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

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28accommodation indexLuxury to budget hotels and holiday rentals

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1 where to eatIf you want to be abrofosem (foreign) try Melting Moments, a chilled out coffee shop with decent waffles and smooth-ies, otherwise be adventurous and try hausa koko (a spicy porridge) and bofrot (fried doughnuts) at a roadside kiosk. Try Buka’s in Osu for tra-ditional African fare.

2 Nightlife iN accraIn the evening take a stroll down Oxford Street to The Repub-lic for great cocktails made with local ak-peteshie (cane spirit) and delicious sides including yam chips and calamari. For concerts and gigs visit the Alliance Française section (p. 8) to find out what’s happening.

3 must-buy fashioN If you are like me you love shopping, so visit Prestige Boutique in Osu and Winglow in East Legon where my fashion label MAKSI is stocked. For handbags, African print swimsuits and accessories Aya Morrison in Dzorwolu, Inka in Nyaniba Estate for Jewelry and ajePomaa Design Gallery in East Legon for gorgeous clothes.

4 doN’t miss bazaars There are occasional bazaars: HIMMS at Cuppa Cappucino in the Airport Residential Area and The Open Air Stock Exchange which has been held at Goethe Institute recently. For delicious smelling soaps and lotions check out Madam Yasmeen’s in Dzorwolu and Pure Essence in Osu.

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NANA DARkOA SEkyIAmAH, HEAD OF BuSINESS DEvELOpmENT AT mAkSI COmpANy

LImITED, OpENS up AND SHARES HER FAvORITE SpOTS IN HER FAvORITE CITy.

Person of the Year, Dr. Ewart Brown of Bermuda, recognized for re-igniting interest in preserving, developing and promoting African Diaspora Heritage

Trails around the world.

Kitty J. Pope (right) creator and executive director, Dr. Babs Onabanjo

(left) executive producer, of the African Diaspora World Tourism Awards

Outstanding Cultural Center went to Ghana’s W.E.B. Dubois Center

Maria, owner of Amaesng Travel in California,specialists in travel

to Ghana.

Ghanaian, Georgina Lorencz won Outstanding Cultural Heritage Tourism Educator

Hall of Fame HonoreeDr. Elizabeth Bouey-Yates

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1 where to fiNd musical iNspiratioN“Contemporary Ghanaian music draws inspiration from the sounds and rhythms of the world while keeping in central focus authentic traditional Ghana-ian rhythms. It’s a merger between the new and old in the creation of something hip, new and time-less. my music in particular pays homage to my roots as an Ewe while celebrating the newer sounds

of the world such as jazz, reggae and soul.”(Some of her favorite musicians are: Fela kuti, Asa, Simphiwe Dana, Ebo Taylor, Buika, Lana Del Rey)

2 where to performAlliance Française “The biggest most supportive stage in Accra as far as I’m concerned.”taverna Tropicana “A small under-ground space. much like Shrine in NyC. very cool and hip space, perfect for hanging

out while enjoy-ing fabulous live music and art.”(Jojo performs at Taverna Tropicana, June 29, 8pm)

3 where musiciaNs haNgoutTaverna Tropi-cana, Alliance Française & The RepublicShe also loves to go out and eat at kokrobite Garden located in kobrobite. “I love anything off the menu.” Her favor-ite dish is Tilapia with either banku or Eba.

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1 the evolutioN of ghaNaiaN artContemporary African Art, has changed as human-ity has evolved, emo-tionally, socially and economically. previ-ously only the very wealthy could afford art, now it’s available to almost anyone. One thing remains the same. Art tells a story, through lines, dots, brush strokes, carvings and colors. This month see a kente and Beads Exhibition at the art-ist’s alliance gallery.

2 where to see or buy art iN accraContemporary Ghanaian Art can be acquired directly from the Artists, or at galleries like the Artists Alliance Gal-lery, the Dei-Center, at Exhibitions and a host of other places like the famous Art Center. The industry is also currently con-solidating which is a good thing. you now find museums and galleries of different sizes and nature, stalls, street vendors dotted on Oxford street in Osu.

