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Aburi

Located 20 mi/35 km north of Accra, Aburi has an excellent botanical garden, which can be seen on a day trip. Nearby is the Tafo Cocoa Research Institute, and the garden easily can be visited en route between Accra and Akosombo Dam.

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Accra

Accra, capital and largest city of Ghana, is a port with considerable industry, including the manufacture of textiles, processed food, and building materials. Government activities, tourism, and handicraft production are also important to the city's ...

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Ada Foah

This pretty fishing village set on the mouth of the Volta River, 60 mi/100 km east of Accra, is serviced by several low-key beach resorts. It's a great place to chill out, and the adjacent Songor Ramsar Site is an important breeding site for several ...

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Akosombo

Located in the south of Ghana, Akosombo is translated to “chain of rocks”. This translation fits the town perfectly, because it is surrounded by mountains that virtually form a chain around Akosombo. 

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Amedzofe

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Apam

The wonderfully untouched fishing village of Apam lies 55 mi/85 km west of Accra, en route to Elmina. Once you get past the fishing area, which may be polluted, you'll find lovely, deserted beaches scattered with shells. Spend a night in Fort Patienc...

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Avatime Hills

Where most of Ghana tends to be rather flat, the area to the east of Lake Volta, approximately 90 mi/150 km northeast of Accra, is somewhat more mountainous and significantly cooler than the coast. A popular center for hiking in this region is the sm...

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Beyin

The most westerly tourist attraction on the Ghanaian coast is this small beachfront village, whose major landmark is the well-preserved Fort Apollonia, built by the British in 1760. From Beyin, a boat trip through lush tropical swamps teeming with bi...

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Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary

A popular stop between Kumasi and Mole National Park, this community-run sanctuary is named after the two villages that lie within it, both of which regard monkeys to be so sacred that the villagers hold funerals for them when they die. Large numbers...

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Busua

This small beachfront village 120 mi/200 km west of Accra has emerged as the most important travel hub on the west coast. It hosts a lively beachfront scene that attracts locals and foreigners alike and is serviced by a great selection of hotels and ...

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Cape Coast

Cape Coast, named by the Portuguese Cabo Corso, is an easygoing fishing town south of Ghana and sits south to the Gulf of Guinea. Cape Coast was founded by the Oguaa natives until the Swedes, the Dutch and the English established their own settlement...

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Elmina

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Hohoe

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Kakum Nature Reserve

Elephant, leopard, buffalo, warthog and a variety of monkey and antelope species are among the somewhat elusive mammalian residents of this 230 sq mi/600 sq km of protected rain forest. Although park facilities are limited, there is a good restaurant...

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Koforidua

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Kumasi

Kumasi is the capital of the Ashanti (also known as Asante) region and the "Garden City of West Africa." As you might infer from its nickname, it's a pleasant place to visit—plan to stay for two nights—though these days it might more accurately be du...

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Kwai River

The Kwai River in Thailand is internationally famous thanks to the book and motion picture of the same name, ‘The Bridge Over the River Kwai’ (1957) staring William Holden and Alec Guiness. This memorable World War II epic action/adventure film put t...

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Lake Volta

Created by the damming of the Volta River in 1966 and lying 55 mi/90 km northeast of Accra, Lake Volta is one of the world's largest man-made lakes. Sometimes called "Volta Lake," it stretches more than 325 mi/525 km and offers fishing and cruises. T...

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Mole National Park

In northwest Ghana, 270 mi/435 km from Accra, Mole National Park sees relatively few people, which is what makes the wildlife viewing (lions, elephants, kob antelopes, baboons and so forth) special. The best way to see the park is on one of the guide...

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Paga

Set in the far north, at the main border crossing into Burkina Faso, the small town of Paga is renowned for its sacred crocodiles, which live freely in several pools scattered around the town center and are so tame that they can be touched by brave t...

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Takoradi, Ghana

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Tema

Located on the southern coast of Ghana, Tema, also known as “Harbor Town,” is home to the largest port in Ghana.  Only 16 miles from the national capital in Accra, Tema was originally known for its long history of Atlantic fis...

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Wa

This sleepy town in Upper West district is too remote to see much in the way of tourist traffic, but it's an amiable place and has served as the seat of the Wa-Na (Chief of Wa) since the mid-17th century. The Wa-Na's Palace in the town center is a su...

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Wang Po

Not far from the city of Kanchanaburi lies an escape from city life into the wild forests surrounding the Wang Po elephant camp, where activities include traveling with elephants through the forest,  visiting local farms, trekking with the magni...

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Wli Falls

The country's largest and most spectacular waterfall is the centerpiece of the tiny Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary, which lies on the Togo border east of the market town of Hohoe. A lovely footpath leads through lush forest to the base of the waterfall,...

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Hana

Located on the southeast side of Maui, Hana is a favorite spot on the island, and getting there is half the fun.

You can fly in, but many prefer the 50-mi/75-km drive along the Hana Highway. To call this a winding road is an understatement: There are 670 hairpin turns and 56 one-lane bridges along the way. Motion-sickness medication and/or frequent stops might be necessary for some travelers. The highway cuts through the lushest foliage on Maui and passes roadside waterfalls, beaches and dramatic coastal scenery. Pack a lunch and allow a whole day to drive there and back.

Be sure to stop at the Keanae Garden—many of the island's eye-boggling plants can be seen in natural settings along the park's trails. One of the most startling specimens is impossible to miss: The huge rainbow eucalyptus has a vibrant, multihued bark that makes it look like an elongated painter's palette. Be sure to take the side road down to Keanae itself to see terraced taro patches framed by a backdrop of waves crashing against volcanic formations along the coast.

Another recommended stop is Wai'anapanapa State Park, where you can visit eerie reflecting caves and a black-sand beach. (At low tide, look for an opening in the rocks to the right side of the beach—it tunnels out to a cave facing the open sea.) There's a coastal hiking trail that leads from the park to the town of Hana.

Although more people are visiting Hana than in the past, it's still fairly sleepy and less crowded than Maui's other tourist areas—a good place to relax and soak up the Hawaiian lifestyle. In the town of Hana, you'll see cottages with beautiful flower-filled gardens. Many visitors also make a stop at the Hotel Hana-Maui for lunch—it's the only resort in town.

Although it's possible to make a one-day round-trip between the western Maui resort areas and Kipahulu, you won't have enough time to enjoy all of the sights. At least a one-night stay in the Hana area is recommended so you can really explore this part of Maui. The number of hotels available in Hana and along this coast is limited, however. Bed-and-breakfast establishments have become more common, but they can be busy. Book well ahead.

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