"Widnaba: land of the Kusaasi" Widnaba by Bonobo2005

Widnaba Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 11 photos

Widnaba GuestHouse and Gigantic Tree - Widnaba

The rural settlement of Widnaba, situated in the Red Volta River Valley, is the latest addition (as per 2004) on the list of participating villages in Ghana's superb Eco- and Community Based Tourism Project.

Actually, I appeared to be the first not to the Project related traveller to experience the project after realisation.
It had taken Peace Corps volunteers and other participants more than 2 years to overcome several difficulties and finally had the brochures printed and distributed.

The Red Volta Project was originally meant to be developed in another village, but at a point of almost completion, a dispute arose with the local Chief, and the Project was dismissed. The welcoming Chief of Widnaba was more cooperative.

A lovely situated Visitors Centre was build, local guides were trained and some kind of path was cleared in the hills.

Let's have a beer guys!

Everything was ready to receive the first guests, when the heavy rains destroyed much of the 14 km. dirt track to Widnaba. No cars could pass; no funds for repairing...

so I rented a bike from the local Peace Corps and cycled down there...it was great! I recommend to stay overnight and experience Widnaba and the Kusaasi people!

Last visit to Widnaba: Nov 2003
Intro Updated Sep 2, 2006
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Reviews (9)

Widnaba and its people Things to Do (6)

When the people of Widnaba, called the Kusaasi, first came here on their way from Burkina in search of good land, the... more travel advice

Historical Widnaba continued Things to Do (6)

Nearby the baobab tree, the fundaments of a former English compound are still visible. From here, slave raiders searched... more travel advice

Tour Historical Widnaba Things to Do (6)

As in so many Ghanaian places, colonialism and slave trade are part of Widnaba's history that cannot easily be... more travel advice

Visiting Ghana and Burkina at the same time - Widnaba

Burkina Faso / Ghana Border Marker Things to Do (6)

For those interested in crossing the Burkina Faso Border, even if it is for a few minutes, the hills behind Widnaba... more travel advice

Transportation (3)
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Comments (10)

cachaseiro Jun 30, 2008 at 5:35 PM Report Abuse

very nice page mate. great photos from ghana here.
qiuxy Sep 6, 2006 at 2:52 AM Report Abuse

I admire your adventure spirit as well!!! The sunset pic is very touching.*****
ellielou Sep 27, 2005 at 6:35 PM Report Abuse

again, really wonderful sense of place!
titti Apr 17, 2005 at 1:47 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic, again! ... for sure you will encounter something interesting during all of your tours ...
marcoparco Dec 27, 2004 at 6:44 PM Report Abuse

Wonderfull page. Inspiring how you never want to take the easy path....cheers
ExGuyParis Oct 16, 2004 at 5:37 AM Report Abuse

Thank you so much for sharing this magical voyage with us. I really admire your travel and adventure spirit.
cazz38 Oct 3, 2004 at 12:55 PM Report Abuse

fantastic pages,my friend comes from ghana.
sachara Sep 13, 2004 at 11:02 AM Report Abuse

Weer een van die bijzondere ontdekkingen van je !! Ik ben het helemaal met je eens ;-)))) Great updates !! En vandaag al weer en route voor nieuwe Afrikaanse avonturen !!
Bwana_Brown Sep 11, 2004 at 3:16 PM Report Abuse

Peter, absolutely beautiful photos of another one of your hidden gems!! I'm back for the 2nd time and your updates are fantastic! Good luck on your newest Africa trip on Sept. 13th!!!
Bonobo2005 Aug 16, 2004 at 2:56 PM Report Abuse

wow...this is a great page! Congratulations. I would love to go there once!