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Hiking the Akwamu Gorge in Ghana

19 Mar 2023 Shathiso @thegaboronerunner.comLeave a comment

Wanting to venture further afield than my runs could take me in Akosombo, I searched for nearby hiking opportunities and found the Akwamu Gorge Hike on the Akwamu Forest Hills located between Atimpoku and Akwamufie on the eastern side of the Volta River. The next step was organising a guide and transport. I searched online… Continue reading Hiking the Akwamu Gorge in Ghana

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Running in Akosombo, Ghana | First Impressions

18 Mar 202318 Mar 2023 Shathiso @thegaboronerunner.com14 Comments

My first-ever visit to West Africa was in 2021 when we landed a work project in Ghana. Having heard so many wonderful things about Ghana’s warm people, flavourful food and rich culture, it felt like a dream come true. As luck would have it, the scope of the project expanded, and this is now my… Continue reading Running in Akosombo, Ghana | First Impressions