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23°-30°
24° - 26°
CHF 1000 / EUR 740
January - November
Yoga, Drum courses, national parks
The surf school sits on a beautiful and protected 2 km beach in the relaxing fishing village of Busua. The village located in the Western Region of Ghana, 36 km west of the city of Takoradi and 250 km west of the capital city of Accra. Busua is a small fishing village of 2000 inhabitants and during your stay you will experience the traditional way of life in a coastal Ghanaian settlement. Early in the morning the fishing boats are pulled into the sea accompanied by rhythmic chants that have echoed over the beach for centuries. When the boats return from the sea they bring with them catches of tuna, swordfish, dorado and lobsters. Women and children will gather around and bring their purchase home for dinner – elegantly balancing it in large trays on their head.
In the evenings you will experience the influence of the younger generation when colourful lights come on and Azonto beats are coming through the speakers. One of the most common ways to spend the evenings are on the beach in front of the bonfire where you can enjoy drumming, reggae rhythms or join in on learning to move Azonto style! The locals are welcoming to new visitors, if you take your time to greet people you are sure to have a smile and a greeting back. If you stop for a chat, or memorise some phrases of the local language, you may even end up with new friends! Busua has only one paved road, frequent power cuts and more goats than cars in the streets; truly an “off the beaten path” destination. Nevertheless, it makes for a relaxing holiday as many places have a generator and visitors can enjoy conveniences and the comforts of wi-fi, a/c and hot water.
In Busua we offer you accommodation in two ways:
1. Ghana Surf Hostel
The hostel is located at the very beginning of the beach section. If you cross the small river estuary (knee deep) in front of the surf hostel, you will find yourself in the midst of archaic fishing boats and in about a minute you are in the "center" and at the Beach Break.
The single and double rooms have a private bathroom with shower, toilet and a fan.
The dorm rooms can accommodate up to 8 people and has a shared bathroom with shower, toilet and fan.
The kitchen is available for all guests. Water and other drinks can be found in the refrigerator, which is free to use. You just pay the stuff you took easily before you leave.
The surf hostel offers the perfect accommodation to get in touch with other travelers, development workers and locals. So you can share your experiences with anothers, find or give valuable tips and make new friends. The paradisiacal garden with its palm trees, the sandy soil, hammocks, slackline and a cozy little bar also invites you to cozy evenings in company. Parties with african music, reggae and european hits are also a good way to end the day. The hostel has a generator.
The spacious terrace with view on Busua Beach is the ideal place to start in the day with a delicious breakfast.
The Southern Hemisphere swells that hit the Western coastline of Ghana travel great distances to reach our beaches producing some of the cleanest, most orderly waves on earth. As Ghana is not yet a surfing destination it is marked by hundreds of yet-to-be discovered beach breaks, reef breaks and point-breaks. It is the point-breaks, with a variety of left handers and rights being able to ride one point break wave all the way to the shore with uncrowded waters that makes Ghana a highly desirable surf adventure destination.
The combination of perfect waves, warm water and no crowds, as well as the incredible and limitless experiences of getting off the beaten path and traveling up the coast in a traditional fishing boat, creates the ideal African surf adventure!
The surf course
The surf school adapts to your level and takes you step by step closer to your goal: To be able to surf a wave controlled
The beginner surf course includes:
- Slackline (balance, position of your feet, focus, eye coordination)
- Warm up (stretching, get to know your board, basic ocean theory, communication in the water)
- Lesson (Wave selection and timing, white water surfing kneeling & standing)
Goals: respect for the ocean, control of surfboard in every situation, wave surfing and having lots of fun!
The Intermediate Surf Course includes:
- Analysis after 20min. surf for basic corrections / Tips
- Paddling technique (control board direction, timing, possibly Duckdive)
- Lesson (Correct take off, surf green waves, controlling the speed, Left- & Right-Hander surf)
- Surfing & Having Fun
Goals: Depending on the level of surfing
1 . Standard surf package
This package is for all beginners or those, who want to improve their techniques and skills with the help of our guides. This package includes : 7 nights at the Surf Hostel, breakfast, 6 days surf course & 7 days surfboard rental, up to 3 hours surfing lessons (1.5 hours twice daily) and use of the equipment during the whole stay, hull training with the surf coach, Bonfires, 1 excursion an island
| Price - per person and week | |
| Standard surf package - Hostel double room | CHF 420 EUR 420 |
| Standard surf package - Hostel shared room | CHF 320 EUR 320 |
2 . Group-Package
Bookable for student groups (min. 4 persons): Beginner & Intermediate Surf lessons at Beach Break with accommodation in Surf Hostel. This packages includes: 7 nights shared room, 7x breakfast, airport pickup (Takoradi), BBQ on the arrival day, 5 days of 2 hours surfing lessons incl. Equipment during the whole stay, Bonfires, Culture session, weekly beach party
| Price - per person and week | |
| Group Package - shared room | CHF 225 EUR 225 |
3 . Surfari Package
Surf guiding to the 5 unique surf spots of the area, no one but your group and your guides, which means plenty of beautiful waves with NO CROWDS!!!! And the chances to find new spots and even name them. Included in the package: 7 nights incl. Breakfast in a beautiful beach accommodation, 5 days surfing with a Guide (up to 4h per session), Surf Equipment, Spot Market, 1x surf trip with boat, 1x trip to a local attraction, African Drum Lesson
| Price - per person and week | |
| Surfari Package | CHF 675 EUR 675 |
Arrival / airport transfer
There are 4 different ways to travel from Accra to Busua:
1. Taxi Pickup Service, about 4h driving and CHF 150 / EUR 150
2. Guided transport with public transport, about 5h driving time and CHF 40 / EUR 40
3. Domestic flight to Takoradi (approximately CHF 100 / EUR 100), followed by Tro-Tro or taxi to Busua (about CHF 15 / EUR 15)
4. Self-use of public transport
-> Depending on arrival in Accra is an intermediate night recommended due long night drives is not recommended. Also an option is to halve the route by driving to Cape Coast and spent the night there. So you can visit the famous Castle (former slave camp) and then head towards Busua the next morning.
Air: air temperature 23-33° C, water temperature 24-26° C - surfing without wetsuit!
Rainy season: April to June
Flight: To Accra (airport code ACC) from CHF 1100 / EUR 740, info and booking --> Sudden Rush
Activities: Yoga, visiting the national parks in the region, excursions in the region for example the tortoise breeding center, drum courses, etc.
Attention: Malaria risk area! Please contact your doctor or the tropical institute for further informations. To enter Ghana, you need to get a visa at the embassy. Request this as soon as you have booked the trip!
Arrival / Transfer: See "Offer"
