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Memorable moments From the intrica te rhythms of Ghana drumming to lazing pool side with a fruity drink p. 6

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Discover the twin towns of Cape Coast and Elmina p. 20

AND…Sound Kayabash Album launch p. 13

Akwaaba Welcome to Ghana. As the Information AttachÊ 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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LANGUAGES English (official), Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe & Ga.

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CURRENCY Cedi ETHNIC GROUPS Akan 44%, MoshiDagomba 16%, Ewe Abidjan 13%, Ga 8%, Gurma 3%

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GOVERNMENT Multiparty Democracy

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AREA 238,537 sq. kilometers

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march & april contents

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memorable moments

Make your travel revolve around enjoyable moments 10

Coming events

Discover Accra’s music, performing arts, galleries, sports etc.

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map

Explore Accra This travel map includes streets & locations

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Dining index

From fine dining to street food in Accra 26

Shopping index From neighborhood markets to unique boutiques 28

Accommodation index Luxury to budget hotels and holiday rentals 31

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Transportation index

Discover the unique wildlife, historical monuments and so much more.

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beyond Accra

Entertainment index

Discover Accra’s many venues for music, film & theater

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no. 2 From the intricate craftsmanship of the Aburi carvers to the pleasant breeze while drinking fresh squeezed juice by a swimming pool, Accra has something that you will always treasure.

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1 watching woodcarvers at work

At the Aburi carving center woodcarvers 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.

You can find them at Akwapim Ridge, on the way to Aburi town center, about 45min north of Accra.

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This carving begins with a drawing on a piece wood, From this, the wood is carved and varnished.

To get these unique shapes the carver bores holes and indentures in a log, then sands it to get this unique look.

These require creative imagery in order to get a unique and peculiar design or shape.

stools

The traditional form of the stool has a set of aesthetic requirements for it to be accepted as a “quality” work.

dolls

Despite the elaborate nature of some of the dolls they are made from a single piece of wood.

African Drumming

You can’t help but get caught up in the genuine passions, intricate rhythms, and swirling movement of Ghana’s drummers and dancers. One group that we love is the Unity Drum Theater who perform regularly at the Oasis Beach Resort in Cape Coast.

The Oasis Beach Resort is on the beach just west of the Cape Coast Castle, in Cape Coast, Central Region, about a 2 hour drive from Accra. Definitely worth the drive.

Situated on La beach road this is a gem of a gallery full to the brim with artistic expression.

Three floors of art, sculpture, carvings and artifacts, definitely a haven for anyone looking to be inspired or simply enjoy some phenomenal work. It showcases traditional crafts, such as Ashanti drums and no.

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Few countries reward the sidewalk chowhound the way Ghana does.

Women dish out hearty bowls of perfectly spiced stew and rice, with an assortment of condiments from stainless steel bowls perched atop their heads.

Opt for a snack in lieu of a meal and go for a few grilled plantains with peanuts, or some fried plantain chips.

masks as well as contemporary Ghanaian art.

Admire the elaborately carved and painted coffins, fashioned into shapes like cars, crabs, Nike shoes..

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5 in awe of the view at Hillburi

A stroll through Hillburi’s gardens is not only refreshing but it offers an amazing view of the Akwapim mountain range, especially when you are relaxing in their infinity pool. Located just after the road climbs up from the ocean-side plains, the gardens are located in pleasantly green hill-station-style surroundings.

This lodge-style restaurant/pool/ hotel complex is beautifully maintained. Hillburi welcomes all non-members to use their facilities for GHc 5.00 per person. For dining guests there is no admission charge.

Go to page 29 for more information about the resort.

Slap on the factor 30 and boost your x-factor at one of Accra’s super cool luxury pools as you indulge in fresh fruit cocktails under the palms. Try Labadi Beach Hotel, LaPalm or Mövenpick.

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coming events Paragliding festival March 29-31

Three days of spectacular aerial fun, ceremony and music.

