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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
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Sirigu
Navrongo
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Yendi
LANGUAGES
English (official), Akan,
Moshi-Dagomba,
Ewe & Ga.
Wenchi
Sunyani
CURRENCY
Cedi
ETHNIC GROUPS
Akan 44%, MoshiDagomba 16%, Ewe
Abidjan
13%, Ga 8%, Gurma 3%
Techiman
Digya
National Park
TO GO
GOVERNMENT
Multiparty Democracy
Bui National
Park
Lake Volta
AREA
238,537 sq. kilometers
RELIGIONS
Christian 63%, Muslim
16%, indigenous
beliefs 21%.
IVORY COAS T
Tamale
POPULATION
25,000 000
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Atewa Forest
Aburi
Boin National
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Ankasa Game
Reserve
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Lake
Nzulezu
Stilt Village
Kakum
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Cape Coast
Elmina
Sekondi Takoradi
Shai Hills
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Key Ghana • volume 7 / 2013
jan. & feb.
editor’s letter
contents
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must-do
accra
Here we invite you to
share the unparalleled
opportunities that
Accra offers.
Clockwise from above:
Mövenpick Hotel’s
buffet, CapeCost Castle,
Ankobra Beach.
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Coming events
A l o o k a h e a d : G h a n a’ s b r i g h t f u t u r e
This past year Ghana has taken its
place as the jewel of West Africa.
A safer and more stable country
than its neighbors, it has been
able to welcome new development
and foreign investment, which
has resulted in a boom in tourism.
In Ghana you can find traditional
culture alongside of western-stlyle
accommodations and services, an
eclectic mix of food, and enough
activities to keep you busy for days.
The Accra Mall, continues to thrive,
with several South African chain
stores, a movie theater, an Italian
furniture design store, Nike, Puma
and a food court. Accra, Ghana’s
capital, is full of expats, and business
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executives. You will find that many
of Accra’s nightlife spots feature
world class music and also serve
excellent food during the day. Best
of all Ghana is full of some of the
friendliest people on the continent.
We hope that you enjoy this issue
of Key Ghana; which is focused on
giving you advice, tips, and stories
that will make your stay in Accra
more meaningful and memorable.
You can now find Key Ghana
magazine at the Ghana Embassy
in the U.S., Kotoka International
Airport, The National Theater of
Ghana and many other locations in
Ghana.
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Dining index
From fine dining to street
food in Accra
26
Shopping index
From neighborhood
markets to unique
boutiques
Discover Accra’s music,
performing arts, galleries,
sports etc.
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16
Luxury to budget hotels
and holiday rentals
map
Explore Accra
This travel map includes
streets & locations
19
Accommodation
index
31
Transportation
index
beyond Accra
Discover the unique
wildlife, historical
monuments and so
much more.
22
Entertainment
index
Discover Accra’s many
venues for music, film &
theater
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This is a list of our 10 favorite things to do in Accra.
Discover these must-do attractions that distinguish this great
metropolis from any other city in the world.
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Aburi carving
Center
Here craftsmen can be seen at
work on magnificent carvings and
drums which are available for purchase. If you are feeling creative,
you can design your own piece.
UNIVERSITY
OF GHANA,
LEGON
BOOKSTORE
This bookstore is situated in the heart of Legon
University and is a gem of a
bookstore if you are looking
for great African literature
and textbooks that you
can’t find anywhere else.
Check out
the African
writers series,
I couldn’t put
this one down.
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Take the quick
boat ride across
the Lagoon to
this pristine
sand bar.
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gallery
hopping
Artist Alliance Gallery is a
fantastic African modern art
gallery located right on the
coast. It is packed with art.
Three floors of art, sculpture,
carvings and artifacts, a
haven for anyone looking to be
inspired or simply enjoy some
incredible work.
Omanye House. Beach Rd. La,
before LaPalm Hotel
Tel: 0245251404
Also, cool stuff like this, at the
Hershel Gallery. Mankrato St
East Cantonments herschelgallery.com Tel: 0243380668
Bojo Beach
Accra sports
stadium
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Experience the passion of Ghana
soccer. To get in on the fun, buy a
copy of the Daily Graphic on a Friday/Saturday to get accurate times
and dates for the matches taking
place that weekend.
