UPPER EAST REGION Capital: Bolgatanga

Upper East Region is savannah, interrupted by the  Tongo Hills near Bolgatanga (Bolga). The dry season is from November to April. During the rainy season, June to August, the landscape becomes a lush green plain. Architecture varies from viilage to village due to the ethnic mix and house painting photo opportunities. Bolga market is a hive of activity; local women wear colourful clothing and headgear quite distinct from other regions. There are customs entry points at Paga and Kulungugu on the Burkina Faso border. At Paga, 'sacred' crocodiles are enticed from the lake for a meal and photo shoot. There is also a nearby slave village complete with its slave graveyard, rock feeding troughs and drumming stones. At Navrongo, a 100-year old French Catholic Church made from mud is enriched with wall paintings and frescos, and complete with a Virgin Mary grotto. Resaurants, bars and accomdation are available in Bolga.

VOLTA REGION Capital: Ho

Volta Region shares its border with Togo to the east and lake Volta, the largest man-made lake in the world to the west. At Ho there are hotels, guesthouses and restaurants. Amedzofe is one of the most scenic locations in Ghana with its three summits, Adaklu, Gami and Kabakaba, reaching 900 metres above sea level. There are monkey sanctuaries and villages where monkeys enjoy total freedom. The highest waterfall in Ghana is Wli Falls at 60 metres. Mount Afadzato the highest montain at 1000 meters, stands on the Togo border. On the coast, Keta town sits strategically on a sandbank while Keta Lagoon provides excellent opportunities for fishing and bird watching. Cape St. Paul lighthouse is the oldest in Ghana and there is a customs entry point at Aflao on the Togo border.

ASHANTI REGION Capital: Kumasi

Ashanti Region is famous for cultural pomp and pageantry, it is the ancient kingdom of Asante founded in 1695 by King Osei Tutu. Adae and Akwasidae festivals take place when the Ashanti King attired in all his gold and traditional regalia is honoured by his subjects. Carried resplendent on a colourful palanquin and shaded with canopies, the king is paraded in the royal courtyards, accompanied by drumming, horn blowing and dancing. Kumasi is a sprawling city set in a forest belt with rolling hills. It is also home to the largest street market in West Africa. Agriculture, logging and mining are the major industries. Ashanti Goldfields at Obuasi is the world's richest goldmine. There are many intriguing shrines in the region. Kumasi has a choice of restaurants, excellent accommodation and a vibrant nightlife.

EASTERN REGION Capital: Koforidua

Eastern Region is distinct with its picturesque highlands, rainforest and waterfalls. The man-made lake Volta runs along its eastern border. The region is ideal for walking trips, angling, canoeing and cultural activities. Nsawam is the mango and pineapple plantations center of Ghana. Papillion Antimachua, the largest butterfly in Africa is found in Atewa-Atwirebu Forest near Kibi. Esen-Epam Forest Reserve has the tallest tree in West Africa, reported to be 107 meters high. Koforidua is the regional administration, commercial and educational center. Aburi Botanical Gardens has a worldwide collection of plants.

WESTERN REGION Capital: Sekondi-Takoradi

Western Region has idyllic beaches, historic forts and coastal villages with richly painted fishing fleets and Nzulezo, a unique village on stilts. The region shares its border with la Cote d'Ivoire to the west. There are oil palms, coconut groves, rubber estates, citrus farms and cocoa plantations. Its many forts and castles bear witness to the slave trade. Ankasa National park provides easy access to a rainforest. Kundum Festival takes place during August/ September. The twin-city capital, Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana's third largest city has the nation's most modern harbour. Nkroful, 83 km west of Takoradi, is the birthplace of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana.