KEY Ghana March/April, 2014 Issue

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Three Top TripsWe introduce you to three different ways of exploring Ghana –but don’t stop there.

8Coming evenTsDiscover Accra’s music, performing arts, galleries, sports etc.

16mapExplore Accra. This travel map includes streets & locations

19beyond aCCraThis month we explore the Upper East Region of Ghana

22enTerTainmenT indexDiscover Accra’s many venues for music, film & theater

24dining indexFrom fine dining to street food in Accra

26shopping indexShop at neighborhood markets to unique boutiques

28aCCommodaTion indexLuxury to budget hotels and holiday rentals

30TransporTaTion index

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Congolese Lelo performs at the Alliance Française p.11

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On Feb 11, 2014, Delta Air Lines announced their partnership with the Ghana Red Cross Society to fund and implement a year-long malaria prevention campaign in four districts in the Greater Accra and Upper East Regions. Delta will make a monetary donation to the Ghana Red Cross to purchase 4000 long lasting insecticide nets. Volunteers from Delta and the Ghana Red Cross will distribute these mosquito nets to pregnant women and families with children under five years of age. Through this project, they hope to help reduce under-five mortality in Ghana. Since Delta, the only US carrier that flies direct to the US from Accra, launched its first nonstop flight between Accra and New York in December 2006, it has seen continuous success in Ghana, and Africa. It has transported over 3.7 million passengers on its African services, which cover Accra, Dakar, Johannesburg, Lagos, and Monrovia and have invested in advanced cabin equipment and more comfortable facilities in the airport terminal. Delta is always committed to positively impacting the communities where it operates, and plans to continue this through the Hang Up and Keep Up Campaign.

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inSeCTiCide neTS LLINs are nets treated in the factory with an insecticide incorporated into the net fabric which makes the insecticide last for up to five years, even after repeated washings.

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Top TripsWith all there is to see and do, you can stay and play in and around Accra for as long as you’d like. Here are ideas for a few two- or three-day trips.

3Clockwise from top: Cape Coast Castle, traditional African drumming, Aburi wood carvings, Artists Alliance Gallery & Kakum National Park.

DAy one: Kakum Forest's canopy walk way (p.18) is 40 meters above rainforest floor. See the forest canopy at eye level where jewels are exposed: Rosy Bee-eaters, Black Casqued Hornbill, Malimbes, Rufous-sided Broadbill, Narrow-tailed Starling, Senegal Parrot & so many more. Afterwards treat yourself to lunch at Hans Cottage, which overlooks a crocodile pond.

DAy one: See Independence Square, the Arts & Crafts Centre and the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum & Museum, all on the oceanfront. Take a lunch break at the National Museum. Continue with a visit to the W.E.B. Dubois Center for Pan Africanism. (p.16)

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Ghana is a bird watcher’s paradise with approximately 676 of Africa’s 1300 species of birds, a staggering figure considering Ghana occupies only 1.25% of Africa’s total land mass.

DAy one: Experience the Arts & Crafts Centre, Ghana’s biggest craft market. Visit the Precious Minerals and Mining Company (PMMC), gold and diamonds in traditonal Ghanaian designs or customized. Lunch at Tribes Restaurant at the Afia Beach Resort, stop into the gallery to see their collection of West African artefacts. In the afternoon visit the Artists Alliance Gallery. Head further east to Teshie to the Kane Kwei Carpentry Works to admire hand sculpted wooden coffins featured by National Geographic. (p.16)

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From left: Brown Cheek hornbill, Blue headed bee eager

From left: Artists Alliance Gallery, Aburi Carving Center.

From left: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, independence square, Cape Coast Castle, elmina Fishing harbor



DAy two: Atiwa Forest (p.18). Be dazzled by the number of highly rated birds. Many serious birders have voted this forest the best. The list of notable birds include: Blue-headed Bee-eaters, Green Twinspot, Grey-headed and Red-tailed Bristlebills & the Olive-green Camaroptera. birding tip: BirdLife In ternational organizes a free monthly bird-walk the last Saturday of every month at sites in and around Accra. Contact: Tel: 0234 237 732 or [email protected]

DAy three: Visit the Elmina Castle and Fort Jago. (p.18) After lunch, walk through the historical town of Elmina and its colorful fishing harbor. Spend the afternoon cooling off in a pool at one of Elmina’s beautiful Resorts.

DAy two: Visit Cape Coast Castle and its museum (p.18), a concrete testimony of the world’s tragic slave trade. Stop for lunch at the Baobab House. Take drumming lessons at the castle. Go out for evening drinks at the Oasis and enjoy traditional dancing and drumming.

DAy two: Head north to the Aburi Wood Carving Center (p.18). Find something you like or ask for something to be custom-made. While there, head to Mampong Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine & take a stroll through Aburi Botanical Gardens. On the road back stop at the Wild Gecko for unique handicrafts.

DAy three: Enjoy the fast pace of Makola Market dominated by women traders. Find everything including: seamstresses to sew traditional clothing, glass beads & shea butter. Head to Oxford street, visit Woodin Boutique or DaViva for some amazing fabric and Globalmamas for handmade crafts.