3 where to eat aNd be eNtertaiNedI am not a fan of big enclosed restaurants. I like the breezy hide out over-looking the Atlantic ocean directly be-hind Artists Alliance Gallery called Maya Cova, you will really feel at home here. For entertainment:Bingo! National Theatre and Alliance Française. Hope-fully in the future it shouldn’t be only one or two places, we should have them dotted in various communities.

LEONARD NII ODOI GLOvER, BuSINESS DEvELOpmENT/mARkETING, ARTISTS ALLIANCE GALLERy

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Della is a socially respon-sible fashion line working directly with a community in Ghana. Here is what Rachel Curtin, production manager based in Ghana shared on urban Outfit-ter’s blog:

rachel’s favorite placeOn a recent trip, she went where Lake volta meets the sea to get to a hotel called meet me there. “It was well worth the hassle, with a diving platform off the restaurant into a lagoon, a five dollar a night beach hut and a wild ocean front, free of tourists.”

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Panafest & Emancipation Day

exhibition secrets under the skinJuly 6-7nubuke FoundationA collaborative, multi-media project documenting the link between religious Cuban and Ghanaian ceremonies

closure of the 9th environmental film festivalJuly 5, 6:30 pmalliance FrançaiseThis final movie high-lights the important but often neglected relationship between the environment and its impact on health.

July 22- august 3accra - northern Region -cape coastObserved every two years, panafest is an event dedicated to all persons committed to the well being of Africans on con-tinent and in the global arena. During this festival there are various conferences on African arts, history & international relationships along with many performances in theater, dance, music, poetry and more. These events not only serve as entertainment but as a way of educating the world about the African legacy. One of the highlights of the festival is a candlelit Emancipation vigil to honor African slaves.

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r New Music Ghana Competition A yearly event organized by the Institute for music and Development and the Goethe Institute. It is a nationwide project which empowers young musi-cians to compose, create, play and promote con-temporary African music that is rooted in urban styles. This year the focus is Tamale and participat-

ing bands include youth Home, North Wings, Bright Stars and Bizung Bands. Youth Home Cen-ter, Tamale, 4 pm

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3 Paapa Concert Over the past 2 years after releasing “Beyoutiful”, the first single from his debut album Solar, paapa has become a close friend to the Alliance Française stage. On the 27th, he will be performing live in concert, delivering original electro-soul songs about faith, longing and Ghana from his just released sophomore album Songs

for Kukua. 10GHc, 5GHc for AF students and mem-bers, Alliance française main stage, 8 pm

q Gold Coast Sickness Highlife Afro fusion ConcertRamblers International Band from Ghana, and Zohzoh, Afro-Fusion band from New Zealand, are a group of musicians whose vision is to contribute towards the development and sustenance of Highlife – Afro fusion music. Zohzoh band is influenced by Fela kuti, miles Davis, peter Tosh, James Brown and the king of Highlife music E. T mensah from Ghana. They will offer a unique concert dubbed Gold Coast Sickness. 20 GHc, 10 GHc for AF Students, Alliance Fran-çaise, 7 – 10 pm

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Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.comGoethe-Institut 30 kakramadu Rd (next to naFTI ) cantonments Tel: 0302 779 769 / goethe.de

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1 Kwaku Ananse Award-winning short film premiere by Akosua Adoma Owusu 25 minutes, 2013Ghana’s sole winning film at the 2013 Africa movie Academy Awards, kwaku Ananse’ is a creative retell-ing of a fable about a part man part spider starring koo Nimo, Grace Omaboe, and first-time actress and singer, Jojo Abot. Kwaku Ananse earned recognition around the world includ-ing at the prestigious Berlinale Film Festival, Cannes Short Film Corner, and the French Cesar Film Academy’s Golden Nights panorama program for the World’s Best Short Films. The film will be screened with live music accom-paniment by legendary

palmwine musician, koo Nimo and his Adadam Agofomma Group. This event will be preceded from 6 to 7pm by an infor-mation session by Institut Français of Ghana about opportunities in France for Ghanaian filmmak-ers (workshops, funding, coproduction, participation to festivals, etc). Alliance Française, 7pm

4 Football Under Cover by Ayat Najafi & David Assman, 87mins, 2008 A film about a female foot-ball team in Islamic Iran. English SubtitlesGoethe-Institut, 7pm

