...AKWAABA – OUR TRADITIONAL WORD FOR WELCOME

Welcome to Ghana… welcome to the best in Africa. Situated right in the heart of West Africa, Ghana expands from the Gulf of Guinea and miles and miles of sun – dappled beaches to the rugged contrast of the Sahel lands in the far north. Ghana, the land of gold offers some of the best travel experiences in Africa.

...Land of smiles

Few countries in Africa have an appeal that can compare with the attractions of Ghana. Ghana dazzles you with its historic past and charms you with its natural beauty. Join in our spectacular festivals, and discover the friendliness of our people. Revel in our music and dance, and excite your taste buds with our delicious Ghanaian food. Discover our beaches, our National Parks, our bustling village markets, and our vibrant towns and cities. Discover why it’s great in Ghana.

The people of Ghana are known as the people of smiles. In our land of many peoples, with many different languages and tribes, we are all drawn together, proud to be modern Ghanaians. All our people, from whichever tribe, honor their chiefs and royal families, and cherish their traditional rites and celebration.

All this makes Ghana a special Africa, a different Africa.

...A rich blend of old and new

Our 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 abundance of our land, came to trade, and left behind their legacy of 32 forts and castles (the most in any sub – Saharan African Country).

Our capital city of Accra is a vibrant modern city. The commercial and political heart of Ghana, Accra is a modern gateway to one of Africa’s ancient lands. A rich blend of old and new, Accra, with its bustling markets full of great bargains, a wide choice of hotels with state-of-the-art conference facilities, restaurants that reflect the many cultures of Ghana, and a pulsating nightlife, is the hub for a perfect holiday.

...links across the oceans

A darker era saw many of our people, and those of other African lands, leave our shores for the plantations of America and the Caribbean, creating the biggest diaspora the world has ever seen. Today, citizens of many states around the world still acknowledge and treasure their family links and to experience the soul of their motherland.

Today, come home to Ghana, the gateway to that African heritage.

...great sights and scenes

Ghana is a land of festivals. Our celebrations, with great durbars of chiefs in gold regalia, full of dancing and drumming, reverberate with images of rich cultural traditions and reflect the passage of nature’s calendar, so important in the preservation of our culture. Throughout the year and throughout the country our people love to celebrate and the great scenes reflected in these festivals create for every visitor a memory to be cherished.

If you are surprised of all this, you’re beginning to get the feel of Ghana. One delightful surprise after another.