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Going to Ghana/Kenya/Tanzania
TobyTizzle:
Hey guys,
im going to live in Ghana for 2 months and then travelling around Kenya and Tanzania as of July 1st, and was wondering if people had some advice, thoughts to share on those countries and their lifestyles. Wasn't sure if this forum was the appropriate place, just move if needed mods.
Cheers
LONDON!!!:
i heard there beautiful places, i'd like to reach those places later on in life, but do your thing, just make sure you have money and plenty of condoms
Rprcnt.cold.Nnorth:
I was in Ivory Coast, think it's just west of Ghana, back in 94'. They speak french, atleast where I was, because it's a former colony. Not the snobby french, but the relaxed version. Offcourse watch out for malaria and the other medical stuffs.
IC was one of the most developed area's in Africa at the time, but only holds a shivering truth at the moment; Rebels in the north, governments at the south.
I lived 2 months in the middel, back at the time. The people themselfs are very friendly, and they open up like a book. Get ready to see slaugther of goats, children pulling feathers of live chickens and gigantic frogs.
One of the greatest travels I had outside my own country, have fun.
TraceOneInfinite:
--- Quote from: TobyTizzle on June 02, 2009, 04:36:24 AM ---Hey guys,
im going to live in Ghana for 2 months and then travelling around Kenya and Tanzania as of July 1st, and was wondering if people had some advice, thoughts to share on those countries and their lifestyles. Wasn't sure if this forum was the appropriate place, just move if needed mods.
Cheers
--- End quote ---
I've been to Africa twice in the last two years, and spent two months there. I was in Senegal and Gambia. I heard they are somewhat like Ghana, although Ghana is probably more developed economically. Ghana is also the historical kingdom of West Africa so it has a rich history.
There is no way you will be untouched by the experience, provided that you aren't afraid to make your own moves if you have to. There will be things you will want to see and do on the trip, and if the people you are with aren't doing things the way you want to, you have to be prepared to abandon them. When I first arrived in Gambia for example, I was with some people who pretty much had me sitting around the house all day just sweating and eating all day. It sucked, and I was trying to go around a little by myself, but things weren't working and I was about to leave and go home early. I would have left with a wrong opinion and bad taste in my mouth about the country and it's people.
Right at that time I ended up meeting one Gambian who really sat me down and was interested in what I wanted to get out of my trip, rather than just deciding for me. This dude would end up becoming my best friend, and my second trip I organized the whole trip with him from arrival to departure.
I'm a Muslim, so I spent my trip in Muslim countries. And the culture there is Islamic combined with an emerging Rasta culture in Gambia. They are Muslim without the Arab influence. Music is frowned upon in many Arab cultures, but in West Africa it is one of the central components of their everyday life and culture. Which was great for me because that was part of my reason for going, I loved all their sights and sounds and got deep into the culture and way of life.
I made a thread about my whole trip last November so I will post a link later on. Peace.
TobyTizzle:
Thanks for the replies guys.
Well I am teaching in Ghana for 2 months so not really going with a tour group, and have asked to be situated in a remote area to get a good experience of African life.
Finishing off with 6 days in Zanzibar ;D
I heard they are very religious in Ghana, but Musilims and Christians get along quite well?
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