Tandem paraglider pilots gather from around the world to fly for and with local Ghanaians & visitors.

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National Symphony plays music from the movies April 13 This festival includes the first Francophone Film Festival in Accra, an exhibit of 93 of the best French posters, musicians from Cameroon, Niger, Gabon, Rwanda, Benin, Namibia and Ghana, dance with performers from Burkina Faso and the School of Performing Arts in Legon, readings from famous authors, wine tasting, sports contests, academic contests and a Miss Alliance Française Accra 2013 competition!

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Ghana’s National Symphony with guest British Conductor, Stephen Ellery will play music from the movies including James Bond, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean.

The National Theater Also, did you know that you can hire the entire symphony for your own events? Talk to Russell at 0244687915

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Francophonie 93 of the best posters produced for the Francophonie between 19752011, to mark 30 years of celebrations.

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This exhibit comprises of studio artwork from the Lincoln Community School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Visual Arts students. The exhibit is a culmination of two years of practical exploration, artistic production, and demonstrates the independent contextual, visual, and critical investigations of the students on various cultural contexts.

Materials used include watercolor, acrylic and oil paints, charcoal, chalk, plaster, ink, photography, and found objects. Free.

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which have been widely exhibited in Europe, North America and Asia. Her photographs depict the dark and lonely aspects of human existence portrayed through poetic imagery with quite a touch of humour. Invited by the Institut Français of Ghana, the award-winning photographer will conduct a 5-day workshop at the Alliance Française Accra. Contact stephanie. soleansky@diplomatie. gouv.fr for information and registration.

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q-e Lincoln Community School Art Exhibition Opening on Wednesday April 10 at 6pm.

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logues et Dystopies » Photo exhibition: April 15 - May 5, Workshop: 16 20 April. Dorothy Shoes is a talented young French stage director turned photographer. A storyteller at heart, she gives the impression of speaking through her images,

partnership with NAFTI, the first Francophone Film Festival offers the best of Francophone cinema and particularly from Africa during 10 days. 10 movies subtitled in English and awarded at competitions such as FESPACO will be presented, along with

Ghanaian shorts movies, with the presence of the film directors.

Mon-Fri screenings at 9am & 6:30pm Sat & Sun: screenings at 10am, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm www.ambafrance-gh.org NAFTI Preview Theatre

Alliance Française Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.com NAFTI Hostel 5th Link Rd Cantonments Tel: 0302 777610 / nafti.edu.gh g h a n ak e y . c o m 1 1

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Charlotte Hill O’Neal, aka Mama C

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Ghana Music Week The first Ghana Music Week (GMW) will be held at the National Theater from March 4 to 10, 2013 under the theme: ‘Engaging music as a catalyst for unity and national growth.Includes: training/Workshops/Seminars; Film/Theater & Comedy and Musical Concerts National Theater

8 International Women’s Day Women of the World: Mama C, Monica Arac De Nyeko, Mamle Kabu & Co - Book Slam, Music, Readings and poetry in celebration of international Women’s Day. African Women Develop12

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ment Fund and Alliance Française are pleased to present an evening of music and literature with our special guest Charlotte Hill O’Neal, aka Mama C, who will deliver a slam performance of her poetry.

Her music is influenced by jazz, blues and gospel and her poems and songs have a strong philosophy of solidarity. Acclaimed authors such as Monica Arac De Nyeko, Martina, Boakyewaa Glover, Famia Nkansa, Franka Andoh, Kuukua Yomekpe among others will perform by her side.

Adults: 10 Ghc, AF Students and Cultural Members: 5 Ghc Alliance Française 8 pm Conferences: Meet the authors from 5-7 March For more information visit: afaccra.com

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RFI-France 24 present: Elemotho Elemotho is a

Namibian born musician who plays acoustic guitar in his mother-tongue Setswana, English and other Namibian languages. From rural boy to modern lyricist this artist from the Kalahari carries his music with a touch of rhythms from the desert, mixed with ethnic and global sounds, the calling of the rain is combined with messages for our modern times. Elemotho won the 2012 RFI-France 24 Discovery Awards.

