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Located on the Kakum National Park road, the Hans provides accommoda- tion, restaurant and bar services, spa, conference facilities, space rentals, sports and leisure facilities, a picturesque environment, and of course nature and wildlife tour.

HANS COTTAGE BOTEL A place that defines the destination Cape Coast; Hans Cottage Botel spells out one of the most exciting and tour- Crocodile Touching Contact us: ist oriented sites in the hotel industry. +233(0)200852108 Contact:0244 322 522 / 0201 864 524 +233(0)554455985 This green environment, carved out of a Email: [email protected] +233(0)248179399 forest offers some spell bound and fasci- Website: www.hansbotelgh.com Heritage House. Cape Coast nating facilities to the delight of visitors.

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KAKUM CHARLESTINA NATIONAL PARK BEACH RESORT Ampenyi, a quiet fishing village in Kakum National Park, a true paradise the of Ghana is the characterized by high rainfall, and home location of Charlestina Beach to an amazing forest of a variety of Resort. It is a few kilometres away plant and animal species. A walk through from Elmina and Cape Coast. the Kakum virgin rainforest is an experi- ence of a lifetime. Kakum National Park remains Ghana’s most visited tourist site. Tree House Canopy Walk

Located 30km north of Cape Coast, this ecotourism paradise offers you a unique walk on its tree top Canopy Walkway, an experiential hiking tour of the forest and animal viewing opportunities. Enjoy a savory meal at any of our restaurants and/ or get a gift from our souvenir/gift shops for yourself, friends or family. Experience the beauty of the forest at night from our tree house accommodation, safe and secure campsite or a simple place to stay at our guest house, all within the Park.

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Experience our spacious comfortable Royal and Organise your weddings, parties and Luxury suites, all with queen size bed and com- social gatherings in our village square plete with air conditioning, hot water, satellite beside the restaurant. Relax on our Reception Children’s Park TV and mini fridge, all set in beautiful well beach front of golden sand surrounded stocked tropical gardens with views of the by rock reefs in the sea creating delight- The kids are not left out: The children’s park has a playground with swings, slides, sea-saws, mini swimming ocean. ful rock pools in the sea in which to pool and the children’s own “Walkway” for a thorough experience. bathe. Enjoy a menu that is different to the usual, tasty Working hours: Monday - Sunday Continental and African dishes. Dine in a splendid For further information call: 8am - 4pm Daily (Reservations can be made for early entry or late closure) barn style wood structure restaurant set on two 0332096498 | 0209074932 | 0542072014 levels providing sit down and lounge dining and Email: [email protected] Website: ghct.org.gh | [email protected] | [email protected] bar where one can soak up the gentle sea breez- [email protected] es. Telephone: +233 332 130 265/ +233 501 291 699 Website: www.charlestinabeachresort.com Kakum National Park Fort St Jago Mabel’s Table also provides services for Returning HISTORY,NATURE Africans from the Diaspora for specialize tours to Kakum National Park is a heritage Visit this small fort which started out as a chapel dedicated to St. Cape Coast and Elmina Slave Dungeons; “Door of BEACHES, FUN! story of communities, told by Ghana Jorge but would later serve mainly military purposes. Return”; lectures on the history of the “Slave Trade” Heritage Conservation Trust (GHCT) in Oguaa (Cape Coast) and Edna (Elmina) are in West ; Visit to Assin Manso Ancestrial collaboration with the Forestry Commission 19th Century Dutch Cemetery the country’s two most popular tourist Burial ground. of Ghana, within a virgin rain forest. This ancient cemetery holds a major clue to under- cities. But did you know that beyond Also marriage ceremonies; Renewal of Vows; Spiri- Located 30km north of Cape Coast, this ecotour- standing the life and times of the Dutch in Elmina. their famous castles the twin towns tual cleansing; Naming ceremonies and hosting of ism paradise offers you a unique walk on its tree offer exciting fun-packed activities that Catholic Museum various African centered activities. will