Ghana, 5th

by Briggs, Philip

• ISBN13: 9781841623252
• ISBN10: 1841623253
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-14
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

Ghana is packed with national parks, forest reserves, scenic waterfalls and cultural sites, yet is free of the trappings of mass tourism. It's 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 only stand-alone guide 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'sGhanacovers the country with unrivalled detail and knowledge. Ghana defeated Sudan 2-0 in Accra to become the first African side 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? 'The best guidebook to the country.'The Sunday Times '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 'One of the few comprehensive guides available.'Time Out 'The best guide to Ghana.'Elle

Author Biography

Philip Briggs is an expert on African travel and author of ten Bradt Guides, including Tanzania, Ethopia, Uganda and Malawi.

Table of Contents

General Information

Background information

Natural History

Planning and Preparation

Travelling in Ghana

Health and Safety

Accra

Accra

The Coast West of Accra

Towards Cape Coast

Cape Coast, Elmina and Surrounds

Sekondi-Takoradi and the West Coast

Eastern Ghana

The East Coast

Inland of Accra

East of Lake Volta

Central Ghana

Between the Coast and Kumasi

Kumasi

Greater Ashanti

From Kumasi to Tamale

Northern Ghana

Tamale and Mole National Park

Bolgatanga and the Upper East

Wa and the Upper West

Language

Glossary

Further Reading Websites

Index

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