Kumasi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
second largest city of Ghana
About Kumasi
Kumasi was established by the King Osei Tutu I with guidance from the priest Okomfo Anokye. The city is the home of the Ashanti King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (as of 2023), to whom Ashantis from all walks of life pay homage. The king presides over the traditional courts that some residents use instead of the official judicial system. Prior to the British colonisation, Kumasi was the capital of the Ashanti Empire, one of the great civilisations of Africa. Once one of the most impressive pre-colonial cities in Africa, it was largely destroyed by the British in a series of wars at the end of the 19th century. Little remains today of its former glory. The city has a population of over 3.3 million. The local language is predominantly Akan Twi.
Top Attractions in Kumasi
Explore the best things to see and do in Kumasi:
- ★Ghana Armed Forces Museum/Kumasi Fort
- ★Kejetia Market
- ★Kumasi Zoological Garden
- ★Lake Bosumtwi
- ★Manhyia Palace Museum
- ★Nurom Hat Museum
- ★Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
- ★Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary
Where to Eat in Kumasi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Friends Gardens
- 🍴Ike's Cafe and Grill
- 🍴Moti Mahal
Where to Stay in Kumasi
- 🏨Four Villages Inn
- 🏨Lancaster Kumasi City
- 🏨Mikaddo City Inn
- 🏨Royal Lamerta Hotel
- 🏨TUMI Hostel
- 🏨Vienna City Kumasi
Kumasi Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: