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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Ghana Tourism Attractions

Boti Water Fall 
 Today there are more and more people finding out what an exciting place Ghana is to visit. The country of Ghana offers many tourist attractions that are exciting to visit and interesting, whether you enjoy nature, history, or just having a great time. You'll find castles, waterfalls and lakes, natural attractions, and so much more, so you are sure to have a wonderful time. Tourism in Ghana is on the rise, and with all the interesting places in Ghana to visit, it is easy to see why
So, let's take a look at some of the best Ghana attractions to visit when you visit Ghana.







Historical Castles

If you are interested in history, you'll find that a top tourist attraction in the country of Ghana is the various forts and castles that the country has to offer.
You'll be able to visit various castles and witness history from long ago, and most of these castles played an important role in the tragic slave trade that used to be an integral part of the White people's economy many years ago.
One of the more interesting places in Ghana to visit when you're looking into castles and forts is the Cape Coast Castle. This is a beautiful castle that stands out on the coast and it actually dates back all the way back to the early 1600s.
It was taken over by the British in 1664 and there were literally millions of slaves that were shipped out through this castle. You'll still see the old cannons and you'll be able to take a tour of the castle and even get a look at the "Door of No Return", that so many slaves walked through.



Another castle that you'll want to consider visiting while you are in the country is the Elmina castle, which is not that far from Cape Coast. This was actually constructed back in the 1482 and is the earliest structure build by Europeans in the region.

You'll get to take a look at the dungeons that were used to hold slaves before they were shipped to Europe or America. You'll also learn that Elmina was where the first Catholic Church in Ghana was built.











For those who enjoy more natural attractions, such as wildlife reserves and national parks, you won't be disappointed. You'll find that there are many great national parks, sanctuaries, and game reserves for Ghana Tourists.          The Canopy Walk at Kakum Forest

You can visit the Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary that contains Mona monkeys and white and black Colobus monkeys as well. If you're interested in seeing a few hippos, then take a trip to the Bui National Park, where you'll see beautiful woodlands, the Volta river, and various antelopes, birds, monkeys, and some

huge hippos.
Probably the most popular park in Ghana is the Mole National Park, which is definitely a top tourist attraction. You can easily get there by bus, tro tro, taxi, or a private car as well.
You'll find a huge selection of wildlife in the park, including majestic elephants, baboons, monkeys, antelope, warthogs, and even bush bucks. There are some rumors that lions may even be in the park; although none have been seen in the park for about 4 years.

Another place of interest is the Paga Crocodiles in the Northern Region. Trained staff can even ride on some of these huge crocs in the water. Believe it or not, its for your eyes only.
Here are some the popular places of interest you would love
 
 As you can see, there are many interesting places in Ghana to visit and enjoy when you are there. There are so many different tourist attractions to see that you'll be hard pressed to figure out which ones to visit and which to save for your next trip to the beautiful country of Ghana

1 comment:

Lena M said...

I live in RF and Ghana is interesting for its exoticism. I have never seen
waterfall, for example… One thing we seem to you - the road)) https://yen.com.gh/73702-roads-africa-terrifying-can-relate-photos.html