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catching some
local music
For centuries music has been an integral part of
Ghanaian life. Intensely rhythmic and infused
with meaning, music marks the cycles of life,
animates religious rituals, and communicates
social values. It is therefore not surprising that
you will find an abundance of amazing live music
in Ghana. (P. 22 lists some of our favorite spots.)
Make sure to
get the guide,
Otherwise you
will miss small
plants like the
mimosa, whose
leaflets fold up
when you touch
them!
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KWAME NKRUMAH MEMORIAL
PARK AND MAUSOLEUM
This park is dedicated to the founding father of Ghana, Kwame
Nkrumah. There is a very decorative and interesting mausoleum that marks his final resting place. The park is expansive
and beautiful, and there are numerous fountains and statues
that are dedicated to Ghana’s independence. Keep an eye out
for the many beautiful peacocks roaming freely on the grounds.
M.anifest at the Alliance Française was amazing!
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STREET
FOOD
To find good street food you
have to go where Africans
eat on the run: bus stations,
markets, busy intersections,
construction sites. Look where
people stop and rest a minute.
Aburi
Botanical
Gardens
A 65-hector garden with
some amazingly large
trees along with a variety
of beautiful indigenous
and exotic plants set in
peaceful parkland, that
seems to have a special
ambience. The drive into
the mountains is beautiful.
This is an ideal place for a
family outing or a picnic.
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lose yourself in
makola market
If you are looking for an insight into Ghanaian culture
and life, plunge into one of
Accra’s colorful markets and
feel life happening around
you. Makola is a huge open
air market right in the center
of Accra. In this bustling
market dominated by women
one can find just about anything for a good price.
MAKOLA
MARKET
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events- music
jan - Feb
coming events
passed away a year ago.
Staff, friends, family and
artists will commemorate
the life of this great man.
All proceeds will go to his
wife and children. Alliance
Française, 8 pm
Eyes from the Wild
f
Lovers Agony
Feb 2
Eyram Adorkor’s new
comedy will touch on
common lessons but
serious issues “you
wish your mother had
told you before you got
married”.
Ghana
chocolate day
Feb 14
Alain Angé puts African memories
into pictures
Alliance Française - January 31 at 7 pm
Having spent a long time traveling throughout all
Africa, Alain Angé transforms emotions onto paper
or glass. Alliance Française is happy to welcome
the self-taught artist in an exhibition that celebrates
nature in all its details. www.afaccra.com
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An upsurge in
demand for high
quality chocolate
is putting Ghana’s
cocoa producers
on the international
stage. Valentine’s Day
has, therefore, been
designated as ghana’s
official “Chocolate
Day”, which means
we need to go out and
sample one of society’s permissible vices,
fine chocolate!
February
music
Goethe Institute
5 pm
January
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Nightlife Awards
As Accra continues to
become a world-class
destination, Ghanaian
nightlife industry
professionals play an
important role. Some of the
award categories will be:
Best Ambriance, Best DJ,
Best Late Night Snacks.
One of the highlights
will be a performance
by United States rapper,
Cassidy. Event Haven
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Benefit concert with
Austrian opera star Eva Lind.
Internationally acclaimed
opera star Eva Lind will
perform a benefit concert
for Plan International
Ghana an NGO that
focuses on promoting
children’s rights and
helps lift millions of
children out of poverty’. All
proceeds will benefit Plan
International Ghana.
Alliance Française, 8 pm
u A Tribute to Cephas
Sackitey.
This concert is a tribute
to Cephas Sackitey, Head
of Alliance Française’s
cultural department, who
Rotary Club Music &
Dinner Gala Night
The Rotary Club of Accra
is first Club in Englishspeaking West Africa.
After a successfull Wine
& Cheese Jazz Night in
November come enjoy
a Presidential Classical
Music & Dinner Gala
Tickets: GHc 200.00 per
person (kwasifgyabaa@
yahoo.com)
Movenpick Ambassador
Hotel, 7:30 pm
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La Paillote Takpekpe:
SNAKE &/OR LADDERS
Laboratory de Caméléon
is an intercultural &
cross-cultural program of
the University of Ghana,
students from the various
departments will rock the
Paillotte Tapkepke with
contemporary dance,
puzzled drama, unplugged
spoken word poetry and
tuneful body percussion
supported by instructors
from Germany, Burkina
Faso, Turkey and Ghana.
