About Ghana
Ghana is West Africa's most welcoming gateway, a country where vibrant Kente-cloth markets, booming Afrobeats nightlife, and powerful heritage sites coexist along a lush tropical coastline. The Cape Coast and Elmina slave castles provide a sobering connection to the transatlantic slave trade, while Kakum National Park's canopy walkway soars above pristine rainforest. From the energetic streets of Accra to the traditional Ashanti kingdom in Kumasi, Ghana offers a rich and deeply human travel experience.
Things to Do
Cape Coast Castle
Walk through the haunting dungeons and Door of No Return at this UNESCO World Heritage slave fort overlooking the Atlantic.
Kakum Canopy Walk
Traverse rope bridges strung forty meters above the rainforest floor for breathtaking views and close encounters with tropical birdlife.
Accra Nightlife & Afrobeats
Dance the night away in Osu or Labadi where rooftop bars, live highlife bands, and Afrobeats DJs keep the city pulsing until dawn.
Kumasi Ashanti Heritage
Visit the Manhyia Palace Museum and Kejetia Market to immerse yourself in the traditions of the Ashanti kingdom.
Busua Beach Retreat
Surf gentle breaks and relax in beachside guesthouses at this laid-back fishing village on the western coast.
Local Tips
Ghanaians are exceptionally friendly so learn a few Twi greetings like 'Akwaaba' (welcome) to earn warm smiles everywhere.
Shared tro-tro minibuses are the cheapest way to travel between cities but can be cramped and slow during peak hours.
Tap water is not safe to drink so buy sealed sachets of purified water called 'pure water' sold on every street corner.
Bargaining is expected at markets so start at about half the asking price and negotiate with good humor.
Yellow fever vaccination is required for entry and you will need to show the certificate at immigration.
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