Ghana itineraries
Day-by-day trips with timings and local tips. Start from one of ours, and we'll tailor it to your dates, group and pace.
1 day · Greater Accra
Accra in a day
The best of Ghana's capital in one action-packed day, from independence history to sunset on the beach.
Duration
1 full day
Start
7:00 AM, central Accra
Getting around
Local guide or Uber
Pace
Busy, mostly on foot
7:00 – 9:00 AM
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
Start early with the memorial and museum, and learn about Ghana's independence and pan-African history.
9:30 – 11:30 AM
Jamestown & the lighthouse
Walk through historic Jamestown, climb the lighthouse for panoramic city views and watch the fishermen at work.
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Lunch near Makola Market
Authentic Ghanaian street food at a local chop bar. Try waakye or red red.
2:30 – 4:30 PM
Arts Centre
Browse handmade crafts, kente cloth, wooden masks and traditional instruments.
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Sunset at Labadi Beach
Relax on the beach with live music, fresh coconut water and grilled fish.
Planning tips
- Hire a local guide or use Uber to get around
- Bring cash: most markets don't take cards
- Dress modestly and comfortably
- Haggle politely at the markets
3 days · Central Region
Cape Coast & Elmina heritage
A deep dive into Ghana's history and natural wonders: the castles, the rainforest canopy and the fishing coast.
Duration
3 days, from Accra
Base
Cape Coast or Elmina
Pace
Relaxed, one early start
Best time
November to March
Day 1 · Morning
Accra to Cape Coast
About three hours by road. Leave early, arrive by late morning, check in and have lunch.
Day 1 · Afternoon
Cape Coast Castle
A guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. An emotionally powerful experience: allow two to three hours.
Day 1 · Evening
Dinner at Baobab House
Ghanaian fusion cooking with ocean views.
Day 2 · Morning
Kakum canopy walk
Leave at 6:30 AM for the canopy walk and a rainforest tour, back by noon.
Day 2 · Afternoon
Elmina Castle & harbour
Tour Elmina Castle, then explore the colourful fishing harbour and the community around it.
Day 2 · Evening
Fresh seafood by the sea
Dinner at a beachside restaurant with the day's catch.
Day 3 · Morning
Hans Cottage Botel
A restaurant on a lake that is home to crocodiles, a memorable last morning on the coast.
Day 3 · Afternoon
Back to Accra
A leisurely drive back, with stops for souvenirs.
Planning tips
- Book accommodation in advance
- Hire a driver or rent a car
- The castle tour can be emotional: take your time
- Bring mosquito repellent for Kakum
7 days · Volta Region
Volta Region adventure
Waterfalls, sacred monkeys, Ghana's highest peak and a day on Lake Volta: the country's most scenic region in a week.
Duration
7 days, from Accra
Base
Ho and the mountains
Pace
Active, one big hike
Best time
November to March
Day 1
Accra to Ho
About three hours by road. Check in, explore the town and visit the Volta Regional Museum.
Day 2
Wli Waterfalls
A full day at Wli: hike to the lower falls through forest, swim in the plunge pool and take in the scenery.
Day 3
Tafi Atome & kente
Morning with the sacred Mona monkeys of Tafi Atome, then a kente weaving demonstration at Agotime-Kpetoe.
Day 4
Mount Afadjato
An early start to summit Ghana's highest peak (885 m). The climb takes three to four hours, with spectacular views from the top.
Day 5
Lake Volta cruise
A full day on Lake Volta, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, stopping at fishing villages.
Day 6
Kente villages & craft markets
Meet weavers in traditional kente villages and buy handmade cloth directly from the people who make it.
Day 7
Back to Accra
A relaxed drive back with scenic stops along the way.
Planning tips
- Hire a 4×4 for the mountain roads
- Book mountain lodges early
- Pack hiking boots and rain gear
- Keep the schedule flexible for weather
- Carry cash for rural areas