The Pottery Village of Kukuo - This Time The Correct Village In Tamale - Ghana
After we went to the totally wrong village which was also called Kukuo we finally made it to the correct village in Tamale where they produce ceramics and pottery. Here is a drone video of the wrong Kukuo:
But this time we made it to the right village. We knew right away when we got out of the yellow yellow that this was the place to be to see Ghanaian pottery being made. There were two ladies, at first they were very skeptical but after we explained that we were interested in the pottery making process they invited is into their compound and took the time to show us everything.
Also towards the end of the video, you can't miss that toddler being so tired, falling asleep while I was filming him.
We're going to write about the Kukuo pottery village soon on our Ghana Travel Blog :
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Africa World Airlines From Kumasi To Tamale With Layover In Accra - GHANA!
Overall we liked our flights with Africa World Airlines, everything was smooth and the onboard service was great BUT here is ONE thing. When we arrived at the checkin counter of Africa World Airlines at the Kumasi Airport, they broke the news to us, that the tickets where canceled. WTF?
They told us that they cancelled them because the payment failed but on our end everything looked fine, we even had ticket numbers. They never sent an email to let us know, they just cancelled, even though they did have our credit card number. So annoying. Luckily the flight wasn't fully booked and we were able to buy two new tickets but at a higher price. I complained to their customer support but they blamed us for not paying!!? Emm, again, you had our credit card number and if there was any trouble I think it is on you dear AWA to get in touch with your customers!!!
Anyways, this video takes you along on our trip from Kumasi to Tamale over Accra. Stay tuned for the full article on this day full of travel on our Ghana Travel Blog:
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Kakum Canopy Walkway Accra, Ghana (HD)
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Accra is the capital and largest city of Ghana, with an estimated urban population of 2.269 million as of 2012. It is also the capital of the Greater Accra Region and of the Accra Metropolitan District, with which it is coterminous. Accra is furthermore the anchor of a larger metropolitan area, the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA), which is inhabited by about 4 million people, making it the second largest metropolitan conglomeration in Ghana by population, and the eleventh-largest metropolitan area in Africa.
Accra stretches along the Ghanaian Atlantic coast and extends north into Ghana's interior. Originally built around a port, it served as the capital of the British Gold Coast between 1877 and 1957. Once merely a 19th-century suburb of Victoriaborg, Accra has since transitioned into a modern metropolis; the city's architecture reflects this history, ranging from 19th-century architecture buildings to modern skyscrapers and apartment blocks.
Accra serves as the Greater Accra region's economic and administrative hub. It is furthermore a centre of a wide range of nightclubs, restaurants and hotels. Since the early 1990s, a number of new buildings have been built, including the multi-storey French-owned Novotel hotel. The city's National Theatre was built with Chinese assistance. In 2010, the GaWC designated Accra a Gamma-minus-level world city, indicating a growing level of international influence and connectedness.
The central business district of Accra contains the city's main banks and department stores, and an area known as the Ministries, where Ghana's government administration is concentrated. Economic activities in Accra include the financial and agricultural sectors, Atlantic fishing, and the manufacture of processed food, lumber, plywood, textiles, clothing and chemicals.
Driving Through Tamale, Ghana - 2007
This clip is from my first trip to Tamale, capital of the Northern Region, in January 2007. The footage starts driving along the Tamale-Bolga Road (I started filming just after leaving Gariba Lodge, where I was staying), as I was coming from Tamale Airport. We then pass the Mariam Hotel, which is probably the best place to get a meal in Tamale in a restaurant-style atmosphere, before heading west towards Yapei (as I was heading straight to Mole National Park).
Bolgatanga | Ghana | Upper East Region, tourism, crocodiles, Sumbrungu Painted Houses , Tongo Hills
Bolgatanga is the capital of Upper East Ghana.Beautiful places to travel to game : Public bus from Accra/Kumasi/Tamale is cheap and safer than the maniac private bus drivers. It takes 3 hours from Tamale, leaving around 8am so make sure you make a bathroom stop on the lunch stop as you might not be able to otherwise.
Private car from any medium sized town with driver is only about €20 a day.
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Sumbrungu Painted Houses One of the most distinctive features in the Upper East Region are the traditional villages that dot the landscape. These villages generally feature round thatched roof huts, painted with decorative motifs in striking colors. A beautiful example of traditional paintings is found in the village of Sumbrungu, eight kilometers from Bolgatanga on the way going to Paga.
The Tongo Hills and Tengzug Shrine are located in the village of Tengzug, 17 kilometers (about 10 miles) southeast of Bolgatanga. With its landscape dominated by large granite formations, the Tengzug area evolved as the sacred centre of the Talensis people, an ethnic group in Northern Ghana. The Tengzug Shrine is located in the Tongo hills and is believed to grant luck and prosperity to all those who visit it. Beware of the exorbitant price for a profoundly uninspired village tour (15 cedis), the price of which you won't be told about until afterwards.
The Tomb of Naa Bbewaa, who is the founder of the Mole-Dagbon tribes, is located in the town of Pusiga. Legend states that Naa Gbewaa never died but simply vanished during a heated battle. The shrine was thought to have been built in the 14th century in commemoration of Naa Gbewaa, and is today a place of spiritual reverence.
The Bolgatanga Library is a notable design of award-winning American architect J. Max Bond, Jr., who was influenced by Le Corbusier. Bond lived in Ghana for four years in the 1960s, escaping racism in the United States. The Bolgatanga library was his first major project while working for the national construction company. The design features perforated walls and an umbrella shaped roof, so the structure remains cool and well ventilated.
