Treetop walks, walking safaris, street art, paragliding and the festivals that make a trip to Ghana unforgettable.
When to go, how long to allow, how hard it is, and the tips that make the difference.
Central Region · Nature
Walk among the treetops on seven swaying rope bridges, 40 metres above the rainforest floor, spotting birds and monkeys as you cross.
Best time
Early morning (6–8 AM)
Duration
2–3 hours with a nature walk
Difficulty
Moderate; not for a severe fear of heights
Savannah Region · Wildlife
Leave the vehicle behind and track elephants, antelope, warthogs and baboons on foot with an armed ranger. Intimate and exhilarating.
Best time
Dry season (November – April), early mornings
Duration
2–4 hours
Difficulty
Moderate; needs reasonable fitness
Jamestown, Accra · Festival
Jamestown becomes an open-air gallery of murals, live music, dance, fashion shows and installations, celebrating local and international artists.
Best time
August
Duration
Week-long festival
Difficulty
Easy
Kwahu Plateau, Eastern Region · Festival
Ghana's biggest Easter celebration: paragliding from the mountains, hikes, concerts, cultural performances and street parties in the cool air of the plateau.
Best time
Easter weekend (March or April)
Duration
4-day weekend
Difficulty
Varies by activity
Coffins shaped like fish, boats, planes and phones
A Ga funeral traditionTeshie, near Accra · Craft
Teshie is famous for fantasy coffins that reflect a person's profession, passions or status. Watch master craftsmen at work and learn about Ga funeral culture.
Best time
Weekday mornings
Duration
1–2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Greater Accra · Festival
Homowo, meaning "hooting at hunger", celebrates the Ga people's triumph over famine with processions, drumming, dancing and the sprinkling of kpokpoi.
Best time
August, sometimes into September
Duration
Multi-day festival
Difficulty
Easy (spectator event)
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