Ghana Attractions Start Right Outside Your Door!
Lake Bosumtwi Paradise Resort is located directly on the shores of its namesake. The lake was formed by a falling Meteorite about 1.3 million years ago, as determined by rock analysis in 1965. Fossils of many animals including Lions, Elephants, Tigers, Black Cobras, Pythons, Alligators and many more were also found along the rivers banks indicating that these animals once inhabited the area.
Lake Bosumtwi is 90 meters deep, with a diameter of 10.5 Km. The lake's water volume is kept constant by two rivers and ground water. Lake Bosumtwi is surrounded by thickly vegetated crater walls that exceed 600 meters in height. The Paradise Resort, built along it's shore, offers a splendid view with easy access to the clear and cool water for swimming boating or fishing. The lake shore and the crater rim make a wonderful spot for walking, hiking or exploring.
Explore nearby Kumasi, capitol of the Ashanti Region & center of Ghana...
Kumasi (35 km) is the heart of Ashanti country. The palace of the Ashantehene (Ashanti king) now functions as one of the largest cultural centers and is the biggest tourist attractions in town. Other Kumasi sights include an old fort, one of the countries major universities, the zoo and the lively central market.
Kumasi is an excellent base for exploring the North of Ghana. It is situated in the middle of Ghana with gateways to the Brong Ahafo, and Northern Regions of the country. It offers a good Ghana tourist infrastructure with shopping and many restaurants. It is also a major travel hub, with easy access to Bonwire and the Owabi Wildlife Resort
Ghana's Greatest Treasure: friendly people, festivals & traditions...
Join in Ghana's spectacular festivals, and discover the friendliness of its people. Revel in the music and dance, and excite your taste buds with delicious Ghanaian food. The people of Ghana are known as the people of smiles. In a land of many peoples, with many different languages and tribes (the official language is English), they are all drawn together as proud, modern Ghanaians. From whatever tribe they hail, they honor their chiefs and traditions as well, as demonstrated in their many tribal festivals.
Ghana's Natural Beauty: Parks, Rainforests, Lakes & Beaches
Nature has been generous to Ghana. National parks, such as the Rainforest of Kakum or the broad Savannah of Mole, are havens for indigenous flora and fauna. Ghana is a birdwatcher's paradise and one that nature lover's will thoroughly enjoy. Forest walks captivate the senses as butterflies flit from flower to flower and shafts of sunlight illuminate tiny orchids and other native flowers. Striking seasonal and regional contrasts add to the beauty of the landscape.
Ghana Attractions: Wildlife and Adventure
Only a few kilometers from Kumasi, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary covers 13km square, and is located on an old water reservoir, which attracts and supports different waterfowl species, both migrant and non-migrant. The surrounding forest also serves as a haven for different bird species among them are parrots, turacos, and hornbills. Bird watchers and primate lovers cannot miss this wonderful nature reserve.
Ghana History and Culture
Ghana's history stretches back almost 2000 years to the riches of the ancient Ghana Empire, where trade in gold, ivory, salt and kola nuts created one of the most opulent nations in Africa, and attracted kinsmen from all over the continent. Europeans drawn by the natural abundance, came to trade and left behind their legacy of 32 forts and castles (including one in nearby Kumasi).
Festivals play a major role in Ghanaian culture. The whole year round a festival of some kind is celebrated in every town and village. Our Ghana Festival Event-Calendar includes of the major festivals celebrated throughout Ghana during the year.
