Page 21 - The Lion King Magazine January - March 2013

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Country Focus
Busua Beach
White Sands Beach Resort
Kwame
Nkrumah
Mausoleum
This is an amazing stretch of sand and sea which is located in the
Western Region of Ghana, 5 km from Dixcove and a short walk
through the forest. It has a small island 1km offshore that can be
reached by a small boat or by swimming if you are daring.
This resort overlooks the Atlantic with its spectacular white beach
as the name implies and offers visitors not only the very best in
water sports but exotic bars and restaurants. At the Barefoot
Bar on the sandy beach, one can relax and watch an array of
water sports including water skiing and padding on customized
surfboards. Also available for the comfort of visitors are trimarans,
sailing boats and pedalos.
The mausoleum and
memorial park is
located on the High
Street in Accra. It is the
final resting place of
the nation’s founding
President Osagyefo Dr.
Kwame Nkrumah and his
wife Fathia.
BEACHES & RESORTS
The pristine coconut lined
beaches that line Ghana’s
500 km coastline are well
noted for their cool serenity,
beautiful sunsets and
breathtaking views of the
Atlantic. These beaches
are ideal for day picnic,
barbeques, swimming,
sun bathing cocktails and
beach parties.
Busua Beach Western Region. Photo: aripeskoe2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Busua_Beach_Western_Region2.jpg
Kwame Nkrumah’s tomb and memorial monument
in Accra Ghana. photo: Edward Kamau
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