Experience in Kumasi, Ghana by James

What is it like to live in Kumasi? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Kumasi is the capital town of the Ashanti Region of Ghana with a population of over 4.7 million. It is the second largest business city after Accra, in Ghana

What is the student lifestyle like in Kumasi?

it's a mixture of fun and hardwork

How much does it cost to live in Kumasi?

it costs on an average USD40 a day to live in Kumasi

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Kumasi? Is there any advice you can give?

it's very affordable and easy to get below standard accommodation in Kumasi but expensive and difficult to get a 2,3,4 bed-room apartmet.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Food is in abundance and very affordable. My favorite delicacies are Fufu and Banku with palmnut soup (both are local Ghanaian dishes being served)

What places would you recommend visiting in Kumasi?

Golden Tulip Hotel, Sir Max Hotel, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) KCCR guest house, The Manhyia Palace, The Kumasi Zoo, The Komfo Anokye Golden Stool museum, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Museum

Is it good to eat out in Kumasi? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Golden Tulip Hotel, Sir Max Hotel, (KNUST) KCCR guest house

Is the nightlife good in Kumasi? Where is good to go?

night life is fairly safe most especially on campus(KNUST)

What advice would you give future students heading to Kumasi?

Students should constantly seek advice from the office of the Dean of Students (KNUST) and avoid middle men who may pose to be offering assistance but may end up attacking them