Cape Coast CastleElmina CastleKakum National ParkKwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & MausoleumWli WaterfallsMole National ParkBoti FallsLarabanga MosqueÎle de GoréeLac Rose (Lake Retba)African Renaissance MonumentSaloum DeltaBandia Wildlife ReserveDjoudj National Bird SanctuarySaint-LouisGrand Mosque of ToubaZuma RockLekki Conservation CentreOsun-Osogbo Sacred GroveOlumo RockBasilica of Our Lady of PeaceTaï National ParkGrand-BassamComoé National ParkRoyal Palaces of AbomeyGanvié Lake VillagePendjari National ParkOuidahKoutammakou (Land of the Batammariba)Lomé Grand MarchéLake TogoFazao Malfakassa National ParkKunta Kinteh IslandAbuko Nature ReserveSerrekunda MarketKachikally Crocodile Pool

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Discover amazing places in Ghana.

From centuries-old coastal forts to rainforest canopy walks and open savannah, Ghana's landmarks span the full sweep of West African history.

Cape Coast Castle
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cape Coast, Ghana

Cape Coast Castle

A 17th-century fortress on the Gulf of Guinea and one of the most solemn sites in West Africa — its Door of No Return stands as a permanent reminder of the transatlantic slave trade.

Elmina Castle
Historic Fort

Elmina, Ghana

Elmina Castle

Built by the Portuguese in 1482, it is the oldest European structure in sub-Saharan Africa — a working fishing harbour sits today in the shadow of its whitewashed ramparts.

Kakum National Park
National Park

Central Region, Ghana

Kakum National Park

Walk the rope-and-plank canopy walkway suspended forty metres above the rainforest floor, through one of the last stands of untouched tropical forest in Ghana.

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
Monument & Memorial

Accra, Ghana

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum

The final resting place of Ghana's first president, marked by a marble mausoleum and reflecting pools on the site where independence was declared in 1957.

Wli Waterfalls
Natural Landmark

Volta Region, Ghana

Wli Waterfalls

The tallest waterfall in West Africa, reached by a shaded forest trail through the Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary — home to colonies of straw-coloured fruit bats.

Mole National Park
National Park

Savannah Region, Ghana

Mole National Park

Ghana's largest wildlife refuge, where elephants, antelope, and baboons roam open savannah — one of the few places in West Africa to see them on foot.

Boti Falls
Natural Landmark

Eastern Region, Ghana

Boti Falls

Twin waterfalls tumbling into a natural pool in the Yilo Krobo hills, framed by rainforest and an easy day trip from Accra.

Larabanga Mosque
Historic Landmark

Larabanga, Ghana

Larabanga Mosque

One of West Africa's oldest mosques, built in the Sudanese mud-and-timber style — a quietly extraordinary piece of architecture near the gates of Mole National Park.

Ghana Travel Guide

Everything to know before you go — visas, health, packing, and the local know-how that makes a trip to Ghana feel effortless.

Visa Requirements

  • Most visitors need a visa — apply for an e-visa online before departure or arrange a visa on arrival where eligible.
  • Required: passport valid 6+ months, a yellow fever vaccination card, and proof of onward travel or lodging.
  • Processing time: 3–10 business days for standard applications.

Weather & Packing Tips

  • Warm, tropical climate year-round (24°C – 33°C).
  • Pack breathable cotton clothing, sandals, swimwear, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
  • Bring a light rain layer if travelling during the April–June or September–October rains.

Recommended Immunizations

  • Mandatory: Yellow fever vaccination, with proof required for entry.
  • Recommended: Typhoid, Hepatitis A & B, malaria prevention, and routine vaccines up to date.

Power & Connectivity

  • Voltage: 230V. Plug types: D and G (UK-style, three-pin).
  • Local SIM cards from MTN or Vodafone are inexpensive and give easy data access and WhatsApp calling.

Currency

  • Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) is the local currency.
  • USD and EUR are exchangeable at banks and forex bureaus, but local cash is preferred at markets.
  • ATMs are widely available in Accra, Kumasi, and Cape Coast.

Cultural Etiquette

  • Greet before speaking, and greet elders and hosts first.
  • Ask before taking photographs of people.
  • Smile often — Ghanaians place real value on warmth and friendliness.

Quick Facts about Ghana

Local Weather

Nov – Mar

33° 23°

Apr – Oct

29° 23°

General Info

Time zone

GMT (UTC+0)

Currency

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Official language

English

Best time to visit

November – March

Recommended trip duration

7 – 10 days

FAQs about Ghana

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