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paragliding fesTivalapril 18-21three days of spectacular aerial fun, ceremony and music. tandem paraglider pilots gather from around the world to fly for and with local Ghanaians & visitors. kwahu Tafo

franCophone film fesTivalmarch 20-29discover the best of the Francophone cinema during the second edition of this festival. 10 feature films, 2 animations and 10 short Ghanaian movies.alliance Française accra

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march 7Part a series of events celebrating International Women’s day, this exhibition features paintings, photography, installations and illustrationsalliance Française accra

Busua Beach, Takoradi - Three days and two nights of live music and parties,

featuring international and local musicians. Access to the festival is Free, parties

range from Gh¢15 - Gh¢25 for the weekend.


Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.comW.E.b. du bois Memorial Centre, off 2nd circular Road cantonment, Tel: 030 277 6502 goethe-institut 30 kakramadu Rd (next to naFTI ) cantonments Tel: 0302 779 769 / goethe.de

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5 Exhibition - Du Bois in our time a landmark exhibition that focuses on the intersection of art and the major issues of our time, centered on the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois and the causes he championed. Until 13 AprilW.E.B. Du Bois Centre

7 Paroles de femmes Exhibition launch at 6pm

Part a series of events celebrating International Women’s Day. This exhibi-tion features paintings, photography, installations and illustrations by visual artists Kis Keya, Sena Ah-adji and Zohra Opoku.Until March 18, Alliance Française.

a Hand painted film posters from the 1980s Exhibition launch at 6pm A private collection of hand painted movie posters by Ghanaian art-ists belonging to Joseph Oduro-Frimpong. These huge posters were created

on flour bags in order to attract customers to buy video cassettes of foreign films and to advertise their video centres. This is a rare opportunity to see these pieces! Until April 23, Free, Alliance Française

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5 Each week one pho-tograph A photographic interchange between Simone Gilges in Berlin and Mamadou Gomis in Dakar. The two have been exchanging a photo each week via internet since 2009. Each photo is a response to the prior one sent, addressing everyday life, rituals of public and private life and the artistic work of both photogra-phers. The developed references bring the other side closer to one’s own and respectively the famil-iar is made foreign.Goethe Institut

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7 Diana Bada & D’Expressions

Performing Afro Soul – a blend of Hip Hop, Jazz and Reggae music, Diana was a part of MTVBase/Zain Advance Warning in 2008, part of the Gimme Shot Crew tour in Europe and the lead vocalist for the Tripanation Band. Cae will open this concert showcasing a tribute to iconic musician and ac-tivist Nina Simone. Cae will also be conducting

an artistic residency at the Alliance. 10Gh¢, 5Gh¢ for AF students. Free for children under 12. Alliance Française, 8pm

7-9 Asa Baako Music and Dance FestivalNamed by UK’s largest newspaper, as one of “The best Three African Music Festivals for 2014”. Three days and two nights of live music and parties, featuring international and local musicians, DJs and artists. Enjoy Azonto, Highlife, Salsa, Kwaito, Afrobeats, Dancehall, Coupe Decale, Hip-Hop and House. Past perform-ers include; E.L., Efya, FoKN Bois, Arc Djebe, Lawmaker, DJ Bbrave, DJ Juls, Rita Ray and T-Roy (Broadcite Music). “We’ve all been waiting for Asa Baako - a truly magi-cal and uplifting festival experience that has its own quirky style rooted in

Ghanaian culture - bring-ing everyone together into one uplifting dance!” - M3NSA, UK/Ghanaian Hip-Hop artist Cheaper if you book in advance. Air Conditioned buses are available from Accra to take you direct to and from the festival. Busua Beach, TakoradiAccess to the festival is Free, parties range from 15Gh¢ - 25Gh¢,asabaako.com

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Her pure and powerful renditions penetrate our hearts in an unforgettable way. Accompanied by her pianist Terry Truck, Mou-ron is able to give modern and artistic coherence to the songs of the immense repertoire of French chan-son such as Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel and Serge Gainsbourg. 10 Gh¢, 5 Gh¢ for AF students. Free for children under 12. Alliance Fran-çaise, 7pm

d Sessimé (Bénin)The new Afropop-rock music star, raw energy on stage, the young ambas-sador of Beninois cul-ture, Sessimé has been

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Steve Ellery and the National Symphony Orchestra

Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.comgoethe-institut 30 kakramadu Rd (next to naFTI ) cantonments, Tel: 0302779769 / goethe.denational theater of ghana South Liberia Rd, Victoriaborg district Tel: 0244272884

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performing on stages in Africa and Europe her al-bum Wazakoua. Awarded Best Discovery Female Artist at the Kora Music Awards and finalist of the RFI-France 24 Discovery Award 2013. Awaiting the release of her next album, she will perform songs from her rich repertoire in Fon, Yoruba, Ewe and French. Her concert will be opened by DJ BBRAVE, the Togolese rapper Elom 20CE and Lelo from Pointe-Noire, Congo who will perform Saï music, a subtle blend of soukous and R&B. Free.Alliance Française, 6pm

j Paillote Takpekpe

The Institute for Music and Development will present a night of tradi-tional and contemporary arts from Northern Ghana. Fresh from a performance tour in Denmark, Youth Home Cultural Group from Tamale will show-

case Northern traditional Music and Dance pieces while Accra based Wuza Wuza Dance Company will perform contempo-rary dance with elements of Northern traditional dances. Fashion inspired by Northern traditional fabrics by Allan David, Nat Nuno and Comfort Zone will also be on dis-play. Alliance Française2 Gh¢, 1 Gh¢ for AF students & members, free for children under 12.