Adults: 10 Ghc AF Students and Cultural Members: 5 Ghc Alliance Française 8 pm

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La Paillote Takpekpe: Ladies on the mic Join us for the magical tale of African Francophone women with a modern twist, through dance (Naa Ayale) and music (Falyssia) from soulful dynamic women.

Rates: Adults: 2 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 1 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm

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Sessimè The new afropoprock star from Benin. Her music is a blend of traditional percussions, kpézin, tams-tams, gotâ, calabash and talking-drums, along with modern instruments.

Sessimè (which translates as “in the footsteps of destiny”), sings most of her songs in Benin languages Fongbé and Yoruba as

she proudly represents her native country to the world.

Rates: Adults: 10 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 5 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm

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Armand N’TEP & Friends A unique vocalist and a prolific composer, his vocal talent is broad in terms of octave and style, from silky baritone croon to pygmy-inspired syncopation and tender tenor ballads. His compositions include salsa, jazz and reggae as well as traditional “lihongo” from his native Cameroon. He will be joined by musical talents and friends Balinga (from Niger), Natural (hip-hop from Gabon) and Serge Ishimwe (from Rwanda).

Rates: Adults: 10 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 5 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm Dance: Quand je danse, je parle aussi…et quand je ne parle pas, je danse peut être Serge Aimé Coulibaly, Faso Danse Théâtre.

Is this a new form of colonial art straight out of Europe? Burkina Faso choreographer Serge Aimé Coulibaly takes us on a journey that reveals the origins, the history and the evolution of modern dancing throughout Africa.

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of Performing Arts in Legon in a show organized in partnership with Institut Français du Ghana.

Rates: Adults: 5 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 2 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm

your blanket to chill out and your masquerade costume to boogie. Body paint and colorful masks provided (while supplies last).

Rates: Adults: 2 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 1 Ghc

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National Symphony Orchestra Plays Music from the Movies Guest British Conductor, Stephen Ellery will join resident conductor, Isaac Annoh and the National Symphony Orchestra in a concert featuring Music from the Movies: James Bond, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more VIP: GHc 70 (includes reception & refreshments) Adult: GHc 30 Student: GHc10 Buy 1 Adult ticket get 1 child ticket FREE! National Theater

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La Paillotte Takpekpe presents “Masquerade” Accra [dot] Alt presents the prelude to the third annual Chale Wote Street Art Festival (September 7-8 in James Town) with a carnival party on the lawn. Jam down with the best DJs in the city as they flip through azonto mojo, tropical bass, hip hop, dancehall and African electro mixes. Surprise guests will join in this magic parade of fun. Bring

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Sound Kayabash Album launch Jahwi has been a driving force in the underground music scene in Ghana for over 18 years. He will be launching his new album through an epic musical journey filled with positive vibes, a plethora of inspiring visuals, and as always an entertaining performance.

This fine blend of hip hop, rock, reggae and afro-beat infused with beat box on some tracks give the album a surprising edge. Includes collaborations with Oga Chux, Delasi, and Sena Dagadu; it also contains the popular singles such as King kong and Dem-a-circle.

Rates: Adults: 10 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 5 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm

Alliance Française Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 afaccra.com National Theater of Ghana South Liberia Rd, Victoriaborg district Tel: 0244272884 g h a n ak e y . c o m 1 3

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Literature & more March

Elect Miss Alliance Française Accra 2013, includes a fashion show, a singing & dancing competition, followed by the annual ball of AF students Rates: Adults: 2 Ghc AF Students & Cultural Members: 1 Ghc Alliance Française, 8pm

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9 Ministry Of Poetry

seminar Organized by the People Of Equal Thought & Spirit (P.O.E.T.S). A creative art (poetry) seminar dubbed Ministry Of Poetry under the theme “Exposing poets to opportunities in Ghana’s emerging creative industry.”

