Accra, one of Ghana regions, boasts of the National Theatre, an Oriental abode for musicals, plays, dances etc., the National Museum which boasts of a huge collection of traditional art, The Centre for National Culture which exhibits and sells crafts, kente and other traditional cloths. There is also the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, on the High Street, which is a fitting tribute to the first President of Ghana.
Aburi is located in the Akwapim Hills, 38km (24 miles) to the north of Accra. You may visit the Botanical Gardens, planted by British during their colonial rule and it is a nature lover’s delight with its admirable collection of subtropical plant life.
Ada is a water lover’s paradise. It is located at the mouth of the Volta. You may safely swim and a delight for those who love fishing for they are sure to catch some barracuda and Nile perch. The salt marshes of the Songow Lagoon offer great scope for the birdwatchers.
Kakum National Park is one of the government ventures to promote eco-tourism. The park, located 20 km from Cape Coast, is a protected conservation area. The tree-top walkway offers guests a view of wildlife from tree canopy level. Here you may observe such species as elephants, bongo antelopes, monkeys, more than 800 species of rare birds, butterflies, amphibians and reptiles.
Ghana’s western coastline is a favorite beach destination. Busua is a fantastic tropical beach with palms and incredible Atlantic breakers.
Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the West in the vicinity of Kumasi. You may visit the spectacular Banfabiri Falls that is located further to the northeast in the Boufom Wildlife Sanctuary.
Head for the Mole National Park, one of the best-equipped nature reserves in Ghana, located west of the region’s main town, Tamale. You may explore the park on foot or a four-wheel vehicle but it is recommended to be accompanied by a guide. You may encounter species like monkeys, buffalo, antelope, warthog and the majestic additions of the park, lions and elephants.
Located five miles north of Mole National Park, the mosque Larabanga with architecture reminiscent of the Western Sudanese Empires is believed to be ‘God-built’ by the locals and it houses a holy Koran.
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