Alliance Française, 8 pm
Alliance Française Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.com
Event Haven Inside the Accra International Trade Fair Centre
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film & theater
January
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And Along Come
Tourists
A German feature film
from 2007, based on the
experiences of director
Robert Thalheim, during
his community service at
Auschwit, the concentration camp. We follow the
relationship of a 19 year
old Sven, who takes care
of Stanislaw Krzeminski,
a survivor of Auschwitz.
Goethe Institute 7:30 pm
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Kebab Connection - a
feature film by Anno Saul,
2005
A German feature film set
in the Schanzenviertel,
a multicultural district in
Hamburg. A young Turkish
man, Ibo, produces small
commercial films for local
cinemas. However being
a huge fan of Bruce Lee,
he dreams of becoming
the first German Kung-Fu
film-maker. One day, a
commercial film for his
uncle’s kebab restaurant
becomes unexpectedly
successful and fame
seems to be as close as
ever... Free entrance.
Goethe Institute 7:30 pm
February
2
Lovers Agony
After showcasing
“LiebesNe(s)t“ in 2012,
young producer Eyram
Adorkor’s new comedy will
touch on common lessons
but serious issues “you
wish your mother had told
you before you got married”. Theatre Production
by Kritikproduction
Goethe Institute 5:30 pm
events - art / sports
the ideas embodied in
the celebration of the
international migrants
Day on December 18th.
In particular, IOM Accra
hopes to raise awareness
of migration and the ways
it affects us collectively.
In aid of this, The IOM is
hosting a three-day film
showing at the Alliance
Française Accra.
The films will serve to
advance understanding
of migration issues in
a convivial atmosphere
while providing a platform
to discuss and explore
issues relating to migration
and, foster a deeper
understanding of the
related themes.
Alliance Française
a-f IOM Film screening
Showing: Surprising
Europe, Les Martyrs du
Golfe d’Aden, Entre Les
Murs, Dirty pretty things
and Intouchables.
The leading International
Organization for Migration
(IOM) film launch is
an extension of efforts
to create awareness
of migration issues
and a continuation of
Alliance Française Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.com
Goethe-Institut 30 Kakramadu Rd (next to NAFTI ) Cantonments Tel: 0302 779 769 / goethe.de
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Africa, Alain Angé, a selftaught artist celebrates
nature in all its details and
transforms his memories
and emotions into art.
Alliance Française, 7 pm
art
January
February
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Nii Amasah: Paintings
(until Feb 26) Storytelling genre paintings by Nii
Amasah. In cooperation
with Amorkor Gallery,
various storytelling genre oil
paintings will be displayed.
Among his most popular
art expressions are illustra-
sports
tions of children playing.
Opening by Ato Keelson at
W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial
Center 7pm.
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Eyes from the Wild
(Alain Angé) Having spent a
long time traveling through
e-r
Weekend workshop
January
2
Flea Market with the Open
Air Stock Exchange
An interesting blend of
national Ghanaian and
international arts and crafts
and some exotic and local
culinaria! Goethe-Institut
how well are the other
African teams ready?
Until Feb 10 Confederation of African Football
www.cafonline.com/competition
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9-e Vodafone Accra Open
Polo Championship
Come and support your
favorite team and enjoy
polo talents being demonstrated. Finals will be on
the Jan 12. Polo Grounds
at the north end of Airport
Bypass Rd, 3 pm
Shala Yoga with Guest teacher
Elonne Stockton (two days)
Breath, asana/postures &
the origins of yoga:
A deeper look at the specific practices and background of hatha yoga.
www.ghanayoga.com
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African Cup of Nations
African football is getting
ready for the next African
Cup of Nations, taking
place in South Africa. Will
Zambia hold its tittle and
Monthly Bird-Walk
A free monthly bird-walk
open to everyone, young
and old. Car pooling is
greatly encouraged.
