Ghana
By Philip Briggs
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Paperback, 432 pages
16pp colour photos & 58 maps
Published: July 2010 (5th edition)ISBN: 9781841623252 Format: 216mm x 135mm Status: Available £15.99
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Ghana is an ideal destination for first-time visitors to Africa; rich in little-visited national parks, forest reserves, cultural sites and scenic waterfalls, blessed with bleached white beaches and lush rain forests of the Atlantic coastline. This stand-alone guide, the only one available, caters for both the budget backpacker and the luxurious resort wallower. Including authoritative history and wildlife sections, updated accommodation and restaurant recommendations and a wealth of background and practical information, Bradt's Ghana covers the country with unrivalled detail and knowledge. Ghana defeated Sudan 2-0 in Accra to become the first African team to reach the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. What better time to catch this friendly, English-speaking and hassle-free country as it revels on a soccer high? Series: Bradt Travel Guides Rating: 4.7 / 5 stars - 6 vote(s). |
Press Reviews:
'Philip Briggs is clearly not only an expert on travel in Africa but also someone who cares deeply about the countries he is visiting.'
Traveller Magazine
'Highly informative and rich in local detail'
Wanderlust
'The best guidebook to the country.'
The Sunday Times
'One of the few comprehensive guides available.'
Time Out
'The best guide to Ghana.'
Elle
'Contains a wealth of information for travellers of all budgets.'
Footloose
"Concerning Bradt Guides I have used them for many years and they are really reliable, and overall this one in Ghana didn't disappoint me and I think it is impossible for anyone to visit Ghana without it!"
Reviewed by: Aart Lohmann on 25th August 2011 5:05PM
During my visit in July and August 2011 I experienced information in this recent version (edition 2010) is in all respects outdated! One can consider whether it is a duplicate of the previous guide (edition 2007), although money signs have been changed from US dollars into Ghana Cedies. If you have the previous it is useless to buy this guide.
Reviewed by: Yuka Mizudd on 25th September 2010 12:00AM
'Very useful!...the Bradt was great!'
Reviewed by: Robert Harris' on 25th January 2010 12:00AM
'An invaluable resource.'
Reviewed by: Anthony Smith on 4th August 2009 12:00AM
'I had a great experience using your guide for Ghana.'
Reviewed by: Jim Hogan on 24th February 2009 12:00AM
'We had an absolutely fabulous time and Ghana played a big role in that.'
Introduction
Part One: General Information
Background Information
Geography, Climate, History, Economy, Language, Religion
Natural History
Vegetation, Wildlife
Practical Information
When to Visit, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red Tape Ghana high commissions, embassies and diplomatic representatives, Getting there and away, Safety, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Photographic etiquette, Media and communications, Business, Cultural etiquette
Part Two: Accra
Accra
Getting there and away, Orientation, Safety, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Embassies and high commissions, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment, Shopping, Other practicalities What to see
Part Three: The Coast West Of Accra
Towards Cape Coast
Kokrobite Beach, Fete and Senya Beraku, Winneba, Apam, Mankessim, Saltpond, Anomabu and Biriwa, Moree
Cape Coast, Elmina and Surrounds
Cape Coast, Kakum National Park, Elmina, Towards Takoradi
Sekondi-Takoradi and the West Coast
Sekondi-Takoradi, Basua and surrounds, The coast between Akwidaa and Axim, Prince's Town, Egyambra, Axim, Nkroful, Beyin, Nzulezo and the Amansuri Wetlands, Half Assini, Ankasa protected area, Elubo
Part Four: Eastern Ghana
The East Coast
Tema, Prampram and Ningo, Ada, Songor Ramsar site, Sogakope, Akatsi and Xavi, Keta and the far east coast, Aflao
Inland of Accra
The Akuapem Hills and Aburi, Koforidua, Boti Falls, The road to Akosombo, Akosombo and surrounds
East of Lake Volta
Ho, Around Ho, Kpetoe Agotime, The Avatime Hills and surrounds, Kpando, Hohoe, Around Hohoe
Part Five: Central Ghana
Between the Coast and Kumasi
Accra to Kumasi, The Kwahu Plateau, Cape Coast to Kumasi, Takoradi to Kumasi
Kumasi
Getting there and away, Tourist information, Hassles, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Sport, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Bia National Park
Greater Ashanti
Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake Bosumtwi, Ejisu and surrounds, Bobiri Forest Butterfly Sanctuary, Adanwomase, Bonwire, Wonoo, Effiduase and surrounds, Mampong, Nsuta and surrounds, Ntonso and surrounds
From Kumasi to Tamale
Sunyani, Wenchi, Bui National Park, Techiman and surrounds, Nkoranza, Baobeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, Kintampo, The old Tamale road
Part Six: Northern Ghana
Tamale and Mole National Park
Tamale, Around Tamale, Mole National Park and Larabanga
Bolgatanga and the Upper East
Bolgatanga, Around Bolgatanga, The Gambaga Escarpment, Navrongo, Paga
Wa and the Upper West
Wa, Around Wa, Lawra, Tumu and surrounds, Around Tumu, Bole
Appendices
Language
Glossary
Further Information
Index
Philip Briggs is an expert on African travel and author of several Bradt Guides, including Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda and Malawi.
"Concerning Bradt Guides I have used them for many years and they are really reliable, and overall this one in Ghana didn't disappoint me and I think it is impossible for anyone to visit Ghana without it!"
Reviewed by: Aart Lohmann on 25th August 2011 5:05PM
During my visit in July and August 2011 I experienced information in this recent version (edition 2010) is in all respects outdated! One can consider whether it is a duplicate of the previous guide (edition 2007), although money signs have been changed from US dollars into Ghana Cedies. If you have the previous it is useless to buy this guide.
Reviewed by: Yuka Mizudd on 25th September 2010 12:00AM
'Very useful!...the Bradt was great!'
Reviewed by: Robert Harris' on 25th January 2010 12:00AM
'An invaluable resource.'
Reviewed by: Anthony Smith on 4th August 2009 12:00AM
'I had a great experience using your guide for Ghana.'
Reviewed by: Jim Hogan on 24th February 2009 12:00AM
'We had an absolutely fabulous time and Ghana played a big role in that.'
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