EXPLORE, EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY GHANA WITH
Banko Women Organization
YOUR VISIT TO GHANA STARTS WITH BANKO WOMEN ORGANIZATION HOSTEL
BWO hostel is a small budget hotel in Banko, inland of Ghana. We are located 48 km from Kumasi in a calm village surrounded by nature. Come and relax for a few days, explore the amazing mountains and nature of Banko or let us take you on an unforgettable ethically arranged customized tour through Ashanti!
You can also enjoy our affordable long stay rates!
BWO hostel is part of Banko Women organization which focuses on career development programs. By staying with us you support these programs directly!
I had a wonderful time at the guesthouse of Banko Women Organization. Every day, I enjoyed delicious, extensive, and healthy meals, slept in a beautiful and spacious room with a private bathroom, and felt truly welcomed. These were my favorite days in Ghana—I really had an amazing time. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
BWO HOSTEL OFFERS MORE THAN JUST GREAT ACCOMMODATION IN GHANA
BWO Hostel has been curating exceptional travel experiences for over a decade. What sets us apart is our diverse community of guests, including tourists, volunteers, and locals.
Our primary objective is to ensure that everyone enjoys the best possible experience in Ghana. Team BWO is here to provide delicious meals, engaging conversations, travel tips, and organising trips in our area.
Our guesthouse features six spacious rooms, a charming bar, and a terrace offering breathtaking views.
Unique place in a lovely and calm part of Ghana, truly a discovery!
We were there for a couple of days and Patricia made us feel immediately at home. Awesome food all around, from breakfast to dinner and lovely idea of making some workshop about local food!
Definitely a recommendation to anyone who’s travelling in Ghana and wants to spend a few days in a calm and cozy place.
I had a wonderful stay with Patricia and her BWO crew. Not only is it a beautiful place where you can relax on the beautiful terrasse and get awesome food (also vegan/vegetarian). Patricia also does her best to work ecologically and socially responsible by saving plastic, using mostly local resources and connecting her business to Banko Women Organiation to empower women.
There is a lot to do: go hiking to the nearby prayer mountain or in Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary, take a village tour, and much more.
I thus did not only enjoy my stay a lot but also gained highly valuable perspectives on Ghana.
Uncover Ghana’s charms with BWO hostel
At BWO Hostel, there’s a place for every type of traveler in Ghana. We can organize weekend trips and 3- to 4-day packages for you, so you can enjoy everything BWO Hostel and our surroundings have to offer without any worries.
Prefer to plan your own trip? You can simply book a room and create your own itinerary—or just relax on our lovely terrace. Traveling on a budget? We also have a dorm available!
Choose your Ashanti experience:
Book and Explore
DIY Ghana Adventure: . Discover Ghana at your own pace! Stay at our guesthouse, enjoy our lush garden, quiet environment & great food. Explore the region independently. Relax, unwind, and create your own Ghanaian adventure.
3/4 days Ashanti tours
Unveiling Ashanti: Explore the heart of Ghana with our expertly planned tours!
Delve into nature parks, witness traditional weaving, visit Kumasi and experience village life.
Immerse yourself in Ashanti culture with ease.
Guided weekend trips
Weekend Wonders: Short on time? Maximize your Ghanaian experience with a personalized weekend getaway! Explore must-see sights, delve into local culture and nature, and create unforgettable memories. We craft the perfect trip for you.
We did the ultimate experience Ashanti tour (instead of a shorter one), because we thought that all activities would be valueable to our experience of Banko and surroundings. It really was a nice tour! We visited exclusive places such as traditional shrines and Prayer’s Mountain and learned a lot. It was nice to be accompanied by lovely tourguides who, since they’re familiar with the place, really add value to the conversations that we had there. The host Pat is also amazing. Together they will make you feel welcome and make sure you’ll enjoy your stay. You can ask them anything.
My stay at BWO hostel was the highlight of my trip to Ghana. Your delightful lodge, the wonderful meals, the evening BBQ, the carefully guided tours – all of it was a magnificent package. I realized a lifetime dream to sit in a waterfall. It was ecstasy! Trekking into the national sanctuary with Mr. Emmanuel, the transport crew, and Park Ranger Daniel was, in itself, a fantastic way to spend a day in the wild. My family felt protected during our exciting hike into the nature reserve. I wouldn’t have ventured into the falls without that security and would have missed (most likely) my last chance for a tremendous moment. The evening BBQ was a lovely way to unwind and interact with the guesthouse team.
Thank you for a wonderful stay. Thank you for being where you are, the way you operate, and the cause you support.
Sincerely,
DELICIOUS FOOD DURING YOUR HOLIDAY IN GHANA – OUR RESTAURANT
Banko is what you would call a delightful and cozy village, and what us locals refer to as “the town”. Sadly, it offers limited dining options. Fortunately, our BWO Restaurant, situated within the BWO Hostel, guarantees a delightful culinary experience that more than makes up for Banko’s limited dining choices.
Our restaurant features a delectable array of home-cooked Ghanaian dishes alongside a selection of international cuisine. Renowned among travelers in Ghana, the BWO Hostel team understands that good food is essential to a memorable journey.
Vegetarian or vegan? Not a problem! We are happy to accommodate any dietary preferences or restrictions within our fixed menu.
Additionally, guests can participate in our ‘traditional cooking‘ workshop, delicious group buffets or indulge in our delightful BBQ offerings.
2 WONDERFUL WEEKS
Perfect location and equally good care in this small guesthouse. If you want to discover Ghana then this is a great base. Near the small town of Banko between the hills and forests. The locals are friendly and welcoming. The nature is beautiful and you are just little over an hour from the big city of Kumasi.
In short, a perfect place to be.
The Banko Women organization team are very courteous and helpful and Pat’s kitchen/cooking skills – Ghanaian with European influence – are very worth mentioning (we thoroughly enjoyed their full board.
All proceeds go directly to Banko Women Organization!
Banko Women Organization (BWO) empowers women in Ghana through education and employment. We offer vocational training, entrepreneurship knowledge, and a safe space for dialogue. Our training center provides courses such as sewing and hairdressing, while BWO Hostel creates job opportunities for students and showcases their handmade products.
Extra Fundraising Needed
You may have heard that US Aid has been suspended with immediate effect. This means that many health programs have lost their funding overnight.
Some of these programs are vital, including for our community. Action is needed to ensure that people here continue to have access to essential services such as polio vaccines, contraception, anti-malaria tablets, and HIV medication.
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Your delightful lodge, the wonderful meals, the evening BBQ, the carefully guided tours – all of it was a magnificent package.
Carol, USA/South Carolina
Hi, I’m Pat, one of the founders of BWO
For years, I was the host and chef at our guesthouse. Now, I’ve passed the baton to my wonderful colleagues, Salo and Maame U. These days, my work takes place more and more at the BWO office and behind the scenes.
Growth means you can’t do everything alone;) But when you visit BWO Hostel, there’s a good chance you’ll run into me, as I live on the same grounds with my partner and two kids.
With great joy, I send out a weekly update from Ghana!
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