Travel Article
Looking for cultural trip and adventure in Ghana then you’ve reached at the right spot. Ghana is full of adventure and challenging must visited places from the nature to sensational safaris. You can also have opportunity for adrenaline pumped day trips with their thrilling and mind-blowing experiences. Here I’m bucket listing some of the spots which are worth seeing with there unique experience as well as cultural activity.
Jet Ski in Ada
Ada and whole area surrounding it is full of fascination and pleasant environment. There is great weekend-trip destination. As an aspiring tourist join this boat tour and explore the area about 100km away from Accra. Take a look at gorgeous list of activities to be done there and plan your own exciting activities. There are also local tour guides which can help you in this regard. Remember to visit the local gin producers and also explore the alligators in the Delta.
Climb Mount Afadja
The mount Afadja is above 885 m above from sea level and located in the Volta Region. There is hiker-friendly environment. Get yourself amused by this natural beauty and relax there. As an adventurer climb up the mountain, with all the fascinating spots there you can understand the true meanings of the nature.
Wechiau
Wechiau is located in the upper west Region of the Ghana. The Hippo Sanctuary of Wechiau takes care of the Hippos and protects wildlife in traditional way. This was put together in 1999 by locals and now this is home to one of the two remaining hippopotamus populations in Ghana. If you’re a wildlife lover then this is the best place to be visited. Get amused by these hippo populations and explore the traditional ways to preserve the wildlife there.
Mount Elephants in Mole
The largest National Game park of Ghana’s is the Mole National Park. This is home to about more than 800 elephants. Not only the elephants are protected here but other animals like warthogs, buffaloes and hyenas are being taken into care. So, the park becomes one of the most fascinating destination by all visitors. Tourists have options to look at the different trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants as well as savanna grass. All these things are in this Mole National Park. There are fascinations for wildlife lovers as well as plant lovers. Both can explore a lot there from animals to plants of vast varieties. Explore the honey harvest views there in the traditional ways used by the locals there. The Mole Hotel is open year-round and provided the necessities of the tourists to meet their needs.
Waterfalls and Festivals
Ghana has some of the most beautiful natural waterfalls. From the Kumasi-Kintampo Highway to the Pampu River there are three waterfalls in this series. There is the highest waterfall in West Africa which is know as Wli, this waterfall pours water from a height of 80m into the pure jacuzzis. Get yourself amused by these highest fascinating waters’ pouring natural machines. All these are so breathtaking that one can release his stress level there.
There is also cultural festival known as Kwahu Paragliding Festival which is celebrated around Easter time every year. The mountain which is best for this is Odwenanoma Mountain, as an aspiring tourist enjoy this paragliding festival and explore the natural beauty from above.
For adventure loving guys there are rumpy enclaves of Aburi, which is best spot for biking. For relaxation and stress releasing make a stop at Aburi Botanical Gardens which are picture perfect and panoramic viewport for many tourists. You can also enjoy amazing natural beauty by exciting Kakum Walk there.
Experience Nzulezu
From about 90 km west of Takoradi, Nzulezu is an another fascinating and tourist’ attraction site. The people living there have skills in fishing, farming and tourism. There are hotels also but are not fully upgraded to meet the needs of high-end taste of the visitors. One can enjoy the natural beauty there in traditional way and living style. It’s a quite unique experience there because people power the TVs with car’s batteries. Tourists can reach there by taking 45 minutes canoe ride from the Beyin.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Ghana in July and August because in these months there is less rainfall in the northern areas and also no rain in South. So, one can enjoy the fascinating beautiful landmarks easily. Another good time to visit Ghana during dry season from December to April. Visiting the northern areas during slightly cooler season from April to October is also a great choice. If you want to enjoy the cultural events then mostly festivals held in Ghana during August and September. During these months Ghana also celebrated its seasonal harvest. So, visiting there during this event is a great choice to be getting familiar with traditions and culture of people in Ghana. Plan your trip wisely and according to your own taste.