5 Closure of the 9th Environmental Film FestivalThe Environmental Film Festival of Accra is dedi-cated to raising aware-ness about the significant

relationship between Ghana’s environment, the high cost of public health and the health of indi-viduals. A range of short movies and a feature film will close the festival. The latest film from a series of short environmental films commissioned by the French Embassy in Ghana and produced by Creative Storm will be screened and discussed. This movie highlights the important but often neglected rela-tionship between the en-vironment and its impact on health. Free, Alliance française - Exhibition hall, Cocktail 6:30pmFilm screening: 7pm

o Heirate Mich by Uli Gaulke, 102mins, 2009 A Cuban woman in her late twenties and her young son relocate to Germany in order to start a new life. Havana native Gladis meets and falls in

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love with German vaca-tioner Erik at the dawn of the new millennium which prompts a rather spontaneous marriage proposal. While anxious to begin her new life, Gladis is also reticent over leav-ing behind her family and friends. Goethe-Institut, 7pm

August

1 Full Metal Village by Sung-Hyung Cho, 90mins, 2007 The cultural chasm that exists between the inhabitants of Wacken

and the heavy metal fans who have traveled from all over the world to be here could not be greater. on one hand, lace shirts, golden crucifixes and dark single-breasted suits; on the other, black Lederhosen, studded col-lars, tatoos of Satan and shoulder-length hair.Goethe-Institut, 7pm

y Schiller by Martin Weinhart, 90mins,2005. The story of a revolu-tionary German poet in 18th century subtitles in English.Goethe-Institut, 7pm

; Fitzcarraldo by Werner Herzog, 157mins, 1981/82, A comedy about a music enthusiast in Brazil, 100 years agoGoethe-Institut, 7pm

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6 The American Inde-pendence Day Bash A celebration of America’s independence and tradi-tions and most of all the theme of bringing together people from all nation-alities to come and enjoy great American food, drinks, and music. The whole family is welcome to enjoy both children and adult games and

have a chance of winning exciting raffle prizes. The proceeds from this event will be awarded to Youth Alive and The Kumasi Children’s Home. Adults: 10GHc in advance / 15GHc at the gate Kids: 5 GHc in advance / 7 GHc at the gate Alliance Française, 3 - 9pm

r Launch of Heritage Africa TV Reality Show This show is a program designed to educate, inspire, and inculcate the

rich Ghanaian culture into the youth. Contestants for the show will be drawn from selected tertiary schools and cultural insti-tution in the community. Goethe-Institut, 7pm

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d Wreath-laying ceremo-ny honoring the Ances-tors. Nkrumah Memorial Park, George Padomore Li-brary, W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African CultureNorthern Pilgrimage-Slave Route Northern Ghana

f Northern Pilgrimage continues visit Enslave-ment sites

g Pilgrimage continues Bono Manso, Brong Ahafo

h Pilgrimage continues Kumasi to Central Region

j Morning: Return Jour-ney - Akwaaba Ceremony Symbolic boat ride from Cape Coast “Door of No Return” to Elmina CastleEvening: Opening of Trade Fair/Bazaar and performances Official Ribbon cutting to open the panafest village 9- day expo which show cases creative products from the African World.

k Opening Ceremony & 21st Anniversary Durbar of

kings and Queens and vis-iting Delegations Victoria Park, Cape CoastEvening performances Panafest Village, Cape Coast

l Optional Naming Ceremony for DiasporaApplicants. Oguaa Tradi-tional CouncilHistoric Site Seeing Central RegionEvening performances Panafest Village

; Pan African Youth Extravaganza University of Cape Coast Evening theater perfor-mances Panafest Village

z Women’s Day “The Role of the women in the African Renaissance.” Centre of National Cul-ture, Cape Coast Evening performances Panafest Villagex Agro Artists Work-shops in music, dance and theater Centre of National Culture, Cape CoastCandle Light Procession through the main streets of Cape Coast to the Castle/

Dungeon for a tribute to the ancestors Mfantsipin Junction to Cape Coast Castle

August

1 Emancipation Day Assin Manso

2 Panfest HighLevel Dialogue Renown pan African Scholars convene to discuss “pan Africanism and African Re-naissance Accra Interna-tional Conference CentreAfrican Renaissance Dinner Special Close out Dinner-AwardsState House, Banquet Hall, Accra

