Destination Guides
Your complete guide to exploring Ghana’s top attractions, experiences, and culture
Annual Events Calendar
Plan your visit around Ghana’s vibrant festivals, cultural celebrations, and music events.
Fetu Afahye
Cape Coast
Annual traditional festival of the people of Oguaa. Features a grand procession, traditional rituals, and celebrations to cleanse the town spiritually.
- Traditional processions
- Ritual ceremonies
Panafest
Cape Coast
Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival celebrating African heritage and connecting the diaspora. (Held biennially)
- Live performances
- Diaspora connections
Kwahu Easter
Kwahu Mountains
Ghana’s biggest Easter celebration featuring paragliding, mountain adventures, concerts, and massive street parties.
- Paragliding
- Street parties
Aboakyer
Winneba
Spectacular hunting festival where two warrior groups compete to catch a live bushbuck with their bare hands.
- Live deer hunt
- Warrior competitions
Bakatue Festival
Elmina
Marks the beginning of the fishing season. Features a majestic regatta on the Benya Lagoon and casting of the symbolic net.
- Lagoon Regatta
- Royal Processions
Homowo & Chale Wote
Accra / Jamestown
Homowo celebrates triumph over famine. Chale Wote is Africa’s largest street art festival transforming Jamestown.
- Street art murals
- Kpokpoi ceremony
Odwira Festival
Akropong-Akuapem
Annual purification and thanksgiving festival. Features the sacred Adae ceremony and majestic chiefly processions.
- Purification rituals
- Grand Durbar
Hogbetsotso
Anloga, Volta Region
Commemorates the legendary exodus of the Ewe people. Features mesmerizing backward walking dances and intense drumming.
- Agbadza dances
- Historical reenactments
Detty December
Accra
Accra becomes the party capital of Africa with month-long concerts, Afrobeats festivals, and beach parties.
- Afrobeats concerts
- Beach parties
Travel Itineraries
Expertly crafted itineraries mapped to the vibrant heartbeat of Ghana.
Accra Experience
Experience the best of Ghana’s capital in a single action-packed day.
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Morning
Kwame Nkrumah Park & Jamestown
Visit the memorial, then walk through historic Jamestown and climb the lighthouse.
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Afternoon / Evening
Makola Market & Labadi Beach
Experience authentic street food, browse crafts, and relax at sunset with live music.
Heritage Tour
Deep dive into Ghana’s coastal history and rainforest wonders.
Day 1: Cape Coast
Travel to the coast. Guided emotional tour of Cape Coast Castle (UNESCO Site). Dinner with ocean views.
Day 2: Kakum & Elmina
Morning canopy walk high above the rainforest. Afternoon exploration of Elmina Castle and fishing harbor.
Ashanti Kingdom
Discover the gold, history, and royal culture of the great Ashanti Empire in Kumasi.
Day 1: Explore Kejetia Market.
Day 2: Manhyia Palace Museum.
Day 3: Kente & Adinkra Craft villages.
Day 4: Relaxation at Lake Bosomtwe.
Northern Safari
Venture off the beaten path into Ghana's majestic savannah for elephants and ancient traditions.
Day 1-2: Fly to Tamale, drive to Mole National Park for 4x4 safaris.
Day 3-4: Walking safaris, ancient Larabanga Mosque, Mognori Eco-Village.
Day 5+: Shea butter processing tour and return to Accra.
Ghanaian Cuisine
A colorful explosion of rich flavors, hearty staples, and fiery spices.
Jollof Rice
One-pot spicy rice
The centerpiece of celebrations. A rich blend of tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices.
Kelewele
Spicy fried plantain
Ghana’s favorite street snack. Seasoned with ginger, pepper, and spices, deep-fried to perfection.
Banku & Tilapia
Fermented corn & fish
A coastal favorite paired with whole grilled tilapia, tomato-pepper sauce, and fiery shito.
Waakye
Rice & beans
Cooked with millet leaves (giving a reddish color). Served with spaghetti, gari, and stew.
Red Red
Bean & Palm Oil Stew
Vibrant black-eyed peas cooked in rich red palm oil, garnished with gari and fried plantains.
Hausa Koko
Spicy Millet Porridge
The ultimate street breakfast. Deeply spiced with ginger and cloves, served with savory koose.
Fufu
Pounded Cassava
A starchy staple served with richly flavored soups like light soup, groundnut soup, or palm nut.
Omo Tuo
Mashed Rice Balls
A Sunday special. Soft, sticky rice balls that absorb the rich flavors of hearty groundnut soup.
Arts & Crafts
The vibrant heritage crafted by Ghanaian hands.
Kente Weaving
Learn the ancient art of weaving Ghana’s iconic vibrant cloth on traditional wooden looms in Bonwire.
Drumming Workshops
Master traditional rhythms on authentic African drums at the Academy of African Music & Arts.
Krobo Bead Making
Witness the mesmerizing process of crafting colorful glass beads from recycled glass in traditional clay kilns.
Adinkra Stamping
Stamp traditional philosophical symbols using calabash gourds and natural bark dye in Ntonso.
Unique Experiences
Unforgettable adventures that define the nation.
Kakum Canopy Walk
Walk 40 meters above the pristine rainforest floor on 7 suspended bridges. A thrilling walk among the treetops.
Mole Walking Safaris
Get up close with wild elephants, antelopes, and baboons on guided walking tours through the savannah.
Nzulezu Stilt Village
Take a peaceful canoe ride to discover a 400-year-old community built entirely on stilts over Lake Tadane.
Surfing at Kokrobite
Catch consistent waves at West Africa's vibrant surf spot, complete with reggae music and beachside bonfires.
Top Attractions
Ghana’s most iconic landmarks and breathtaking natural wonders.
Kwame Nkrumah Park
Built on the site where Ghana declared independence. Houses the mausoleum and museum of the first president.
Cape Coast Castle
UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 'Door of No Return' stands as a powerful symbol of the transatlantic slave trade.
Wli Waterfalls
The highest waterfall in West Africa. A lush hike leads you to spectacular cascading falls and thousands of fruit bats.
Manhyia Palace
The historical seat of the Ashanti King. Explore rich artifacts, gold weights, and centuries-old royal regalia.
Larabanga Mosque
Built in 1421, it's one of the oldest mosques in West Africa. Features stunning mud-and-reed Sudanese architecture.
Aburi Gardens
A peaceful 160-acre botanical retreat in the cool mountains featuring exotic trees and the famous carved tree of life.