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Many people, local as well as foreigners, come to the lake to take a boat trip. Tourism began to Lake Bosumtwe way back in 1915 and these days there are quite a few boat operators as well little guesthouses, bars, restaurants and shops on the shore. See Tourist Traps for my own experience and opinion of the boat trip.
Written Jan 14, 2007
Lake Bosomtwe Resort Hotel: Lakeside Kumasi Ghana Hotel
dhart5241 Says: It's not a 4-star European hotel, but was quite acceptable to me by local standards. My room was clean, the staff quite friendly and I enjoyed the meals I took in the restaurant. The lake view was spectacular.
Rainbow Garden Village Guesthouse: Best Place at Lake Bosumtwi
Derwish1 Says: Rainbow Garden Village lies in the middle of an unique and almost untouched subtropical environment at the Lake Bosumtwi near Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. This lake is the only crater lake in whole West-Africa.Luxuriant subtropical and almost tropic vegetation covers the...
Rainbow Garden Village Guesthouse: Best Place at Lake Bosumtwi
Derwish1 Says: Its brand new Guesthouse, layed down at the shore of lake Bosumtwe. They have a huge Garden with Restaurant and a very relaxing Bar. If u stay over night you can sleep in confortable waterfront challests or you can decide slepping in a low budget dorm. However, it is a...
n our Rainbow Garden Restaurant African and European meals are available almost around the clock. Enjoy your meal under the "Rainbow Summer Hut" or directly on the beach. And when the hot African sun makes the sand burn you can enjoy a cool soft drink, fresh juices or exotic cocktails at the Rainbow Bar.
Favorite Dish: All Ghanian and many international Menus
Written Jul 18, 2007
Address: Rainbowgarden Village Restaurant Lake Bosumtwe
Phone: 0243 230288
Website: www.rainbowgardenvillage.com
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There are a few stalls/shacks along from the jetty, selling various items. We didn’t actually go over to them, but the salesman came to us, so there was no need. The ground rules here is bargaining, as elsewhere in Ghana. We bought a very nice mask at an agreeable price. Other items we saw were paintings and cloths.
Written Jan 14, 2007
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We were told about the magnetic pull of the lake by the guide who took us out in the boat, but it wasn’t until I got home and did some research on the matter that I realized the importance of this information. Aero magnetic surveys have discovered a negative anomaly about 5km long with a subsidiary positive anomaly to the north creating a peak to peak amplitude of 50nT. These technical date mean very little to me, but what I do understand is that the drilling project currently undertaken as a result will bring many positive benefits to Ghana and the world: understanding the natural environment, improving the ability to predict future climate change, the understanding of global climate dynamics as well as the formation and effects on craters. Increased tourism will no doubt follow and education of Ghanaian technicians, researchers and students.
Written Jan 14, 2007
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The main fish in the lake is the tilapia, but akabre, apatefufuo and akomfoo fish can also be found. Most villagers around the lake derive an income from fishing, although there is some subsistence farming. There are many small villages around the lake, and although some lakeside tourist resorts have sprung up, the main activity in the area is still fishing. The main fishing season lasts from August until December, with a peak in September. There is a scheme in place to encourage the fishermen to use nets with looser weave in order to avoid trapping the smaller fish in the lake. The fish is either sold in the markets by the womenfolk or bartered with other villagers for other foodstuffs.
Written Jan 14, 2007
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Traditionally motor boats were not allowed on the lake, for fear of upsetting the gods. Most local people still use the Padua, a small canoe made from a hollowed out tree trunk, which they paddle by hand.
Tourists, however, use motorized boats, but we allegedly pay an additional sum for a goat to be sacrificed to appease the gods. I felt uncomfortable about knowing that, and if I had been told about the goat before I took the trip, I probably would not have gone.
Written Jan 14, 2007
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I must confess that the boat trip on the lake was NOT one of the highlights of my trip, and I thought the time to get to the lake, the boat trip and the journey back to Kumasi, could have been better spent seeing something more interesting. There is very little to see on the lake itself (a few birds and some fishermen) and the lakeshore is not brimming with activity either. I know the sacred lake is part of Ashanti culture, but I would not go out of my way to see it.
Written Jan 14, 2007
According to legend, after a hunter called Akora Bumpe shot an antelope, it did not seem to die as expected, but ran off with Akora in hot pursuit. The animal managed to escape both Akora and his dog...
Lake Bosumtwe - Rainbow Garden Village Guesthouse
Last time i stayed in a brand new Guesthouse at lake Bosumtwe Ghana. The Guesthouse is layad at the shore of the lake, within a amazing nature. There are nice waterfront challest and a tasty...
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