Built at the end of the 16th century, this prominent fort has been rehabilitated and now offers a magnificent view of the whole village and valley down below. It has a small museum and some old cannon...
Aburi are extensive botanical gardens set on Akwapim Ridge giving magnificent views north over the forest and views south to the city. It was previously a colonial hill station and sanatorium (...
The Accra Centre for National Culture serves both as an exhibition of works by national painters and sculptures and as a showcase of national dance, music and theatre. The Centre's arts and crafts ba...
Amongst the most famous markets of Accra are Makola market located on Kojo Thompson Road, and the Osu Night Market, where market stalls are illuminated by hundreds of lanterns and candles.
Located on Barnes Road, this important museum houses a fascinating collection of Ghana's historical treasures. West Africa's best ethnographic, historical and art collections from both Ghana and ...
Held twice-weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays this lively market represents all the smells, colours and vibrancy of a typical west African market.
Mauritania's highest dunes are easily accessible to travellers in a 4WD, only an hour from the main Nouakchott to Atar tar road, along a flat, fast, piste.
Chinguetti is famous for its private libraries of ancient manuscripts.
An immense lagoon split naturally from the open sea by volcanic formations to form a natural swimming pool.
This festival takes place during one weekend in August, when there is a full moon. It initially started on the beach "Praia das Gatas" with a few friends meeting together to play and compose music. I...
