tourism in ghana
Tourist arrivals to Ghana include visitors from South and Latin America, Asia and Europe. Tourists come to Ghana to enjoy its year-round warm tropical climate and wildlife. Ghana has waterfalls (such as the Kintampo Falls and the largest waterfall in West Africa, Tagbo Falls, Ghana's palm-fringed sandy beaches, caves, mountains, rivers, meteorite impact crater. Other attractions include reservoirs and lakes such as Lake Bosumtwi or the Bosumtwi meteorite crater and the world's largest man-made lake by area, Lake Volta.Ghana also has dozens of castles and forts, UNESCO world heritage sites, nature reserves and national parks.
The World Economic Forum's 2010 statistics showed that Ghana ranked 108 out of 139 countries among the world's favorite tourist destinations. The country had moved up two places from the 2009 ranking. In 2011, Forbes magazine published that Ghana was ranked the eleventh friendliest country in the world. The claim was based on a 2010 survey of a representative sample of travelers. Of all the African countries included in the survey, Ghana ranked first.[3] Ghana is the 70th most stable country in the world and the 58th most peaceful country in the world.
The best tourist places in Ghana
Ghana is considered one of the best tourist countries in the world. It is also characterized by a picturesque nature and do not forget the jungle world. It also features many tourist destinations that are worth a visit.... Let's get to know together the best tourist places there.
Accra
At Grassroots Tours, we welcome you to the nation's capital. The city where it never gets boring and at the same time, is never chaotic. The city that supports all lifestyles, conservative or extravagant, without judgment. The seat of power of the country. AKWAABA!
Accra is one of the few places in the country where the old and the new come together in peaceful harmony. There are evidences of the past that remind us of the good old days. However, this does not prevent the modernization of the city. Culture and tradition are preserved here in Accra.
Kumasi
Kumasi may not be as popular as other cities in Ghana, but don't let that fool you. Kumasi is a smaller but beautiful tourist destination that is worth a visit. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places to explore in this hidden destination. You may want to come back sometime, take a break and relax in Kumasi. If you're planning to visit Ghana and aren't sure if Kumasi should be included in your itinerary, keep reading. In this list, we've put together some of the things to do in and around Kumasi. We have a hunch that if you include this city in your travel plans, you will be glad you did.
National Zoological Garden,Knust Botanical Garden,Its My Kitchen,Vienna City Kumasi
Kakum National Park
Kakum National Park, located in the coastal environs of Ghana's Central Region, covers an area of 375 square kilometers (145 square miles). Established in 1931 as a reserve, it was not classified as a national park until 1992 after an initial survey of the avifauna. The area is covered by tropical forest. The particularity of this park lies in the fact that it was created at the initiative of the local population and not by the State Department of Wildlife which is responsible for the preservation of wildlife in Ghana. It is one of only 3 places in Africa with a canopy walkway, which is 350 meters (1,150 feet) long and connects seven treetops that allow access to the forest.
The park's most notable endangered wildlife species are the Diana monkey, giant bongo antelope, yellow-backed duiker and African elephant. It is also an important bird area recognized by Bird Life International, with the bird area overlapping entirely with the park area. The bird inventory confirmed 266 species in the park, including eight species of global conservation concern. One of these species of concern is the white-breasted guinea fowl. Nine species of hornbill and grey parrot were recorded. It is also very rich in butterflies and a new species was discovered in 1993. As of 2012, the densest population of forest elephants in Ghana is in Kakum.
The Museums and Monuments Board of the Republic of Ghana has proposed that UNESCO declare the park a natural World Heritage Site under criteria vii and x. The submission made in 2000 is included in the provisional list of world heritage sites.
Cape Coast
Cape Coast Castle is the largest of the buildings containing the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Like most of the old fortifications in Ghana, Cape Coast Castle played an important role in the gold and slave trade. But also, two important contributions were made here: the arrival of Christianity and the establishment of the first formal education system through the castle schools. A guided tour of Cape Coast Castle will familiarize you with its many interesting features, including the Dalzel Tower, the slave dungeons, and the cannons and mortars used in the defense of the castle. The West African Historical Museum is located inside Cape Coast Castle and contains a growing collection of art and cultural artifacts, including ceremonial drums, old muskets, slave trade chains and ancient pottery.
Mole National Park
Some 94 species of mammals, over 300 species of birds, 9 species of amphibians and 33 species of reptiles have been recorded in Mole. Commonly observed large mammals include elephant, kob, roan antelope, hartebeest, cob, harnessed guib, warthog, buffalo, several duikers, baboon, roan, kob, hartebeest, cob. Predators include lion, leopard, spotted hyena, caracal, aardvark, genet, civet and mongoose. Occasionally, buffalo invade the park headquarters and lodge area.
The large avifauna includes kites and Bateleur eagles, rollers, kingfishers, Egyptian geese, egrets, pelicans and storks. Ground hornbills, flycatchers, malachite kingfishers, guinea fowl and rock partridges are present in large numbers in Mole. There are also over 300 species of birds and 33 species of reptiles identified in the national park. The park is located on the grassy savanna and its entrance is near the town of Larabanga. The ephemeral Lovi and Mole rivers flow through the park, leaving behind watering holes during the long dry season.
Mole National Park was established in 1958 and renamed a national park in 1971. It covers an area of 4,840 km² of hilly terrain with steep escarpments. The vegetation is pristine Guinean savanna with gallery forests along rivers and streams. Mole National Park was the first wildlife protection area to be established in Ghana. The park lies in two physiographic regions - 65% is in the Voltaic Sandstone Basin and 35% in the high savanna plains. The topography is generally undulating with flat-topped hills dominated by the Konkori Escarpment, which runs north-south through the park and reaches up to 250 m. The park is part of the Volta River watershed and many rivers flow through it or originate there to flow into the White Volta. Mole National Park represents a relatively intact Guinea savanna ecosystem dominated by open wooded savanna.