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4 Jam with Steve Ellery Prior to doing his The Sports Concert, on April 12, Steve will jam on his sax with other musicians. Free. Goethe Institut, 7:30pm

e The Sports Concert with Steve EllerySteve will lead the Nation-al Symphony Orchestra in

an exciting sports themed concert, with the entire 2nd half of the concert dedicated to music from football. VIP: 70Gh¢Adult: 35Gh¢, Student: 10Gh¢. Tel: 024-468-7915, National Theatre, 7:30-10pm

h Live in Accra Jazz Festival Until May 3A week of live concerts and festivities relating to Jazz at different venues around Accra, along with visual art exhibi-tions, movie screenings, workshops for technicians in the performing arts and masterclasses for musi-cians. Confirmed artists include Nicolas Genest & Dela Botri and Franco Na Biso. Alliance Française

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1 Women’s Oxymoron, Men’s MistakeWritten and directed by Eyram Evans AdokorThis play tells an intrigu-ing and thought provoking story that unfolds with lots of humor. After a break from the seminary, Father Ronnie wants to get back together with Vic. Frank is getting married to two sisters. Mercy finds comfort with her rival. Peter is broken by the wrath of a woman’s scorn. Jonas is getting married to Aba on the day his true lover arrives. A Church Priest asks God to give him a last chance with one bottle in a drinking bar. Come early to enjoy the Eco-Flea Market and grilled food. Goethe Insti-tut, 5:30 pm

6 “Our Voices: Break-ing Boundaries, Creat-ing Change” Tour In order to impact social change, envision healthier communities and create the next generation of

trailblazers, our stories must be told and we collectively must be heard! Through a dy-namic group of women speakers including: TV presenter and fashion designer, Benny Bonsu; Country Manager of Microsoft Ghana, Otema Yirenkyi; classical singer & TV presenter, Kokui Sel-ormey; founder of Lila’s Childcare Foundation, Lila Macqueen; we’ll explore the voices of women who are leading the way in Ghana. Share in the story and be a part of the dialogue... many voices create one song! Free Alliance Française, 4-8pm

7 Meet the writers Join Kinna Likimani as she facilitates thought provoking conversations and book readings with writers Alba Simprim, Boakyewaa Glover and Yewande Omotoso. Free Alliance Française, 7pm

ty Bukom Dance/Drama performanceThis drama choreo-graphed by Ghana’s renowned choreographer and academician Profes-sor F.Nii Yartey, outlines most of the social vices facing the deprived com-munities. 25Gh¢ Tel: 0266000435, National Theatre, 7pm

j Ghana Voices SeriesEvery last Wednesday of the month, starting March 26. The first reading of 2014, will by novelist Empi Baryeh. Born in Liberia and educated in Cameroon, Ghana, Botswana and the U.S., Empi has been writing since the age of thirteen, and her focus is on multicultural romance stories. Her novel, Most Eligible Bachelor (Ever-night Publishing, 2012) was followed by Chancing Faith (Black Opal Books, 2012). Empi is currently working on sequels to both books. This event offers the opportunity to meet and interact with the writer. There will be a short discussion session after the readings. Au-tographed copies of the books will be on sale.Goethe Institute, 7 pm

x Ehalakasa poetry readings A celebration of spoken word perfor-mance poetry with music. Ehalakasa is a straight talk, street philosophy, poetry with music perfor-mance. Eha means song in Ewe, La mean sing in

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Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area, Tel: 0302773134 / afaccra.comgoethe-institut 30 kakramadu Rd (next to naFTI ) cantonments, Tel: 0302779769 / goethe.denubuke Foundation 7 adamafio close, east Legon, Tel: 0289102163 / nubukefoundation.org


Ga Damgbe and Kasa means talk in Akan (Twi). These separate words are simply combined to form Ehalakasa. Nubuke Foundation, 6 pm

April

4 Ghana Believe Tour

Thirty-one year old American, award-winning poet, certified Language arts teacher and Hip-Hop artist Dorian “Paul D” Rogers currently based in Abu Dhabi will give educational workshops, lectures, volunteer at local schools and perform with selected Ehalakasa poets as part of a West African tour. Paul D has shared the stage with Amiri Baraka, Nikki Giovanni, and Stevie Wonder to name a few. To register for

the educational workshop session contact: [email protected]: 10am -noon Event: 7pm, 5Gh¢, 2Gh¢ for AF students & mem-bers, children under 12, free. Alliance Française

k Ehalakasa poetry readings A celebration of spoken word performance poetry with music.Nubuke Foundation, 6 pm

