Reasons why you should definitely visit an EcoLodge.
Number 6 might surprise you.
Every time you hear comments like.
” You get to meet people”, “It’s fun and cheaper”, “Life is short and YOLO!”, “Infinite opportunities to network” , “it can be relaxing”, “The Food and the views and new Culture” and a lot more…
Well, the truth is that all of this is true about traveling. However, planning a trip anywhere can be tasking, and Escape3Point Eco-Lodge was no different.
An Eco-lodge operate a tourism business in a way that a fair share of the benefits remains in the local hosting community while reducing the environmental impact and providing a more rewarding nature-based experience for the visitors. Thus, it is ideal for travelers who want to experience nature while supporting ecotourism.
My friend (Daniel) and I decided to take this trip to this Ecolodge we heard about. To be honest it was he who instilled in me a love for traveling and it was the start of a couple of other trips. So, the first thing on a beautiful Friday morning, we left campus and set off to Takoradi.
How did we get there?
We took the bus and taxi…. Lots of it. The lodge is located just about one and a half hours from Takoradi. From Takoradi, you can get a tro tro (means bus) to Agona Nkwanta which took about an hour. There you would find a couple of tro tro which leave for Cape 3 Points before 16:00. However, if you miss these, you get another one heading toward Akwida Old town before proceeding to New town.
What to do?
Escape3Points Ecolodge is located in the heart of an unspoiled natural environment at Cape Three Point, western region, Ghana. The cabins which are along a large golden sand beach with a panoramic view, are built from recycled and natural local materials such as raffia, bamboo, and thatch. Beside the lodges are a few communal spaces like the bar which is managed by the host, Peter. In the communal area, you find the outdoor dining area, bar, and kitchen. The communal bar area is actually fun, lively, and always filled with discussions since you tend to always run into another guest while here and it is a great place to network.
We arrived late in the evening and decided to check into our cabin. Here they had a couple of interesting choices ranging from the Anansi, Camoni, Dondoni, the hive (dorm), Max eye, Sean’s house, serein vibe, and twin sisters A and B.
You guessed it! We picked the max eye. From our cabin, we could see the lighthouse at Cape3Point, the tides of the ocean while being cooled by the breeze, and sleep to the sound of the sea.
For the next two days, we enjoyed a couple of activities which I would mention, later on, including the fusion of Ghanaian and international dishes prepared by the chef and fish caught by the local fishermen. At night you can enjoy some electric eclectic flavors of house specialty liqueurs, a few bottles of beer, or a glass of wine while listening to music from the solar-powered stereo system. You also get to charge your phones, laptop, and electronic devices at the solar-powered sockets in the communal space.
“Collecting memories, not counting mosquitoes”
Why you should visit an Eco-lodge?
At Escape3Points, there were a bunch of activities to do like yoga, surfing, fishing, jungle tours, hiking in the forest, visiting the lighthouse at Cape Three Points, a bonfire with drinks, and hanging out around the beach.
- Due to its location, it literally was an escape. Far away from all the city hustle. No noise, no traffic, no pollution.
2. For the love of the ecosystem and environmental preservation. There are a couple of systems available ranging from their renewable energy systems to their strong focus on environmental preservation.
3. Its ambition is to prove that it is possible to settle in a territory without altering its environment, but also by setting up initiatives to ensure that tourist activity preserves the surrounding fauna and flora.
4. Appreciate nature. You get to learn a bit about the surrounding fauna and flora as there is a guide that has excellent local knowledge of the natural habitat of the region. You also tend to understand why it is important to preserve nature and its beauty.
5. Contribute to the local hosting community by fishing.
6. And number 6; Cape Three Points. Located between Dixcove and Princess Town is a small peninsula that hosts one of the lighthouses in Ghana. What makes this spot interesting is its location. It is known as the land nearest nowhere because it is the land closest to 0 Latitude, 0 longitudes, and 0 Altitudes.
7. Besides the lighthouse, there is also a pole at Cape Three Points with the names of a different spots on the earth pointing in their respective direction.
“Spreading the word about the truth of travelling”
Escape3Point fits the environment harmoniously. And three days in Escape 3 points was enough for me to appreciate the beauty of an Ecolodge. It wasn’t bougie that’s for sure, but it was definitely worth it.
So, would you like to explore an eco-lodge one day? Share your view in the comments.
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