7 Tips for Choosing the Best Travel Buddies for Your Trip to Ghana
7 Tips for Choosing the Best Travel Buddies for Your Trip to Ghana
Planning a trip to Ghana is exciting—golden beaches, buzzing cities like Accra, lush rainforests, and vibrant cultural festivals await! But choosing the right travel companions can make or break your adventure. Your travel buddies can either elevate your Ghana holiday or turn it into a tale of what-could-have-been. So, how do you pick the perfect crew? Here are 7 tips to ensure your travel buddies vibe well with your Ghana holiday goals.
1. Personality Match: Easygoing or Adrenaline Junkie?
Is your potential travel buddy a laid-back coconut-sipper who’s happy lounging on Labadi Beach? Or are they the thrill-seeking type who will hike to Wli Waterfalls or negotiate fiercely at Makola Market? Ghana has diverse experiences, so ensure your personalities complement each other. Balance is key—one free spirit in a group of strict planners can spark creativity, but too much mismatch may lead to frustration.
2. Social Compatibility: Do They Share Your Energy Levels?
Are you a night owl ready to dance till dawn at Accra’s legendary Osu nightlife, or do you prefer serene sunsets at Lake Volta? Align on your preferred level of social interaction. Some may want to connect deeply with locals and explore cultural gems like the Cape Coast Castle, while others may stick to their comfort zones.
3. Emotional Resilience: Are They Easy to Travel With?
Ghana’s vibrant culture and sometimes unpredictable adventures (hello, bumpy rides to Mole National Park) require a touch of patience. Choose travel buddies who handle challenges—like delayed tro-tros or surprise rainstorms—with humor and grace. Emotional flexibility is golden in Ghana, where the journey is often as exciting as the destination.
4. Financial Alignment: Budget-Friendly or Big Spender?
Can they afford the trip without drama? Ghana offers a mix of budget and luxury options, but it’s essential to agree on spending levels. Will they share your enthusiasm for affordable Ghanaian street food like kelewele (spiced fried plantains), or are they more inclined toward high-end dining? Transparency about money avoids awkward moments later.
5. Cultural Curiosity: Do They Respect Ghana’s Traditions?
Ghana is rich in culture, from the Kente-weaving traditions of Bonwire to the solemn history of the slave trade. A great travel buddy embraces learning about Ghanaian customs—like greeting with the right hand and enjoying a lively Azonto dance-off. Avoid anyone dismissive of local cultures; they might dim your experience.
6. Shared Interests: Do They Want the Same Kind of Trip?
Are they as excited as you to explore Ghana’s gems like Kakum National Park’s canopy walk, or are they only interested in Instagrammable moments? A shared bucket list can ensure harmony during the trip. Discuss priorities before packing your bags!
7. Adaptability: Can They Roll With the Punches?
Traveling in Ghana is full of surprises—your planned itinerary might shift when you stumble upon a roadside drumming session or an unplanned festival. Choose friends who see these as opportunities, not inconveniences. Spontaneity is the heart of travel in Ghana!
Choose Wisely, Then Stay at Legassi Gardens
Finding the perfect travel buddy ensures your Ghana adventure is as amazing as the country itself. Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to lock in your dream vacation! Base yourself at Legassi Gardens, where serene gardens, fully equipped holiday rentals, and a touch of Afrocentric hospitality set the perfect tone for your trip.
📍 Located just outside Accra, Legassi Gardens offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to bustling city life and top attractions. Plus, their vegetarian-friendly kitchen and eco-conscious vibe are perfect for travelers who appreciate authenticity and comfort.
Contact Legassi Gardens today at www.legassigardens.com to book your slice of Ghanaian paradise! Your unforgettable Ghana holiday starts here.
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Top 10 Tips for Being a Great Travel Buddy on a Group Trip to Ghana
Top 10 Tips for Being a Great Travel Buddy on a Group Trip to Ghana
Traveling to Ghana with your crew is bound to be an adventure filled with new experiences, rich culture, and countless laughs. But group trips require a little extra effort to make sure everyone has a great time. Want to be the MVP of your travel group? Follow these 10 tips:
1. Embrace the Spirit of Akwaaba
Ghana is known for its warm hospitality, and you should channel that same energy with your travel buddies. Be welcoming, open-minded, and willing to share experiences—whether it’s trying fresh coconut water on the beach or dancing to highlife music in a bustling market.
