It has to be said that Ghana has become the West African destination of choice 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 Ghana for the first time and also Ghanaians be it already in Ghana venturing out further than just their local spots they like to visit.
We have to say that the pandemic in 2020 to 2022 has had a massive impact on local tourism in Ghana with many more Ghanaians venturing out and exploring what Ghana has to offer. From beaches, natural parks to even new places to eat.
Overall tourism in Ghana is not all about inbound tourist anymore we would say that at least 30% of people booking hotel stays or tours are actually Ghanaians who are booking weekend breaks or time away with family and friends.

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
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