Nana’s guidebook
Interesting Activities
Spend the day at this prestigious golf club, filled with the history and heritage of the area. Dine in the club house, improve your swing with experienced instructors. Weekend and evening events to enjoy.
Achimota Golf Club
Spend the day at this prestigious golf club, filled with the history and heritage of the area. Dine in the club house, improve your swing with experienced instructors. Weekend and evening events to enjoy.
Nsawam, with its bustling market on Monday and Thursday, and its historical buildings, is a must visit for guests. Experience the every-day stories of ordinary folk, get some bargains -cloth, natural beauty products, foods and crafts. An engaging day out!
Nsawam Market
Market/court RoadNsawam, with its bustling market on Monday and Thursday, and its historical buildings, is a must visit for guests. Experience the every-day stories of ordinary folk, get some bargains -cloth, natural beauty products, foods and crafts. An engaging day out!
Mmofra Place is a small park a short drive or bus journey away, where children can play, and also learn about sustainable living. It is a peaceful haven in the city, and a great place for a picnic.
Mmofra Place
Sir Emmanuel Quist StreetMmofra Place is a small park a short drive or bus journey away, where children can play, and also learn about sustainable living. It is a peaceful haven in the city, and a great place for a picnic.
A great way to spend time with the family in this mini golf recreation area- and make friends! You can spend a few hours of fun, eat, then move on with the day!
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Marvels MiniGolf
Efua Sutherland RoadA great way to spend time with the family in this mini golf recreation area- and make friends! You can spend a few hours of fun, eat, then move on with the day!
Sightseeing
Take a bus to the historic town of Aburi, in the mountains overlooking the capital city. Spend the day at the Craft Village, then on to the stunning Botanical Gardens for a nature tour, a meal and relaxation.
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Aburi Grasagarður
Botanical Gardens AvenueTake a bus to the historic town of Aburi, in the mountains overlooking the capital city. Spend the day at the Craft Village, then on to the stunning Botanical Gardens for a nature tour, a meal and relaxation.
Take a taxi or a bus into town and visit this historical cultural and education centre, dedicated to W.E.B Dubois. Take the guided tour and have lunch.
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W.E.B. DuBois miðstöð
1 Second Circular RdTake a taxi or a bus into town and visit this historical cultural and education centre, dedicated to W.E.B Dubois. Take the guided tour and have lunch.
For the ultimate in historical discovery in Ghana, please do visit the Cape coast castle. Learn about the history of slavery in Ghana, and take a tour of the castle.
Cape coast is also an interesting town to spend the day.
We can arrange for your excursion, leaving early in the morning with our escort, and returning later in the day. It is a trip of at least 3 hours to Cape Coast, so an early night beforehand is recommended.
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Cape Coast kastali
Victoria RoadFor the ultimate in historical discovery in Ghana, please do visit the Cape coast castle. Learn about the history of slavery in Ghana, and take a tour of the castle.
Cape coast is also an interesting town to spend the day.
We can arrange for your excursion, leaving early in the morning with our escort, and returning later in the day. It is a trip of at least 3 hours to Cape Coast, so an early night beforehand is recommended.
In the heart of Accra, learn the culture of the Ga people and visit one of the oldest settlements in Accra. The Lighthouse
is a piece of colonial history that is well-preserved and worth exploring for the magnificent views of the city.
We can arrange a visit with our escort, who can introduce you to local elders and priests, for a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the area.
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Jamestown Lighthouse
600 Bruce RdIn the heart of Accra, learn the culture of the Ga people and visit one of the oldest settlements in Accra. The Lighthouse
is a piece of colonial history that is well-preserved and worth exploring for the magnificent views of the city.
We can arrange a visit with our escort, who can introduce you to local elders and priests, for a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the area.
The National Arts Centre, housing the Post Office on High Street, Accra, is one of the oldest organised centres for local artists, musicians, and crafts persons in Accra. The site is filled with crafts, cloth, artefacts and curios for the visitor.
Our escort can also arrange for drumming and dance classes on site, and you can take a workshop in carving or other art form.
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Arts centre Post Office
John Evans Atta Mills High StreetThe National Arts Centre, housing the Post Office on High Street, Accra, is one of the oldest organised centres for local artists, musicians, and crafts persons in Accra. The site is filled with crafts, cloth, artefacts and curios for the visitor.
Our escort can also arrange for drumming and dance classes on site, and you can take a workshop in carving or other art form.
Neighborhoods
Kwabenya/Pokuase is a vibrant area, with local bars, restaurants, night spots, stalls and shops! It is an eclectic mix of residential and family businesses, with gated communities and estates.
The Pokuase Interchange links this area to all sides of Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi and beyond, so it is a hub. However, the hills overlooking the town are peaceful and serene.
Kwabenya
Kwabenya/Pokuase is a vibrant area, with local bars, restaurants, night spots, stalls and shops! It is an eclectic mix of residential and family businesses, with gated communities and estates.
The Pokuase Interchange links this area to all sides of Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi and beyond, so it is a hub. However, the hills overlooking the town are peaceful and serene.
A very serene residential area, within walking distance. Guests interested in buying property on the estate can visit, and even take refreshments on the estate.
ACP Estate
A very serene residential area, within walking distance. Guests interested in buying property on the estate can visit, and even take refreshments on the estate.
Borgartillaga
Samgöngur
Local buses, called 'tro tros' run very frequently.
Take a tro tro or a taxi to any side of town, and get around independently. Don't feel shy! People are friendly and willing to help.
For late night travel, we can arrange for a taxi or private car for your convenience.
Siðir og menning
Pointing or Eating with the left hand!
Please be aware that it can seem offensive if you point with your left hand! It is also common to eat with the right hand, although people will understand if you are naturally 'left handed'!
Sparnaðarleiðir
Eat Local!
Visitors are often concerned that local restaurants or 'chop bars' will not be hygiene conscious. However, if you choose your location carefully, you can find excellent local eating spots, and save yourself a great deal of money on food.
Make sure that there is clean, covered seating; that the servers are capped and wearing aprons, gloves and other protective wear; and that it is situated away from the road or pavements.