<strong>Cape Coast Castle:</strong> Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this huge white stone building is one of around 30 "slave forts" positioned along Ghana's coast and offers guide who take visitors down to the dungeons where slaves were once held.
Cape Coast Castle: Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this huge white stone building is one of around 30 "slave forts" positioned along Ghana's coast and offers guide who take visitors down to the dungeons where slaves were once held.
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<strong>Ghanian cuisine: </strong>Be sure to try popular Ghanian dishes such as Banku, prepared by mixing fermented corn, cassava dough and hot water into a smooth paste.
Ghanian cuisine: Be sure to try popular Ghanian dishes such as Banku, prepared by mixing fermented corn, cassava dough and hot water into a smooth paste.
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<strong>Stay by the sea: </strong>Ghana's tropical coastline extends for over 335 miles (560 kilometers), but the beaches are far more pristine slightly further afield. Travelers can stay in a beachfront property at "environmentally aware" resort Ko-Sa Beach Resort, situated near the fishing village of Ampenyi.
Stay by the sea: Ghana's tropical coastline extends for over 335 miles (560 kilometers), but the beaches are far more pristine slightly further afield. Travelers can stay in a beachfront property at "environmentally aware" resort Ko-Sa Beach Resort, situated near the fishing village of Ampenyi.
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<strong>Cape Three Points:</strong> Surfing fans can catch a point break on this wild, rainforest-backed beach, perched on the southernmost tip of Ghana, which is practically deserted and stretches for almost two kilometers.
Cape Three Points: Surfing fans can catch a point break on this wild, rainforest-backed beach, perched on the southernmost tip of Ghana, which is practically deserted and stretches for almost two kilometers.
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<strong>Discover artisans:</strong> Once set aside for kings and queens, kente, an interwoven material with abstract designs, is now more widespread, but folk weavers can be found all around the country.
Discover artisans: Once set aside for kings and queens, kente, an interwoven material with abstract designs, is now more widespread, but folk weavers can be found all around the country.
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<strong>Meet Me There:</strong> Based between the villages of Dzita and Dzita-Abledomi, this non-profit lodge, which is linked to charity "Dream Big Ghana," aims to introduce its guests to the way of life in rural Africa.
Meet Me There: Based between the villages of Dzita and Dzita-Abledomi, this non-profit lodge, which is linked to charity "Dream Big Ghana," aims to introduce its guests to the way of life in rural Africa.
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<strong>Green House:</strong> Based a 30-minute drive from Bolgatanga, this wonderful eco guest house in Karimenga is owned by visionary local Ibrahim, and allows guests to climb up on to its flat roof and sleep under the stars on hot nights.
Green House: Based a 30-minute drive from Bolgatanga, this wonderful eco guest house in Karimenga is owned by visionary local Ibrahim, and allows guests to climb up on to its flat roof and sleep under the stars on hot nights.
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<strong>Visit Accra: </strong>While it's a city without any major attractions, Accra is filled with charming spots, such as the fishing village of Jamestown, one of its oldest districts.
Visit Accra: While it's a city without any major attractions, Accra is filled with charming spots, such as the fishing village of Jamestown, one of its oldest districts.
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<strong>Mole National Park: </strong>Ghana's largest wildlife refuge holds around 93 species of mammals, including African elephants, Nolan warthogs, spotted hyenas.
Mole National Park: Ghana's largest wildlife refuge holds around 93 species of mammals, including African elephants, Nolan warthogs, spotted hyenas.
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<strong>Larabanga Mosque:</strong> Built in the Sudanese architectural style, Larabanga, known as the "Mecca of West Africa," is the oldest mosque in the country as well as one of the oldest in West Africa.
Larabanga Mosque: Built in the Sudanese architectural style, Larabanga, known as the "Mecca of West Africa," is the oldest mosque in the country as well as one of the oldest in West Africa.
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<strong>Bolgatanga: </strong>Known as the crafts center of Upper East Region, this town holds a huge central market, where visitors can browse stalls food as well as Bolga baskets.
Bolgatanga: Known as the crafts center of Upper East Region, this town holds a huge central market, where visitors can browse stalls food as well as Bolga baskets.
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<strong>Tongo chief's palace:</strong> This large mud compound is home to the chief of Tongo, a village positioned in the Tengzug Hills, and around 300 members of his family, including his many wives.
Tongo chief's palace: This large mud compound is home to the chief of Tongo, a village positioned in the Tengzug Hills, and around 300 members of his family, including his many wives.
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