Things to do in Ghana

25 things to do in Ghana

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• Walk the Canopy Walkway at Kakum National Park

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

  Central Region, near Cape Coast

• Visit Cape Coast Castle

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

  Cape Coast

• Explore Elmina Castle

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

  Elmina

• Watch sunset at Labadi Beach

  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.

  Accra

• Hike Mount Afadja (Afadjato)

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

  Volta Region, near Hohoe

• Go on a safari in Mole National Park

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

  Northern Region, near Larabanga

• See the Larabanga Mosque

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

  Larabanga

• Tour the Manhyia Palace Museum

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

  Kumasi

• Experience the Kejetia Market

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

  Kumasi

• See the fantasy coffins of Teshie

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

  Teshie, Accra

• Relax at Busua Beach

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

  Western Region, near Dixcove

• Visit Wli Waterfalls

  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.

  Volta Region, near Hohoe

• Explore Nzulezu stilt village

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

  Western Region, near Beyin

• Admire the Independence Arch and Black Star Square

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

  Accra

• Taste waakye at Auntie Muni Waakye

  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.

  Accra

• Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum

  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.

  Accra

• See traditional kente weaving in Bonwire

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

  Bonwire, Ashanti Region

• Explore Aburi Botanical Gardens

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

  Aburi, Eastern Region

• Experience nightlife on Osu Oxford Street

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

  Accra

• Surf at Kokrobite Beach

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

  Kokrobite, near Accra

• Visit the National Museum of Ghana

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

  Accra

• Feast on grilled tilapia with banku at Ada Foah

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

  Ada Foah, Greater Accra

• Savour kelewele from a street stall in Makola Market

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

  Accra

• Explore Shai Hills Resource Reserve

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

  Shai Hills, Greater Accra

• Take a boat trip to Dodi Island on Lake Volta

  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.

  Lake Volta, near Akosombo