Like most people who live in a country where you have so much on your doorstep it is very easy to miss things and ignore the key tourist attractions in Ghana. What ends up happening is that you start to take things for granted. Ghana has a number of phenomenal historical attractions all within its unique yet beautiful regions. With each of the 16 regions offering a multitude of cultures and things to experience it was hard to whittle the Ghana attractions down to this final list. The criteria like most on this site is based on what people have commented on and from our our experiences.
Ghana is not short of slave castles, museums art galleries and gardens which all form the backdrop of many of its main tourist attractions. However, Ghana also has rainforests, safari’s and nature reserves if you did not know.
So now that lockdown restrictions are being eased around the world we would recommend getting out there and experiencing some of these places right now before they are swamped with more tourist. We have visited and experienced all of the listed and have given our verdict but it’s up to you to go and experience for yourself. If you are able to link you visit with a festival in the local region your experience will be even more exciting.
What you can learn from the historical sites in Ghana
If you are traveling into Ghana and you know anything about European and world history getting to Ghana and just seeing a few of the attractions listed below should help you answer many unanswered questions like
- Why were the English, French, Dutch and Portuegese fighting each other with their armarders of ships?
- How did Gold, chocolate and the labour of Africans have on the economies of the European countries?
- How was it possible for these European countries to trade with the people of Ghana?
- Who were they trading with and what become of them?
But now we are getting into a history lesson.
Do you know that Ghana has 2 Unesco World Heritage sites?
One the Unesco sites is the Asante traditional building of the Ashanti Empire and the other is Forts and Castle built on the coasts of Ghana by Europeans who traded many things including the Gold and people prisoners of the Ashanti Kingdom and other tribes.
Are the attractions in Ghana Covid Safe?
We expect that there is going to be an influx of people booking holidays into Ghana, if you are already living, working and Ghana we recommend getting out now. In terms of the attractions being Covid safe we have checked with the majotirty of venues and all are practicing social distancing and deep cleaningv. As most of these venues are natural attractions venue managers are expecting visitors to be responsible and sensible about their distancings.
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Ashanti Traditional buildings in Kumasi
Attraction type: Historic
Location: Kumasi
The Asante Traditional Buildings are situated in ten different villages to the north and east of Kumasi in south-central Ghana. They represent all that remains of the traditional shrine houses (Abosomfie) of the Ashanti people. …read more and get directions to the Ashanti Traditional buildings
Independence Square
Attraction type: Monuments
Location: Accra
This is a place that everyone needs to get their picture taken when in Accra. If you are traveling down from Waa for a few days of flying in from Europe when in Accra you can not leave without……read more and get directions to Independence Square
Jubilee House Flag Staff House
Attraction type: Building/Architecture
Location: Accra – Greater Accra
Golden Jubilee House, or Jubilee House, is the presidential palace in Accra that serves as a residence and office to the President of Ghana. This as an impressive…..read more and get directions for Jubilee House
Kakum National Park
Attraction type: Nature/Tropical Rain Forest
Location: Kakum – Central Region
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……read more and get directions to Kakum National Park
Boti Falls
Attraction type: Nature/Waterfall
Location: Manya Krobo – Eastern Region
Boti falls is a twin waterfall located at Boti in Manya Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The falls are located just 17km North-east of Koforidua, the eastern regional capital…...read more and get directions to Boti Falls
Akosombo Dam
Attraction type: Nature/Architecture
Location: Volta River – Eastern Region
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…..read more and get directions to Akosombo Dam
Aburi Botanical Gardens
Attraction type: Nature
Location: Aburi – Eastern Region
Aburi Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden in Aburi in Eastern region of South Ghana which was built in 1890. Aburi is located on the Akwapim-Togo Range of Ghana. Just three quarters of an hour drive from Accra……read more and get directions for Aburi Botanical Gardens
Mole National Park
Attraction type: Nature Reserve/Safari
Location: Savannah Land – Northern Region
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. …read more and get directions for Mole National Park
Bojo Beach
Attraction type: Nature/Beach
Location: Accra – Greater Accra
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……read more and get directions to Bojo Beach
Wli Waterfalls
Attraction type: Nature/Waterfall
Location: Hohoe – Volta Region
Wli Waterfalls also known to some as Agumatsa Falls, is the highest waterfall in Ghana and probably the tallest in West Africa. Agumatsa means, “Allow Me to Flow.” To get to the falls requires a small hike…..read more and get directions to the Wli WaterFalls
Kintampo Falls
Attraction type: Nature/Waterfall
Location: Kintampo – Bono East Region
The Kintampo falls is said to be the highest waterfalls in Bono East of Ghana. Also known as Sanders Falls during the colonial days.….read more and get directions to the Kintampo Falls
Lake Bosomtwe
Attraction type: Nature/Natural Lake
Location: Bosumtwi – Ashanti Region
If you ever wondered what happens to an impact crater when it fills with water then Lake Bosomtwe is a clear example. …read more and get directions to Lake Bosomtwe
The Larabanga Mosque
Attraction type: Historical/Structure
Location: Larabanga – Savannah Region
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. …read more and get directions to the Larabanga Mosque
Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
Attraction type: Historical/Monument
Location: Kumasi – Ashanti Region
So many people would have heard of the “Sword in the Stone” the Disney film. But in Ghana there is a real sword in the stone located in the Kumasi. This story of this sword in the stone is that situated on the grounds of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi…read more and get directions to the Okomfo Anokye Sword site
The Manhyia Palace (seat of the Asantehene of Asanteman)
Attraction type: Museum
Location:Kumasi – Ashanti Region
The people of Kumasi are very proud to have the Manhyia Palace located in their city and region. This Palace sits on the site of the former capital of the Ashanti Kingdom. ...read more and get directions to the Manhyia Palace
Ussher Fort Museum
Attraction type: Historical/Museum/Structure
Location: Accra – Greater Accra
The Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Dutch in 1649 as Fort Crèvecœur, a…read more and get directions to the Ussher Fort Museum
Fort James
Attraction type: Historical/Museum/Structure
Location: Accra – Greater Accra
Fort James is located in Accra, Ghana and was built by the British as a trading post by the Royal African Company of England for both gold and slaves in 1673. …read more and get directions to Fort James
Elmina Castle
Attraction type: Historical/Museum/Structure
Location: Cape Coast – Central Region
Visiting the Elimina Castle will give you a first hand experience of what the slave trade was like from all sides involved. Its a tour you have to take to really get an understanding of this deep history….read more and get directions to Elmina Castle
Cape Coast Castle
Attraction type: Historical/Museum/Structure
Location: Cape Coast – Central Region
Cape Coast Castle is one of about forty slave castles or large commercial forts built on the Gold Coast of West Africa (now Ghana) by European traders. It was originally a Portuguese feitoria or trading post. Established in 1555….read more and get directions to Cape Coast Castle
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
Attraction type: Historical/Museum/Structure
Location: Accra – Greater Accra
The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and memorial park is located in downtown Accra. The park is was built with longevity with its futuristic appeal in was built to honor Kwame Nkrumah …read more and get directions to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
With so many people trying to get to Ghana if you already live in Ghana then we recommend that you get out there and visit these top attractions before they get swamped with tourists.
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