Ghana offers stunning mountainous scenery, sunny beaches, great lakes of the Volta, forest vegetation, wild life and rich ethnic cultures of the people. It’s a country of infinite possibilities, and a home to friendliest and most welcoming people you can imagine. Well, probably best chocolate products for chocolatiers.

CLIMATE

Like most tropical places, Ghana enjoys a wonderful climate. The country has over 300 days of sunshine a year- so the weather will never interfere with your plans. Two main seasons, the Rainy Season temperatures ranges from 24c to 32c and that for Hot Season from 32c to 36c.

HEALTHCARE:

High quality medical services are available in Ghana, some at a cost to some extent. Hospitals, private clinics and medical centres are equipped with the latest facilities, staff members are highly qualified and English is widely spoken as most professionals are returnees from the West, Americas, Europe and the Far East Asian Countries.

LANGUAGES:

Official language is English but main dominant local language is the “Twi”.

BUSINESS HOURS:

SHOPS

Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm.

Offices

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Banks

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

ESSENTIAL FACTS

Currency: Cedi

Cost of living:

Loaf of bread: 2 cedi

Bottle of wine: from 8 cedi,                        Time: GMT          Population: 21million

LOCATION (Reko Homes)

Hill View Estates, constructed by Emefs Construction Ltd is where Reko self-catering accommodation is located. It is one of Tema’s best kept secret destinations. Although a short drive to the Port City of Tema and Accra the capital, it offers a colourful village atmosphere with rustic surroundings.

Local Attractions Include:

• Tema Coco Beach, Harcro Beach with white sand, ideal for surfing, kitting or just strolling.
• Shai-hills Monkey sanctuary and forest reserve with the beautiful Shai- Hills.
• Akosombo Hydro-Electric Power, the Volta River and Estuary and a Doddi Princess boat ride on the Volta.
• Tema Fishing Habour with traditional fishermen and very colourful fishing boats.