3 Panfest HighLevel Dialogue (cont.)Accra International Con-ference CentreAfrican Renaissance Night “WOyA-yA: African Artistes on the move!” Live performances featuring performers from the Afri-can WorldNational Theatre, Accra

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The 2013 pANAFEST and Emancipation Day celebrations will take place from the July 26 to August 3. This biannual festival showcases Ghanaian culture as well as pan-Africanism and attracts people from all over the world. With “Re-uniting the African family; pan Africanism and the African Renaissance” as a theme, the festival features music, dance and drama performances, as well as a chieftain re-ception. Aimed at reuniting people from the African States, including those of the African Diaspora, this festival is designed to help Africans celebrate their strengths and to recognize their history so they can rededicate themselves and embrace their

own destiny through the lessons of the past. The celebration allows for Ghana’s coastline, which is rich with now silent memorials, to be used as a backdrop to revisit the devastating effects of the slave trade. purging the pain and ac-knowledging the effects that the slave trade has had on the continent and abroad and re-uniting all the affected people helps to create a positive fu-ture in today’s global environment. This year’s festival celebrates two landmark events in Africa’s liberation, the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Or-ganization of African unity and the 50th anniversary of the demise in Accra of Dr. W.E.B Dubois. The joint celebration of Panafest and Emancipation Day are a powerful re-awakening event, and a great opportunity for Africans in the Di-aspora to retrace their steps back to the motherland as well as an opportunity for Ghanaians to reconnect with their broth-ers and sisters in the Diaspora.

Panafest Information: Tel: 03321-33085 / visit panafestghana.org / info@panafestghana.org

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6-7 Exhibition Se-crets under the SkinA collaborative, multi-media project documenting the link between religious Cuban and Ghanaian ceremonies by artists Jill Flanders Crosby, Susan matthews, Brian Jeffrey, marianne kim, Brandon mcElroy, melba Nunez and Roberto pedroso Garcia. The project includes video, paintings, illuminated manuscripts, installation work photos and pho-tographic assemblages. Nubuke FoundationOpening: July 6, 4 pmArtists’ Talk: July 7, 3 pm

i - x Creative art workshop (for students)

NSI - is a creative hub for nurturing, inspiring and encouraging people to discover the pleasures of creativity: conceptualizing, designing and produc-tion in the arts. NSI will be running two weeks of training sessions on art and design, covering photography, animation, fine art, drawing and graphics. For this forma-tion, tutors will be people from the design industry and education sector and who have had wide exposure to both the local and international cultures, to bring home new ideas to an age-old discipline. It will focus on teaching the basics of the art to help people explore their minds and to develop the right

skills for visual expres-sion. 500 GHc, Alliance française - Exhibition hall, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm

August

p Exhibition: Post Oil City As much about the future as it is about the past, the exhibition’s sub-title is The History of the City’s Future – every vision of the future is based on a vision of the past. By contrasting 11 current projects in the field of sustainable urban plan-ning with 9 from the past, the exhibition aims to show that many of today’s developments have their roots in the urban utopias of mid-20th-century mod-ernism. Goethe-Institut, opening, 7pm ( Exhibition runs until October 7)

Alliance Française Liberation Link, airport area Tel: 0302 77 31 34 / afaccra.comGoethe-Institut 30 kakramadu Rd (next to naFTI ) cantonments Tel: 0302 779 769 / goethe.deNubuke Foundation near mensvic hotel, east Legon Tel: 0207 388 236 / nubukefoundation.org

According to a CNN interview king peggy’s real-life fairy tale about her

amazing life journey from secretary to king which was documented in a book

will now be made into a Hollywood movie! Will Smith bought the rights to the book and king peggy says, “Next year, God willing, we are going to have a movie out there.” Queen Latifah is slotted to play king peggy. king peggy says that she is so happy to let the whole world know that a secretary can become a king, lead wisely and help the people. Her village, a 40 minute canoe ride along the Amansuri River, is home to 500 people and has its own school. It sounds like they made the right choice when they chose their king.

a real-life fairy talepeggielene Bartels is a Ghanaian-

born American citizen who, in 2008, became the first female king of

Otuam, a fishing village in Ghana.