Sakumono Lagoon. Meet
at Celebrity Resort, just
beyond the Celebrity Golf
Course. Samuel Temidayo
0234237732 / taymida@
yahoo.co.uk or Reuben
Ottou 0244 893 528
reubenott@yahoo.com
birdlife.org
ghanawildlifesociety.org
Alliance Française Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.com
Goethe-Institut 30 Kakramadu Rd (next to NAFTI ) Cantonments Tel: 0302 779 769 / goethe.de
W.E.B. Dubois Center 2nd circular Rd
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events - festivals
beyond Accra
Beyond Accra discover the unique wildlife, historical
monuments and so much more.
festivals
Festivals are very important in many ways,
historically, religiously, socially, economically &
culturally. This is a great opportunity to witness
Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
January
Bugum Festival
Dagbon, Gonja, Mamprusi
and Nanumb
Jan 9
The fire festival (Bugum) is
observed by the Muslims to
mark the landing of prophet
Noah’s Ark after the flood.
It is celebrated in the night
with bundles of grass used
as torches. Non-Muslims
make offerings to their
ancestors and God, since
the festival marks the
beginning of a new year.
Edina Buronya Festival
Elmina, 1st week of Jan.
This is the native version
of Christmas which is
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exclusively celebrated
by the people of Elmina
(Edina). The festival
was influenced by the
Portuguese settlers who
celebrated a similar event
every January. For the
people of Edina, it is a
period of purification,
sacrifices to the gods,
remembrance of the dead,
and the welcoming of a
new year. Families pour
libations and invite friends
to participate in dining, and
merry-making, throughout
the town.
Rice Festival
Is celebrated by the people
of Akpafu, in the Volta
Region.
Kpini-Kyiu & Tenghana
Festivals
Is celebrated by the people
of Wa & Tongu, in the
Upper East Region.
Danso Abaim & Ntoa
Fukokuese Festivals
Is celebrated by the people
of Techimentia & Nkoranza,
in the Brong Ahafo Region.
Apafram Festival
Is celebrated by the people
of Akwamu, in the Eastern
Region.
February
Papa Festival
Is celebrated by the people
of Kumawu, in the Ashanti
Region
Dzawuwu Festival
Is celebrated by the people
of Dabala, in the Volta
Region. It is an Annual
traditional and thanksgiving
festival of the Agave people.
Castles & forts
played in the slave trade.
Cape Coast Castle
Elmina castle
After the passage of
numerous foreign powers,
this castle became a British
possession in 1664. Millions
of slaves were shipped
to the Caribbean and the
United States through this
castle before becoming
the seat of British colonial
administration. The
cannons still face seaward,
stirring the imagination
to scenes of exploration,
discovery and great
tragedy. The Museum
of West African History,
describes the role that
these great structures
Ten kilometers west of
Cape Coast Castle, Elmina
Castle is the earliest known
European structure in the
tropics. Built in 1482 by
the Portuguese during
early world exploration,
the castle was taken over
by the Dutch in 1637, who
retained control for 274
years. Inside the vast
fortification is the first
Catholic church in SubSahara Africa. The Castle’s
damp, unlit dungeons
served as horrific holding
areas for the human cargo
of the infamous slave trade.
For St. Jago
Walking distance from
Elmina Castle, this fort
unlike others was not used
for trading activities but
provided military protection
to Elmina Castle. Be sure to
bring your camera since it
provides an excellent view.
Axim - Fort Santo Antonio
Built by the Portuguese
in 1515 and expanded
between 1642 and 1872 by
the Dutch. It is now run by
the Ghana Museums and
Monuments Board and is
open to the public. Look
for the beautiful off-shore
islands and lighthouse.
beyond accra
Cape Coast Castle
Prince’s Town - Fort
Gross Friedrichsburg
This is the only German
fort in Ghana, built by
the Brandenburg Africa
Company. Take a guided
tour, and hear the history
of the Brandenburgers’
involvement in trade along
the west coast. Enjoy the
fort’s unique Germanic
exposed stone architecture.
Dixcove - Fort Dixcove
An English-built fort which
was completed in 1698,
that dominates the fishing
harbor and town from a
bluff located on the eastern
side of the town.
Butre- Fort Batenstein
Built by the Dutch West
Indian Company to
establish its trade against
Swedish competition. Its
name means ‘profit rock’.
