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We would like to invite you to join us as we celebrate the various Special Events taking place in Ghana and its neighboring countries. You will have the opportunity of choosing to participate in the African American History Month tour, Ghana’s 50th Independence Celebration taking place in 2007, Traditional Religious Festival Tour, the 200th Emancipation Celebration, the Mali Desert Festival and the Niger River Festival which takes place in Mali, you will also have the alternative of taking part in the upcoming FESPACO Tour taking place in Burkina Faso

 

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 We invite you to participate in Black History Month which takes place every year in February. The aim of Black History Month is to highlight positive contributions by Africans and people of African descent everywhere. It does this by tracing the history of Africans in Africa and the diaspora and promoting African arts and culture. The aim of Black History Month is to heighten the confidence and awareness of black people everywhere.  How to save on Travel  Tips on how to save Be a Group Leader and     travel for free!!! Be a patron of Landtours     services and refer a     client Landtours Prefferred     Traveller     

Ghana Independence        

 Come join us as we celebrate in 2007 Ghana’s Golden Jubilee Celebration; marking 50 years of Ghana’s independence. This celebration takes place during the first week in March. The main highlights of the tour include the Independence Day Parade held at the Black Star Square, which will live music entertainment by the Ghanaian military band; there will also be a visit to Ghana’s renowned Slave castles, Kakum National Park and a visit to the Ashanti Kingdom.    

 

 

We invite you to join us on an unforgettable journey to Ghana West Africa;

a land rich in history, culture, where people are noted for their warmth, friendliness and hospitality.

 

Visit kakum national park, beaches, historical sites, bustling markets, amazing wildlife parks and forest reserves.

Come, experience cultural drumming and dancing that will touch your very soul in it’s intensity.

Come, relax, enjoy and have the experience of a life time.

 

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Ghana is divided into 10 regions (Accra, Central Region, Western Region, Volta Region, Ashanti Region, Eastern Region, Brong Ahafo Region, Northern Region, Upper East Region and Upper West Region), but for the purpose of this guide, the country has been split into just four regions. This does not necessarily reflect administrative or tribal boundaries. For further details of tours within Ghana, contact the Ghana High Commission.

 

Greater Accra Region
Accra
The National Museum has a large collection of Ghanaian art. The Makola Market, a

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large and busy open-air market, is located on Kojo Thompson Road. Traders from surrounding villages bring their wares every day. The Center for National Culture is an arts center and crafts market, where crafts, kente and other traditional cloths can be purchased. The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum on the High Street is a magnificent monument to the first President of Ghana. The National Theater is a Chinese showpiece and the venue for musical shows, plays, dances

 

Aburi
Located 38km (24 miles) to the north of Accra, Aburi is in the Akwapim Hills. The Sanatorium (now a rest house), built there in the 19th century, is indicative of the refreshing climate. The Botanical Gardens, planted by British naturalists in colonial days, has a comprehensive array of subtropical plants and trees.

Ada
A popular resort at the mouth of the Volta, this is where Ghanaians and tourists go for watersports. A luxury hotel has been built here. Swimming is safe in the river mouth. Anglers have the opportunity to catch barracuda and Nile.

 

Shai Hills Game Reserve
A comparatively small reserve some 50km (30 miles) by road from Accra. Horses may be hired here to explore the park.

Central and Western Region
The central region of Ghana borders the Gulf of Guinea and is home to ancient castles and forts that were often used during the slave trade as holding areas for human cargo. Cape Coast Castle, built in the 16th-century and later reconstructed and enlarged, served as the seat of British administration in the then Gold Coast until 1877 (when administration moved to Christiansborg Castle in Accra). Further west is the Castle of Elmina (‘the mine’). Elmina was the first Portuguese settlement in Ghana. This huge 15th-century fort, that largely remains intact, is the location of one of the first Catholic churches in sub-Saharan Africa. Fort St Jago was primarily used as a military base and stands on a hill commanding fabulous views of both Elmina and the Atlantic Ocean. Cultural shows are often performed at the castles and guided tours are available. Fort St Jago and Cape Coast Castle have both been declared World Heritage Monuments by UNESCO.

Kakum National Park
Located 20km from Cape Coast, the park is a protected conservation area, following governmental concerns to promote ecotourism. Wildlife that can be seen includes elephants, bongo antelopes, monkeys, over 800 species of rare birds, butterflies, amphibians and reptiles. Visitors can view wildlife at tree canopy level from the 333m tree-top walkway.

West Coast
There are many popular beach resorts along the western coast. At Dixcove there is a fish market and a 17th-century British fort. Nearby Busua is a tropical beach with palms and spectacular Atlantic breakers. However, as with much of the Ghanaian coast, swimming is unsafe due to the treacherous undertow of the waves. In this area there are to be found small rocky inlets that are safe for swimming.

Volta and Ashanti Region
The Volta region is dominated by Volta Lake, the largest manmade lake on earth. The waterway stretches for two-thirds of the length of the country. A round trip on the car ferry to Kete-Krachi takes one day; alternatively, take the three-day trip to the northern capital of New Tamale at the head of the lake. There are facilities for sailing, water-skiing and other watersports. Ferry links across the lake now make the region more accessible (see Travel – Internal section). Akosombo, center to the important Akosombo irrigation dam, is developing as a holiday resort, particularly for watersports.

Kumasi
This is the historic capital of the Ashanti civilization, where ruins of the Manhyia Palace and the Royal Mausoleum burnt down by Lord Baden-Powell may be examined. The Cultural Center is a complex comprising a museum, library and outdoor auditorium largely devoted to the Ashanti. There is also a ‘Living Museum’, a farm and reconstituted village, where craftspeople such as potters, goldsmiths and sculptors can be seen at work using traditional methods. Of particular interest are weavers making the vividly colored kente cloth, the ceremonial dress of the region.

Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary
Located to the west, close to Kumasi. Further to the northeast is the Boufom Wildlife Sanctuary, containing the spectacular Banfabiri Falls. To the south is the pleasant gold-mining city of Obuasi.

Northern Region
The northern region is characterized by high plains and a central plateau rising between 150m and 300m. West of the region’s main town, Tamale, lies Mole National Park, which is one of the best-equipped nature reserves in Ghana. Visitors can go either on foot or hire a 4-wheel drive vehicle, but must always be accompanied by a guide. Routes are planned to take in species of antelope, monkeys, buffalo, warthog and - more rarely - lions and elephants which have been introduced into the region. Unlike in many other African game reserves, visitors are allowed to camp and explore the area at will rather than being confined to a car on a set route. Tourist facilities exist at the entrance to the park; these include a motel with restaurant. Situated five miles north of Mole National Park, the Larabanga Mosque is well worth visiting. Built in the style of former Western Sudanese Empires, it houses a holy Koran and is believed by locals to be a ‘God-built mosque’.