Its time to visit Ghana!
It has to be said that Ghana has become the West African destination of choice for holidays and even weekend breaks for many. Maybe its because of the friendly people, or the stability of the economy or that its just a great place to visit. Well that said tourism in Ghana has been on the increase over the years with more and more people finding and visiting Ghana for the first time. Even though the majority of inbound holiday makers are Ghanaians in the diaspora the draw of this West African country is becoming infectious. It seems that everyone at some point has a friend or knows someone that has been to Ghana or is planning a visit to Ghana.
The unintended consequences of the global pandemic on Ghana tourism
We have to say that the pandemic between 2020 to 2022 had a massive impact on local tourism in Ghana with many more Ghanaians venturing out and exploring what Ghana has to offer. This prompted a shift of resources and focus by government, private investors and entrepreneurs to increase investment in Ghana. The results are a revamped Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park which now provides a more immersive experience plus massive investment and increases in the number and variety of restaurants. It has to be said that the quality of dinning experiences has dramatically increased too. With Kumasi and Accra are leading the way with restaurants like Ambe and Milan lounge in Kumasi where the dinning experience is all about the vibes. And in Accra places like NsuomNam are making dinning a must do event.
When visiting Ghana the number of number of leisure activities has also increased, its not just about the usual things to do in Ghana that you see being promoted on every travel website such as Slave Castles, Beaches, Safari, markets and Kente clothe making and artifacts. Ghana has a vibrant arts and theatre scene, music festivals culture, exclusive luxury resorts, experiences like hiking, wildlife and nature tours and tons of activities for families and children to do in Ghana. So reason to visit Ghana just keep growing as its more than just a holiday Ghana becomes part of your DNA.
A few FAQs to help your visit to Ghana
Is Ghana safe for tourists?
Yes, Ghana is a very safe place for tourist and tourism like any country just keep your wits about you. As you would if you are in USA or England, people will take advantage anywhere you let them. Overall crime against external tourist is very low. read more here about Accra and tourism
Why is Ghana a tourist attraction?
Ghana has become a tourist attraction because it is great place to visit if you want to find out more about colonel history and the slave trade. As there are a number of forts dotted along its coast line which help tell the history of slavery from the African perspective. Find a list of forts and castles of Ghana here in our list of attractions in Ghana.
How many tourist attractions are in Ghana?
Asking how many tourist attractions there are in Ghana is like asking a fisherman how many fish there are in the sea. So in response there are many tourist attractions there are well over 100 attractions that are well worth seeing. We estimate that there are at least 20 must see attractions in Ghana. Which range from the Ashanti Buildings in Kumasi to other Unesco World Heritage sites such as the Castles and forts. But don’t forget that any visit to Accra is not complete without getting a picture in Independence Square. Remember Ghana was the first African country to become independent on the 6th March 1957.
What are the travel requirements for visiting Ghana?
If you hold a passport from an ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) country then there is no need for a visa when entering Ghana. Find a list of ECOWAS countries here A person other than a citizen of Ghana entering Ghana must be in possession of a valid passport or other travel documents
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