Exploring
Once you've arrived at your destination, you're probably going to want to explore the area, grab some food or just kick back and soak up the culture. As we (or any of our volunteers) find new places to explore, we make sure we post a review here for the rest of you. If you can't find what you are looking for, or if you think we should have a review of a specific place, then please don't hesitate to get in touch.Finding places to explore
160 places found
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Aburi Botanical Gardens
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
The Aburi Botanic Garden is a very tranquil and beautiful place to visit. Opened in March, 1890, covering 64.8 hectares and overlooking the Accra...
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Aggrey Palace Hotel
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Alisa Hotels
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
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Amkred Guest House
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Ampomaan Tourist Guest House
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Ampomaan Tourist Guest House, East Legon Accra Tel : +233 (0) 21507487
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Arts Centre - National Culture Centre
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
The National Culture and Arts Centre is a large crafts market selling anything from traditional cloths to beads to wooden carvings.
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Bay View Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
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Bia National Park
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
Bia National Park is the only the Biosphere Reserve in the country. There are 62 species of mammals known to exist in the park including 10 primate...
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Biney's B and B
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Small, clean and simple. Tv and adjoining bathroom. Centre of Town.
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Blue Royal Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
In central Osu, the Blue Royal Hotel provides compact, clean, comfortable rooms with an adjoining bathroom. However the friendliness and...
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Blue Yellow Guesthouse
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
A little hotel and restaurant nearby Cape coast, providing Ghanaian and European dishes at moderate prices.
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Boaben-Fiemi Sanctuary
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
This sancutury is known for its black and white-furred Colobus monkeys. The local people belive that the monkeys are protective spirits and...
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Botanic Gardens
South Africa / Durban
These gardens are known for being some of the most stunning in the area. Inside the gardens you will find a tea house, Earnest Thorpe Orchid House,...
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Brenu Beach Lodge
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Bridge House
Ghana / The Central Region / Elmina
Bridge House, Elmina Tel: +233 (0) 4291261
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Brittney Guest House
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Brittney Guest House, Achimota Accra Tel : +233 (0)21400468
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Bruma Market World (Flea market)
South Africa / Johannesburg
This Flea market has over 620 traders, selling anything from clothing to crafts
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Byblos Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Only a two minute walk to the main road of Osu, with the hotel comprising of clean and simple rooms.
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Camps Bay Beach
South Africa / Cape Town
Only ten minutes from the town centre, the stunning golden sands of Camps Bay Beach, set against a row of lush green palm trees and mountain peaks...
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Cape Coast Beach
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
Clean sandy beaches and seaside restaurants prove to be very popular.
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Cape Coast Castle
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
It is believed that Cape Coast Castle began as a small trading fort but soon became the largest Slave Trading Post, after Elmina Castle, in the World.
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Cape-Coast Hotel
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Chances Hotel
Ghana / The Volta Region / Ho
Just five minutes taxi ride outside of town, this hotel appears ideal for conferences and so a tad impersonal for a just holiday. The pool is...
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Chelsea's Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Situated behind the Jazz Tone bar and restaurant, Chelsea's hotel rooms are clean and adequate.
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Chez Lien Annex Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Situated only a five minute walk to the main road of Osu, these hotel rooms comprise of a double bed, fan, air con and most of all appear very...
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Coco Beach Resort
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
This resort is about a 20 minute drive from the city centre and located off the main Accra-Tema Road at Teshie-Nungua. This 10 bedroomed beachfront...
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Coconut Grove Beach Resort
Ghana / The Central Region / Elmina
Golf on site, Swimming Pool (costing £1.50 for non residents), Pool table, Poolside Bars, Conference Rooms, On the Beach.
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Coconut Grove Miners Lodge
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
Coconut Grove Miners Lodge is in Kumasi
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Crystal Hostel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Darkuman
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Crystalline Hostel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Crystalline Hostel, Kaneshi Accra Tel : +233 (0) 21304634 (45 mins to airport)
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Dans Paradise
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Diamond Place
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Situated only an eight minute walk from the main road of Osu, this hotel has clean and simple rooms.
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Drakenstein Lion Park
South Africa / Cape Town
This Lion park is about 30 minutes from Cape Town and is a great place to visit if you don’t want to delve too far into Africa.
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Dutch Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Nungua
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Dynasty
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
This Chinese Restaurant has great ambience as the interior is surrounded by lit up palm trees in a non tacky way. The menu is surprisingly...