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o-s 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 Ghana-ian spectators and foreign visitors. The festival is

open to solo pilots as well; and boasts consistent fly-ing 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.ghanaparagliding.comNkakaw, on the Accra to Kumasi Road

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5 Femmes du CaireYoursry Nasrallah, 2010, Egypt, 135 min. Drama. Alliance Française, 7pm

e Two Days in Parisby Julie Delpy, 2007, France, 96 min. Comedy. Alliance Française, 7pm

r Poor UsBen Lewis, 58 minAn Animated History of Poverty. From the Neo-lithic Age, this film takes us through the changing world of poverty. This fantasy trip into the past, combined with interviews with experts, helps us to understand the history of poverty and how it effects us today. Free, Goethe Institut, 7pm

p Les Tontons FlingeursGeorges Lautner, France, 112min. A french classic.Alliance Française, 7pm

a-; Second Edition of the Francophone Film Festival Discover the best of the francophone cinema during the second edition of this festival. 10 feature films, 2 animations and 10 short Ghanaian movies in competition to win the award for the best short film. There will be an op-portunity to meet two film directors and take part in a scriptwriting workshop (to register email: [email protected])TV3, NAFTI, Alliance fran-çaise (Accra and Kumasi)

k Land RushMali 2012, Hugo Berke-ley and Osvalde Lewat, 58 min. Seventy-five per cent of Mali’s population are farmers, but rich, land-hungry nations like China and Saudi Arabia

are leasing Mali’s land in order to turn large areas into agribusiness farms. Land Rush focuses on an idealistic American who aims to develop a sugar plantation that he hopes will convert subsistence farmers into modern cash-crop producers. Set against the backdrop of a country spiraling out of control. Free, Goethe Institut, 7pm

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2 RadiostarsRomain Levy, 2012, France, 100 min. ComedyAlliance Française, 7pm

9 DemonloverOlivier Assayas, 2002, France, 120 min. ThrillerAlliance Française, 7pm

q Stealing AfricaSwitzerland/UK/USA/Zambia 2012, Christoffer Guldbrandsen, 58 minRüschlikon a village in Switzerland receives more tax revenue than it can use, largely because of one resident, Ivan Glasen-

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berg, CEO of Glencore, whose copper mines in Zambia generate huge profits, while 60 per cent of the Zambian popula-tion lives on less than $1 a day and 80 per cent are unemployed. Based on

original research into pub-lic documents, the film describes the tax system employed by multinational companies in Africa. Free, Goethe Institut, 7pm

u Mariage à MendozaEdouard Deluc, 2013, France/Argentina, 94 min. Comedy drama. Alliance Française, 7pm

f Viva Riva, Djo Tunda Wa Munga, (DRC), 2010, 98 min. Thriller. Alliance Française, 7pm

g Atomic AfricaDeutschland 2013, Mar-cel Kolvenbach, 89 minCountries like Uganda can only produce a quarter of the energy needed, lead-ing to daily power cuts with disastrous impact on the economy. Companies like French nuclear giant, Areva, lobby aggressively for more power plants in Africa. But how safe are these new reactors? And what do they mean for the local population? Free, Goethe Institut, 7pm

Alliance Française Cine-club Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.com 2Ghc / 1Ghc for AF students and members, Children under 12 free. goethe-institut 30 kakramadu Rd (next to naFTI ) cantonments Tel: 0302 779 769 / goethe.denAFti 5th Link Rd cantonments Tel: 0302 777610 / nafti.edu.gh

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t Students’ Ball – Miss & Mister Alliance Pageant Entertain-ment and performances

including: the Miss & Mister Alliance Pageant, a fashion show, and a surprise performance. Students will also get to dance to the tunes of DJ BBrave. 5 Gh¢, 2 Gh¢ for AF students & members, children under 12, free. Alliance Française, 7pm

t Networking event For business people and graduated bilingual Gha-naian. Booths include: Francophone companies, brands promoting French/Francophone trade and job opportunities. Bring your CV! Alliance Fran-çaise, 10am - 3pm

d Grande Kermesse de la Francophonie Explore various Fran-cophone countries and their culture with a variety of traditional and mod-ern displays of fashion, music, food, drink, crafts and literature. Alliance Française, 10am - 5pm

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5 Flea Market & Ger-man Cake Tasting party Come together, chat with friends and enjoy a variety of cakes. Free, Goethe Institut


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National Museum

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

Achimoto Forest Reserve(New Accra Zoo)

National Film &Television Institute

Goethe Institute

GhanaInternational Trade Fair Center

Next Door Beach Resort

Kane Kwei Carpentry

Accra Mall

Accra PoloGrounds

Alliance Française

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Tuesday Market

Korle-BuTeachingHospital

Noguchi Memorial Institute of Medical Research

Legon Bookshop

Arts & CraftsCentre

Nkrumah Memorial Park

Jamestown Lighthouse

Stadium

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

WiLdLifeShai 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

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.

