What’s cooking on the Continent? - Destination Ghana
What you need to know before you head out to Ghana
“Nubuke Foundation, Accra
Bliss Family Entertainment, Accra
National Museum, Accra
Sankofa Beach House, Kokrobite
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
Cape Coast Castle
Elmina Castle, Cape Coast
Osu Castle, Accra
W.E.B. DuBois Museum
Art Center
Nkyinkyim Museum
Kokrobitey Institute
Kakum National Park”
A taste of African cuisine is simply a taste of African heritage, culture, and people. One amazing dish is Palava sauce, a stew widely eaten in West Africa including Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria (also known as Palaver sauce or Palasas).
Originally from Ghana and referred to as Kontomire stew, it is a savory vegetable stew that brings the best of the gold coast to your palate. There’s no doubt that kontomire stew is an excellent reason to visit the land of the Black star. Before you head out here are a few tips for planning your trip.
Visiting Ghana
If you've never been to Africa, Ghana is one country that should be on your radar that is worth exploring.
Ghana is one of the fastest developing countries on the continent, with a large population of young people. Creating a conducive environment for business and promoting a rich tourism culture, Ghana boasts of an easy-going people and a rich cultural atmosphere.
You will find the country and its people are more than prepared to welcome you to experience the best parts of the gift of African hospitality.
When to Visit
There’s no “best” time to visit Ghana as you’ll find the country welcoming all year round. However, there are national festivals and holidays you may like to experience, like the Homowo and Asogli Yam Festivals. Homowo is a festival of harvest celebrated by the Ga people of the Greater Accra region every August.
Asogli Yam Festival celebrates the cultivation of yam every September. These festivals are very popular with indigenes and tourists alike.
From October through April when the humidity is not as much may be a favorable time to visit.
Travel and Stay
Ghana is accessible from any part of the world with several airlines offering flights, some direct to Kotoka International airport, located in the capital city, Accra. You’ll need a visa if you do not have West African citizenship. All travelers above nine (9) months of age coming into Ghana are required to have been vaccinated against Yellow fever at least ten (10) days before the proposed date of travel and for those who are already vaccinated, this should not be more than ten (10) years before entering Ghana.
Travel within the country can be arranged easily online or with local transport companies by phone. Lodgings are comfortable and affordable around the country and a number of YouTube and lifestyle blogs, in addition to planning tips offer valuable reviews on places to stay and things to do in Ghana.
Ghana has a robust tourism tradition that ensures guests’ security and welfare. You can find helpful information about tourism in Ghana on the nation’s dedicated tourism website.
Can’t resist the temptation to try out this amazing dish? click here for how you can get your serving of delicious Palava Sauce.
Enjoy!
Palaver” in Pidgin means “problem.” origin. Portuguese
The word became associated with “negotiating business with natives” amongst traders in West Africa
and the Portuguese as early as the 15th century.
(Offiong Mensah, Eyo. (2012)).PLACES TO STAY
ACCOMMODATION
In Accra Metro Area
Kwarleyz Residence (Airport Residential)
Oasis Park - Short and Mid Term Rentals
Mahogany Lodge, Cantonment, Accra
Accra Luxury Apartments
Mensvic Grand Hotel
C.Resort & Residences, Accra
Outside of Accra
Hilburi, Aburi
The Royal Senchi
Volta Hotel, Akosombo
Rock City Hotel, Kwahu
Aborignes Beach Resort, Keta
Ride Hailing Options in Ghana
Chaufoglobal
Bolt or Uber
