, vast rubber plantations and fields of pineapples. Many of the plantations will welcome guests and show you how their farms operate. You will see the Fort good hope at Senya Bereku before you get to Accra.
Best time to Travel
Ghana is essentially hot and humid all year round. The best time to travel is probably December to April since you’ll miss the rainy season. But this is also the hottest time of year and quite uncomfortable in the north of the country since it there’s the added bonus of Saharan sand blowing in the air. July and August are good months to travel if you’re planning to stay in the south, since there’s a lull in the rains during this time.
Accept that we hold your hand and guide you through Ghana tourism potentials as we say Akwaaba to Ghana!