make you want to stay longer? top canopy walkway, an experiential hiking tour of the forest and animal viewing opportunities. Tucked away on a hill in Elmina, is the St. Joseph’s Experience the beauty of the forest at night from Catholic Church and its museum. This small but MABEL’S TABLE our tree house accommodation, safe and secure historically-rich museum gives you important RESTAURANT AND GUEST HOUSE campsite or a simple place to stay at our guest information about the beginnings of the Catholic house, all within the Park. faith in West Africa. Learn about the contributions Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with a clear view of Frs. Moreau and Morat to the growth of Christi- towards the ELMINA Castle, Mable’s Table is the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles anity and general and the Catholic Church in partic- preferred gathering place for everyone…….the dias- Between these two castles are perhaps the ular. pora community, tourist, repatriates, students, greatest concentration of the horrors of the VIPs, And Royals alike. Elmina Castle Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade on the African conti- Walking Tours STINGLESS BEE nent. Visit the Cape Coast or Elmina Castles and Life they say is best seen at close range! Join spe- Mabel’s Table hosts a Guest House of 12 spacious see first-hand the dungeons, shackles and cannon Stinglesscially-organised Bee walking tours of the Cape Coast rooms with private bath shower, a flat screen TV CENTER balls used in this dastardly trade. Packed in the Cape Coast-Elmina Tourist zone- is a 19th Century Dutch Cemetery and Elmina townships and you would be amazed and your choice of a/c or ceiling fan or both at a cumulative history of than 1000 years of contact Stingless Bee at what lies hidden in plain sight! Witness reasonable rate. Early morning breakfast is available ABOUT US with Europeans. Couple that with rich culture, Ok so you thought all bees sting? Not exactly! first-hand the rich indigenous culture as expressed at your request. Conservaton | Environment Education colorful festivals and proximity to the famous The Dutch presence here is so evident that it Come see for yourself a stingless bee colony and in people’s everyday economic and social activities Human Health | Livelihood Kakum National Park and you have an exciting trip might take strong effort to remind the visitor that understand better their role in keeping all of us and also the unmistaken evidence of heavy Euro- The restaurant menu boasts a variety of skillfully awaiting you. it was actually the Portuguese who visited this alive! pean influence in building structures and town prepared continental meals as well as delicious SIDE ATTRACTIONS quaint little town first. In spite of becoming layouts. Stingless Bee Tour | Pollination Garden Serving as the capital of Britain’s Gold Coast Assin Manso Slave River Ghanaian dishes like its favorite Banku and Tilapia. cosmopolitan and urbanized the destination area Unique Honey Tasting | Souvenirs colony, Cape Coast offers an stirring real-life Another relic of the 400-year old shameful traf- still maintains its historical touch. Other places of interest nearby Stingless Bee Walkway | And Other Hive lesson of Ghana’s history. Starting out as a small ficking of humans. Visit this slave river and see for For further information call: • Elmina Java Museum Products fishing village it eventually metamorphosed into a Visiting Cape Coast and Elmina is a must for every yourself the place where captured persons who • Brenu Beach 0208210027 / 0244610009 vibrant market town- a function from which it tourist to Ghana. Join us as we explore the open after the long arduous foot journey from the • Posuban Shrine (Mankessim) derived and maintains its local name to date- and hidden historical treasures of these two hinterland, probably had their last ever bath on • Twin Fishing Village (Kromantse And Abandze) Email: [email protected] Oguaa. towns. You will be struck by the vast stretch of African soil. • Otsew-Jukwa Village of Pottery Makers Edina or Elmina on the other hand started out as idyllic beaches, the rich history and the many Hans Cottage Botel • Bobikuma Rattan Products (Masomogor) a fishing and salt-producing town and has essen- places of entertainment at your disposal. Want a date with crocodiles? Then why don’t you • Fort