Tour Ghana: attractions, regions, festivals and places to stay
Tourist Attractions in Ghana
All attractions
Elmina CastleCentral Region
Cape Coast CastleCentral Region
Kakum National ParkCentral Region
Mole National ParkSavannah Region
Wli WaterfallsVolta Region
Lake BosomtwiAshanti Region
Nzulezu Stilt VillageWestern Region
Paga Crocodile PondUpper East Region
Manhyia Palace MuseumAshanti Region
Bonwire Kente VillageAshanti Region
Labadi BeachGreater Accra
Elmina Fishing HarbourCentral Region
Forts and Castles in Ghana
See all- Elmina CastleCentral Region
- Cape Coast CastleCentral Region
Fort Metal Cross, DixcoveWestern Region
Fort William, AnomabuCentral Region
Christiansborg Castle, AccraGreater Accra
Fort Patience, ApamCentral Region
Fort Amsterdam (Cormantin), AbandzeCentral Region
Fort Good Hope, Senya BerakuCentral Region
Fort St. Jago (Coenraadsburg), ElminaCentral Region
Fort Apollonia, BeyinWestern Region
Fort Batenstein, ButreWestern Region
Fort Orange, SekondiWestern Region
Fort St. Anthonio, AximWestern Region
Fort St. Sebastian, ShamaWestern Region
Fort Friederichsburg, Princess TownWestern Region
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Nature, Wildlife and Coast in Ghana
See all- Wli WaterfallsVolta Region
- Mole National ParkSavannah Region
- Lake BosomtwiAshanti Region
Lake VoltaEastern Region
Bobiri Butterfly SanctuaryAshanti Region
Boti FallsEastern Region
Wechiau Hippo SanctuaryUpper West Region- Kakum National ParkCentral Region
Aburi Botanical GardensEastern Region- Labadi BeachGreater Accra
- Elmina Fishing HarbourCentral Region
Cape Three PointsWestern Region
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Ghana's Culture and Heritage
See all- Manhyia Palace MuseumAshanti Region
- Bonwire Kente VillageAshanti Region
National MuseumGreater Accra
Accra Cultural CentreGreater Accra
Kwame Nkrumah MausoleumGreater Accra- Nzulezu Stilt VillageWestern Region
- Paga Crocodile PondUpper East Region
Independence Square, AccraGreater Accra- The Du Bois Memorial Centre For Pan-African CultureGreater Accra
- Culture & HeritageGhana pulsates with life. From the bustle of downtown Accra to the atmospheric adobe villages of the north, from the ancient Kingdom of Asante to t…
- Ghanaian HandicraftsGhana is well known for its traditional crafts, in particular the colourfully partterned kente cloth, which has been woven by Asante and Ewe people…
Heritage & Nature SitesForts and Castles. Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western regions. Listed 1979.- Ecotourism in GhanaGhana is a nature lover’s delight. It’s sunny equatorial climate and fertile well-watered soils sustain an enchanting selection of wildlife, rangin…
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Highlights by Region
All regions- Greater AccraCapital: Accra · 13 featured
- AshantiCapital: Kumasi · 7 featured
- CentralCapital: Cape Coast · 15 featured
EasternCapital: Koforidua · 6 featured- VoltaCapital: Ho · 3 featured
WesternCapital: Sekondi-Takoradi · 11 featured
NorthernCapital: Tamale · 2 featured- Upper EastCapital: Bolgatanga · 2 featured
Upper WestCapital: Wa · 3 featured
BonoCapital: Sunyani
Bono EastCapital: Techiman- AhafoCapital: Goaso
OtiCapital: Dambai- SavannahCapital: Damongo · 2 featured
North EastCapital: Nalerigu
Western NorthCapital: Sefwi Wiawso
Brong AhafoCapital: Sunyani
Festivals in Ghana
Festival calendar
Homowo FestivalGreater Accra- Damba FestivalNorthern Region
AboakyerCentral Region- OdwiraEastern Region
HogbetsotsoVolta Region- KundumWestern Region
Fetu AfahyeCentral Region
BakatueCentral Region
AkwasidaeAshanti Region- KobineUpper West Region
Panafest & Emancipation DayCentral Region
Chale Wote Street Art FestivalGreater Accra
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Special Events
- Panafest CelebrationsPANAFEST was mooted by the late Efua Sutherland in the mid-1980s as a cultural vehicle for bringing Africans on the continent and in the diaspora t…
- Emancipation Day CelebrationsEmancipation Day is an annual event in Ghana, the Black Star of Africa and the gateway to the Homeland of people of African descent in the Diaspora.
