Kumasi
Ashanti Region · Culture · Crafts · Royal heritage
The heart of the Ashanti kingdom: royal history, kente and adinkra craft villages and one of West Africa's biggest markets.
About Kumasi
Kumasi is the historic capital of the Ashanti kingdom and still its cultural centre. Visit the Manhyia Palace Museum to learn about the Asantehene and Ashanti history, then explore Kejetia Market, one of the largest open-air markets in West Africa.
Outside the city are the craft villages: Bonwire for kente weaving and Ntonso for adinkra cloth printing. Lake Bosomtwe, a crater lake about an hour away, is a peaceful place to stay.
Travel tips
Kumasi is about five hours by road from Accra, or a short domestic flight. If your visit falls on an Akwasidae day, ask us about attending the celebrations with a local guide.
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Things to see in Kumasi
Manhyia Palace Museum
Museum · About 1 to 2 hours
Lake Bosomtwe
Nature & parks · Half a day or overnight
Kejetia Market
Market · About 2 hours
Bonwire Kente Village
Market · Half a day
Ntonso Adinkra Village
Market · About 2 hours
Ahwiaa Wood Carving Village
Market · About 1 hour
Asante Traditional Buildings (Besease)
Heritage site · About 1 hour
Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
Museum · About 1 hour
Tours in and around Kumasi
Where to stay in Kumasi
Lancaster Kumasi City
Rain Tree, Kumasi
Pool · Restaurant · Wi-Fi
Cancellation terms confirmed with your quote
From $179 per night (indicative)
Asantewaa Premier Hotel
Kumasi
Restaurant · Wi-Fi
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From $35 per night (indicative)
Golden Tulip Kumasi City
Kumasi
Pool · Restaurant · Wi-Fi
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Rates on request
Oak Plaza Suites
Kumasi
Restaurant · Wi-Fi
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From $185 per night (indicative)