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Eastoment Guest lodge
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Cantonments
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El-Elyon Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Clean, simple double room. Extra large bed. White tiled spotless bathroom. Air conditioning. Room Service. Staff very helpful and friendly.
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Erata Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / East Legon
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Esthers Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Cantonments
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Excelsior Guest House
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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FairHill Guest House
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Frankie's
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
A well known hotel in central Osu, with clean and simple rooms and wireless available.
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Freedom Hotel
Ghana / The Volta Region / Ho
Large and comfortable rooms, with adjoining bathroom, sky tv, fridge, fan or air conditioning. In the back is a clear blue pool, bar and various...
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Ghana Hostel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Ghana Hostel, Keta close, ring road, Accra Tel : +233 (0)243246092
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Golden Chariot
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
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Golden Tulip Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
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Gold Mining Statue
South Africa / Johannesburg
This bronze statue of three miners digging for gold is now a icon of Johannesburg.
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Gold Reef City
South Africa / Johannesburg
The theme parks main attraction is the Interactive gold-mining experiences. However, the park is also filled with rides and games.
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Gris Farm Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Only a five minute walk to the main road of Osu, with the hotel comprising of clean and simple rooms.
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Guestline Lodge
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
This simple clean guesthouse is known by all travellers who pass through Kumasi. Guestline Lodge is owned by an Indian couple, who also own Vic...
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Gussy Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Tema
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Haizel Guest House
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Hallo Pizza
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Although the restaurant is called Hallo Pizza, you can order a variety of food ranging from seafood, steak and pizza. The pizza is made with fresh...
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Hans Cottage Botel
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
Situated in Efutu, only twenty minutes from Cape Coast, this slightly run down hotel offers many lounging areas with scenic views of the lake....
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Hansonic Hostel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Hansonic Hostel, Accra Tel : +233 (0) 21300849
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Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding
South Africa / Durban
You will find the marble temple and gardens to be very spiritual and peaceful. A great escape from the bustling city.
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Harmony Beach Hotel
Ghana / The Central Region / Elmina
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Havilah Internet Cafe
Ghana / The Eastern Region / Koforidia
Sitting inside or outside you can watch the bustle of this small town. Food can vary from pizza’s to delicious vegetarian stir fry’s.
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Heavens Lodge
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Hendin Court Guest House
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
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Hexagon Guest House
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Hill View Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
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Hotel Heritage
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Tema
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Hotel Shangri - La
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
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Hotel Treasureland
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
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Independence Square
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Independence Square is an important venue where many national celebrations are held. Nearby is the Indepence Arch made especially for Ghana's...
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Jacuaranda Guest Cottage
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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James Town
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
The old slave-trading fishing village is best visited on a Sunday morning, when many people are away at church and it is just the locals fishing at...
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Jazz Tone
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Serving a fairly substantial menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Jazz Tone is only a five minute walk off the main road of Osu. You can't miss...
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Johannesburg Fort
South Africa / Johannesburg
There are self-guided tours of the prison buildings and further up the south rampart you can see the construction of the Constitutional Court.
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Jubilee Lodge
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Kakum National Park
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
Only a 45 minute ride from Cape Coast, this national parks main tourist attraction is the canopy walk. Built in 1995 the walk is 350m long, 40m...
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Kakum National Park Guesthouse
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
Just one minute walk to the park itself, this Guesthouse could not be more convenient. Although the rooms are fairly simple with single or double...
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Kaneshie Market
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Kaneshie market is the second largest market of the Accra region. It is located in a big yellow 5 storeys building full of small shops for the...
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Kingdom International Hostel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Kingdom International Hostel, East Legon, Accra. Tel: +233(0)21286458
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
South Africa / Cape Town
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is found on the eastern slope of Table Mountain. The stunning gardens feature a vast quantity of plants and...
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Kokrobite Beach Resort
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Situated by the Kokrobite Beach Resort you will find the Academy of African Music and Arts. With advanced notice, the Academy teaches traditional...
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Kolonnade Ice Arena
South Africa / Pretoria
One of the most popular ice rinks in town, you will find it in the Kolonnade centre on the border of Pretoria
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Kosa Cultural Centre
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Kpoeta Waterfalls
Ghana / The Volta Region / Kpedze Kpoeta
For the more adventurous type, this fourty-five minute hike on uneven paths through the lush green rainforest will lead you to Kpoeta Waterfall....
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Kumasi Cultural Centre
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
The Kumasi Centre of National Culture is located in the Kumasi city centre. It is here you will find a vast array of rich Ghanaian culture and the...
