Capital city of Ghana, Accra is located on the Atlantic coast and was historically the capital of the Gold Coast between 1877 and 1957. It is the country’s commercial and financial centre.
Accra is the most densely populated city in Ghana, and tourism is an important industry as well as fishing, lumber and textiles. The city’s architecture reflects its colonial past and the Jamestown area has historic buildings alongside modern skyscrapers. The city has a thriving nightlife and culinary scene, and is the gateway for most people entering the country. The Shai Hills grasslands lie close to the city and harbour an interesting range of birdlife.
With over 760 bird species, more than 1,000 butterfly species, and an interesting diversity of flora and mammals, Ghana is a naturalist’s paradise. This superb tour searches for the iconic white-necked picathartes, and explores the country’s diverse and wildlife-rich rainforests. Find out more about Quest for the Picathartes
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