Things to do in Ghana

Cross several suspended bridges high above the forest floor, offering a breathtaking perspective of the dense rainforest canopy and its wildlife.

Explore the grim dungeons and 'Door of No Return' at this UNESCO-listed fortress, a pivotal site in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Walk through the oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa, a 15th-century Portuguese trading post that became a slave holding centre.

Relax on Accra’s most popular sandy beach as the sun dips into the Gulf of Guinea, with live music and horse rides adding to the vibe.

Trek to the summit of Ghana’s highest peak, enjoying panoramic views over the Volta Region and neighbouring Togo on a clear day.

Spot elephants, antelopes and baboons on a guided walking or driving safari through Ghana’s largest wildlife reserve.

Admire the striking Sudano-Sahelian mud-and-stick architecture of Ghana’s oldest mosque, dating back to 1421.

Discover the regal history of the Ashanti Kingdom through royal artefacts, photographs and the palace’s reconstructed courtrooms.

Navigate the sprawling alleys of West Africa’s largest open-air market, where you can find everything from vibrant fabrics to medicinal herbs.

Visit a workshop in this Accra suburb where craftsmen build elaborate figurative coffins shaped like cars, animals or aeroplanes for ceremonial burials.

Unwind on a golden-sand beach fringed by coconut palms, popular for lazy beach days and fresh seafood at laid-back resorts.

Gaze up at the tallest cascade in West Africa, a 60-metre curtain of water plunging into a fern-lined plunge pool ideal for a swim.

Take a canoe ride across Lake Tadane to reach an entire community built on stilts, offering a remarkable glimpse of traditional life on water.

Stand beneath the towering Independence Arch, Accra’s monumental symbol of Ghana’s freedom, flanked by the vast ceremonial grounds of Black Star Square.

Dig into a legendary plate of waakye — rice and beans served with spaghetti, fried plantain, stew and shito — at this beloved Accra street-food institution.

Pay respects at the final resting place of Ghana’s first president, surrounded by a serene memorial park, a museum of his life and modernist sculptures.

Watch master weavers at looms create the iconic multicoloured kente cloth, the royal fabric of the Ashanti, in its town of origin.

Stroll through manicured lawns, towering palm avenues and a tree-canopied ‘lovers’ lane’ in this century-old cool-climate hill garden.

Bar-hop along Accra’s liveliest strip, where rooftop bars, nightclubs and street grills keep the party buzzing until late.

Catch waves at a lively fishing-village beach with consistent breaks, a relaxed backpacker scene and reggae nights.

Trace Ghana’s history through archaeological finds, traditional stools, musical instruments and colourful kente displays in the heart of Accra.

Savour freshly caught tilapia, perfectly grilled beside the Volta estuary, served with fermented banku and fiery pepper sauce at a waterfront spot.

Nibble on hot, spiced fried plantain cubes seasoned with ginger and pepper — Ghana’s favourite snack — amid the chaos of Accra’s central market.

Hike among striking rocky outcrops and savanna grasslands home to baboons, antelopes and over 170 bird species, just an hour from the capital.

Cruise across the world’s largest man-made lake to a tiny island with sandy beaches, a bar and swimming spots, perfect for a day escape.