Nzulezu Ghana

The famous village called Nzulezu on stilts is located 90km west of Takoradi in Ghana about two hours’ drive from the beautiful beaches of Busua. This is one of Ghana's most distinctive and picturesque locations. In English, the name means 'water's surface.' It's a fascinating town in the middle of Lake Tadane where community life thrives.

The entire village is built on stilts, and life in the village has adapted to the lake's watery environment. According to legend, the settlement was founded in the seventeenth century as a safe haven for locals fleeing slave raiders. Farmers and their families make up the majority of the village's population, which numbers roughly 400-500 people. With its own chief, shops, schools, churches, and a cinema plaza, this watery hamlet is remarkably self-sufficient. The houses are built on silts that are made from coconut trees and other hardwoods.

• Timings: 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
• Entrance fee: $4 for Ghanaian & $10 for Foreigners
  
• Location: Jomoro District, Ghana