ENTHRALLING ATTRACTIONS OF GHANA
by Sara Smith I am a TravellerThe beautiful
and elating country of Ghana is abode to an awesome integration of nature and
wild life. An assortment of beaches, landscapes, mountains, animals and bird
species exhibits the same. Though being small in size, this country has many
beautiful sites which should not be missed by anyone. A visit to few of these
is truly a stimulating experience. Nicknamed as the ''Gateway to Africa'',
there are many tourist attractions in Ghana which makes it a popular visiting
destination. Here are a few to discuss at length:-
Forts and Palaces
Bordered with
old forts and castles Ghana's Atlantic Coast has seen the European powers at
work during the 17th century and the onset of Transatlantic Slave
Trade. Among many forts and castles, the Cape Coast Castle is one of the biggest. Originally used
as the trading post for gold and timber industries it was later used as holding
station for the American slaves. The Cape Coast Castle is a museum full of
information about local culture, history
and slave trade of Ghana. The ride inside the castle takes you through the
cells and 'door of no return' to get the glimpse of the era.
Deep Sea
Fishing
The big game
of fishing is offered by the Atlantic Ocean for a wide variety of fishes like
the Tuna, marko shark, bluefish, cod, croaker, drum, or stripped bass. Salt
water fishing is intriguing in itself as most of the fishes are fabulous
fighters and few grow to big sizes even. The easiest to catch and the ones
found in plenty are bluefish. The ones with whom fishing is an enjoyable affair
are barracudas, drum, shark etc. Some of the species are indeed very good to
eat. The saltwater fishes are very rich and offer much for Marlene Tuna Fishing
in the whole world. These are mostly available in the cities of Tema and
Takoradi.The Volta river is conducive for Inland game fishing.
Canopy Walkway
The dense rain
forest in South Ghana is the Kakum National Park, which is a home to more than
40 species of mammals including the meerkats, forest buffalo, elephants, and
civets and 250 species of varied bird life. The highlight of the place,
undoubtedly is the famous Canopy Walk Way. The stroll on the walk way takes you
100 ft above the ground and stretches to around 1150 in length, including seven
tree platforms. As the visitors walk on
this suspended bridge, a beautiful breathtaking view awaits them which would
have otherwise remained unexplored. The rain forest with a wide range of flora
and fauna flaunts a spectacular display of medicinal and unique variety of
plants, several animal and bird species, beautiful butterflies, Campbell,
Colobus monkeys and Spot nose.
Wild Life
Clank
Mole National
Park is the Ghana's biggest national park covering an area of 5000 sq. km. The
vegetation is conducive to 730 species of flowering plants, and around 90
variety of lions, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, leopards etc. and 300
species of birds. One can choose from walking safari or a conventional game
drive through the heart of the forest which is accompanied by a professional
guide. The best time to visit the place is during the dry months of Jan, Feb.
and March when animals come near to water and could be sighted easily.
Astonishing
Beaches of Western Coast
The massive
Busua Beach and the Ankobra Beach with their powerful wind systems and high
waves are the famous surfing points in Ghana. The resorts are profusely
equipped with a wide array of water sports equipment for kayaking, wind
surfing, jet skiing etc. They also provide ideal location for beach games like
volleyball, soccer, and other activities. The newly constituted Kedas Lodge
Watersport Centre and the Miemi Bay is where one can land for a unique water
experience. There are many beautiful beaches in Ghana and the most popular
being located around Kokrobite town.
Crocodiles of
Paga
One can dare to come close and get personal with the crocodiles in Paga
region. They are of very friendly disposition and don't mind people sitting on
their backs or engaging in fun activities. The crocodiles roam freely all
through the ponds, and come to shore occasionally when guard blows the whistle.
Visitors can take photographs while sitting on their backs or holding their
tails. The crocodiles over here are well nurtured by the caretakers and some of
the elderly ones are given special care to protect them from ill effects of
ageing.
Wli Waterfall
Located in the Volta Region and consisting of two parts, the lower and
upper fall, the Wli Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Ghana which is around
70 metres drop from above. This impressive waterfall terminates into a natural
plunge pool at it's base which makes it an ideal place for swimming but the
water is bit chilling too. The track on
the way to the waterfall provides ample opportunities to witness the wild-life
and enjoy the mesmerizing nature, which is indeed a thrilling, experience
altogether.
If you feel
tempted to get a glimpse of all these places without disturbing your budget for
the month, there are many travel agencies in UK, where one can book budget
holidays and cheap
flights to Ghana so gear up and get ready to Fly Africa.
Summary:
Proud to gain
the worldwide recognition as West Africa's Golden child, Ghana has truly earned
the accolade on account of its exuberant beaches, majestic mountains,
exhaustive wild-life and vegetation. Book flights to Ghana
and discover yourself the astounding beauty of this beautiful Country.
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