Your production coordinator
in Ghana
Kente cloth is a legendary fabric worn by African kings down the centuries, known for its eye-catching designs. Let our production coordinator in Ghana show you around the villages that still make this traditional craft. You can also explore communities that support themselves from tourism, where our journalist fixer can arrange for you to sit down with interesting characters who can tell you their stories. Capture footage of animals that are on the brink of extinction with Fixer Ghana.
Accra
Accra is the capital city of Ghana with a population approaching three million. The local language in Accra is Ga, and Twi (pronounced ‘chwee’), Ewe (pronounced ‘ayvay’), Hausa, and English are also widely spoken. Accra has rich modern buildings and dusty shanty towns.
Our location scout can show you around Osu Castle, which was built by the Danes in the 17th century. Our production coordinator in Ghana also recommends the park in honor of Kwame Nkrumah, who led Ghana to its independence from Great Britain.
Kumasi
Kumasi was established by King Osei Tutu I and the priest Okomfo Anokye. As the story goes, he planted two Kuma trees. One died and that place became Kumawu (the Kuma tree died). The one at Kumasi flourished, hence its name meaning the Kuma tree has thrived. As per our production coordinator in Ghana, Kumasi is widely regarded as the cultural cradle of Ghana for its vibrancy. To get a taste, visit Kumasi Kejetia market or the former king’s residence, Asantehene’s Palace.
Kumasi
Volta Basin
The region is dominated by Lake Volta, the world’s largest man-made lake. The lush vegetation, mountains, and coastal plain make it a great spot for travelers. Volta’s attractions revolve around waterfalls, monkey sanctuaries, nature reserves, and kente villages (such as Kpetoe). Homestays, meals, guided mountain tours, drumming performances and more are all available in Adaklu, with profits reinvested into the preservation of the mountain and community development. So if you are interested in community-based eco-tourism, our journalist fixer can arrange some local interview.
Mole National Park
Mole National Park is the largest and most frequently-visited national park in Ghana. It can cater to all sorts of tourists and is more expensive than other parts. It has the widest range of wildlife in Ghana. You’ll see elephants, antelope, bushbucks, monkeys, warthogs, baboons, and other smaller wildlife. Our location scout can show you the elephants during the dry season, as they come to the river on the plain below the guest houses for water.
Mole National Park
Bui National Park
Bui National Park is the third largest Wildlife Protected Area in the country, covering 1,821km². It is in a typical woodland savanna zone in the Brong Ahafo and Northern Region of Ghana. Our location scouting service can show you around spectacular gallery forests along river courses. As per our production coordinator in Ghana, the reserve is notable for its large Hippopotamus population in the Black Volta. It also has endangered black and white colobus monkeys and a variety of antelopes and birds.
Hiring a location scout in Ghana
The Kumasi central market is the largest single market within the West African region. It boasts over 10,000 stores, a clinic, a police station, a social recreational center, and a mosque, among other facilities. As per our production coordinator in Ghana, it helps boost the nation’s gross domestic product and create employment, to alleviate poverty. The market is slowly turning into a tourist attraction with daily visits from pan-African and international tourists.
A visit opens you to a vast world of Ghanaian foods, second-hand shoes, clothes, glass beads, kente strips, Ashanti sandals, batik, bracelets, and so much more. Not only is it helping boost the economy, but it is also celebrating some of the best Ghana has to offer. If you want to shoot in Ghana, do not hesitate to contact us. We can suggest locations tailored to your needs.
