NATIONAL PARKS
Mole Park, the largest eco-tourism site in the country, is located 170 kilometres west of Tamale in West Gonja District. It is home to 93 mammalian species, 33 reptiles, nine amphibians and an estimated 300 bird species.  The mammals include some 600 elephants, 2,000 roam antelopes, 3,000 wildebeests, 4,000 waterbucks, 5,000 buffalo and some 6,000 warthogs. Uncounted lions, leopards, hyenas and various primates can also be seen in Mole.A total of 600km of game protection and viewing roads have been developed within the Park. |
Lake Volta and Akosombo
Volta Basin
Occupying the central part of Ghana, the Volta Basin covers about 45 percent of the nation's total land surface. Its northern section, which lies above the upper part of Lake Volta, rises to a height of 150 to 215 meters above sea level.
Occupying the central part of Ghana, the Volta Basin covers about 45 percent of the nation's total land surface. Its northern section, which lies above the upper part of Lake Volta, rises to a height of 150 to 215 meters above sea level.
Elevations of the Konkori Scarp to the west and the Gambaga Scarp to the north reach from 300 to 460 meters. To the south and the southwest, the basin is less than 300 meters. The Kwahu Plateau marks the southern end of the basin, although it forms a natural part of the Ashanti Uplands.
The basin is characterized by poor soil, generally of Voltaian sandstone. Annual rainfall averages between 1,000 and 1,140 millimeters. The most widespread vegetation type is savanna, the woodlands of which, depending on local soil and climatic conditions, may contain such trees as Red Ironwood and Shea.
The basin's population, principally farmers, is low in density, especially in the central and northwestern areas of the basin, where tsetse flies are common.
The basin's population, principally farmers, is low in density, especially in the central and northwestern areas of the basin, where tsetse flies are common.
In contrast with the rest of the region are the Afram Plains, located in the southeastern corner of the basin. Here the terrain is low, averaging 60 to 150 meters in elevation, and annual rainfall is between 1,140 and about 1,400 millimeters. Near the Afram River, much of the surrounding countryside is flooded or swampy during the rainy seasons. With the construction of Lake Volta (8,515 hectares in surface area) in the mid-1960s, much of the Afram Plains was submerged. Despite the construction of roads to connect communities displaced by the lake, road transportation in the region remains poor. Renewed efforts to improve communications, to enhance agricultural production, and to improve standards of living began in earnest only in the mid-1980s.Navigation on the Volta River has changed significantly since 1964. Construction of the dam at Akosombo, about eighty kilometers upstream is potential as a source for irrigation is reflected in agricultural mechanization agreement signed in the late 1980s to irrigate the Afram Plains.
The lake is navigable from Akosombo through Yeji in the middle of the country; a twenty-four-meter pontoon was commissioned in 1989 to link the Afram Plains to the west of the lake with the lower Volta region to the east. Hydroelectricity generated from Akosombo supplies Ghana, Togo, and Benin.
Kakum National Park
Situated approximately 33km north of Cape Coast and Elmina in the Central Region of Ghana near the small town of Abrafo, Kakum National Park is one of the greatest and most popular national parks in Ghana. It was established in 1960 and covers an area of 350 sq km. Also a priority area for wildlife conservation in Ghana, Kakum National Park is one of the country’s finest wildlife jungles noted for diverse & rich flora and fauna.
Vegetation: The entire area is dominated with dense tropical rainforest.
Wildlife: Kakum National Park is home to elephants, monkeys and the elusive bongo antelopes which are commonly spotted roaming in the bushy areas of the park. Other commonly seen animals in the jungle of Kakum include the endangered Mona-meerkat, as well as pygmy elephants, forest buffalo, civet cats and over 550 species of butterflies.The dense vegetation plays host to several endangered species such as the forest elephant and bongo – the largest forest antelope, as well as other numerous varieties of monkeys.
The beauty and diversity of wildlife here has propelled the park’s status as an irresistible destination for eco-tourism in Ghana and Africa in whole. Exploring the park jungles in an open 4X4WD is a cheerful Ghana safaris experience.
Birdlife: Kakum is a haven for an ardent birdwatcher. Over 200 rare bird species have been recorded here including the blue plantain-eaters, parrot, hornbills, bee-eaters and kingfishers.
Where to Stay: Elmina Resort Beach and Elmina Hans Cottage Hotel. There are also several free-standing camps for the 3-5 days safari camp visitors. There is also a rainforest Lodge nearby.
Bui National Park
This 1,821km2 park, gazetted in 1971, covers the catchment of the Black Volta River. The vegetation is typical savannah woodland with gallery forest along river courses.