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boLgaTanga MaRkeTthis market is renowned for its straw hats, baskets, leather and metal goods, traditional clothing and is part of the historic trans-saharan trade routes. enjoy the lively atmosphere, and a chat with the traders.

boLgaTanga MUSeUMdisplays in this little Bolgatanga museum include music, hunting, jewelery, weaponry, and chief’s possessions. Beautiful carved darkwood stools and a bronze ancestor vase are highlights of this collection.

Tongo WhiSTLing RoCkSa dramatic presence is created by these rocks

which are 10km from the city of Bolgatanga. hear their strange, ghostly whistling sounds during november and december, when the harmattan wind blows off the sahara through the northern Region.

viLLage of SiRigUa scenic village in a fairy-tale savannah landscape with beautiful, traditionally decorated houses, trees, and farmlands. It is worth visiting for the unique architecture. twelve years ago a group of sirigu village women formed an organization called the sirigu Women’s organization of Pottery and art (sWoPa) to preserve

their art and culture.

paga ToWna 45-minute drive from Bolga, Paga offers a vivid insight into the heritage of the trans atlantic slave trade, and the lives of captives on the 400-mile march to the south. a slave camp near the sacred crocodile pond provides evidence of the harsh realities of the captives. holes dug in rocks, which served, as drinking troughs and eating bowls are very visible, as are slabs of rocks that served as auction blocks and graves.

paga CRoCodiLe pondit is believed that each native of Paga has a

upper east Regionthis region is the gateway to Ghana from burkina Faso, and the traditional crossroad for the trans-saharan trade routes. bolgatanga (or ‘bolga’ as it is known locally) is the capital of the region and has always been a meeting point for traders from mali and burkina Faso on their way south to tamale and the rest of Ghana.


Key guide STAY

Mama’s place7 roomsBolgatangaTel: +233 208375963mamasplace.getafricaonline.com

Sands garden hotelsimple, clean rooms, friendly management. rates include [email protected]: +233 38 2023464 SWOpa guesthouseFive round rooms, decorated in the traditional sirigu style, with beautiful frescos in relief inside.Siriguwww.swopa.orgTel: + 233-72-23432

EAT & DRINK

Sand gardensnice outside courtyard complete with a bbQ Bolgatanga

Swab Fast Foodwestern favorites such as pizza & burgers, as well as indian and Chinese dishes.Bolgatanga, where the main road to Navrongo/Paga meets Bazaar Road

VISIT

Bolgatanga MarketBolgatanga

Bolgatanga MuseumBolgatanga

navrongo CathedralNavrongo

paga Crocodile pondPaga

Sirigu Women’s Organization of pottery and artSirigu

tongo Whistling RocksTongo

Wuriyanga MosqueSoutheast of Bawku

corresponding crocodile representing their soul. the reptiles are normally enticed out of the pond by the whistling of the caretaker and the brandishing of a fowl, which the crocodiles quickly snatch with their snouts. If you are courageous, you can sit on, or hold the beast’s tail for a good camera pose. the caretaker charges a fee for the fowl and basic interpretation.

navRongo CaThedRaLthirty minutes northwest of Bolgatanga is navrongo. the key attraction in this town is the architecturally unique catholic cathedral. also Known as our lady of seven sorrows. It was built in 1906 and is believed to be the last remaining mud cathedral. entirely built of mud bricks, and plastered with mud mortar. the floor is made of the traditional compacted gravel, mixed with cowdung and dawa-dawa.

WURiyanga MoSqUethis ancient mosque, southeast of Bawku, was built by muslim missionaries. It showcases typical sudanese architecture from about 300 years ago.

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MoleNational Park

Gbele Game Production

Reserve

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Wulugu Gambaga

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beyond aCCra

upper easTern regionupper east Region

niGhtliFe FiReFly lOunge BaR 811th lane, osutel: 030 277 7818 Glammy and chic you would be forgiven to think that you’ve arrived in a high-end New York or London cocktail bar. Cool decor, metal and exposed brick, extensive drink selection, and DJs. Food is available.

aphROdiSiaC 235 osu baDu street, Dzorwulutel: 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

+233 jazz BaR & gRill 375 rinG rD, north riDGetel: 0244 276 027Ghana’s premiere jazz and live music club.Open until 4 am on week-ends

Cuzzy BRO 6troas st, osu tel: 026 608 6003Formally known as the Irish Pub, this is Ghana’s newest family venue, revamped with a whole new menu, outdoor garden bar, cocktail lounge and live entertainment.

duplex2nD KuKu Close oFF oxForD st, osuDefinitely the most down to earth place you will find.

jOKeRS 4labaDi roaD, latel: 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.

ChaMpS 5next to paloma hotel, KoKolemletel: (0) 240 959 406Was Champs, then was Lexington now is Champs again. Football, beer and pizza on Wednesdays, Quiz night on Thursdays, Karaoke on Fridays, Salsa on Saturdays. next dOOR BeaCh ReSORtbeaCh roaD, teshie (opposite the military aCaDemy)tel: 024 4318697Live music on weekends, Sunday after-noons catch some traditional song and dance performances.

the One2One BaR mövenpiCK hotel, CentralA 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 13rD lane KuKu hill, osutel: 024 631 4044This 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. They have live music every Wednesday.