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Kumasi Market
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
Kumasi's bustling market is famous in West Africa, selling anything from fruit and spices to tradtional cloths.
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Labadi Beach
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Labadi Beach is most popular with tourists and locals alike. With golden sands, fairly clean waters and beach side bars, you can't lose.
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Labadi Beach Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Situated on the beach, the Labadi Beach Hotel has a reputation for being one of the best places to stay in West Africa. The bedroom decor is classy...
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Lagoon View Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Tema
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Lake Bosomtwe Paradise Resort
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
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Lake Bosumwi Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Situated only a ten minute walk from the main road of Osu, this hotel has clean and simple rooms with an attached restaurant.
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La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
This elegant 4 star hotel is well known for its fanfare of business/conference and tourist alike. It is situated next to Labadi Beach, with lush...
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Le Domino Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Tema
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Lesedi Cultural Village
South Africa / Johannesburg
This village shows tourists how the local Lesedi tribes lives and works
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Lion Park
South Africa / Johannesburg
Although not huge, this game area holds lions and rhinos , which are always worth seeing.
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Lord's Guest Inn
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Makola Market
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
The Makola Market is a chaotic noisy bustling open-air market, situated on Kojo Thompson Road.
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Mangoes Homestay
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Mangoes Homestay, Aatomic, Accra Tel : +233 (0) 208181272
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Maplewood hotel
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
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Marnico Guest House Hotel
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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McCarthy Hill View Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Spacious fairly clean room, watch out for the lizards in the bathroom. There is a pool, although picture perfect it is not! Half the size and half...
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Might Victory Hotel
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Miklin Hotel
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
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Mole National Park
Ghana / The Northern Region / Tamale
Mole National Park is the largest and most frequently visited national park in Ghana. It is here you will find the widest range of wildlife in...
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Moonlite Guest House
Ghana / The Northern Region / Walewale
Rooms very clean and perfectly adequate with air-conditioning, fridge and tv.
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Motel Four
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Only a two minute walk to the main road of Osu, with the hotel comprising of clean and simple rooms.
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Mplaza Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
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Mudek Hotel
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Nabbak Guest House
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Nana Bema Hotel
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
Situated on top of a hill and offering great views of the town, Nana Bema Hotel has a restaurant which serves both continental and ghanaian dishes.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Tanzania / Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater is world famous and situated on the eastern edge of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania. It covers more than 8000 square...
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North Beach
South Africa / Durban
North Beach comprises of vast golden sand and is one of the most popular beaches in the area. You will find many beachfront shops, café’s and fun...
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Nova Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Hidden a couple of street behind the main road of Osu, this gem of a hotel is highly recommended. Run by a western couple, not only is it one of...
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Novotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
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Oak Plaza Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / East Legon
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Oasis Beach Resort
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
Situated right on the beach, you can stay in bamboo huts with or without a bathroom. There is also camping available behind the huts. A nightclub,...
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One Africa Guest House
Ghana / The Central Region / Elmina
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Oriental Plaza
South Africa / Johannesburg
With over 350 shops, this Plaza is a must for shopaholics
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Osu Castle
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Built in 1659 and named after King Christan V of Denmark, Osu Castle was also known as "Christianborg Castle." Today the Castle is used as the...
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Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary is primarily a bird sanctuary and is home to many butterflies, over 140 species of birds, monkeys, bushpig, bushbuck and...
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Pedu Guest House
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Penta Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
On the main road in Osu, the Penta Hotel has clean, simple rooms with attached bathroom. Bright reception and outside tables to eat and watch the...
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Pink Hostel International
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
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Pink Panther Hotel
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
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Pretoria National Zoo
South Africa / Pretoria
This is one of the biggest and most famous zoos in South Africa. To obtain the most of your visit, it is recommended to ride in the cable cars and...
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Regal Renaissance Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Only a three minute walk to the main road of Osu, with the hotel comprising of clean and simple rooms.
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Regency Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Cantonments
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Robben Island
South Africa / Cape Town
Take a boat from Cap Town’s harbour and you will find yourself on Robben Island. Most well known penal institution, that held many famous political...
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Royal Orchid Guest House
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Osu
Situated only a ten minute walk away from the main road of Osu, this once fairly grand and now shabby and run down hotel comprises of fairly clean...
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Royal York Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Achimota
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Saana Lodge
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Sammo Guest House
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Sandpiper Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Krokrobite
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Sarah Lotte Hotel
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Savoy Hotel
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
Ten minutes walk to the beach, this hotel comprises of a restaurant and internet cafe on-site. A basic room with twin beds, bathroom and fan or...