It is particularly notable for the resident hippo population in the Black Volta River though a number of primates and antelope species are present along with a great variety of birdsBEACHES
 The beach is located on the shore of the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean; the Alaska Beach Club is a popular retreat for backpackers and those in search of a quiet beach away from it all.In addition the beach has camping facilities, and some simple bungalows, plus showers and toilets.It is next to the Busua Beach Resort where some visitors take time out to rent Sea-Duo’s and other watercraft. Alaska offers traditional Ghanaian food on demand and the restaurant at the Busua Resort features a wide selection of seafood and other dishes. |
Cocoloco Beach (Ada) Cocoloco Beach is located at Ada Foah - (2 hours east from Accra) where the Volta River meets the Atlantic Ocean.The area is a natural paradise and a breeding ground for a variety of sea turtles. Cocoloco has camping and accommodation in a number of bungalows built in a traditional thatch style. The Cocoloco Beach Camp Resort is near the village of Totimekope. |
Coconut Grove Beach Resort Set in the historic town of Elmina and right on the Atlantic Beach of Mmofra Akyinim, all in the Central Region of Ghana, Coconut Grove Beach Resort continues to be the right choice for both the local and international traveller.Coconut Grove has diligently followed its tradition of continuous improvement and anticipating and meeting its guests’ needs and wants.  The result has been the completion a new swimming pool and the addition of a beachside game room with a pool table of both kids and adults, multi-channel TV and foosball. There is also a 9-hole golf course as well as other recreational facilities including lawn and table tennis basketball, beach volley and soccer.Cycling also continues to be an attraction for the resort’s guests. This is in addition to its spacious chalets and guest rooms. A reception and administration building has been completed and this has enabled the hotel to remodel its existing conference facilities with a capacity to seat up 290 delegates (theatre style).Bicycles have been acquired to be used by guest to visit historic Elmina and for exercise and recreational purposes. A walking tour of Elmina has been developed as well as boats cruise on the Benya lagoon. |
Kokrobite Beach Resort  It is located 25 km west of Accra, Kokrobite is also home to the Academy of African Music and Arts.It has one great little hostle called called Big Milly’s Backyard, A small hotel for travellers.Simple. Cosy.A garden surrounded with walls with small houses, rooms, cold beer and a snack three times a day. |
Next Door Beach Resort  Next Door, a perfect and excellent beach resort-complex is a model of excellent of international standard worthy of mention. The peace and tranquillity reigning in the hearts of lovers and people are ever present at this resort. It is simply a pictorial story you need to know and consume as first hand information about this earthly paradise, which is on the Accra-Teshie road. After passing by the Military Academy and its environs, driving towards the township of Teshie, Next Door can found on the right side of the road. The impression at first sight is the exotic nature of things, which help to embellish the place bringing it into an international focus and standard. The vivid and scenic beauty of this resort with a cluster of coconut trees for shade is the gift of nature, which has encompassed this beautiful spot. At the lower terrace, a wing, which is of historical tourist potential and attraction, has a catchments area of cement enclosure where the sea flows directly shortly would be developed into a swimming pool. Each side of the enclosure is bordered by a cluster of huts with thatched roofs, open and airy for relaxation after a hard day’s work. A terrace bar service caters for customers and a growing clientele of tourist of different nationalities. The serenity and the breeze winds from the Atlantic Ocean and its morning dews act as natural health tonic for the relaxation of the mind and body. |
Ningo-Prampram Beach  Further east of Accra (about 45km) on the Aflao Road exists this splendid beach.There exists a 2-star hotel on the beachfront and a modern Polo grounds and club. |
White Sands Beach Resort Gomoa Fetteh, a town located off the Akotsi Junction on the Accra-Winneba highway, is generally known in local circles for the fishing and subsistence farming activities of its people. This quiet and peaceful community, which is near Senya Bereku and in the Gomoa District of the Central Region, does not attract much publicity but for the annual re-union of the local citizens and those elsewhere during traditional festivals. But from this hilly town, which can be reached in less then an hour’s drive from Accra, is emerging a phenomenon that will surly give more impetus to the often disputed saying that the Central Region is the leader in the tourism and hospitality sector in the country. Situated on the white beach of the town White Sand Beach Club that is gradually winning the hearts of many holidaymakers. Overlooking the Atlantic with its spectacular white beach, as the name depicts, White Sand Beach Club offers visitors not only the very best in water sports but exotic bars and restaurants. At the Barefoot Bar on the sandy beach, one can relax and watch an array of water sports including breathtaking ascension on parachutes, water skiing and paddling on customised surfboards. Also available for the comfort of visitors are trimarans, sailing boats and pedalos. Over here is served a variety of cocktails, tropical juices and alcoholic beverages. And to serve the interest of accompanying minors at the Barefoot Bar, a children’s park has been created nearby with two tubes and swings and parents can relax and watch their children play. At the Lagoon Terrace, which is flanked on one side by a white beach, and on the other, by a salt water lagoon and bird sanctuary, holiday makers can choose from a variety of assorted drinks while playing games like draught, chess, ludo and “oware”.  Just beside the Lagoon Terrace is located a gift shop, where visitors can purchase beach wears and other item like tennis rackets, table tennis ball and bats as well as caps. To whet the appetite of patrons, the resort has three distinctive restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines.The Yellow Fin Restaurant provides enticing spicy selections from countries around the tropical belt as well as Italy, the Caribbean, United States and the Far East. At this restaurant, which can seat 50 people at a time, food orders are made direct to the kitchen by an automated system on computer to save time.The other two restaurants, Lobster Grill and Snack Shack, offer a variety of grill, mouth-watering sandwiches and thirst quenching fruit punches. At the first entrance of the resort are open-air toilets and showers as well as changing rooms to cater for the comfort of swimming patrons. And to secure the good health of visitors, management has employed the services of a medical doctor, who is at post at the weekends to assist in any medical emergency. Meanwhile, the resort’s new guesthouse shows an exciting blend of antiquity and modernity. Two 12-seater pontoons boats have been acquired by management to ferry visitors on the lagoon to the Barefoot Bar. |