ROBi’S dutCh puB 7DaDe walKstreet 14, labone tel: 0242201087The only authentic Dutch pub in Ghana, with Dutch cuisine, beer, music and ambiance.

FilmSilveRBiRd CineMaFirst Floor, shop 39, aCCra mall, tetteh Quashie interChanGetel: 021 823270-4silverbirdghana.com

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Firefly Lounge Bar

gOethe-inStitut 30 KaKramaDu rD, Cantonments tel: 0302 779 769 Regularly show films on Thursdays. www.goethe.de

Drama / musiCallianCe FRançaiSe aCCRaliberation linK - airport resiDentialtel: 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 ghanasouth liberia roaD, Centraltel: 0244272884This 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.

nuBuKe FOundatiOn7 aDamaFio Close, east leGontel: 028 910 21 63nubukefoundation.orgEnjoy programs ranging from drama and music to art exhibitions, poetry, and films.

artaFia galleRy no. 2 liberia rD ext, osutel: 0302 681465Packed with local wood carvings and crafts.afiavillage.com

aRtiStS allianCe galleRy omanye house. beaCh rD, la beFore lapalm hoteltel: 0245251404A fantastic African modern art gallery located right on the coast. The gallery is huge and more museum-like; three floors of fabric, paintings, sculptures, and odds and ends like coins and games.

heRShel galleRy manKrato st, east Cantonments

tel: 0243380668herschelgallery.com

Kane KWei CaRpentRy WORKShOpteshie First JunCtiontel: 0244 114719 / 5Workshop 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.

nu galleRy7 aDamaFio Close, east leGontel: 0910 21 63Now open with paintings & sculptures from Ghanaian and other West African artists.Hours: Tues-Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm, Sun: noon-4pmnubukefoundation.org

historyKWaMe nKRuMah MauSOleuM & MuSeuMhiGh st., Centraltel: 233 671 610An 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 aCCRabarnes rD, Centraltel: 021-221633Established 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 CenteR2nD CirCular rD, CantonmentsThis is the home, library and final resting place of American-born crusader for social justice, William Edward Burghardt DuBois.


arts & culturE

aFriCanghanaian village ReStauRantla palm royal beaCh hotelno 5 la bypass rDtel: 0302 215100la

BuKa 10th Lane Tel: 030 2782953 OSu

ChRiStine’S unique CaFé150m oFF rinG rDat nima JunCtiontel: 0302 222 265

Chez aFRiquenear yemoh plaza tel: 030 2911591eaSt legOn

COuntRy KitChen 2nD rinGway estatestel: 0302229107OSu

le gRand eCuyeRrinG roaD, Just west oF DanQuah CirCletel: 0302 768 64

MaquiS tante MaRie5th norla linK tel: 0244612832maquistantemarie.comlaBOne

next dOORReStauRant beaCh rD (op. the military aCaDemy) tel: 024-4318697next-door.com teShie

Old BOB’S plaCeniGer hse, 59 oKaDantel: 028 8266378 OSu

the ORangeRy CRepe & Salad BaR Farrar avetel: 030 2232988adaBRaKa

papaye Cantonments rDnear mtn storetel: 030 2773754OSu

Chop barsChop 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 lanetel: 0302786328This 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: 233246980070Though it looks like little more than a roadside stand Aunti Muni’s is one of the most popular spots for weekend Wakeye.CantOnMentS

peaCe palaCeoFF oF 6th staCCross eCobanKOSu

seaFooD Captain hOOKS4 KaKramanDu sttel: 0302762228 CantOnMentS

Fast FooDBaRCelOSop. Dynasty Chinese tel: 030 2933784OSu

ChiCKen RepuBliCCantonments rDsouth oF papayetel: 030 2775496OSu

KFCCantonments rDOSu

asianROyal dRagOn ChineSe ReStauRantla palm royal beaCh hotelno 5 la bypass rDtel: 0302 215100la

dynaSty ReStauRantoxForD sttel: 030 2775496OSu

nOBel hOuSeKuKu hill, salem rDtel: 0302785151OSu

ziOn thai ReStauRantoKoDan & mission st papaye Downtel: 054-996-7644Try spicy penang curry, true pad thai, and lots of vegetarian options. Afterwards, enjoy a sweetened Thai iced tea. OSu

padthai ReStauRant10 monrovia rDtel: 0302962788eaSt legOn

italianaRleCChinO 674 oxForD sttel: 0245 410 403OSu

Bella ROMa Fourth lanetel: 024 74 74 007OSu

eddy’S pizza66 rinG roaDtel: 54 413 3397 CentRal

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dining

La Chaumiere

Le Tandem

aCCra polo GrounDs tel: 0302 823131 aiRpORt ReS

MaMa Mia pizzeRia7th lanetel: 0244 264 151OSu

OSteRia MiChel-angelOShouse no.3 nortei abaDio sttel: 024 4233533aiRpORt ReS

piCaSSOCrown apartamento premisestel: 0302771712aiRpORt ReS

the venueaDamaFio linKtel: 024 3323425 eaSt legOn

inDianheRitage indianoFF salem rDnoble Chinese restaurant blDGtel: 0302785151OSu

KOh-i-nOORGrisFarm hoteloFF Firsttel: 030 2771999OSu

tandOOR indian near lanD tours tel:0243 151 417laBOne

lebaneseBaShaKoJo thompson rD niaGara hoteladaBRaKa

le Magellan ReStauRant

rinG roaD east at labone JunCtiontel: 0302 777 629Also serves French food. OSu

westernBuS StOp BaR & ReStauRant Tel: 0302220930adaBRaKa

the lexingtOnnext to the paloma hotel in the KoKolemle neiGhbourhooDtel: 0240 959 406Serves deep fried brie, bruschetta, burgers, pulled pork.

