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Frimprince Tourist Guide: Ghana National Farmer’s Day

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Ghana National Farmer’s Day is a republic holiday in Ghana. It is a day set aside every year to celebrate and commemorate farmers for their hard work of producing goods to feed the entire country. During Ghana National Farmer’s Day there is a grand durbar hosted in any chosen region of the country. At the Ghana National Farmer’s Day, all farmers—crop, fishing, livestock and people who play a vital role in the agribusiness sector— are celebrated. Since Ghana celebrated independence, the agric-sector of the economy has been the largest source of foreign exchange. Agriculture is the driving force of growth in Africa, not just Ghana. It provides raw materials for industries, factories and a source of livelihood for many people. The agricultural sector is responsible for about 65% of Africa’s labor force, accounting for 32% of the gross domestic product (GDP). On Ghana National Farmer’s Day, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Ghana, gives special wards to farmers who have played vital roles in the country’s agricultural output. Awards are given to the best crop farmers, fish farmers and livestock farmers. Policies are further strengthened to make the Agricultural sector of the country stronger and stronger. This year’s Ghana National Farmer’s Day comes off on 7th December, 2018. Looking to enjoy your agric-tourism and have fun? Get in touch with us at Frimprince Transport Services. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts. Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

4 Things You Should Know About Ghana’s New Kotoka International Airport

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Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is an international airport which is located in Accra, the capital of Ghana. The airport is operated by Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL). It has been the beneficiary of several infrastructural expansion and upgraded projects over the past four years. However, the most recent one has been the construction of a third passenger terminal making it have a different look. Here are some things you should know about the Ghana’s new Kotoka International Airport: Capacity In September 2018, KIA opened its new Terminal 3. The new terminal is the biggest and most modern of the three terminals that the airport have. Ghana’s new Kotoka International Airport has the capacity to handle 1,250 passengers per an hour, which adds up to some five million passengers a year. It is equipped with six boarding bridges, a large commercial and retail area, three business lounges and purpose built transit facilities. Contractors The new terminal 3 project is a design and build concept undertaken by Turkish Construction Company named Mapa Construction MNG Holding. Government The immediate past President John Dramani Mahama cut the sod to signal the commencement of work, accompanied by his Turkish counterpart, President Precep Tayyip Erdogan. It is now due to be commission by the incumbent President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo. Funding The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a $120m loan with a tenure of up to 15 years for the project in September 2015 making the construction of the terminal 3 successful. It is also the first private sector investment made by the bank in Ghana’s transport sector. In summary, Ghana’s new kotoka International Airport has contributed to the country’s economy by facilitating market connectivity. Ghana’s shared growth and development Agenda has also improved. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts. Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

Top 5 Reasons Why Tourists Love to Visit Ghana

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Ghana is a wonderful country. It is located in West of Africa, sharing border on the east with Togo, the west with La Cote D’Ivoire and north with Burkina Faso. The climate, weather conditions, cultural setting, peaceful arena and many others have made many tourists love to visit Ghana. This accounts for the reason why nearly a million tourists visit Ghana for their cultural, business and pleasure tourism each year. Well, if there are nearly a million people visiting Ghana, it means there’s something special about the country. Combing through the tourism archives, the following entails the five main reasons why most tourists love to visit Ghana. 1. Ghanaian Hospitality One of the unique characters that sets Ghanaians apart from other African countries is the level of hospitality that is displayed by the average Ghanaian. The average Ghanaian is very hospitality and they treat strangers very well. They are very much welcoming and noble and treats people from other countries very well. This makes many tourist visiting Ghana for the first time, wanting to come again and again. 2. Political Stability Whereas other African countries are in constant array of cold wars arising from political instability, Ghana has displayed and shown over the world that their political system of government is devoid of chaos and disorder. This makes many international businessmen to believe and count on the political climate and invest in the country. 3. Peaceful and Harmonious Atmosphere Sometimes there can be peace in a country, but the atmosphere around the people is not peaceful and harmonious. Even though Ghana is not perfect in everything, there is high-level of peace, safety and security for visitors touring Ghana for the first time than most other countries across the world. The country is peaceful and the people are lovely which makes tourist to visit Ghana. 4. The Wonderful Ghanaian Culture The Ghanaian cultural heritage is the things that makes tourists love to visit Ghana. The traditional dressing, food, artefacts, fabric, language and many others have become overly attractive for tourists. This makes many tourist want to visit the country again and again. In fact, most tourist now buy lots of Ghanaian painting on their way back home. 5. Amazing Tourist Destinations There are many tourist destinations in the country that attracts tourist to the country. In fact, many of these tourist sites such Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Independence Square, forest reserves, national parks, zoos, botanical gardens and many others have attracted presidents of many countries to the country. Interested in touring Ghana for your business, cultural and please tourism ? When are you planning to tour Ghana? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts. Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