William –Anomabo tially stayed that way to date. Ironically, the visit Hans Cottage Botel located on the way to Bee Tour BeeHive town’s name is an attribution to its prowess as a It’s our pleasure to be your guide as we help you the famous Kakum National Park? Here you can gold depository for which it earned the name “la find places to visit, what to do and where to sleep Call to arrange for a tour or reliable watch crocodiles as you have dinner in the serene VISITING HOURS Mina de Ouro (‘The Coast Of Gold Mines’). in Cape Coast-Elmina. taxi service. Rest Room Ocean View restaurant on stilts. MONDAY-SATURDAYS 9am-4pm A multiple award winning beachside hotel facility SHOP: The shop sell Batik, different types of dress- [email protected] uniquely positioned to offer you peace, quiet, sunshine es made from Batik fabric, Kente weavings, Recycle SUNDAYS: 1am-4pm www.oneafricahealthresort.com and rest. COCONUT GROVE items eg. purses, bags, etc Bracelet, Bead Necklaces, BEACH RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTRE Bead earrings, beautiful postcards, Art works and Email: [email protected] Coconut Grove is just not a hotel but an experience. +1233: 27-776 5768 | 27-224 5501 | 24-483 0451 Aside our high-quality rooms and meals. we have a sanc- Paintings, health products like Moringa powder, Noni Website: www.beenestghana.org tuary which features crocodiles, parrots, peacocks, juice, and various green teas mostly made by our Call Us: 020 085 9619 geese, quail, tortoise,and fish pond students. where guests can fish for their The shop also sells some local products like Shea fresh catch to be cooked in butter, Coffee, Black soap, Baobab oil, Coconut oil, the kitchen. ONE AFRICA HEALTH Neem oil and many more. RESORT, RESTAURANT AND TOURS GUEST HOUSE: 5 cozy room Guest house over view- ing the sea and Cape Coast Township. We are located in the historic Central Region of Ghana, in the ancient village of Iture, in Elmina. One Africa is RESTAURANT: Enjoy our vegan/vegetarian Moringa situated on the Gulf of Guinea, between the historic dishes, deliciously prepared by our well trained cater- monuments of the Elmina Castle Dungeons to the ers most of them from our school. Also get yourself West and the Cape Coast Castle Dungeon to the East. served with fresh smoothies, fresh fruit juices eg. Printed and Designed by pineapple moringa, pineapple moringa ginger, We have twelve (12) beautiful decorated guest rooms healthy bisap drink etc by our smart well trained named after legendary Africans (i.e., Malik El Shabazz, waiters and waitresses. BR MEDIA AND Dr. John Henrik Clarke, the Honorable Marcus Garvey, We also do cooking training on local dishes for group ADVERTISING Queen Mother Moore and others. Our rates include of ten or more. complimentary breakfast and taxes. There is also a small beach within a short walking distance of the Working days: Monday – Sunday resort. Baobab House Working hours: 7: 00am – 8:00pm each days We also have a full range restaurant serving the “best Baobab house in Cape Coast is part of Baobab Chil- e- mail. [email protected] food you will eat while in Ghana”, so say our many dren Foundation at Kissi. The need for the house activities is to sell the practical works of the satisfied visitors, whose tummies we have tickled. Contact lines: Take a tour of Our Africa “Walls of Remembrance students made to support the school. Museum”. Baobab house consist of a guest house, vegan/vege- Office line - 0540436130 Our facilities can be As a Health Resort, we offer full body Massage, tarian restaurant and art and craft shop. used for conferences, For further Manageress: Cecilia Quarcoo - 0245940980 information, call licensed Chiropractic services, group exercise, physical sports and horse riding and fitness and Reflexology; as well as Nutritional coun- General Manager: Alhaji Issaka - 0244204465 of course don’t forget to ask to 0263006896/0244333001/ 0263000678 seling. see our crocodiles and our 18-hole Managing Director: Edith de vos - 0244723241 Wedding Photography Flyer Design Event Photography golf course. We are the ideal location for Website: www.coconutgrovehotelsghana.com We also conduct Naming Ceremonies on request. www.brmediagh.com corporate teambuilding retreats and yes..the perfect Email: [email protected] Much Love and Respect. See you soon. 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