Travel guide

Kumasi

The proud Ashanti kingdom capital

🗓️ Best time: November–March💰 Budget · ~$45/day📍 Ghana

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About Kumasi

The cultural heart of Ghana and seat of the Ashanti kingdom — a giant, chaotic central market, the royal Manhyia Palace, kente-weaving and gold-craft villages, and rich living traditions.

⭐ Things to do in Kumasi

Kejetia MarketManhyia Palace MuseumBonwire kente-weaving villageAshanti craft villagesLake Bosomtwe day tripBonwire kente loomsNtonso adinkra stampingLake Bosomtwe crater

🍽️ What to eat in Kumasi

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fufu with light soupBanku & tilapiaJollof riceKelewele (spiced plantain)

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Taxis and ride-hailing; the market is walkable (and hectic).

💡 Local tip

Visit Bonwire village to watch master weavers make Ghana's iconic kente cloth.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Highlife and hiplife bars.