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Serengeti National Park
Tanzania / Arusha
Meaning 'endless plains' in the Masai language, the Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest park and one of the world's best wildlife refuges, continuous...
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Shai Hills Game Reserve
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Tema
Around 45 minutes taxi ride from Tema, the tour of the game reserve lasts about two hours on foot. You are advised to bring water and wear trainers...
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Soriania Hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Dansoman
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Soweto
South Africa / Johannesburg
The historic town of Soweto (or 'South West Townships') is where both Archbishop Desmond Tutu and ex-President Nelson Mandela have homes.
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Springs Guesthouse
Ghana / The Northern Region / Tamale
Only ten minutes drive from the airport and ten minutes into town, this convenient charming chalet contains a clean tiled room/bathroom, fridge,...
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St Geroge's Castle
Ghana / The Central Region / Elmina
Elmina Castle was built in 1482 by Portuguese traders and was the first European slave-trading post in Africa.
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St James Hotel
Ghana / The Eastern Region / Koforidia
Clean and comfortable rooms with own bathroom. Sky tv and small balcony with stunning views of a jungle like scenery. Outside bar that serves a...
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Sun City
South Africa / Johannesburg
Sun City is South Africa’s Las Vegas. Encircled by the rush of entertainment of the Lost City, this is one place where you are guaranteed a good...
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Sun Splash hotel
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Achimota
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Swad Fast Food
Ghana / The Northern Region / Tamale
Run by an Indian man, this restaurant caters not only to local Ghanaians but also to us tourists. Delicious pizza with almost anything you want on...
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Table Mountain
South Africa / Cape Town
Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most popular tourist site. The regal sandstone mountain is three kilometres long with the Devil’s Peak on one side...
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Tafi Monkey Village
Ghana / The Volta Region / Hohoe
Hundreds of monkeys are found wandering around the forest remains and local village. The natives believe that these monkeys are sacred and so...
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Tamale Institute
Ghana / The Northern Region / Tamale
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Tarso Hotel
Ghana / The Volta Region / Ho
Cheap as chips if you don’t mind a fairly clean dark hole of a room with only a rickety fan and a sweaty bathroom. No food on site.
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The India Quarter
South Africa / Durban
The India Quarter has two great markets. The Oriental Bazaar on Albert and the Indian Market at the west end of Victoria Street. The Jumah Mosque...
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The Manhyia Palace
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
The Manhyia Palace was built by the British in 1925 to receive Asantehene (ruler of the Ashanti people) Prempeh I. It was then used by the Ashanti...
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The National Museum
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
The National Museum holds a vast collection of Ghanaian art.
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The National Theater
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
The National Theater was created by a Chinese contractor to increase awareness of the performing arts in Ghana. The venue is used for shows and...
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TICCS aka The Catholic Guesthouse
Ghana / The Northern Region / Tamale
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Transit Lodge
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
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University Of Ghana
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
Set among an array of beautiful gardens, the University of Ghana is the oldest and largest of the five Ghanaian public universities. It was founded...
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Vec Guest House
Ghana / The Central Region / Cape Coast
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Vic Bamboo’s Cafe
Ghana / Ashanti Region / Kumasi
Owned by an Indian Couple you can expect traditional Indian food to be served, as well as pizza, burgers, Chinese, etc. Especially a good range of...
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Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
South Africa / Cape Town
Cape Town's harbour is a picturesque scene of restaurants and bars, alongside you will find a 240 store shopping centre and IMAX Cinema. South...
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Volta Lake Cruise
Ghana / The Volta Region / Akosombo
The Volta Lake is one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. At weekends you can take a lunch cruise on the lake to the Dodi Islands.
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Voortrekker Monument
South Africa / Pretoria
This famous monument is a shrine to honour the heroes of the Great Trek of the late 18th, early 19th century. The 260 steps leading to the dome...
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W.E.B. DuBois Grave And Memorial
Ghana / Greater Accra Region / Accra
William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (February 23, 1868 – August 27, 1963) was an American civil rights activist, public intellectual,...
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Wli Waterfall
Ghana / The Volta Region / Hohoe
Wli Waterfall are the highest falls in Ghana and found in a lush tropical rainforest just over an hour from Ho. To reach them you must hike with or...
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Woezor Hotel
Ghana / The Volta Region / Ho
In town the rooms are clean and simple with or without a fan.
