11 INTERESTING THINGS TO FIND AND DO IN GHANA
There is always something new to experience in Ghana, after you have visited the usual attractions located in Greater Accra. There are still 15 more regions in Ghana to explore. (In total including Greater Accra there are 16 regions in Ghana)
What type of things can you do in Ghana?
Whatever your budget there is something for everyone in Ghana, if you are living in Ghana or just visiting you have a wealth of free outdoor activities as well as paid attractions. So if you want a wildlife safari, cultural tour or beaches and historic sites there is something for everyone. Just make sure you accommodate for transport and travel times. The type of things that are popular with Ghana residents and visitors are the beaches and then the wide selection of restaurants. Ghanaians love socialising and spending time with friends and family.
Where are the attractions in Ghana located?
Attractions in Ghana are located within all 16 regions of the country. Accra has a fair few attractions like the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Independence Square, Osu Castle and Makola Market. However, some of the most worth while and breath taking attractions are located outside Accra in place like the Volta region for the Akosombo Dam, Ashanti region for the Ashanti traditional Buildings and Sekondi for the village in Stilts.
What is Ghana most popular for?
Ghana is probably most popular for its 40 slave castles and forts that are dotted along its coast line. The second thing that Ghana is popular for is its resorts located in the Ada Foah, these resorts offer a tranquil getaway where guests can enjoy water sports and white sandy beaches.
Whatever your budget with so many places to stay and things to do you will never be short of interesting things to experience that will amaze you in Ghana.
About our 11 interesting things to see and do in Ghana?
We have provided distance from Accra so that you can get an idea of travel times. With some attractions taking an internal local cost flight can vastly reduce travel times. To note most of the Ghana interesting places will require some sort of transportation and if you are travelling with young children please check to make sure that the excursion is suitable (some excursions may require you to hike or walk
11 interesting things to find in Ghana
Bojo Beach
Bojo Beach, Bortianor, Accra, Accra, Ghana
Bojo beach is probably one of those hidden oasis in Accra. Bojo Beach is so…
Jamestown Lighthouse – A Historic Beacon with Panoramic Views
James Town Lighthouse, Cleland Road, Greater Accra, James Town, Ghana
Standing tall since the 1930s, the Jamestown Lighthouse is one of Accra’s most iconic landmarks.…
The Akosombo Dam
The Akosombo Dam, Akosombo, Eastern Region, Akosombo, Ghana
The Akosombo Dam, also known as the Volta Dam, is a hydroelectric dam on the…
The Big Tree (in Akim Oda)
The Big Tree (in Akim Oda), Oda-Agona Swedru, Eastern Region, Akim Oda, Ghana
Kids and adults alike love to use the word big to describe something larger than…
Lake Bosomtwe
Lake Bosomtwe, Lake Bosomtwe, Ashanti Region, Kumasi, Ghana
If you ever wondered what happens to an impact crater when it fills with water…
Ashanti Traditional Buildings
Ashanti Traditional Buildings, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Kumasi, Ghana
The Asante Kingdom was one of the richest and most powerful states on the African…
Mole National Park
Mole National Park, off the Damongo-Sawla road, Northen Region, Larabanga, Ghana
If you want to experience the savannah of Ghana with safari with all its wildlife…
Gambaga Escarpment
Gambaga Escarpment, Gambaga, Northern Region, Gambaga, Ghana
Where is the Gambaga Escarpment in Ghana? Gambaga Escarpment also called Gambaga Scarp, is line…
Aburi Botanical Gardens
Aburi Botanical Gardens, Off the N4 highway Akwapim Ridge, Eastern Region, Aburi, Ghana
Aburi Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden in Aburi in Eastern region of South Ghana…
Larabanga Mosque
Larabanga Mosque, Sawla-Damongo Rd, Northern Region, Sawla, Ghana
The Larabanga Mosque is shrouded in many stories and legends. As the legend goes, Ayuba,…
Kakum National Park and the Canopy Walk
Kakum National Park and the Canopy Walk, Jukwa Road, Central Region, Cape Coast, Ghana
The Kakum National Park is a semi-deciduous rain forest which occupies 234 square miles of…
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