Christmas In Ghana; Venues To Hang Out

Christmas is the biggest party of the year in Ghana just as it is in some parts of the world.

It’s a time for feasting, drinking, socialising, present giving and enjoying the great outdoor activity. For tourists who are experiencing Ghana now, it is also an opportunity to further explore.

There are different ways to see Ghana at Christmas and includes visiting some of the best city hangouts where families and friends turn up to have fun.

Today, We are bringing to tourists some of the beautiful places to have the utmost fun.

This is part of an initiative by the office of the Ministry of Tourism Arts & Culture to guide tourists to the best experiences in Ghana.

Aburi Botanical Gardens

This is one of the favourite places to celebrate Christmas. Aburi has the best weather during Christmas with its hotels adding a lot of touch to that perfect environment.

Aburi is located on the Akwapim-Togo Range of Ghana. It’s just three quarters of an hour drive from Accra. The cool mountainous weather of Aburi makes it a destination for people who love the cool side of life

The Aburi Gardens is the area’s peak of excitement. It offers an impeccable holiday park experience for visitors of any kind. The garden is among the 1,800 of such kinds in the world with the primary purpose of preserving and conserving what is left of the earth’s rare plants species. It is one of the most beautiful, peaceful and fascinating places to visit in Ghana for the holiday season.

Royal Senchi

Royal Senchi is yet another Christmas hot spot. A good hide-out for those who wish to escape from all the noise in the city, the Royal Senchi Hotel is the right place to be this Christmas, especially with loved ones.

The hotel and resort is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in Ghana on the banks of the famous Volta River in the Eastern Region of Ghana and about 90 minutes drive from the capital city Accra. There are 84 rooms with spectacular views and the unique architectural design blends typical traditional Ghanaian styles with modernity of the highest international standards of comfort.

The hotel allows for easy access to a lush green 35-acre conservation nature park— home to rare butterfly and bird populations. It also offers boat experience on the Volta River and others such as kayaking.

Rattray Park

The Rattray Park is located in Kumasi City and has become the preferred choice for outdoor relaxation for many residents and visitors. To make your Christmas a memorable, also try the Rattray.

Among attraction at the park is a ‘dancing’ fountain which responds to music in its immediate environment, believed to be the biggest and most beautiful amusement park in West Africa, it comes with an artificial lake and a restaurant.

The 42,000 square-meter Rattray Park has an acoustic dancing fountain; the first of its kind in Ghana. It can also boast of a six square-meter multimedia controlled fountain, children’s playground, a golf cart, Wi-Fi internet connectivity, an open robust gym, a cafeteria, among others.

Beige Village 

Beige Village Resort & Spa is an elegant resort in New Abirem in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The resort boasts of a nine-hole golf course gracefully wrapped around the villas to give an amazing view of the luscious palm plantations of Abenoa forest. Internet access is available and free all through the premises. All rooms are luxuriously fitted with a modern interior decor and ergonomic beds. Each room has an air conditioner, a mini sitting area designed with plush sofa, floor tiles, an ornate lampshade, a wardrobe, a work desk with a chair and a refrigerator. Its restaurant serves Afro-centric and continental meal options while a wide range of drinks is ordered at the well-stocked bar. The Beige Village also has an outdoor pool flanked by recliner seats and parasols, a well-equipped fitness centre, a sauna, a spa and a pool table where guests enjoy snooker games for their Christmas delight.

Holy Trinity Spa & Health Farm

The Holy Trinity SPA & Health Farm is another hot spot to spend Christmas. It is situated in a quiet, beautiful natural surrounding spreading along Ghana’s biggest river – the Volta River. It is impressively designed and decorated in calm vegetation green colours. The relaxing environment is a complete change from every day stress and strains of life. The natural ambiance, cool breeze from the Volta River, chirping of several species of birds, enables a person to switch off into a relaxed mode. The minimum effect you receive from the Holy Trinity is to lift the human spirit, enhance the feel – good factor and enable you to reflect on life with celestial bliss and clarity. It’s never a boring moment at Holy Trinity.

Stone Lodge 

Stone Lodge is another Christmas getaway spot you may want to explore this holiday season. It is a scenic, eco-friendly getaway in Ghana for individuals and groups. It is an estimated one-hour drive from Accra, past the Shai Hills Game Reserve, five kilometres off the Tema-Akosombo road towards the Asutsuare township.

Stone Lodge is set in a green and serene environment and is uniquely situated to offer a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.  It is perfect for the city-dweller who wishes to escape the confines, noise, and congestion of the city and experience the unobstructed view, quiet, and beautiful greenery of the countryside. It is also ideal for the tourist who wants to experience traditional life in Ghana while having access to all of the conveniences and comforts of modern life.

It has 40 rooms, several bars and restaurants, two meeting halls, a swimming pool, and a range of facilities for sports, relaxation, and enjoyment. All of its buildings and rooms combine the rustic designs and furnishings of traditional living with the comforts, conveniences, and luxuries of city life. There is limitless open space and greenery for lovers of the outdoors and for the adventurous, the surrounding mountains and hills offer many opportunities for exploration and exercise. You are welcome you to Stone Lodge this Christmas.

Bojo Beach

There are many beach choices in Ghana from Axim to Ada and the capital Accra.

If you stacked in Accra then you can try Bojo Beach. This is one of the beautiful beaches out here. For your amazing beach walk, and all the other beach relaxations you want, Bojo Beach is a great choice. It is located west of Accra and very clean. On arrival, there’s a small entrance fee to pay, and you’ll then be rowed across a clear strip of water to a pristine strip of beach, where there are sun loungers and refreshments. If you want to stay the night the Bojo Beach Resort has suitably swish rooms.

Bojo Beach Resort features 35 comfortable rooms, almost with a private balcony overlooking the beach as well as some picturesque mountains. Sometimes during weekends, there are concerts at the beach to make the experience even more exciting.

Source: Daily Guide News One