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
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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
Kakum National Park
Kakum is about 60 miles
west of Accra. By road
the journey takes about 3
hours
A dense tropical rain
forest is home to over
40 species 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.
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 for $130)
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, leopard. Lions
have recently been reintroduced 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
beyond accra
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.
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Kumasi-Accra highway.
Tel: 024 646 5993,
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
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: 0234237732
taymida@yahoo.co.uk
or Reuben Ottou
Tel: 0244 893 528
reubenott@yahoo.co.uk
Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary
Located 30km from
Kumasi and about 25km
from Konogo, along the
chain-gang
Tel: 0243606911
Cycle city trails on
mountain bikes starting
from Osu-Total on Sunday
mornings
Cyrils bike group
Tel: 0277760600
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
guesthouse on site serves
basic food, and has a
pleasant staff.
biking
Ghana / Aburi Bike &
Hike Tours
Tel: 0244209587
ghanabike2.com
Explore the bush and
forestland; discover
remote villages as well
as colonial style houses
in the beautiful Aburi or
Busua area.
Melian Travel & Tours
Tel: 233 (0)302 423390
www.meliantnt.com
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.
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The Republic Bar + Grill
Whether you’re coming for a Tuesday
happy hour or a Thursday live music
jam or Sunday DJ lounge session, this
popular new bar won’t disappoint you.
nightlife
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Aphrodisiac
35 Osu Badu Street, Dzorwulu
Tel: 0302 766 738
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
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+233 jazz bar & grill
75 Ring Rd, North Ridge
Tel: 0244 276 027
Ghana’s premiere jazz and live music club.
Open until 4 am on week-ends
Bywell
Okodan Rd
off of Oxford St, Osu
Tel: 0302767793
Thursdays a live band performs high life
music. 6pm -1 am.
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Citizen Kofi
Off Oxford St.,Osu
Tel: 0302 787811
One of the swankiest places in Accra. Groundfloor bar, a nightclub with a VIP section, a
theatre and sports bar and a fifth-floor Sky Bar
with stunning views over Osu. citizenkofi.com
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Definitely the most down to earth place you
will find.
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Jazztone
No.3 Third Ringway, Airport Res.
Tel: 0302 761082
Live Entertainment Fri & Sat from 8:30 pm
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Jokers
Labadi Road, La
Tel: 024 4370752
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.
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The Lexington
next to Paloma Hotel, Kokolemle
Tel: (0) 240 959 406
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: 024 4318697
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, Osu
Tel: 024 631 4044
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: 0242201087
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: 021 823270-4
silverbirdghana.com
Goethe-Institut
30 Kakramadu Rd, Cantonments
Tel: 0302 779 769
Regularly show films on Thursdays. www.
goethe.de
Drama / music
Alliance Française Accra
Liberation Link - Airport Residential
Tel: 0302 773 134
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: 0244272884
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: 028 910 21 63
nubukefoundation.org
Enjoy programs ranging from drama and music
to art exhibitions, poetry, and films.
Art
Afia gallery
No. 2 Liberia Rd Ext, Osu
Tel: 0302 681465
Packed with local wood carvings and crafts.
afiavillage.com
Artists Alliance Gallery
Omanye House. Beach Rd, La before
LaPalm Hotel
Tel: 0245251404
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: 0243380668
herschelgallery.com
Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop
Teshie First Junction
TEL: 0244 114719 / 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: 233 671 610
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: 021-221633
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.
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THE REPUBLIC PATIO | photo provided by The Republic
Entertainment
music
Duplex
2nd Kuku close off oxford st, Osu
photo from Maquis Tante Marie
dining
Tilapia
Lake Volta in Ghana is the world’s
largest man made lake with a thriving
fishing community. Combine that with
the costal fishing and you find a lot of
seafood in Accra. Fried, grilled, and
smoked versions of the fish can be found
in many different places in the city.