- Chale Wote Street Art FestivalThe Chale Wote Street Art Festival also known as Chale Wote is an alternative platform that brings art, music, dance and performance out into the s…
- Ghana Music Week FestivalGhana Music Week Is A Music Festival Held In Ghana, West Africa To Celebrate Ghanaian Music, One Of Africa’s Thriving Music Industries. The Annuall…
- Ghana Paragliding FestivalThe Ghana Paragliding Festival has become an integral part of the annual Kwahu Easter Festivities. The event rekindled the hither-to dying Kwahu Ea…
- Black History MonthBlack history month as known now was originally called the Negro History Week created by Carter .G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, ed…
Where To Stay
Hotel directory
Labadi Beach HotelGreater Accra
Villa MonticelloGreater Accra
Coconut Grove Beach ResortCentral Region
Anomabo Beach ResortCentral Region
Rock City HotelEastern Region
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast CityGreater Accra
Royal Senchi ResortEastern Region
Zaina LodgeSavannah Region
Volta Serene HotelVolta Region
Busua Beach ResortWestern Region
Noda HotelAshanti Region
Golden Tulip Kumasi CityAshanti Region- Sun City HotelNorthern Region
- Royal Park HotelUpper East Region
- Upland HotelUpper West Region
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Food & Dining
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Eating in AccraGreater Accra- CuisineGhana boasts a wide selection of international restaurants, particularly in Accra downtown “Osu” and Kumasi, but adventurous visitors might also wa…
Restaurants in GhanaIn the capital city in particular, cuisine is influenced by the presence of burgeoning Lebanese and Chinese communities. As far as capitals go, Acc…
History of Ghana
Read the history- 1471Portuguese traders are the first Europeans to reach the Gold CoastOn the timeline
- 1482Elmina Castle founded on the Gold CoastVisit Elmina Castle
- 1701The Asante Empire is formed at KumasiVisit Manhyia Palace Museum
- 1874Britain declares the Gold Coast a Crown colonyVisit Christiansborg Castle, Accra
- 1900Yaa Asantewaa leads the Asante war against British ruleOn the timeline
- 1957Ghana becomes the first sub-Saharan nation to gain independenceVisit Independence Square, Accra
- 1960Ghana declared a republic, Kwame Nkrumah becomes first presidentVisit Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
- 1966A military coup removes Nkrumah from powerOn the timeline
- 1981Jerry Rawlings takes power in a second coupOn the timeline
- 1992Fourth Republic constitution adopted, multi-party rule restoredOn the timeline
- 2010Commercial oil production begins at the Jubilee FieldOn the timeline
Plan Your Visit
Welcome to GhanaAKWAABA, It’s an expression you will hear several times daily as you travel around Ghana, one that will ring in your ears at night, and bring a smi…- Visas & Diplomatic MissionsA valid passport is mandatory. Visa requirements are subject to change and should be checked prior to traveling to Ghana, but at the time of writin…
- Travel TipsSeveral international airlines, operate regular scheduled flights from Ghana to major cities in North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
- Entry & Travel FactsMost visitors from outside ECOWAS need a visa, which you can apply for on Ghana's official eVisa portal. Expect to pay about US$150 for a single-en…
- Accommodation GuidePlaces to stay in Ghana are licensed and graded by the Ghana Tourism Authority, from 5-Star hotels down to guest houses, budget stays, home lodges…
Tour Operators & Services
- Tour OperatorsGhana is a country with traditional towns and villages worth exploring. The rich and distinct heritage, history and culture of our people is eviden…
Airline TicketingKotoko International Airport (KIA) situated in Accra, Ghana on the West Coast of Africa is the main entry point to the country. Its strategic locat…
Car RentalsSeveral car rental companies operate in most of the major cities and towns. The State Transport Company (STC) runs regular luxury coach services co…
RecreationGhana has sought to develop a tourist trade. Attractions include casinos, fine beaches, game reserves, and old British, Dutch, and Portuguese tradi…- ContactGHANA TOURISM AUTHORITY – HEAD OFFICE P. O. BOX GP 3106, Accra, Ghana. Telephone: +233 302 682 601 Fax: +233 302 682 510
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