Ghana
| country: | Ghana |
| price: | From £365 per week excluding flights, including airport transfers |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Enjoy the warm atmosphere offered by your private bungalow on the beachfront. Relax and enjoy this unique setting in an up and coming holiday destination.
Both the open air bar and restaurant have views of the tropical palm treed coastline and you are guaranteed to be eating fresh fruits and seafood in abundance.
This is as fine an example of a self sufficient, eco-friendly family run lodge, as you will find anywhere. All accommodation is self-contained with running water for showers, solar powered electricity, mosquito nets and double or twin beds.
The decor has been specifically designed with the natural environment in mind and the rooms are clean and spacious. There are open air showers - magical when taking in the night sky or refreshing yourself after a dip in the sea.
Positioned as close to the beach as possible the restaurant compliments the overall setting. The open-air, beach-front restaurant specialises in seafood dishes and is inspired by Ghanaian cuisine and takes advantage of the diversity of fresh, local ingredients. Specialities include Swordfish and Pineapple Kebabs, Snapper in Banana Leaves served with Mango and Avocado Salsa. Treat yourself to our special Akwidaa Lobster and awaken your senses in the morning with freshly brewed cafetiere coffee.
The bar is well stocked with a range of fresh juices, soft drinks, local beers and imported spirits and the staff are all well trained, friendly and helpful.
Activities
While staying at this eco lodge you can have fun on the beach by borrowing sports and beach games equipment, such as football, table tennis, basketball, beach ball, boogie boards and more.
Turtle Conservation: During nesting season (October to March) it is possible to see marine turtles nesting on Akwidaa beach. A turtle conservation project is underway to try to protect these endangered species.
Canoe Trip: Take a canoe ride through the mangrove swamps of the Ezile river and marvel at the fascinating eco-system, prolific with bird life and butterflies and with the chance of seeing monkeys.
Hiking and Biking Trails: Take a locally-guided hiking trip along scenic coastal paths or into the Cape Three Points Forest Reserve to explore the rich biodiversity of the rainforest. Longer overnight hikes can also be arranged. Hire bikes and take in the local area from a different perspective. Venture into the Cape Three Points Forest Reserve or cycle to the scenic fishing village of Dixcove and explore Fort Metal Cross.
Cultural Tours: Immerse yourself in the local culture and learn a little more about the history and traditions of Ghana. With a local guide you can take a tour of Akwidaa fishing village, visit the village schools and meet the chief, or walk to the ruins of Fort Dorothea. You can test your strength and stamina by pounding fu-fu in the village. Or if you are enjoying the taste of Ghanaian dishes, why not take a cooking lesson and learn to make Red-Red, Palava sauce or another Ghanaian favourite?
Trips Further Afield: Overnight trips can be arranged to camp on nearby deserted beaches. You can also take tours to discover the fascinating ecology of the rainforest at Ankasa Reserve and camp in the breathtaking bamboo cathedral. This trip can be combined with a cultural tour of Nzeluzu Stilt Village in Beyin.
Both the open air bar and restaurant have views of the tropical palm treed coastline and you are guaranteed to be eating fresh fruits and seafood in abundance.
This is as fine an example of a self sufficient, eco-friendly family run lodge, as you will find anywhere. All accommodation is self-contained with running water for showers, solar powered electricity, mosquito nets and double or twin beds.
The decor has been specifically designed with the natural environment in mind and the rooms are clean and spacious. There are open air showers - magical when taking in the night sky or refreshing yourself after a dip in the sea.
Positioned as close to the beach as possible the restaurant compliments the overall setting. The open-air, beach-front restaurant specialises in seafood dishes and is inspired by Ghanaian cuisine and takes advantage of the diversity of fresh, local ingredients. Specialities include Swordfish and Pineapple Kebabs, Snapper in Banana Leaves served with Mango and Avocado Salsa. Treat yourself to our special Akwidaa Lobster and awaken your senses in the morning with freshly brewed cafetiere coffee. The bar is well stocked with a range of fresh juices, soft drinks, local beers and imported spirits and the staff are all well trained, friendly and helpful.
Activities
While staying at this eco lodge you can have fun on the beach by borrowing sports and beach games equipment, such as football, table tennis, basketball, beach ball, boogie boards and more.
Turtle Conservation: During nesting season (October to March) it is possible to see marine turtles nesting on Akwidaa beach. A turtle conservation project is underway to try to protect these endangered species.
Canoe Trip: Take a canoe ride through the mangrove swamps of the Ezile river and marvel at the fascinating eco-system, prolific with bird life and butterflies and with the chance of seeing monkeys.
Hiking and Biking Trails: Take a locally-guided hiking trip along scenic coastal paths or into the Cape Three Points Forest Reserve to explore the rich biodiversity of the rainforest. Longer overnight hikes can also be arranged. Hire bikes and take in the local area from a different perspective. Venture into the Cape Three Points Forest Reserve or cycle to the scenic fishing village of Dixcove and explore Fort Metal Cross.
Cultural Tours: Immerse yourself in the local culture and learn a little more about the history and traditions of Ghana. With a local guide you can take a tour of Akwidaa fishing village, visit the village schools and meet the chief, or walk to the ruins of Fort Dorothea. You can test your strength and stamina by pounding fu-fu in the village. Or if you are enjoying the taste of Ghanaian dishes, why not take a cooking lesson and learn to make Red-Red, Palava sauce or another Ghanaian favourite?
Trips Further Afield: Overnight trips can be arranged to camp on nearby deserted beaches. You can also take tours to discover the fascinating ecology of the rainforest at Ankasa Reserve and camp in the breathtaking bamboo cathedral. This trip can be combined with a cultural tour of Nzeluzu Stilt Village in Beyin.
how this holiday makes a difference
 We try to adhere to the principles of eco-tourism and encourage our guests to be responsible tourists. We like to use the definition of eco-tourism as Environment and Community Oriented Tourism, abbreviated to ECO-Tourism. Environment: All the buildings were constructed, as far as possible, using local, natural, sustainable materials. The traditional style of the buildings gives the lodge the appearance of a local settlement blending into the landscape. The lodge is powered by solar energy. We have self-composting toilets and re-cycle shower water to feed plants. We are careful to reduce waste products as much as possible and biodegradable waste is composted. The environment benefits directly from conservation we have initiated, in terms of education and protection, of the marine turtles that nest on Akwidaa beach. Community: We employ staff at all levels from the local community, ensuring we pay a fair wage. We source materials locally, whether it be for building, decoration or to stock the kitchen. We ensure that part of the lodge profits are paid into a community fund. Part of the payment for tours goes directly into the community fund and donations to this fund are welcomed. The fund is controlled by a local committee who decide where the money should be spent. Tourism: We believe tourism can have a positive impact on the local area. We ask our guests to be respectful and sensitive towards both the community and the environment. Responsible tourism can be mutually beneficial for the tourist and the community and their environment. For example, a canoe ride through the mangrove swamps allows the visitor to learn about this unusual eco-system and provides enjoyment from spotting a diversity of birds and also seeing monkeys. At the same time, payment for the tour provides the local guide with an income and adds money to the community fund, whilst it also increases local awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving this fascinating habitat. We hope guests can learn from their experience through tours and by interaction with Ghanaians, about the local culture and environment and about being a responsible tourist in the future.   Clean up the CO2 emissions of your flight using our Air Travel Calculator in partnership with Climate Care |
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