British Council Auditorium peopleofequalthoughts.com

r A conference on “The old love story between French and English” by author Henriette Walter.

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t Séminaire: L’aventure des mots voyageurs by author Henriette Walter.

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night A wine tasting workshop with food journalist Pierre Thomas. Come and try carefully selected nectars! Organised by the Swiss Embassy. Free Alliance Française, 7pm

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eurs de la Francophonies Theme : La Francophonie, a community turned towards the future, a unique fora and opportunity for development.

Institute of Economic Affairs

s Finale du concours Francotonik A competition between the best students of each Ghanaian University where French is taught Maison Française d Job Forum Business people and young Ghanaian graduates meet, promote

studies, trade and job opportunities. Free.

Alliance Française,10am-3pm

f Grande Kermesse de la Francophonie A broad variety of cultures under one roof! Traditional and modern displays of fashion, musical performances & a selection of food and drink from various Francophone countries. Free.

Alliance Française,10am-5pm April

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Workshop “The Business Aspect of the Music Industry” Cage Multimedia Ltd, in partnership with Goethe Institute Accra, is holding a two-day workshop to address the issues linked with the music industry.

How to define a songwriter, a lyricist, a composer, or a publisher? How do these roles affect and interplay to shape our business? The workshop will expand on discussions about creative rights as musicians and their legal implications for all the stakeholders of the industry. Facilitated by Charles Amoah (Ghana) and Armin Wenzl (Germany). Free.

Alliance Française, 8:30am

Alliance Française Liberation Link, Airport Area Tel: 030 2773134 / afaccra.com Maison Française University of Ghana, Legon Tel: 028 9538012 / facebook.com/maisonfrancaiseoflegon British Council Auditorium Liberia Road, Central / Tel: 030 2610090 Institute of Economic Affairs No 28 Independence Ave, Ridge Tel: 030 2244716 / ieagh.org 14

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events - beyond Accra

Beyond Accra March

6 Annual Independence Day Run (and Walk) Celebrate Ghana’s Independence Day in style: join others for the Annual Independence Day Run in Sunyani. info@fit4lifeghana.com Sunyani (Brong Ahafo region) 7am

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étudiants Sports Day organized by students of the French Club.

Maison Française, University of Ghana, Legon Kpledjoo Festival Tema Greater Accra Region An annual festival to facilitate the recovery of the Sakuma Lagoon for bumper harvest. The climax is a grand-durber of the chiefs and people and general merrymaking amidst free-for-all hugging.

Damba Festival Tamale, Yendi, Walewale, Nalerigu, Northern Region A festival with its origin from Islam. It celebrates the birth of the prophet Mohammed. The chiefs accompanied by their retinues and warriors dress in colorful hand-woven cloths and dance to

thunderous beats of the gong-gong drums.

Apoo Festival Techiman, Brong Ahafo Region A festival for the purification of the people to rid them of social evil. The festival lasts one week and includes a variety of recreational cultural activity. It ends on the sixth day with the “Apoo” procession, when insinuations are cast about the evil doings of some of the citizens.

;-x Paragliding Festival In just a few short years, the Ghana Paragliding Festival has become an integral part of the annual Easter celebrations in Ghana. The festival attracts both Ghanaians and foreigners alike for more than 3 days of spectacular aerial fun, ceremony and music. For the last 6 years, tandem paraglider pilots have gathered from

around the world to fly local Ghanaian spectators and foreign visitors. The festival is open to solo pilots as well; and boasts consistent flying conditions that begin around mid morning and remain soarable until late in the day. The thermals are consistently large and mild and offer a fantastic flying opportunity.

April Jintigi Fire Festival All Gonja Towns, Northern Region Commemorate the search of a lost son of an ancient king. Among activities to mark the festival is the procession at night with torches into the bush or outshirts of towns and villages within Gonjaland. There are also Koran recitals to forecast the new year.

Bugum Festival Tamale, Bimbilla, Walewale, Yendi, Nalerigu, Northern Region Celebrations begin with processions from neighboring villages.