African
East Legon
Ghanaian
Village
Restaurant
La Palm Royal
Beach Hotel
No 5 La Bypass Rd
Tel: 0302 215100
Country
kitchen
2nd Ringway
Estates
Tel: 0302229107
Enjoy an African
lunch or dinner
with seafood with a
view of the Atlantic
Ocean. La
Buka
10th Lane
Tel: 030 2782953
osu
Christine’s
Unique Café
150m off Ring Rd
at Nima Junction
Tel: 0302 222 265
Chez Afrique
Near Yemoh
Plaza
Tel: 030 2911591
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Le Grand
Ecuyer
Ring Road,
just west of
Danquah Circle
Tel: 0302 768 64
Maquis Tante
Marie
5th Norla Link
Tel: 0244612832
maquistantemarie.com
Labone
Next Door
Restaurant
Beach Rd (op.
the Military
Academy)
Tel: 024-4318697
next-door.com Teshie
Old Bob’s Place
Niger Hse,
59 Okadan
Tel: 028 8266378
Captain Hooks
4 Kakramandu St
Tel: 0302762228
Osu
Cantonments
The Orangery
Crepe
& salad bar
Farrar Ave
Tel: 030 2232988
Adabraka
papaye
Cantonments Rd
Near MTN store
Tel: 030 2773754
Osu
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: 0302786328
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: 233246980070
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
fast food
Barcelos
Op. Dynasty
Chinese
Tel: 030 2933784
Osu
Chicken
Republic
Cantonments Rd
south of Papaye
Tel: 030 2775496
Osu
KFC
Cantonments Rd
Osu
ASian
Royal Dragon
Chinese
Restaurant
La Palm Royal
Beach Hotel
No 5 La Bypass Rd
Tel: 0302 215100
Enjoy a Chinese
dinner with special
teppanyaki every
evening. La
Dynasty
restaurant
Oxford St
Tel: 030 2775496
Osu
Nobel House
Kuku Hill, Salem Rd
Tel: 0302785151
Osu
Zion Thai
Restaurant
Okodan &
mission St
Papaye Down
Tel: 054-996-7644
Try spicy penang
curry, true pad thai,
and lots of vegetarian
options. Afterwards,
enjoy a sweetened
Thai iced tea. Osu
Padthai
Restaurant
10 Monrovia Rd
Tel: 0302962788
East Legon
italian
Arlecchino
674 Oxford St
Tel: 0245 410 403
Osu
Bella Roma
Fourth Lane
Tel: 024 74 74 007
Osu
Eddy’s Pizza
66 Ring Road
Tel: 54 413 3397
central
Il Cavaliere
Pezzo
Accra Polo
Grounds
Tel: 0302 823131
Airport Res
Mama mia
Pizzeria
7th Lane
Tel: 0244 264 151
Osu
Osteria Michelangelos
House No.3
Nortei Abadio St
Tel: 024 4233533
Airport Res
Picasso
Crown
Apartamento
Premises
Tel: 0302771712
Airport Res
The Venue
Adamafio link
Tel: 024 3323425
East Legon
indian
Heritage indian
off Salem Rd
Noble Chinese
Restaurant Bldg
Tel: 0302785151
Little Indian
Sunshine Salad
Bar
11th Lane
Tel: 030 2780599
Osu
Osu
Koh-I-Noor
Grisfarm Hotel
off First
Tel: 030 2771999
Sankofa
Restaurant
Mövenpick Hotel
Tel: 0302611000
Osu
Daily breakfast and
lunch Buffet from
Mon to Sat. Sunday
Brunch Buffet.
Dinner includes a
starter buffet and a la
carte main courses.
Tandoor Indian
near Land Tours
Tel:0243 151 417
Labone
lebanese
Basha
Kojo Thompson Rd
Niagara Hotel
Adabraka
Le Magellan
Restaurant
Ring Road East
at Labone
Junction
Tel: 0302 777 629
central
spanish
El gaucho
Abrebrensem
Tel: 0289117575
Osu
British
Le Tandem
6 Mankralo St
Tel: 030 2762959
Livingstone
Safari
near Akai House
across from
Kohinoor
Tel: 024 6485135
Osu
Japanese
3121 Sushi
14th Lane
Behind Barclays
Tel: 026 777 3121
Seafood-grill, cocktail
bar & cigar lounge,
sushi/teppanyaki bar
smoncnz@hotmail.com
Monsoon
41 Oxford St Osu
above Osu Food
Court
Tel: 030 2782307
honeysuckle
bar
Ring Rd
Tel: 030 2780774
Cafe
western
Osu
3rd Close,
Tel: 030 2773412
Bus Stop Bar
& Restaurant
Airport Res
Tel: 0302220930
Ryan Irish Pub
Troas St
Tel: 030 2762334
Adabraka
Osu
The Lexington
next to the
Paloma Hotel in
the Kokolemle
neighbourhood
Tel: 0240 959 406
French
Also serves French
food. Osu
Serves deep fried brie,
bruschetta, burgers,
pulled pork.
