Synopses & Reviews
Ghana is packed with national parks, forest reserves, scenic waterfalls and cultural sites, yet is free of the trappings of mass tourism. Its 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, Bradts Ghana covers 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
Review
[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
The best guidebook to the country. The Sunday Times
One of the few comprehensive guides available. Time Out
The best guide to Ghana. Elle
About the Author
Philip Briggs is an expert on African travel and author of ten Bradt Guides, including Tanzania, Ethopia, Uganda and Malawi.
Table of Contents
PART ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1: Background information
Chapter 2: Natural History
Chapter 3: Planning and Preparation
Chapter 4: Travelling in Ghana
Chapter 5: Health and Safety
PART TWO: ACCRA
Chapter 6: Accra
PART THREE: THE COAST WEST OF ACCRA
Chapter 7: Towards Cape Coast
Chapter 8: Cape Coast, Elmina and Surrounds
Chapter 9: Sekondi-Takoradi and the West Coast
PART FOUR: EASTERN GHANA
Chapter 10: The East Coast
Chapter 11: Inland of Accra
Chapter 12: East of Lake Volta
PART FIVE: CENTRAL GHANA
Chapter 13: Between the Coast and Kumasi
Chapter 14: Kumasi
Chapter 15: Greater Ashanti
Chapter 16: From Kumasi to Tamale
PART SIX: NORTHERN GHANA
Chapter 17: Tamale and Mole National Park
Chapter 18: Bolgatanga and the Upper East
Chapter 19: Wa and the Upper West
Appendix 1: Language
Appendix 2: Glossary
Appendix 3: Further Reading Websites
Index