By nightfall, all the villagers converge at the Chief’s palace with torches. Following special invocations by the Chief, the ceremonial illuminate the streets. Festive drumming and dancing continue until the early hours of the morning.

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beyond Accra Beyond Accra discover unique wildlife, historical monuments and so much more.

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 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 18

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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 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) 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, a leopard.

Lions have recently been re-introduced 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.

Birding

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.

Ghana Bird Walks

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 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.

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 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 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

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Owabi Forest Reserve and Bird Sanctuary

forestland; discover remote villages as well as colonial style houses in the beautiful Aburi or Busua area. 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 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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This is also a logical base for trips to other destinations like Kakum National Park, one of the most diverse and best preserved national parks in West Africa. After a day of sight-seeing see Cape Coast become alive when food stands start popping up and locals start to chat, eat and dance under the stars. l Rd entia Resid

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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.

Cape Coast Castle & Museum

Adult / student $7 / 4 - Millions of slaves were shipped to the Caribbean and the United States through this castle. Visit the the dungeons where the slaves were kept and see the door of no return.

Overlooking the sea, this whitewashed castle also houses a superb museum, that helps place things into perspective. A guided tour is offered with your admission and should not be missed; allow a minimum of an hour for the tour. The castle also houses a craft market where they offer Djembe drumming lessons.

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A dense tropical rain forest is home to over 40 species

Mankessim Posuban Shrine Posuban Shrines

A less know attraction, these decorative buildings, are unique to the central coastal region. The shrines are the work of Asafo companies, once responsible for the defense of the towns. Find them in Elmina, however he most well know one is in the town of Mankessim east of Cape Coast.

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Ghana Eco Tours 1st floor of the Elmina Castle Tel: (233) (0) 20 8159369 ghanaecotours.com ELMINA JAVA MUSEUM

The Elmina Java museum highlights little known aspects of the African Diaspora. The key exhibits of the museum focus on the history of about 3,080 African soldiers whose controversial recruitment for service in the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army began in 1831, 24 years after Britain had declared the Slave Trade abolished. elwininternational.com

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Coconut Grove Beach Resort Condo style hotel, well maintained pool West of Elmina Tel: 04240100-5 $$ Elmina Bay Resort west of Elmina elminabayresort.com Tel: 0541614812 $$ Stumble Inn west of Elmina stumbleinnghana.com Tel: 0541462733 $ Oasis Beach Resort Huts right next to the beach.Victoria Park, oasisbeach.net Tel: 0244089535 $ Baobab Guest House Well kept, common sink & bathroom Tel: 054 043 6130 $ EAT A N D D RI N K

Baobab Vegetarian Moringa Restaurant Arty vegetarian food, delicious juices Commercial St (near Cape Coast Castle)

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Castle Restaurant Good Ghanaian food.

Fantastic view.

Victoria Rd (next to the Cape Coast Castle) VIS IT

Cape Coast Castle & Museum Cape Coast City Center Elmina Castle Elmina City Center Elmina Fishing Harbor Behind Elmina Castle Kakum National Park 33km north of Cape Coast Posuban Shrines Elmina, Anomabu & Mankessim Elmina-Java Museum Elmina

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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.

The Lexington This is the old Champs bar completely redesigned, it now offers an amazing list of creative, original and interesting cocktails and fun bar snacks.

Live music on weekends, Sunday afternoons catch some traditional song and dance performances.

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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.

Citizen Kofi

Next Door Beach Resort Beach Road, Teshie (opposite the Military Academy) Tel: 024 4318697

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(presently closed for renovation) Duplex 2nd Kuku close off oxford st, Osu

Definitely the most down to earth place you will find.

The one2one Bar MĂśvenpick 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

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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

more museum-like; three floors of fabric, paintings, sculptures, and odds and ends like coins and games.

arts & culture

Goethe-Institut 30 Kakramadu Rd, Cantonments Tel: 0302 779 769

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.