2. Stay Flexible (and Chill!)
Travel plans rarely go 100% smoothly, especially in a new country. Whether it’s a delayed trotro or a long line at Cape Coast Castle, keeping a calm and positive attitude will make you everyone’s favorite travel buddy.
3. Do Your Homework
Learn a few key phrases in Twi, Ga, or Ewe before the trip (“medaase” = thank you!). Knowing a bit about Ghana’s culture, history, and traditions shows respect and will make group outings more enriching.
4. Be Adventurous
Say “yes” to trying kelewele (spicy fried plantains), walking the canopy bridges at Kakum National Park, or even joining a drumming circle. Encourage your friends to step out of their comfort zones—it’s how the best memories are made!
5. Respect Everyone’s Needs
Some people may want to shop in Accra’s bustling Makola Market, while others may prefer a quiet day at the beach in Ada Foah. Balance group activities with some free time so everyone can enjoy the trip in their own way.
6. Pack Smart
Don’t be that person who borrows sunscreen, mosquito repellent, or phone chargers every day. Be prepared, and consider bringing small extras like snacks or a portable fan—it’s a great way to score points with your squad in Ghana’s tropical heat.
7. Share the Load
Whether it’s splitting the cost of taxis, taking turns navigating, or helping carry water bottles, teamwork makes the dream work. Be the buddy who steps up and lightens the load when needed.
8. Respect the Culture
Ghanaians are incredibly friendly, but respect for elders, traditions, and modesty is important. Dress appropriately at cultural sites, ask permission before taking photos of people, and always be polite when interacting with locals.
9. Keep it Eco-Friendly
Ghana’s natural beauty is breathtaking, so do your part to protect it. Use reusable water bottles, say no to plastic bags at markets, and stick to eco-conscious accommodations like Legassi Gardens:
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10. Make Space for Laughter
From navigating bustling trotro stations to trying fufu for the first time, there will be plenty of funny moments. Be the buddy who laughs, shares jokes, and makes every moment enjoyable for the group.
Your Next Adventure Awaits
Ready to put these tips into action? Gather your friends and head to Ghana for a group trip you’ll never forget. Book your stay at Legassi Gardens, where eco-friendly vibes, vegetarian living, and expert local insights make every moment magical.
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Getting back to Africa! Ghana! Rekindling that wanderlust!
How to get that ‘travel mojo’ back!
- Imagine all the delicious food you are missing out on! The mouthwatering fresh, exotic fruits- mangoes, jack fruit, coconut, custard apples, honey limes, watermelon- usually straight from the local farm. For your health and general well being, the cleansing and rejuvenating effect of eating tropical fresh fruits cannot be over-stressed. Not to mention all the delicious meals, with flavours and rich seasonings that excite your palette and awaken the senses…
2. Follow the fragrances! Oh the scents of the tropics! Have you ever been woken by the orange jasmine in bloom? It’s silken white blossoms adorn this evergreen tropical plant with an almost nectar like fragrance! If we could eat them we would reach the heavens 🙂 But we cannot. Just breathe in deeply and dream.
3. Listen out for the sounds: in Africa, you are in the heart of the natural kingdom, where man and his environment live still largely in harmony. Where in the world (nowhere) can you get a sense of perfect isolation, more than in a whole entire continent with a smaller population than a whole entire country…Africa has 1.2 billion inhabitants which is less than India (10 x smaller than Africa) with its ‘boasy’ population of 1.3 billion. That leaves a lot of space: land, mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, plains- stretching into the 10,000s KM as far as your eyes can see, and beyond- for you to enjoy if you take the beaten track! Renew your spirit of wonder! It’s time.
4. I just love the flair of the place! Its so cool!
Remember: you’re cool! Africa is where flair and style began. The perfumes, the fabrics, the adornment, the arts, culture and love for beauty and entertainment. It’s redefining itself now, in pockets, then in waves! Accra has felt the tsunami and is birthing a new tribe- Afropolitan, Afrochella, Afropulse, Afrowhateveryoufeellikebaby…the latest flows rhythmically with the neo and into an unfamiliar scene, that everyone wants to be a part of. The happenings are relentless and, most importantly, beautiful.
How can you deprive yourself any longer?
Unleash the wanderlust flow! Get back to Africa!
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7 Fun Places to visit in and around Accra- for all the Family!