Sekondi Takoradi
Sekondi-Takoradi is a city in Ghana comprising the twin cities of Sekondi and Takoradi. It is the capital of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly and the Western Region of Ghana. Sekondi-Takoradi is the largest city in the region and an industrial and commercial center, with a population of 445,205 people (2012). Sekondi-Takoradi's main industries are timber, cocoa processing, plywood, shipbuilding, its port and railway repair, and recently, sweet crude oil and crude oil. The fundamental work in Sekondi-Takoradi is fishing. Sekondi-Takoradi is located on the main railroad lines to Kumasi and Accra.
Sekondi-Takoradi has many beaches, but they are not a major tourist attraction. There are many beaches to the west of Takoradi, with small resorts such as Fanta's Folly, The Hideout and Green Turtle Lodge along with larger ones such as Busua Beach, Lou Moon Lodge and Axim Beach Resort and also amazing places to eat like Scoops Bar, Paragon Bar and Grill. It also holds an annual street carnival, which is very popular with tourists. There is also the Nzulezu Village (village on the water) which is a popular tourist site in the Western Region.
Tema
Tema is a city on the Gulf of Benin and the Atlantic coast of Ghana. It is located 25 kilometers (16 mi) east of the capital; Accra, in the Greater Accra Region, and is the capital of the Tema Metropolitan District. As of 2013, Tema is the eleventh most populous settlement in Ghana, with a population of approximately 161,612 people - a marked decrease from its 2005 figure of 209,000. The Greenwich meridian (longitude 00) runs directly through the city. Tema is locally nicknamed the "Port City" because of its status as the largest seaport in Ghana. It consists of 25 different communities that are numbered accordingly, each with easy access to basic amenities.
Tema is a city built on the site of a small fishing village. Tema was commissioned by Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, and grew rapidly after the construction of a large port in 1961. The metropolis of Tema was designed, planned and developed by award-winning urban planner and Ghana's first architect, Theodore S. Clerk. [It is now a major commercial center, home to an oil refinery and numerous factories, and is connected to Accra by a highway and a railroad. Tema is one of two deep seaports in Ghana, the other being Sekondi-Takoradi. Tema became an autonomous council in 1974 and was elevated to metropolitan status in December 1990. Tema metropolis is one of sixteen metropolises, municipalities and districts in the Greater Accra region. The metropolis shares borders with Ashaiman Municipality, Adenta Municipal District and Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal District to the west respectively, Kpone Katamanso District to the east, Dangme West District to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south.
Tamalé
Tamale is a Ghanaian city located in the northern region of the country, between 09°24′27″ N latitude and 00°51′12″ W longitude, about 600 km north of Accra, the capital of Ghana. Tamale lies at an altitude of 150 meters, covering an area of 750 square kilometers. Tamale is one of the fastest growing cities in West Africa with substantial improvement in infrastructure, sports venues and education. In recent years, many large companies have established their branches in Tamale. Like the rest of Ghana, Tamale experiences the rainy season from April to September while the remaining months of the year cover the dry season. Tamale receives an annual rainfall of 1100 mm per year.
Elmina
Tourism was introduced in Elmina and Cape Coast (Ghana, Africa), which are home to three World Heritage Sites (slave dungeons during the transatlantic slave trade), as a means of poverty alleviation. However, nearly fifteen years later, this has not been achieved. A participatory research approach revealed that the lack of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the part of government, tourism intermediaries and development institutions was the key factor in this failure. So far, within the tourism industry, no tangible areas of responsibility for sustainable tourism development have been found and even host governments have not expressed concern about this. However, it could be argued that the intelligent application of [C (SR)] can lead to poverty reduction if practiced in a holistic, responsible, transparent and accountable manner.
Kokrobite
Kokrobite is a town along the Atlantic coast, 30 km (19 mi) west of Accra, the capital of Ghana. It is known for sea fishing and is a popular destination for tourists, backpackers and international volunteers looking for beaches. Kokrobite has a population of between 4,000 and 6,000 according to the 2003 Ghana Department of Statistics survey. The main local dialect is Ga, but Twi and English are also widely spoken. The main tourist destinations are Big Milly's Backyard, a resort run since 1995, Bahdoosh, a beer garden, hostel and restaurant next door run by a young Australian expatriate, and the Cool Breeze Hotel. These businesses fit in well with the local community, as the waterfront is usually a mix of tourists, souvenir vendors and local fishermen. A brand new, but very hip, venue is the SOON COME restaurant, lodge and entertainment center, offering special concerts, traditional bands and DJs with a laser show. They also provide food and lodging. Other attractions include the Academy of African Music and Arts (AAMA), which offers lodging, food, and weekend dance and drumming performances. Other restaurants include Kokrobite Garden Restaurant (Franco's, Italian cuisine), Ocean View Garden Restaurant (Mary and Gloria's) and Calabash Restaurant (Mada's). Also located in Kokrobite is the NGO VWA Volunteer West Africa (VWA): a charitable organization that runs a range of child development and support projects in the Kokrobite community. VWA has a guest house, for international volunteers, and a community learning center located in Kokrobite. Kokrobite beach can be dangerous at night, so tourists are advised to beware of pickpockets and petty thieves. Fortunately, since the recent construction of the local police station and numerous initiatives by local businesses and NGOs, these problems have diminished considerably. During the day, the beach and surrounding villages are safe, friendly and used to visitors from all over the world. On public holidays, people from all over Ghana descend on Kokrobite to enjoy the food, dance and music on the beach.
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