A fantastic African modern art gallery located right on the coast. The gallery is huge and

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59 Okadan Tel: 028 8266378 Osu

The Orangery Crepe & salad bar Farrar Ave Tel: 030 2232988 Adabraka

papaye Cantonments Rd Near MTN store Tel: 030 2773754 Osu

Kebabs Ghana is obsessed with kebabs. Most events serve or sell various grilled meats, and most famous is the kebab. Ghanaians have perfected a dusting powder for the meat, made of hot pepper powder, peanut powder and garlic and ginger, that coats and browns on the meat. It’s great.

African Ghanaian Village Restaurant La Palm Royal Beach Hotel No 5 La Bypass Rd Tel: 0302 215100

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 East Legon

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Country kitchen 2nd Ringway Estates Tel: 0302229107 Osu

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,

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.

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Peace Palace off of 6th st accross ecobank osu

seafood Captain Hooks 4 Kakramandu St Tel: 0302762228 Cantonments

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

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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

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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

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Bus Stop Bar & Restaurant

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Ryan Irish Pub Troas St Tel: 030 2762334

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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

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malls Accra Mall Spintex Rd, Tetteh Quarshie Interchange

accramall.com Airport Area A&C Square Block 232, Jungle Rd Tel: 302.517518

ancsquare.com East Legon

supermarkets Centre for National Culture This market has a never ending array of goods in numerous stalls, you may not even be able to see it all in one day. As far as price goes, the value you place on a prized item is what you pay for it. It is all about doing your research on the ground to know what the market price is. These vendors are savvy street sellers, they will negotiate until you get tired, so be prepared for a challenge.

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

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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

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

Tel: 0302 500398

globalmamas.org Osu

Current fiction, nonfiction & textbooks. Great if you are looking for books by local authors. Legon

Wild Gecko Handicrafts Near Tetteh Quarshie exchange Tel: 030 250 8500

Unique handcrafted furniture, household decorations, accessories & jewelry. www.wild-gecko.com Cantonments

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

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.

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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

bookstores Silverbird bookstore Accra Mall Tel: 030 282 3270-5

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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

bojo beach REsort If you are looking for a private island experience with a world-class resort, there now is one just 40 minutes from downtown Accra, it immediately envelops visitors in natural splendor.

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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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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

Golden Tulip Liberation Road Tel: 233 302213161 goldentulipaccrahotel.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.

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

The MĂśvenpick Ambassador Hotel Independence Ave, Ridge Tel: +233 302611000 moevenpick.com

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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

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.

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

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.

Mahogany Lodge $175-195 No. 9, Kakramadu Link Tel: 233-302-761162 mahoganylodge.com

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Afia African Village $65-170 2 Liberia Road Osu Tel: 233 302681465 afiavillage.com

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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.

Bojo Beach Resort $160-270 Off the Old Weija Barrier Tel: 233.302.912.946 bojobeachresort.com

35 upscale Guestrooms and Suites, this hotel is an ultimate retreat in the suburbs of Accra. It is a perfect place if you are looking to be in the city but enjoy the privacy and luxury of being far away. You’ll enjoy the ocean and mountain views as well as high speed wireless internet, and world-class service.

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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 Blue Royal Hotel $69-$129 No 36. 18th lane off Cantoment Rd Tel: (0)302) 783075

A simple option in a great location. blueroyalghana.com Osu New Ampax Hotel $20-40 Achimota Rd. Pokuake Junction Tel: (0)302-932158 ampaxhotelgh.com

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Frankies Cantonments rd.

Tel: 0302 77 35 67 nii@frankiesghana.com Osu

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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

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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 air-conditioning 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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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.

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.

Antrak Air Tel: (233) (0) 302 765377, 765378 antrakair.com

Wholly Ghanaian owned has flights to Kumasi, Takoradi, Sunyani, Tamale and Wa. 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.

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.

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 MAKOLA MARKET • TEL: 0244 601181 g h a n ak e y . c o m 3 1

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