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
Where is the Gambaga Escarpment in Ghana? Gambaga Escarpment also called Gambaga Scarp, line of cliffs along the Volta River basin, northeastern Ghana, western Africa. What is the Gambaga Escarpment? Gambaga Escarpment forms the elevated northern boundary of the Volta River basin and the eastern section of the granite plateaus…
Kids and adults alike love to use the word big to express something that is not the usual size. Well The Big Tree is no exception, this tree names The Big Tree is located in Akim Oda and is must-see to believe just looking at pictures or even videos only…
The Asante Kingdom was one of the richest and most powerful states on the African continent. Today, one of the few vestiges of this once flourishing kingdom are ten traditional shrines believed to have been built in the nineteenth century. Scattered in villages to the north and northeast of Kumasi…
The Akosombo Dam, also known as the Volta Dam, is a hydroelectric dam on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana in the Akosombo gorge and part of the Volta River Authority. Which is powered by the worlds largest man made lake, Lake Volta. The dam waswas conceived in 1915 but…
If you ever wondered what happens to an impact crater when it fills with water then Lake Bosomtwe is a clear example. This is apparently the only natural lake in Ghana and it is impressive to just get to. Many people find Lake Bosomtwe if they are visiting one of the…
The Larabanga Mosque is shrouded in many stories and legends. As the legend goes, Ayuba, a Moorish trader, who was traveling across the Sahara in 1421 spent the night in the village of Larabanga. Whilst there he received instructions in a dream to construct a mosque in the village, and…
If you want to experience the savannah of Ghana with safari with all its wildlife with wild elephants then Mole National Park is Ghana’s largest wildlife refuge. The park is located in the Savannah region of Ghana. Mole National Park is the largest and most prestigious protected area in Ghana,…
Aburi Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden in Aburi in Eastern region of South Ghana which was built in 1890. But was conceived back in 1842. Aburi is located on the Akwapim-Togo Range of Ghana. Just three quarters of an hour drive from Accra. A cross between kew gardens, the…
The Kakum National Park is a semi-deciduous rain forest which occupies 234 square miles of fresh green rain forest which is a welcome alternative to all the red dust and the busy city atmosphere in Ghana. Its a large oasis in the the tropical heat. If you have ever watched…
This colonial-era lighthouse was built in the 1930s replacing an earlier lighthouse that had been built in 1871. It has become a tourist attraction over time however there is no gift shops or ticket offices here, so there are no massive queues and set prices. Usually someone trying to persuade…
Bojo beach is probably one of those hidden oasis in Accra. Bojo Beach is so clean and chilled out that you would never guess it was such a short drive west of Accra city. The beach is a wonderfully tranquil haven, with lots of space. to just chill with friends…
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