If you live in Ghana or you are travelling into Ghana with family it sometimes can be hard to find activities to do dependent on the age of the children, but one thing is universal the older kids want more than the beach! It has to be noted that most of the activities listed and mentioned in this article are located in Accra. As Accra probably has some of widest selection of things to do for kids and families than most Ghana regions.
Is Ghana family friendly for holidays?
Yes, Ghana is the most family friendly place you can ever visit. Family is the centre of Ghanaian culture and you will notice it if you are living in Ghana or visiting that every venue and place will go out of their way to make sure that children are always catered for. The majority of restaurants will have kids menus or high chairs if you have young ones. Staff at venues are always very attentive . The only down side when travelling with tweens (kids aged from 13 to 15) is when you want inter connecting rooms. As they are not old enough to be in a room down the corridor themselves. How some places get around this is to offer rooms next to each other. But its best to ask to see what the venue can do.
What is there to do in Ghana with children?
Exploring Ghana with children offers a myriad of exciting possibilities but remember to tailor these possibilities to their age and your location. It’s also essential to consider Ghana’s warm climate, especially since many of the primary historical and tourist attractions are outdoors. While cultural and historical sites are fascinating, they might be a little overwhelming for younger children. Tailoring activities to the age of your kids opens up a world of possibilities. Here are 10 delightful things to do in Ghana with your little ones and the whole family
- Go Karting
- Water Parks
- Indoor soft Play
- Indoor Arcades and Amusements
- Paint Balling
- Swimming at leisure centres
- Mini Golf
- 5D Cinema Experiences
- Cinema
- Kids Theatre
We would recommend the following things to do with kids in Ghana based on their ages
Things to do with pre school children to early years in Ghana?
This group is probably the easiest to cater for in Ghana as said previously if you live in Ghana or are visiting we recommend for this group activities such as the beach, Splash and Play water park in Accra, or Rattery park in Kumasi. For this group its all about doing stimulating things that they can engage in where you as the parent can just sit back and watch them for an hour or two. Apart from the beach in Accra we recommend places like
Mind Craft Camps – Accra
Mind Craft is a multi-activity outdoor based camp designed with a focus on invention literacy and skill-building.
Calabo Playground
Calabo softplay and playground is located on Mensah Wood Street in East Legon, Accra
Zee Land Fun World
ZeeLand FunWorld a purpose built play area and fun world for young kids with ride on trains, softplay. Located in City Mall in Legon
Picnic at Legon Botanical Gardens
If you are up for energetic activities or you would prefer something a little more relaxed then the Legon Botanical Gardens in Accra is a great place for all the family
Activities for 8 to 13 year olds in Ghana
Tweens are the age group that listen but are think they are independent, for this group the activities available to them in Ghana are mixed as some of the younger ones can still enjoy the indoor soft play experiences whilst some fall into the higher age a group. But as parents you can make that choice based on your children
10 pin bowling and trampolining at Accra’s largest family activity venue
Bliss Family Entertainment centre located at Aviation Social Centre. The Happiest place in Accra
Ferretti 5D Cinema experience
Ferretti 5D Cinema, is located in Marina Mall brings you a different experience in the world of movies.
Outdoor swimming clubs – Blue Fins
Ghana BlueFins offers unique swimming lessons and programs for all ages and abilities. Great way to get fit and make new friends
Marvel Mini Golf
Large outdoor mini golf course with plenty of shade and a restaurant
Pedalos and Ghana’s tallest slide at Lakeside Marina Park
Lakeside Marina Park is recreational centre in Ghana, located around a lake, Lake Kalmoni at Lakeside Estates
Things to do with teenagers 14 to 18 or young adults in Ghana
Things to do with teenagers in Ghana is not a challenge once you can prize them away from their devices. For this group of kids the activities are all about getting them active and socialising. Below are some of the things that can be done with this group in Ghana
Go karting at (House Party Go Karts or A1 Go karts)
A1 Raceway and House party Go karts offer exciting go karting experiences for older kids and tweens. Session times can be booked for individuals or groups
Cinema (Silverbird or Golden Eagle)
Catch a movie at one of the many cinemas in Ghana. In Accra there is a selection of venues such as Silverbird and O Zone whilst in Kumasi – there is Golden Eagle and Royal View Cinema and Lounge. All offering a wide selection of movies
Inflatable Zorbing and Sumo wrestling @ Bambo’s Adventure park
Paintballing
War Games Paintball is a one of a kind outdoor paintball park set up and designed to be fun
And we have not even mentioned the beach or any historical sites!Check out our things to do in Ghana pages for a list of many more things to do in Ghana and its 16 regions we are sure you will find something that is suitable for all the family
Author: The editor
Working with off site teams to create content and providing insights on all things Ghana related. Always keen to hear from people traveling to Ghana or living in Ghana. As there is so much to see and do and write about