They turn out amazing coffins in all shapes starting from cars to beer
bottles, corn cobs, lobsters, airplanes, fish and what have you.
Dr. Nkrumah was the first President of the Republic of Ghana after
it got its independence in 1960. He was overthrown and sent to
Guinea into exile on the 25th February 1966 where he died in 1972.
In the park there is the Nkrumah Mausoleum which is the final
resting place for this great man. Adjoining is a museum containing
artifacts and photo’s relating to Ghana’s first President.
As soon as you leave Accra and drive westwards you are following the route of the first “white people” – the Portuguese - to step on Ghanaian soil in search of riches and adventure. “Henry the Sailor” – Prince of Portugal who never went to sea himself – sent out his ship to find a sea route to India in order to extend his markets. After several attempts to sail around Africa they set up at Goree in Senegal and from there ventured out to the coast of the “Land of Gold”. The first group to land on the Ghanaian coast near Elmina was led by Diogo Cao in 1471. They soon found that the land was rich in Gold and Ivory and started a trade with the locals. They traded colorful beads and Schnapps from Portugal for the African Gold. Upon their return to Portugal more ships set out and soon the trade between the two countries flourished. In addition to beads and schnapps the Portuguese brought material, weapons and ammunition. The wealth of Gold here was so great that the name La Mina was given to the village Edina.
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The Dicki’s Cove Fort was built by the British in 1696 and was the only British Fort in a Dutch controlled territory for the better part of two centuries . It was captured by the Dutch in 1868 and renamed Metalen Kruiz and again returned to the British in 1872 along with all the other Forts along the coast. The name stayed but was changed into the English version – Metal Cross.
NZULEZU
VILLAGE ON STILTS
| Nzulesu is a village built entirely on stilts on Lake Amansuri. It is constructed out of wood and raffia with one central walkway and about two dozen houses on either side. Presently the village has a population between 500 and 600 people. Why these people chose to built their village in this way is not known as they are not primarily fishermen but farmers. |
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For several hours one can travel through the cool, dark green mangrove jungle in a canoe
on the Akobra River.
Lake Bosomtwe was formed by a falling Meteorite about 1.3 million years ago. This was discovered by Rock analysis
in 1965 in the USA. 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
around the lake.
Ankasa Forest Reserve
The Ankasa Forest Reserve is a wet evergreen forest bounded by the Ankasa River and the Nini River and is regarded as having the greatest biodiversity in Ghana. Recorded have been up to 300 plant species in one hectare, more than 70 mammal species, about 190 birds and 600 butterflies. One is aware of their presence but the animals are very shy of humans and as such one hardly ever sees any. Another amazing thing in this unique world is an impressive bamboo forest made up of one huge dome like canopy.
Kintampo Waterfall
The Kintampo Waterfalls are one of the impressive falls in Ghana.
They are located on the road from Kumasi to Mole National Park
and invite for a refreshing dip in their pool and a relaxing picnic.