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Voykit pocket guide · Ghana
Obuasi
Obuasi is a half-day stop for the gold mine tour and golf course, not a base: one night if you want to play the course or visit the mine.
Obuasi is a gold-mining town 60 km south of Kumasi, known for its historic mine and a golf course with local character. Most travellers pass through on the way to Kumasi or Lake Bosomtwe. The town has decent hotels and Ghanaian food, but sights are limited to the mine and the course.
- Country
- Ghana
- Best months
- Nov–Mar, Aug
- Avoid
- Mar–Jun (heavy rain), Jul (humid)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GHS
- Money
- Currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, GH₵). Cards work in larger hotels, malls and some restaurants in Accra; most other payments are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget GH₵200–350 excl. bed · Mid GH₵350–600 excl. bed · High GH₵600+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- MTN has the widest coverage, with Telecel (ex-Vodafone) and AT as alternatives; SIMs need a passport and Ghana Card-style biometric registration for foreigners at a company shop — check.
- Emergency
- Police 191 · Fire 192 · Ambulance 193 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types G, D · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin sockets are standard; bring a surge-protected adapter for power cuts ('dumsor').
- Tipping
- Chop bar or street food: Nothing.; Sit-down restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is added.; Driver day: GH₵50–100 a day.; Castle or park guide: GH₵30–60 per group.; Hotel porter: GH₵5–10.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap. Bottled water or sealed sachets from known brands are sold everywhere.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; public toilets charge a few cedis. Carry tissue.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Street food (waakye, jollof rice) | GH₵15–30 |
| Restaurant meal (Ghanaian dish) | GH₵40–80 |
| Bottle of beer (Star or Club) | GH₵8–12 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | GH₵5–8 |
| Taxi ride within town | GH₵10–20 |
| Shared taxi to Kumasi | GH₵25–40 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KMS · Kumasi Airport
- About 1 h 15 min by road; domestic flights from Accra.
Typical fares
- Shared taxi Kumasi → Obuasi
- about GH₵30, about 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi within Obuasi
- GH₵10–20
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxis and shared taxis are the main options; the town centre is walkable. Motorcycle taxis (okada) are common but less regulated.
See and do
Known for
- Obuasi Gold Mine
- Obuasi Golf Course
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | Bus or shared taxi, about 1 h 15 min | About 1.5 h |
| Lake Bosomtwe | Taxi or bus via Kumasi, about 1.5 h | About 2 h |
| Bekwai | Shared taxi, about 30 min | About 45 min |
Sleep
- Town centre
- Most hotels are along the main road; walkable to restaurants and bars.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Agooah-goh |
| Thank you | Medaasemeh-dah-seh |
| How much? | Sɛn?sen |
| Yes / No | Aane / Dabiah-neh / dah-bee |
| Please | Mepa wo kyɛwmeh-pah woh cheh-oo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake with the right hand, ask after health and family; avoid: Starting with a question
- Elders: Stand when an elder enters and let them speak first; avoid: Crossed legs in front of chiefs
- Hands: Right hand for everything; avoid: Passing money with the left
- Dress: Smart clothes for churches, offices and palaces; avoid: Beachwear in town
- Photos: Ask first; offer to show the picture; avoid: Photographing police, soldiers or funerals without permission
- Funerals: Weekend funerals are public events; guests wear black, red or white as the family specifies; avoid: Treating them as a sight
Scams and watch-outs
- Gold mine tours may require advance booking and a safety briefing; check with the mine office.
- Golf course: goats and locals doing laundry in the creek are part of the experience.
- Roads can be rough after rain; allow extra time if driving.
Obuasi is generally safe, but watch for okada drivers who may overcharge; agree the fare before riding. The mine area is off-limits without a guide.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Obuasi yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Obuasi Gold Mine
- Obuasi Golf Course
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Obuasi, revision 5337174 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5337174
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/obuasi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.