What to see, what to do Ghana?
The 10 good reasons to go Ghana
Lake Volta
The world's largest man-made lake is also a serene vacation destination.
Memorial of slavery
Dozens of European forts, heritage of the triangular trade, dot the coast.
A busy schedule
The festivities that punctuate the year are socio-political rites of prime importance!
West Africa is safe
To discover West Africa without taking major security risks.
A seaside destination
Clear sandy beach, palm trees and ocean attract foreigners to the Ghanaian coast.
Safari in the north
Mole Park, in the north of the country, is home to a large population of African elephants!
Quality gastronomy
Restaurants and maquis serve spicy and exotic cuisine for a small fee.
A surfing destination
The surf camps are multiplying lately on the coast, towards Busua, but also towards Keta.
Night Life
Music lovers are in for a treat: Accra is a huge dance-floor at weekends!
A dynamic art scene
Accra is home to some of the most avant-garde art and designer galleries.
What to visit Ghana?
Good to know to visit Ghana
Timetable
Leaving aside Ghana's public squares and natural spaces (which have no opening/closing times), most of Ghana's sites of tourist interest - namely museums and ancient buildings (mostly forts) - open around 9.30am and close around 5pm/6pm max.
To be booked
Specific excursions can be booked in advance. In general, you can enquire directly at the place where you're staying and set up the outing you wish to make on the same day or the following day.
Budget & Tips
Unfortunately, there is no culture pass in Ghana. But generally speaking, you won't be spending huge sums to visit the country's main tourist sites. On average, allow between GHC 10 and 40 per adult to visit forts and museums.
Main events
Ghana's annual life is filled with traditional festivals that are often social, political and religious rituals. The coast and the Ashanti region are particularly rich in such events, and it can be quite a change of scenery to attend. See the Agenda section of this guide for more information on this topic.
Guided tours
Some local and foreign agencies offer guided tours ranging from half a day to several days. For more information and to plan ahead, please refer to the last chapter of this guide: Organizing your trip / Stays and Tours.
Smokers
Generally speaking, Ghanaians don't smoke, and smoking is frowned upon. In public places, no one will tell you what to do if you smoke. However, make sure you don't get in anyone's way. Smoking is forbidden in museums and cultural sites.
