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Unlocking Nzema East: A Blueprint for Tourism Success

The Nzema East Municipality stands at a pivotal juncture. By leveraging its coastal charm, navigable river, and storied past, it can build a tourism sector that complements its agricultural and potential mining activities.

Date Created : 11/7/2025 : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com

With careful planning, inclusive governance, and sustained investment, Nzema East could emerge as a model of responsible, community-centered tourism in Ghana—one that safeguards the environment, honors heritage, and broadens opportunity for its people.

The Municipality boasts a wealth of tourist attractions, many of which remain undeveloped but hold immense potential for growth. The area is blessed with long, warm sandy beaches that lend themselves to traditional beach tourism, while the Ankobra River offers scenic riverboat experiences for visitors seeking nature and calm water excursions.

Axim, the municipality’s capital, houses a historic treasure: the Sub-Saharan Africa’s second-oldest fort, constructed in AD 1515 by the Portuguese. Today, the fort is recognized as a tourist asset managed with the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, attracting visitors interested in colonial history and regional heritage.

Despite these natural and cultural resources, the tourism sector in Nzema East remains largely untapped. The opportunity exists for coordinated investment in infrastructure, hospitality, and marketing to unlock the area’s full tourism potential.

Strengthening facilities such as beach access, river excursions, fort preservation, and related services could drive job creation, stimulate local businesses, and diversify the economy while preserving the region’s cultural and environmental assets.