Top 5 Travel Tips for US Residents Touring Ghana

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Ghana is a beautiful and peaceful nation with many attractive tourist destinations. This has made the city one of the most preferred destinations for US tourists looking for a country in Africa to tour. Ghana has been toured by popular US officials and presidents including Former Prez. George Bush and Former Prez. Barack Obama. In order to enhance your tourism to Ghana, there are few travels tips you need to observe. Frimprince Transport Services is one of the best tourism companies in Ghana dedicated to the welfare of US tourists in Ghana. In view of that, many US residents and tourists prefer arranging their tours with us. To get started on your tour to Ghana, the following are some travel tips you should observe. 1. Arranging Your Flight There are many international airlines in Ghana which you can simply schedule your flight. These airlines are highly professional and dedicated to the status of their passengers. Popular among the airlines are Ghana Airways, British Airlines and Delta Airlines. 2. Passport Passport is required by all residents travelling to Ghana. The passport will be required in safely processing all your travel arrangements to Ghana. You can simply talk to yout local Passport Agency in the USA to help process your passport from the travel. 3. Visas Visas are required by all travellers to Ghana except the ECOWAS nationals. But processing your Visa should not be a difficult process. Simply contact the Ghana Missions and Embassies in your State and then arrange for your travel visa. 4. Heath Requirements There are few health requirements needed to successful process and arrange your travel to Ghana. The main health requirements needed are Yellow Fever Vaccination, Health Certificates and Anti-Malaria treatments. 5. Arrival Pick Up Once you arrange and schedule your flight, you should arrive in Ghana at the required stipulated date. As one of the best tourism companies in Ghana, we focus on providing clients professional airport pick up tips that meets all their travel and tourism needs. You can simply contact us or book your travel arrangements on our website at Frimprince.com. nterested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts. Tourist Travel Guide, Frimprince Transport Services, Accra-Cantonment, Website: www.frimprince.com Email: frimprincet@yahoo.com Phone/WhatsApp: +233 201588455

Lord of Wings-Restaurants for Tourists in Ghana

Top 5 Restaurants for Tourists in Ghana

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Are you a tourist in Ghana? You want a serene environment and the best place to have your meals and relax? Be it breakfast, lunch or supper, local or continental dishes? You have no idea which restaurants to go to. We will recommend these top 5 restaurants for tourists in Ghana: Lord of the Wings Lord of the Wings offers the best chicken wings- grilled. Aside that they have a lot of other meals on their menu to offer: burgers, ice creams, salads, sandwiches, steaks and other variety of meals. Nice eatery place all at an affordable price as well. Locate them in Cantonments and East Legon. Buka Buka is an African restaurant that offers variety of African dishes to its customers. Some of the dishes on their menu include: fish soup, jollof rice, grilled guinea fowl and friend plantain, okra soup and eba. Buka is located in Osu. La Piazza La Piazza is located in Osu. It is an authentic Italian restaurant with a large selection of pizza’s, made with Italian flour. They also offer salads, pastas, risottos, barbecue etc. The restaurant has an external and internal area, as well as a roof top, where customers can enjoy their meals. The Republic Aside the Ghanaian dishes on offer, you get to enjoy and listen to traditional music whiles you enjoy your meal at the Republic. They have a wide range of meals and beverages. The Republic only accepts cash as mode of payment. It is located in Osu. Linda Dor Linda Dor is located both in Koforidua and Bunso junction (on the Accra-Nkawnkaw-Kumasi highway). The location is very strategic, as it offers travelers and its customers a convenient place and environment to relax and enjoy their meals. It offers both continental and local dishes, and operates 24 hours, Monday – Sunday without setbacks. So, here are the top five restaurants for tourists in Ghana. Hope you do enjoy them. Interested in renting a car for your business and personal engagements in Ghana? When are you planning to rent the car? Would you also like to plan your group or personal tour in Ghana? Make your booking now to get amazing discounts. Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455

Tourist Guide: What To Wear in Ghana

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Are you a tourist travelling to Ghana and you wandering what to wear? You definitely will have to dress to look good, smart and comfortable for an amazing tour experience. What you wear, will determine whether or not you enjoy your tour trip. In Ghana, what you wear tells a lot about your personality and character. Looking good doesn’t necessarily mean looking very fashionable or dressing to “kill” as have been portrayed recently. So what do you wear, if you are a tourist visiting Ghana? Here are some tourist tips for you. Traditional Values Yes! you have the freedom and you have rights, but in Ghana, culture and traditions are valued and cherished a lot. Clothing’s and what to wear certainly forms a part of it. When you are visiting a typical rural area, it is not advisable for ladies to wear very short shorts, very short skirts or dresses that will expose vital parts of their body. Casual Dressing What to wear in Ghana? Ghana is normally a hot and sunny country. When it’s hot and sunny, it is good to go casual. A t-shirt and trousers or shorts will be good for guys. For the ladies, a t-shirt which cover the stomach, on top of a not too tight and fitting trousers should be perfect. During the night or rainy season when the temperature is normally cold, it is advisable for both guys and ladies to wear clothing that cover their whole body. Avoid Jewelry Why dress with so much jewelry, if you only going for a tour. You might attract thieves and unnecessary attention to yourself. Plus, it’s going to probably slow you down. So wondering what to wear in Ghana? Avoid jewelry. Footwear Also ladies are advised to avoid “high heels’’ and rather opt for flat shoes, sneakers or sandals. Same will do for guys, sneakers or a flat shoe. Interested in travelling and touring Ghana? When are you planning your tour? Are you going alone or with a group? What are your key objectives for this special tour? Let’s help make your tour a great success—we handle everything—from car rental to the tour experience. Contact Us Location: Ghana, Accra-Cantonment Email: frimprincetransport@yahoo.com Call: + 233 201588455.