White Bell
Cnr Farrar Av
Adabraka
Tel: 0302227066
Frankies
Cantonments Rd
Tel: 0302 77 35 67
Osu
La Chaumiere
215 Liberation Rd
across ShangriLa Hotel
Tel: 0302772408
Airport Res
Café Chez Des
Amis
Liberation Rd,
Across from
French Embassy
Le Must
No 28, Orphan
Crescent
Tel: 0244661069
Josie’s Cuppa
Cappuccino
brunch
melting moments
No. 78/5, 1st
Norla St
Tel: 0302770834
Labone
Labadi Beach
Hotel
No.1 La Bypass
Tel: 030 277 2501/6
La
La Palm
Royal Beach
Hotel
No 5 La Bypass Rd
Tel: 0302 215100
La
North Labone
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shopping
beauty products, fabric. Kaneshie
malls
Accra Mall
Spintex Rd, Tetteh Quarshie
Interchange
Mostly modern high-end goods including:
an apple store, books, electronics, fashion,
footwear, jewelry, travel, a supermarket and
much more. accramall.com Airport Area
woodCARVering
One of Ghana’s famed crafts is
woodcarving and Aburi is host to one
of the finest wood markets not only in
Ghana but in all of Africa. In the Aburi
woodcarving village market, located in
the Akwapim Ridge, craftsmen make
everything from bowls, cutlery, canes
and masks, sculptures, fertility dolls
and royal stools and fine drums.
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,
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Loom
117 Kwame Nkrumah Ave
Tel: 0302224746
Sells spectacular paintings as well as
woodcarvings, fabrics and statues. central
Global Mamas
14th Lane
Near Koala Supermarket
Tel: 24 453 0467
globalmamas.org Osu
A&C Square
Block 232, Jungle Rd
Tel: 302.517518
Wild Gecko Handicrafts
Near Tetteh Quarshie exchange
Tel: 030 250 8500
High-end goods including: women, men
and children apparel and accessories, fabrics,
groceries, wine & liquor. ancsquare.com East
Unique handcrafted furniture, household
decorations, accessories & jewelry.
www.wild-gecko.com Cantonments
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: 0302773455
Excellent assortment of local and imported
goods; bread selection is highly recommended.
Carries Cottage Farms frozen pork.
koalashop.com.gh Osu
shoprite
Accra Mall
Tel: 0302823020 Airport Area
crafts
Centre for National Culture
28th February Rd
Tel: 021 664099
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
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)302664579
bookstores
Silverbird bookstore
Accra Mall
Tel: 030 282 3270-5
Current fiction, nonfiction, business and
religious books. Airport Area
University Bookshop
University of Ghana Legon
Tel: 0302 500398
Current fiction, nonfiction & textbooks. Great
if you are looking for books by local
authors. Legon
fabric & fashion
Woodin Boutique
Oxford St
Tel: 0302764371
A temple of high fashion fabrics. 14 artists
create ever changing designs. Osu
DA viva Boutique
17th Lane
Tel: 0289529770
Pure cotton fabric with a subtle mix of elegance
and color. Osu
Kiki clothing
Accra Mall
Tel: 020 817 4362
Unique ethnic designs for children and adults.
Airport Area
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: 0245251404
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
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Accomodations
Luxury
The African Regent
237-238 Airport West,
Tel: 233 302765180
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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 Lansdown
A beautiful new resort located in the
verdant atmosphere of Aburi hills. The
drive there is a little rough, but worth
it, because you will find yourself in a
little paradise.
resorts
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Labadi Beach Hotel
No.1 La Bypass, Accra
Tel: +233 (30) 277 2501/6
labadi@legacyhotels.com
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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
Awi Koonaa St Nungua
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Tel:+233 (30) 271 7235
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.
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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.
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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.
