Category: Ghana

Ghana

How to get into Burkina Fasso without a visa

In principle you need a visa to get into Burkina Fasso but with a little persuasion on both sides of the border they will let you in. Citizens of Ghana can freely enter so Ganu my guide and our driver […]

Ghana

Paga – you can actually sit on the crocodiles

Yes it’s true you can indeed sit on the crocodiles here. The Paga legend There seems to be several legends related to the crocodiles. This is the one I was told. Back in the 18th century ago there was a […]

Ghana

Karimenga village – Herbs and the Fulani

Karimnga village where I stayed is absolutely charming. If you walk around you will be rewarded with friendly faces, rustic charm and the occassional cheeky little chappy. You will find people just doing everyday things. Hanging out! Collecting water Grinding […]

Ghana

I stayed at the Green House Lodge

At least I did stay here once I had climbed over the wall which is apparently a tradition. This place absolutely oozes charm. It’s an Eco lodge, solar powered and fairly rustic. Don’t expect state of the art facilities but […]

Ghana

The Karimenga Experience – “Timeema”

Well that sounds exotic and it was. In fact I would go as far as to say my 3 night stay here was one of my best experiences in Ghana. Just for the record that doesn’t take anything away from […]

Ghana

I stayed at the Hotel Zosimli – all about friendship

I stayed at this super modern hotel twice. It is just outside Tamale and not far from the airport. The owners Abdul and Heike are absolutely charming and they really care about their guests. The rooms are super spacious and […]

Ghana

Kumasi Zoo – The camel enjoyed a joke!

I’m not big on Zoos and I know plenty of people have moral issues with them but i stumbled upon this one on my way from the cultural center. After being assured the animals were well kept I paid a […]

Ghana

Cultural Center Kumasi – Why they wont open the treasure bag.

The Center aims to showcase Ghanaian culture, with particular emphasis on the Ashanti Kingdom. To this end it houses the Prempeh II Jubilee museum, which is basically a small courtyard with artifacts on various glassed walls. One of the most […]

Ghana

Lake Bosumtwi – Love is fickle

This is the only natural lake in Ghana. Considered sacred by the local Ashantis. By tradition the souls of the dead come here to say goodbye to Asase Ya who they consider to be the mother of fertility. Another strange […]

Ghana

Kumasi Market – A market on steroids.

Kumasi or known locally as Kejetia market is absolute chaos but you gotta love it. This is quite literally a market on steroids.. Estimated to have something in the region of 11,000 stalls and four times that many people working […]