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

castles & fortscape coast castleafter the passage of numerous foreign powers, this castle became a British possession in 1664. Millions of slaves were shipped to the caribbean and the united states through this castle before becoming the seat of British colonial administration. The cannons still face seaward, stirring the imagination to scenes of exploration, discovery and great tragedy. The Museum of West african history, describes the role that

these great structures played in the slave trade.

elmina castleTen kilometers west of cape coast castle, Elmina castle is the earliest known European structure in the tropics. Built in 1482 by the portuguese during early world exploration, the castle was taken over by the Dutch in 1637, who retained control for 274 years. inside the vast fortification is the first catholic church in sub-sahara africa. The castle’s damp, unlit dungeons served as horrific holding

areas for the human cargo of the infamous slave trade.

fort st. Jago Walking distance from Elmina castle, this fort unlike others was not used for trading activities but provided military protection to Elmina castle. Be sure to bring your camera since it provides an excellent view.

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Built by the portuguese in 1515 and expanded between 1642 and 1872 by the Dutch. it is now run by the ghana Museums and Monuments Board and is

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wildlifeopen to the public. Look for the beautiful off-shore islands and lighthouse.

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.

oWabi forest reserve anD bird sanctuary

15km from kumasiWinter home to a variety of migratory birds as well as tropical birds who live there year round. also home to hundreds of the endangered Mona Monkeys. Further to the northeast is the Bomfobiri Wildlife sanctuary, containing the spectacular Bomfobiri Falls. The salt marshes of the songow Lagoon are also worth seeing.

lake volta

at akosombo Dam, board the yapei Queen ferry and cruise up massive lake volta on a 24-hour trip past wooded hills and farming villages and into ghana’s arid north, docking at yeji.

amansuri wetland

90 km west of Takoradia complex of peat, swamp and mangrove forests, flood plains, and sandy shores with streams, rivers, a fresh water lake, lagoons and the sea as environmental features. it is the largest intact swamp forest in ghana

and home to many species of plants and animals. ninety-three of these species made up of reptiles, mammals and birds are of global and national conservation interest.

birDinGGhana birD Walks

Join a monthly bird walk on the last saturday of every month from 7am to 9am. The birdingsite and meeting point for each month will be communicated.contact Samuel Temidayo Tel: 0234237732 taymida@yahoo.co.ukor Reuben ottou Tel: 0244 893 528 reubenott@yahoo.co.uk

bobiri butterfly sanctuary

Located 30km from kumasi and about 25km from konogo, along the kumasi-accra highway. Tel: 024 646 5993, a bewildering experience as clouds of mud-puddling Whites and yellows take flight as well as swallowtails and pure gold or red gliders, Mother-of-pearls’. The butterflies are plentiful. There are also very good guided tours of the plants, explaining their interesting commercial and medicinal uses. The guesthouse on site serves basic food, and has a pleasant staff.

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The administrative capital of this region is worth visiting if you are in the area. Due to the recent discovery of oil there are a large number of international companies in the area and a few good international standard hotels. The view of the harbour from harbour view is recommended.

busua beach

a trip to the region would not be complete without a visit to Busua Beach and more notably Busua Beach resort. There are many beach activities including kayaking, surfing, jet skiing and boat rides. you can even arrange to visit abokwae island by boat or jet ski. surfing is particularly popular on this beach and equipment and lessons can be arranged.

axim

axim is a popular destination for weekend getaways due to its idyllic beaches and resorts. it is also a good base to explore nearby attractions such as the nzeluzu stilt village, ankasa

The Western regionBordering Ivory Coast, the Western Region is best known for its stunning beaches and beach resorts. Its administrative capital Takoradi, is the country’s second biggest industrial area and is known for its recent discovery of oil. The region has a remarkable collection of colonial forts at Dixcove, Princes Town, Axim and Beyin. It also has the best protected rainforest, the Ankansa National Park. The journey to the Western Region is at least 4 hours but it can be broken up with a stop-over in Cape Coast.

