Ghana Expedition
- Capital City: Accra
- Language: English
- Currency: Ghanaian Cedi
- Best Time To Travel: October to March
- Country Dialing Code: +233
- Population: 31.07 Million
About Ghana
- Clothing: There are no restrictions on what can be worn. Just make sure your t-shirts or tops are long enough to cover your stomach. A skirt or loose-fitting trousers are good in the heat and will protect you from the sun.
- Cuisine: The typical staple foods in the southern part of Ghana include cassava and plantain. In the northern part, the main staple foods include millet and sorghum. Yam, maize and beans are used across Ghana as staple foods. Sweet potatoes and cocoyam are also important in the Ghanaian diet and cuisine. With the advent of globalization, cereals such as rice and wheat have been increasingly incorporated into Ghanaian cuisine.
- Culture: Ghana Cultural emphasis is given to individual conduct and behavior which has a direct impact on the society and family. Thus everyone tries to be hospitable, kind hearted and respectful in public gatherings and in other walks of life.
A 17th-century fortress situated on the beaches of Osu in Ghana's capital Accra, The first significant fort for most of its existence, served as Ghana's administrative center before the Jubilee House was built. The castle was transformed into a Presidential Museum in 2017.
The Aburi Botanical Gardens are situated in this serene setting, and its steep terrain makes it one of the best places to take in a fresh breeze. Only three (3) acres of its approximately 160-acre overall land area have been developed. The remaining property used as a botanical reserve.
The Independence Square has the Independence Arch which houses memorials to Ghana's battle for independence. It also houses three statues representing the struggle for independence and emancipation. It is said to be one of the biggest city squares in the world.
A trade post created by the Portuguese in 1482 that eventually had slaves replacing gold as the primary trade good, and had storerooms turned into prisons. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A protected savannah and forest area in northern Ghana full of elephants, leopards, and rare birds such as the white-backed vulture. The park offers views such as, sweeping vistas looking down on animal drinking spot, the Kparia and Polzen rivers with waterfalls and a Sudanese-style mosque at Larabanga village.
In the Upper East Region of Ghana in Paga, play and interact with wild crocodiles. Sacred crocodiles may be observed, petted, and fed. Enjoy a village tour and an evening of dance and drumming by a local cultural group.
The busiest beach on Ghana's coast, sometimes referred to as La Pleasure Beach In Ghana's Greater Accra Region. There are frequently reggae, hiplife, playback, and cultural drumming and dancing performances on holidays and weekends.
With cutting-edge camping amenities, the Kakum National Park and a 333-meter-long Canopy Walkway provides breathtaking views and an engaging wildlife encounter. You feel the seclusion of the rainforest by taking one of the many paths or led hikes.
Lying 30 kilometers west of Ghana's capital, Accra. Untouched beaches, the sea, reggae music, stunning views of the tropics, and a thriving nightlife for individuals looking to spend a few days away from the city. A beach vacation spot for fans of exotic African creatures.