White BellCnr Farrar avaDabraKatel: 0302227066

FRanKieSCantonments rD tel: 0302 77 35 67 OSu

little indian SunShine Salad BaR11th lanetel: 030 2780599OSu

SanKOFa ReStauRant mövenpiCK hoteltel: 0302611000CentRal

spanishel gauChOabrebrensemtel: 0289117575OSu

britishhOneySuCKle BaR rinG rD

tel: 030 2780774OSu

Cuzzy BRO troas st tel: 026 608 6003OSu

FrenChla ChauMieRe215 liberation rDTel: 0302772408Sophisticated French dishes have been delighting Accra for more than a decade.aiRpORt ReS

CaFé Chez deS aMiS liberation rD, aCross From FrenCh embassy

le MuSt no 28, orphan CresCenttel: 0244661069 nORth laBOne

niCOlinOallianCe Françaises liberation linKtel: 024 462 9656 aiRpORt ReS

le tandeM6 manKralo st tel: 030 2762959

livingStOne SaFaRinear aKai houseaCross From Kohinoortel: 024 6485135OSu

Japanese3121 SuShi14th lanebehinD barClays tel: 026 777

3121Seafood-grill, cocktail bar & cigar lounge, sushi/teppanyaki [email protected]

MOnSOOn41 oxForD st osuabove osu FooD Courttel: 030 2782307

CaFejOSie’S Cuppa CappuCCinO3rD Close, Tel: 030 2773412aiRpORt ReS

‘n’ CaFénubuKe FounDation, tel: 028 910 21 63 eaSt legOn

brunChMelting MO-MentSno. 78/5, 1st norla sttel: 0302770834laBOne

laBadi BeaCh hOtelno.1 la bypass tel: 030 277 2501/6la

la palM ROyal BeaCh hOtella


dining

marKets

MaKOla MaRKetKoJo 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 MaRKetelephant walK rDIf 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

malls

aCCRa Mallspintex rD, tetteh Quarshie interChanGeaccramall.com aiRpORt aRea

supermarKets

KOala SupeRMaRKetoFF DanQuah CirCle at Cantonments rDtel: 0302773455Excellent assortment of local and imported goods; bread selection is highly recommended. Carries Cottage Farms frozen pork. koalashop.com.gh OSu

ShOpRiteaCCra mall tel: 0302823020 aiRpORt aRea

CraFts

CentRe FOR natiOnal CultuRe28th February rD tel: 021 664099A 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

lOOM117 Kwame nKrumah avetel: 0302224746Sells spectacular paintings as well as woodcarvings, fabrics and statues. CentRal

glOBal MaMaS14th lane near Koala supermarKettel: 24 453 0467globalmamas.org OSu

Wild geCKO handiCRaFtSnear tetteh Quarshie exChanGetel: 030 250 8500 Unique handcrafted furniture, household decorations, accessories & jewelry. www.wild-gecko.com CantOnMentS

wooDworK

aBuRi CaRving CenteRaKwapim 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

pMMCmarK CoFie builDinGtel: 233 (0)302664579


shopping

Find Maksi’s clothing line at Winglos in East Legon

Find diamonds and gold directly from local small-scale miners . Find a variety of jewelry we especially love the unique jewelry representing traditional Ghanaian symbols. pmmcghana.com CentRal

inKa la CresCent tel: 233 20 030 8618 Exquisite hand crafted African jewelleryOSu nyaniBa eState

moDern art

aRtiStS allianCeomanye house tel: 0245251404A 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 BOOKStOReaCCra mall tel: 030 282 3270-5Current fiction, nonfiction, business and religious books. aiRpORt aRea

univeRSity BOOKShOpuniversity oF Ghana leGon tel: 0302 500398Current fiction, nonfiction & textbooks. Great if you are looking for books by localauthors. legOn

FabriC & Fashion

WOOdin BOutiqueoxForD st tel: 0302764371A temple of high fashion fabrics. 14 artists create ever changing designs. OSu

da viva BOutique17th lane tel: 0289529770Pure cotton fabric with a subtle mix of elegance and color. OSu

KiKi ClOthingaCCra mall

tel: 020 817 4362Unique ethnic designs for children and adults. aiRpORt aRea

WinglOW 13 Mensa Wood Streettel: 0302510321Exclusive embroidered wear for women and men. Western styled clothing in African print. Interior decoration utilizing a blend of African and other fabrics.www.winglow.com eaSt legOn

aya MORRiSOn 23 Nii Bonnie Crescenttel: 0302 956 355 Handbags, African print swimsuits & accessories dzORWOlu

ajepOMaa deSign galleRyno.8 aDDo Close tel: 026 564 5284For gorgeous clothes eaSt legOn

