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About Come to Ghana
Itineraries, festival dates and honest local advice, so travellers from Ireland and Europe can plan a trip to Ghana with confidence.
Trip planning help
Free, no obligation
Talk to us
Email or WhatsApp
Coverage
All 16 regions
For
First-timers, diaspora, festival-goers
What we're here for
Ghana is one of the most rewarding places in the world to visit, yet planning a first trip from Europe can feel daunting. Information is scattered, festival dates move, and it's hard to know which advice to trust.
Come to Ghana brings it together in one place: clear guides to the regions and sights, ready-made itineraries, a festival calendar and practical advice on visas, money, health and safety. And when you're ready, real people to help you plan.
Our promise
Honest, practical, local
- Honest: we tell you what's great and what to watch out for.
- Practical: real journey times, realistic routes and dates you can plan around.
- Personal: tell us what you love and we'll shape the trip around you.
What we do
How we can help
Everything on the site is free to use. Start wherever suits you.
Ready-made itineraries
A day in Accra, three days on the heritage coast or a week in the Volta Region, with driving times worked out.
See itinerariesFestival calendar
When and where Ghana's festivals take place, from Kwahu Easter to Detty December, with the stories behind them.
Festival calendarDestination guides
All 16 regions, plus in-depth guides to Cape Coast and Elmina, Kakum and Mole National Parks.
Explore destinationsBefore you go
Visas, the yellow fever certificate, money, what to pack and when to travel, all in one guide.
Plan your tripCome to Ghana shop
Tees, caps and bags inspired by Ghana, printed to order. EU orders ship from within the EU.
Visit the shopHow it works
From idea to Akwaaba
No forms to wade through and no obligation. Just a conversation about the trip you have in mind.
Step 1
Tell us about your trip
Use the short form or message us on WhatsApp: rough dates, who's travelling and what you'd love to see.
Step 2
We get back to you
We reply by email or WhatsApp with ideas for routes, timings and the festivals or events around your dates.
Step 3
Shape it together
Ask anything, change anything. We'll help you settle on a plan that fits your time, budget and interests.
Step 4
Akwaaba to Ghana
Arrive knowing what to expect, and enjoy the welcome Ghana is famous for.
Why Ghana
The heartbeat of West Africa
In 1957 Ghana became one of the first African nations to win independence, and Kwame Nkrumah's Pan-African vision inspired a continent. Today it's a stable, welcoming country of 16 regions and more than 70 ethnic groups.
Gateway to Africa
On the Greenwich meridian, English-speaking and a short flight from Europe.
Why start here
Year of Return
A homecoming for the African diaspora that became a movement.
Year of Return and beyond
Ready to experience Ghana?
From Accra's markets to the quiet beaches of the west, your journey starts with a conversation.
Questions first? Contact us