Takoradi

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STAY

Raybow Inter’l HotelCentrally located. Good value. Swimming pool.Takoradi Tel: 031-2022072

Busua Beach ResortInternational standard. Same chain as La Palm in Accra. Busua Tel: 031-20 93307-9

Axim Beach ResortChalets to suit range of budgets. Set on hilltop overlooking ocean. Axim Tel: 031-20 92397

Lou Moon LodgeIdyllic location. Romantic setting. Kayaking available. Axim Tel:0244 424497

Ankobra Beach ResortSet on one of most beautiful beaches in Ghana.Ankobra Tel:031-2092321

Beyin Beach ResortNear Nzeluzu Stilt village.Beyin Tel: 0242 188240

EAT AND DRINK

Captain Hooks

RestaurantSeafood restaurant. Excellent food. Upmarket. Takoradi

Champs Sports Bar & Restaurant Takoradi

Faha Country KitchenLocated at Nzulezu Reception Centre. Beyin

Busua Beach ResortContinental. Busua

VISIT

Nzulezu Stilt Village BeyinAnkansa National Park

Cape Three Points Lighthouse Cape Three Points

Fort Antonio AximEgyambra Crocodile Pond Near Princes TownKwame Nkrumah’s Birth Place Nkroful

national park and some of the forts along the coast. axim Beach resort, Lou Moon Lodge and ankobra are all lovely resorts to relax for a weekend break. Fort antonio in axim town is also worth a visit.

nzulezu – the village on stilts

This popular attraction is a village on stilts which can be reached after an hour’s boat ride from Beyin to the centre of Lake Tandem. Legend has it that it was built many years ago to escape the slave traders. Life at the village has adapted to the watery conditions.

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NIGhTLIfE 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

BywELLOKODAN RD Off Of OxfORD ST, OSU TEL: 0302767793Thursdays a live band performs high life music. 6pm -1 am.

CITIzEN KoFI 1(presently closed for renovation)

duPLEx2ND KUKU CLOSE Off OxfORD ST, OSUDefinitely the most down to earth place you will find.

jAzzToNE 6NO.3 ThIRD RINGWAy, AIRPORT RES. TEL: 0302 761082 Live Entertainment Fri & Sat from 8:30 pm

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.

THE LExINgToN 5NExT TO PALOmA hOTEL, KOKOLEmLETEL: (0) 240 959 406An upscale lounge/sports bar specializing in cocktails with fancy bar snacks frequented by ex-pats and locals alike.

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 & gRILL3RD 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.

RoBI duTCH PuBDADE WALKSTREET 14, LABONE TEL: 0242201087The only authentic Dutch pub in Ghana, with Dutch cuisine, beer, music and ambiance.

TAVERNA TRoPICANAPALm LINK, NImA TEL: 024 530 4505Enjoy some great cuisine and some of the best live music in Accra.

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fILmSILVERBIRd CINEMAfIRST fLOOR, ShOP 39, ACCRA mALL, TETTEh QUAShIE INTERChANGETEL: 021 823270-4silverbirdghana.com

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. The National Theater is also worth a guided or self-visit in the daytime (for a minimal fee).

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.

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.

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AfRICANgHANAIAN VILLAgE RESTAuRANTLA PALm ROyAL BEACh hOTELNO 5 LA ByPASS RDTEL: 0302 215100Enjoy an African lunch or dinner with seafood with a view of the Atlantic Ocean. LA

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

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NIGER 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

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ASIANRoyAL dRAgoN CHINESE RESTAuRANTLA PALm ROyAL BEACh hOTELNO 5 LA ByPASS RDTEL: 0302 215100Enjoy a Chinese dinner with special teppanyaki every evening. LA

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,

HAuSA KoKo & BoFRoTHausa koko ( a traditional porridge made from millet flour and spices) and Bofrot (a doughnut similar to the French beignet) is a one of the best breakfast meals you could ever get. Probably the best place to find this popular breakfast dish is at one of the kiosks that you can find on the roadside.