OheMa Ohene ShOpnubuKe FounDation, 7 aDamaFio Closetel: 233 (28) 910 21 63 eaSt legOn


shopping

resortslaBadi BeaCh hOtel 4no.1 la bypass, aCCra tel: +233 (30) 277 2501/6 [email protected] and well maintained. 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 35 la bypasstel: 233 30221 5100/5111gbhghana.netFeaturing 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

luxurythe aFRiCan Regent 5237-238 airport west, tel: 233 302765180A 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

the aKnaC hOteltrasaCCo valleytel: 233 302824235theaknachotel.comIn the peaceful suburbs of Accra near Trasacco Valley within easy reach of the city centre. This boutique hotel offers style, charm and personal service. Includes a restaurant, bars and an outdoor pool. Complimentary breakfast and wireless internet access.

the MövenpiCK aMBaSSadOR hOtel 1inDepenDenCe ave, riDGe tel: +233 302611000moevenpick.com 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.

villa MOntiCellO 8no.1a manKata ave linK airport resiDential tel: 233 302773477villamonticello.comA 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.

moDerateaFia aFRiCan village $65-170 22 liberia roaD osu tel: 233 302681465afiavillage.comAfia 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 $160-270oFF the olD weiJa barrier tel: 233.302.912.946bojobeachresort.comWith 35 guestrooms and suites, this retreat in the suburbs of Accra is perfect if you are looking to be in the city but enjoy the privacy and luxury of being far away. Enjoy the ocean and mountain views as well as high speed wireless internet.KOKROBite

hillBuRi aBuRi $150GyanKama tel: 0244385008 www.hillburi.comBlending 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


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hills. Includes a bar, restaurant, infinity swimming pool. aBuRi

MahOgany lOdge $175-195 qno. 9, KaKramaDu linKtel: 233-302-761162mahoganylodge.comA very pretty courtyard with pool. Two computers with free wireless. eaSt CantOnMentS

beD & breaKFastSpintex inn $60#1 Fourth nii KwaoFio linK, spintextel: 0207768243spintexinn.com Spintex

buDGetBlue ROyal hOtel $69-$129no 36. 18th lane oFF Cantoment rD tel: (0)302) 783075blueroyalghana.com OSu

neW aMpax hOtel $20-40aChimota rD. poKuaKe JunCtiontel: (0)302-932158ampaxhotelgh.com aSyluM dOWn

FRanKieS 9 Cantonments rD.tel: 0302 77 35 67 [email protected] OSu

StaRlite lOdge no 2 volta river ave. teshi-nunGua estates tel: 233 302 712829starlitelodge-ghana.com

pinK hOStel w from $20 w/ breakfast tel: 233-302-256710/[email protected] aSyluM dOWn

from $20 (with continental breakfast)

Bedua hOMe SuiteS $40-60tel: 233-241-234-234no 58 Genesis estates at mariville oFF spintex roaD in a GateD Community

huts & CottaGesBig Milly’S BaCK yaRd GHc17-125tel: 0249 999 330 or 0262 999 330www.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

holiDay rentalslegaSSi gaRdenS apaRtMentS aDDis avenue,poKuase JunCtion,near aCp estates JunCtiontel: 233 277 [email protected] 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.

la-paRadiSe inn rtel: 233 302 7620854th ostwe street south la estate 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, internet access and satellite t.v. Outside enjoy the swimming pool and the tropical garden. la


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Villa Monticello


DomestiC air:

antRaK aiRtel: (233) (0) 302 765377, 765378antrakair.comWholly Ghanaian owned, has flights to Kumasi, Takoradi, Sunyani, Tamale and Wa.

Fly 540tel: (233) (0) 202 250 208fly540africa.comOffers 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 221-314A government owned and operated, intercity bus company. Buy tickets in advance to get an assigned seat. Buses from Accra to Tamale leave daily at 7am and 3pm, a 9 am bus continues to Bolgatanga. Buses from Tamale to Accra leave at 6.30am and 4pm. The bus from Tamale to Takoradi runs twice a week, Tuesday at 8am, Saturday at 3pm.

viptel: 0544357030, [email protected] air conditioned buses to Kumasi with 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.

Oa tRavel and tOuRStel: 0243-3177620tamale: 0242-767694 / 0208-083644Kumasi: 03220-41925200m from STC station in Accra, offers very new buses for a reasonable price. Buses from Bolgatanga to Accra leave daily 3pm, 30GHc. Buses from Tamale to Accra leave daily at 5pm, 25GHc. Advanced booking is recommended.

Car rentals:

atlaS Rent-a-CaRTel: 024 427 7871

ghana-CaR-RentalS.COM tel: 0.264.264.246ghana-car-rentals.comA one-stop-shop for online car hire in Ghana. With a wide selection of vehicles for personal as well as business car rental needs.

transportation

MAKOLA MARKET • TEL: 0244 601181

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