Forty kilometres (about 25 miles) from Bolgatanga, along the Burkina Faso border, is Paga, home to the Sacred Crocodile Ponds. These are purportedly the friendliest crocodiles in Ghana, and it is said that the souls of the royal family reside in them. The crocodiles roam freely throughout the ponds
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Hans Cottage Botel - Cape Coast, Ghana
This clip is of Hans Cottage Botel, which is located near Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana (on the road from Cape Coast to Kakum National Park, about half-way between these two points).
It is a resort-hotel, with a crocodile pond, and is popular with tourists. The bar/restaurant is in a double-storey building build over the banks of the pond, so you can sit & watch the crocodiles, as I did with my very lovely female friend, Annie, who is seen in the footage. A wedding was being held at Hans Cottage that day, and you can see the wedding party briefly at one stage, and a few American tourists are also seen looking at the crocodiles.
Tamale, Ghana Africa. July 19 2013
At our sponsor child school in Tamale ghana.
Driving from Tamale airport, Ghana
This is a video of us traveling by vehicle to our place of residence in Tamale, Northern Region in Ghana. We started from Tamale airport driving through the outskirts of Tamale. This is the beginning of the west african savanna (Guinean forest - savanna mosaic/ west sudanian savanna) which begin from the Northern Region northwards.
Tamale (pronounced officially called Tamale Metropolitan District is the capital town of the Northern Region of Ghana. Tamale is Ghana's third city and the second largest by area size. It has a 2013 projected population of 562,919 according to the 2012 census, making it the third largest settlement in Ghana and the fastest growing city in West Africa. The town is located 600 km north of Accra. Most Tamale residents are moderate followers of Islam, as reflected by the multitude of mosques in Tamale, most notably the Central Mosque. The Sunnites and the Ahmadiyyans also have their own central mosques, north of the town centre along Bolgatanga Road. Tamale is located in Northern region and more precisely in the Kingdom of Dagbon (Dagbon Kingdom). The local (neighbourhood) chiefs and the district chief of Tamale are subservient to the Dagomba Paramount Chief (King) in Yendi. Due to Tamale central location, Tamale serves as a hub for all administrative and commercial activities in Northern region, doubling as the political, economic and financial capital of Northern region. The center of Tamale hosts regional branches of financial institutions and a considerable number of international non-governmental organizations. Tamale has developed and transformed significantly in the last few years. The new dimension of Tamale's development is the rush by various companies to open branches in Tamale. The hospitality industry has grown significantly with new hotels and guest houses built around Tamale. Tamale grew from a conglomeration of towns where one could find an architectural blend of traditional mud houses and more modern buildings. Tamale's new and modern facilities include the newly constructed Tamale Stadium, replacing the town's former principal football pitch, Kaladan Park, with a world-class venue. Indeed, many improvements to Tamale's infrastructure occurred in the period leading up to the 2008 African Cup of Nations tournament. Further improvements were made, particularly to Tamale's road system. Tamale has been voted three consecutive times by the Ghana Tourist Board as the cleanest city in Ghana and is boastful of well organized road networking in comparison to other cities and regions throughout Ghana. Upon arriving in the city, one will be quick to notice that the roads of the city are occupied with motorcycles with mapukas being the most patronised. This, however, does not interfere with the steady smooth flow of traffic on the major roads of the city. Tamale is located on the crossing of three ancient trade routes, Tamale started to grow as a commercial center for Northern region centuries ago. The North-South road from Paga and Bolgatanga to Salaga saw raiders passing, whilst other merchants brought their goods into Tamale. Salt came from Daboya, to the North-West of Tamale, and followed a road that continued to Yendi. A third road linked Gushegu to the capital of the Gonja kingdom, Damongo. The present locations of the central market and the palace of the Gulkpe naa, opposite Barclays Bank and near the library, mark the junctions of the ancient roads. Tamale is served by Tamale Airport. Located approximately 7 miles (11 km) from downtown Tamale, the airport is mainly used by commercial airlines such as Citylink, Starbow Airlines and Antrak Air, which run regular flights between Tamale and Accra’s Kotoka International Airport along with other regional capitals. Public transportation in the form of taxis is the most convenient means of getting around Tamale for visitors to the town. The popular means of travel for the locals, however, is by bike and motorbike. This phenomenon is helped by the existence of bike paths in the town, making it one of the most bike-friendly settlements in Northern region. Transportation out of town is facilitated by the Tamale's Bus Rapid Transit system, tro-tro private mini-bus system, and MetroMass Bus-Based Mass Transit system and STC Bus Lines, along with a host of charter bus companies, all of which provide a means of transport that connect Tamale with the many other major surrounding towns and cities.
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In this video, E.S. travels through Accra and later discussed why she left America.
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Baby Warthogs and Getting to Wa, Ghana
Today I left Mole National Park for a place in the Northwest of Ghana called Wa. However, I didn't get out of town before I witnessed a family of warthogs in the park. There were even a number of baby warthogs which are insanely cute. My scooter had been giving me trouble so I was a little bit worried about getting to Wa without a problem. Thankfully, the guys at Mole fixed up the scooter well, and the trip up to Wa, Ghana went really well.
Tomorrow I head to Wechiau, just an hour from Wa, to see the Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary which is one of Ghana's hidden tourism attractions.
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