Just a little under 4 hours away from Accra, you’ll find a residential beach town called Cape Coast. Cape Coast is the complete opposite of Accra, with a calmness surrounding the city. While best known for the historic Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast also has many other activities ,and places to visit that should be on your radar. Here are some of the best unique things to do on your…
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Visiting the Ghana National Mosque
The Ghana National Mosque may be something to put on your list of “must-visit” places here in Ghana. Said to be the second-largest mosque in West Africa, the mosque covers 40-acres of land and was a $10 million investment by the Turkish Hudai Foundation and Turkey Government.…
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The Accra Zoo
Known as the Achimota Forest, the Accra Zoo is a site that has been on my very long Accra bucket list for a long time. I took advantage of a friend being in town and finally decided to check it off! WORKING HOURS The Accra…
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Mognori Eco Village – Northern Region, Ghana
The Northern Region of Ghana is my favorite region so far because it allows me to embrace an authentic, refreshing side of Ghana that can be hard to come by living in Accra. Northern Ghana is filled with many things to do and opportunities to…
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12 Things to Do in the Northern Region of Ghana
Located about 12 hours by road from Accra, but only a 1 1/2 hour plane ride, the Northern Region of Ghana consists of many cities and towns filled with places to visit and experiences to have. The things to do in the Northern Region will…
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Zaina Lodge Review: The First West African Safari Lodge
I spent my birthday in the forests of the Mole National Park at West Africa’s first safari lodge. Located in the Northern Region of Ghana, Zaina Lodge boasts a popular reputation for up close and personal wildlife encounters. The rates at Zaina Lodge are about…