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Villa Monticello
No.1A Mankata Ave Link Airport
Residential
Tel: 233 302773477
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.
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Afia African Village $65-170
2 Liberia Road Osu
Tel: 233 302681465
afiavillage.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.
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.
The Lansdown
Kitase junction, Aburi
Tel: 233 (0)269601541
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
Alisa Hotel $80-130
21 Dr. Isert Rd
Tel: 233 302 214244
alisahotels.com
Hillburi Aburi $150
Gyankama
Tel: 0244385008
www.hillburi.com
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
The Rest Inn $80-130
No. 15, 7th Rd, Tesano
www.therestinn.com
Architecturally inspired residence set in lush
greenery, with a swimming pool, a terrace bar, a
meeting room.
Mahogany Lodge $175-195
No. 9, Kakramadu Link
Tel: 233-302-761162
mahoganylodge.com
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A very pretty courtyard with pool. Two
computers with free wireless. East
Cantonments
moderate
Golden Tulip
Liberation Road
Tel: 233 302213161
goldentulipaccrahotel.com
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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
5 La Bypass
Tel: 233 30221 5100/5111
gbhghana.net
The Aknac Hotel
Trasacco Valley
Tel: 233 302824235
theaknachotel.com
The Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel
Independence Ave, Ridge
Tel: +233 302611000
moevenpick.com
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173 rooms including a penthouse. A state of the
art gymnasium with on-site tennis court and
swimming pool and a full service business center.
North Ridge
Chez Lien GHc 80-100
H/N F 333/4, Dadebu Rd
Tel: 233 0302775356
hotel-chez-lien.com Osu
Bed & breakfast
Spintex Inn $60
#1 Fourth Nii Kwaofio Link, Spintex
Tel: 0207768243
spintexinn.com
Spintex Inn is a Bed & Breakfast with a homelike atmosphere and convenient location
Budget
New Ampax Hotel $20-40
Achimota Rd. Pokuake Junction
Tel: (0)302-932158
ampaxhotelgh.com
9
Frankies
Cantonments rd.
Tel: 0302 77 35 67
nii@frankiesghana.com Osu
Beachcomber Guesthouse
Nungua
near Coco Beach
Tel: 0302712986
melvinasenso41@hotmail.com
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Big Milly’s Back Yard GHc17-125
Tel: 0249 999 330 or 0262 999 330
www.bigmilly.com
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
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: 233 302 712829
starlitelodge-ghana.com
A family friendly lodge
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.
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Pink Hostel
Tel: 233-302-256710/256712
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 airconditioning and WIFI.
Bedua Home Suites $40-60
Tel: 233-241-234-234
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
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Legassi Gardens Apartments
ADDIS AVENUE,POKUASE JUNCTION,
NEAR ACP ESTATES JUNCTION
Tel: 233 277 522229
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.
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La-Paradise Inn
Tel: 233 302 762085
4th Ostwe Street South La Estate
(Opposite Jokers Pub)
Right in the heart of vibrant Osu 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) 302 765377, 765378
antrakair.com
A wholly Ghanaian owned limited liability
company incorporated in December 2001 has
flights to Kumasi, Takoradi, Sunyani, Tamale
and Wa. The tickets can be reserved at their
website or at their offices in all the cities they
fly to in Ghana. In Accra they have one at the
Kotoka Airport and one at Danquah Circle in
the north of the city.
Citylink
Tel: (233) (0) 24 431-001/2/3/4
flycitylink.com
Operates for the public as well as charter flights
for corporate clients within Ghana between the
major economic centres of Kumasi, Tamale,
Sunyani, Takoradi and Accra.
Fly 540
Tel: (233) (0) 202 250 208
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) 221-912 or 252-835 or 221-314
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.
Buses run frequently all day and night. A good
alternative for a long drive.
opposite Africa Motors
OA Travel and Tours
Tel: 0243-3177620
Tamale: 0242-767694 / 0208-083644
Kumasi: 03220-41925
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 GHc30.00. It leaves Tamale to Accra
(across the street from metro station) daily at
5pm, costing GHc25.00. 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: 024 427 7871
ghana-car-rentals.com
Tel: 0.264.264.246
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.
VIP
Tel: 0544357030, 0544357038
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.
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