Friendly, English-speaking and hassle-free: such qualities make Ghana the ideal destination for first-time visitors to Africa. Highlights range from painted mud houses in the Upper East Region to bleached white beaches and lush rainforests along the Atlantic coastline. Furthermore, independent-minded travellers can enjoy a country free from the trappings of mass tourism and rich in little-visited national parks, forest reserves, cultural sites and scenic waterfalls. Ghana is on the cusp of a travel renaissance, and this fully updated fourth edition contains all the information you need to explore every corner of this emerging destination with confidence.