Places to Visit in Oduponkpehe (Kasoa), Accra, Ghana, Africa

Places to Visit in Oduponkpehe (Kasoa), Accra, Ghana, Africa

Kasoa, earlier called Odupongkpehe, is a Ghanaian town situated at the outskirts of Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Kasoa is located around 30 km west of the heart of Accra, between 05°31′12″ N latitude and 00°28′48″ W longitude. Kasoa lies on the along the Accra-Cape Coast Road and experiences the dry season from November to March. Kasoa is noted as a market town, mainly for the selling of different agro-processed products of which cassava is the famous one, mainly used for the preparation of popular food items like ‘agbelima’ and ‘gari.

Connectivity to Kasoa:

Kasoa is served by the Kotoka International Airport, situated around 35 km away. This airport is the most important airport of Ghana, covering many global destinations like Lisbon, São Tomé, Istanbul, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Beirut, Madrid, Banjul, Dakar, Monrovia, Cairo, Abidjan, Dubai, London and Rome.

By bus, Kasoa is connected to all the major cities of the country including the capital, Accra.

The local transportation of Kasoa is not upgraded, so one can rent a car from the local travel agency to get around avoiding waiting for buses.

Food and Shopping in Kasoa:

Kasoa is the site of a large traditional market, where all types of local specialties including woodcarvings can be purchased. Restaurants are many in Kasoa with both local and international cuisine.

Things to do in Kasoa:

Beach exploration
Shopping at traditional market
Cycling

Places of interest in Kasoa:

Kasoa Market:

Kasoa is home to a regional market with a wide selection of locally produced agro-processed products including typical cassava. The market was upgraded in 2013.

Independence Square in Accra:

The Independence Square in Accra is also called Black Star Square, referring the black star at the top of Independence Arch. The square commemorates the Independence of Ghana from the British in the year 1957. It is situated around 35 km away from Kasoa.

Artists Alliance Gallery:

Located in Accra, around 35 km from Kasoa, the Artists Alliance Gallery is home to 3 floors, housing a wide selection of artworks, including sculptures, fabrics and paintings of many famous artists in Ghana. These are allowed to purchase for visitors.

Osu Castle:

Constructed in the 17th century by the Danes, Osu Castle is the former Presidential House of Ghana. It is allowed for visitors with a prior permission only. It is worth a visit.

Jamestown:

Jamestown comes under the historic part of Accra, is situated few hundred meters away from the Independence Square of Accra. A historic lighthouse is one of the highlights of Jamestown. It would be better if one take a guided tour to explore Jamestown.

List of other places of interest in Kasoa includes:

E.B. DuBois Memorial Centre
Parliament House of Ghana
The National Theatre of Ghana
Labadi Beach
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
Academy for African Music and Arts
Aburi Botanical Gardens
Coco Beach
Cathedral Church of the Most Holy Trinity
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences
Resurrection Presbyterian Church
Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop
Kwame Nkrumah’s Mausoleum
Kokrobite Beach

Best time to visit Kasoa:

Generally from July to August and November to March is the best time to visit Kasoa in Ghana while the weather remains dry and supportive for outdoor activities.

Accommodation options in Kasoa:

Generally tourists visiting Kasoa choose hotels in Accra city for world class facilities and services, which is also a better option to have memorable hospitality services. Here are some nice hotels in Kasoa in Ghana: