Category: Ghana

Ghana

Bye Bye Ghana

Someone recently said of Ghana “It’s the African country that all the others aspire to be”. I spent a fabulous 3 weeks here. Saw some amazing sights as posted in previous posts in the Ghana section. Ghana is a democratic […]

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Akasombo Dam – An electric Powerhouse

This huge Hydroelectric powerhouse is situated in the Volta region of Ghana and supplies electricity to Benin, Togo and Burkino Fassa. Construction begun in 1961 after an Italian company Impregilo won the contract. It was completed in 1965. It stands […]

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Shai hills Reserve – Baboons and Beads

This is the closest wildlife reserve to Accra being as it is located less than 50 kms away. Its not a big area but it covers a huge punch with the attractions and wildlife on offer. The reserve is made […]

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Northern Ghana – final thoughts

The few days in this region of Ghana was one of the best experiences I have ever had. The region has plenty of activities. The people are friendly (depending on who you ask of course). The scenery is gorgeous. I […]

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Back to school with Jay-z

Ok this was a bit of an impromptu visit to Ganu’s old school where I discovered he was known as Jay-z. . We were close by and he was keen to visit. It was also an opportunity to see inside […]

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SWOPA – If only there had been the time

SWOPA which stands for Sirigu Women’s Organization for Pottery and Art. As you would expect this beautiful center is situated in Sirigu. One thing you can’t help noticing when you arrive are the stunning wall paintings. The center was founded […]

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The Chief of Bongo – A lawyer without a portfolio.

There are always travel experiences that leave you with a wonderful feeling and meeting the Chief of Bongo was just one of those experiences.Chief Babasalifa (Bonaba) is chief of 40 villages in this upper region of Ghana. He was in […]

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Tongo Village – Check out the chief who has 23 wives.

And he looked pretty relaxed despite having fathered more than 100 children. Still the main reason for coming to this rather remarkable village is not the chief, but the extraordinary architecture. Surrounded by the Tengzung hills you can look out […]

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Bolga – The quintessential basket

I was dying to get my hands on one of these gorgeous baskets for which the Bolgatanga region of Ghana is famous for. Called by the shortened name of Bolga these stunning baskets are hand woven by artisans in farming […]

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The Pikworo Slave camp

Pikworo Slave Camp is located just 3 kms from Paga. It was established in 1704 while the trade was at its peak. Its a bit unusual being as it is not next to the ocean where slaves traditionally passed through […]