Ghana is like second home to
Nigerians, just like Nigeria is same to Ghanaians. Both countries and its
citizens share some common affinities. If you’re planning to travel from
Nigeria to Ghana or you haven’t decided which African country to visit, you
should try shooting your best shot at Ghana. There are lots of exciting places
to visit in this country such as its castles, and forts used during the slave
trade. There is also the less travelled Volta region.
Jumia Travel the leading
online travel agency in conjunction with Omonaijablog shares 5 exciting places to visit when in Ghana.
Elmina & St. George’s Castle
If you’re enthusiastic about
fishing or knowing the story of slave trade in the country, this castle is a
good place for fishing and learning about their history. It is synonymous to
Nigeria’s slave trade in Badagry. The castle is not too far from Cape Coast.
According to history, the castle was built by the Portugese in 1842 but was
later taken over by the Dutch some 150 years later. There are tour guides at
the castle and a small museum.
Kumasi
Kumasi is located at the
southern-central Ghana and it’s the second largest city. The Ashantis who are
famous artisans domicile mostly in Kumasi. They are famous for making gold
jewelry and trinkets around the world. Surprisingly, the king of Ashanti is
always enthusiastic to meet visitors every 42 days. When you are in Kumasi,
make effort to visit the Kejetia market where they make Kente clothings.
Busua Beach
This is one of the best beaches
in Ghana. It is a large and modern hotel with dining facilities, pool and
chalets. There are lots of low and high budget hotels located along the beach.
The bar and restaurant of the hotels serve excellent French foods. It is a
great place to relax, paddle around in the Atlantic and enjoy some lobsters.
Volta Lake
If you enjoy visiting a lake,
doing boat rides and all, Volta Lake is your best choice. It’s the largest
man-made lake in the entire world. The entire length of the lake takes about 24
hours to complete. Although, there are smaller ferry services on the lake.
Bookings can be made through the Volta Lake Transport Company. When on the
boat, you will have some livestock and vegetables to share the ride with.
Accra, Ghana’s Capital
Accra is
the capital of Ghana with over 2 million residents. It’s a mixture of shanty
towns, castle and lively markets and modern buildings. There are a lot of
attractions in the city such as the National Museum which showcases the
country’s culture and history; Makola market, a colourful and blissful market
where you can shop for everything and anything; and some fantastic beaches.
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