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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

IL CAVALIERE PEzzoACCRA 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

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LITTLE INdIAN SuNSHINE SALAd BAR11Th LANETEL: 030 2780599oSu

SANKoFA RESTAuRANT mövENPICK hOTELTEL: 0302611000 Daily breakfast and lunch Buffet from Mon to Sat. Sunday Brunch Buffet. Dinner includes a starter buffet and a la carte main courses.CENTRAL

SPANIShEL gAuCHoABREBRENSEmTEL: 0289117575oSu

BRITIShHoNEySuCKLE BAR RING RDTEL: 030 2780774oSu

RyAN IRISH PuB TROAS ST TEL: 030 2762334oSu

fRENChLA CHAuMIERE215 LIBERATION RD ACROSS ShANGRI-LA hOTELTel: 0302772408AIRPoRT RES

CAFé CHEz dES AMIS LIBERATION RD, ACROSS fROm fRENCh EmBASSy

LE MuST NO 28, ORPhAN CRESCENT

TEL: 0244661069 NoRTH LABoNE

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 barsmoncnz@hotmail.com

MoNSooN41 OxfORD ST OSUABOvE OSU fOOD COURTTel: 030 2782307

CAfEjoSIE’S CuPPA CAPPuCCINo3rd Close, Tel: 030 2773412AIRPoRT RES

BRUNChMELTINg Mo-MENTSNO. 78/5, 1ST NORLA STTEL: 0302770834LABoNE

LABAdI BEACH HoTELNO.1 LA ByPASS TEL: 030 277 2501/6LA

LA PALM RoyAL BEACH HoTELNO 5 LA ByPASS RDTEL: 0302 215100LA

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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

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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

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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

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ABuRI CARVINg CENTERAKWAPIm RIDGE ON ThE WAy TO ThE ABURI TOWN CENTER Here craftmen can be seen at work on

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INKAIrene Armah, owner of Inka Accessories describes her line as ethnic, stylish, and eclectic. Her shop in Osu where she also works, is bursting with color and beautiful accessories. Every piece in her shop feels rare because Irene never repeats a design, every item is unique.

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PMMCmARK COfIE BUILDINGTEL: 233 (0)302664579Find 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

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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: 0302764371

A 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 mALLTEL: 020 817 4362Unique ethnic designs for children and adults. AIRPoRT AREA

wINgLow 13 mensa Wood Street TEL: 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

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Higher Link

Higher LinkFoR FAST ANd EASy CuSToMS CLEARINg ANd FoRwARdINg

Located at the aviance cargo village

priscilla: (233) 244145647Joe: (233) 240066188.White: (233) 233540898759 John: (233) 245045033

RESORTS

LABAdI BEACH HoTEL 4NO.1 LA ByPASS, ACCRA TEL: +233 (30) 277 2501/6 labadi@legacyhotels.comBeautiful 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

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THE 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.

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AFIA 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 $160-270

LABAdI BEACH HoTELFrom the contemporary Ghanaian décor to lush landscaped gardens and pool this hotel’s greatest asset is its consistent attention to detail. The newly renovated wing is a great addition with great comfortable king bed and thick carpeting.

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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 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 & BREAKfAST

SPINTEx INN $60#1 fOURTh NII KWAOfIO LINK, SPINTExTEL: 0207768243spintexinn.com SPINTEx

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BLuE 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 nii@frankiesghana.com 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: 233-302-256710/256712phostel@busymail.com.gh 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

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BIg 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

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LEgASSI gARdENS APARTMENTS ADDIS AvENUE,POKUASE JUNCTION,NEAR ACP ESTATES JUNCTIONTEL: 233 277 522229legassigardens@hotmail.comFurnished 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 (OPPOSITE JOKERS PUB)Right 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 with internet access and satellite t.v. Outside of the apartment enjoy the swimming pool and the tropical garden. LA

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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 221-314The main, government owned and operated, intercity coaches. You should buy the tickets in advance so that you are given an assigned seat. Buses from Accra to Tamale leave daily at 7am and 3pm, a 9 am bus continues on to Bolgatanga. Buses from Tamale to Accra run daily at 6.30am and 4pm, Kumasi at 7am (10am weekends). A service from Tamale to Takoradi runs twice a week, at 8am on Tuesdays and 3pm on Saturday. VIPTEL: 0544357030, 0544357038vipjeoun@yahoo.comAir conditioned clean buses to Kumasi. There are 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, OA offers very new buses for a reasonable price. Leaving at 3pm daily from Bolgatanga to Accra, GHc30.00. It leaves Tamale to Accra daily at 5pm, for GHc25.00. Booking tickets in advance 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. Rental options range from saloon cars, to luxury cars, 4 wheel driven off-road cars, minivans and buses with competitive rates and unlimited mileage.

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