Ghana, of all the beautiful regions of West Africa, is the place to visit.
We say: “Visit Ghana Now!”
Ghana is about to burst through the barrier into the ‘Middle-income lifestyle’ bracket, and share will all the other elite nations of the world culture-reflective leisure activities that all the family can enjoy.
Accra, as the capital city, offers much choice in fun things to do in and around its ever-expanding borders:
7. Visit a church, or even a Mosque. Yes. Friday, Saturday or Sunday, spend the day with a warm, family oriented community. Join in the celebrations or discussions. There’s refreshments for body and soul; and interesting people to meet which could lead to invitations to other gatherings, and an introduction to culture, society and values. The new mosque at Kanda is an experience, so follow protocols and visit. Mega churches, are dotted around: The Fountain Gate Chapel in Pokuase, Action Chapel International on Spintex Road, and any number of smaller churches found around the city, are great places to start.
6. Bojo Beach! Yes, this counts as is just on the outskirts, or even just inside Accra! You should know that Accra is on the coast, but not all beaches are good for a family day out. This is why Bojo beach is so special: it is a few minutes into Aplaku/Kokrobite: you park, then take a ferry boat ride to the little island beach. So cool! Different. When you arrive, it’s well maintained and clean, and they love your feedback, so please speak to the ‘guardians’ and let them know your comments. Lots of activities, or just kick back.
5. Mmofra Place: Love love love this space! So tranquil, a garden, kiddies park, with ecological learning activities, benches, place to picnic and trees to breathe…This is a gem and is perfect for a chilled afternoon.
4. Achimota Mall aka Achimota Retail Centre: not just for shopping…This mall is the most family ‘easy’- its compact, but impactful- with gyms, restaurants, hairdressers, kids play ground, kids hair salon, 7-D cinema, and outdoor music shows during holidays, and some weekends. There’s always something! The kids can wander, shop, eat and watch; and if you hang out long enough, the music will start!
3. Lizzy’s Sports Centre! Great great great for footballing kids, and Swimmers! They have numerous astro-turf pitches, coaches, scouts; and a BIG POOL, for lessons and just splashing. The swimming coaches are excellent, do your research, try a couple, but with the right one you will transform into a dolphin after a session of lessons!
2. LEGON BOTANICAL GARDENS: This is an absolute must! The playground is ‘off the hook’! with trampolines, conopy walks, climbing frames, and more. Plus, it’s a haven for nature-lovers, and the closest we have to a picnic park in Accra. Go there NOW!
1. Your area…Just get up and walk out of your gates…Turn left or right and keep wandering. Explore the area, stray into another area, get lost! Ask a few questions (you know Ghanaians are ultra-hospitable and ready to help), find a spot or little shop to sit and have a drink, or take a coconut by the roadside. Window shop, pick up a few ‘light to carry items’, buy some fresh oranges to suck, try to remember which road you last took…ask more questions, have a local chop bar lunch, sit for a while, watch, breathe life, then keep going… you will retrace your steps eventually, exhilarated and sweaty, smiling at your adventures; or just get an Uber back!
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How to Enjoy Ghana
Want to get the best out of your trip to Ghana?
As the plane approaches Kotoka International Airport- should you start to prepare yourself then? As you think of all the places you want to visit when you finally change your $s into the local currency? Why not give yourself a ‘head start’ and get in tune long before you set off!
- 1. First thing you can do to get the most out of your experience is to do some research and find out about the country before your journey! Not only by looking on Google and watching YouTube videos, but by speaking to others who have visited.
- 2. Be clear on why you are planning to visit Ghana- just for beach fun, to do heritage research, to look for business opportunities, to meet friends, even to find a spouse? Be honest with yourself.
- 3. Prepare your taste buds so that you can enjoy the traditional meals- by eating natural foods, drinking Cerassie to cleanse your taste buds, and avoiding sugary foods.
- 4. Challenge your ideas about Africa in general, and decide to embrace the culture as you find it, and not to make constant comparisons with Western countries.
- 5. Pack smart! Travel light, with essentials and leave space in your luggage so that you can make the most of the many shopping opportunities.
- 6. Remember: people are generally the same everywhere. So do not have unrealistic expectations of the people.
- 7. Have a budget plan. Take enough cash, activate your cards as backup, but do not spend more than you can afford.
- 8. You cannot see the whole country in one short trip, so make a plan straight away to come back!
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