Top 5 Places To Visit In Ghana

There are a lot of beautiful places to visit in Ghana. Whether you want to visit with your family for vacation or you’re looking for tourist attraction spots to chill with your boyfriend, we got you covered.

It’s easy for one to feel lost in the capital city of Ghana, Accra especially if it is your first visit. Although a relatively quaint town, Accra is dotted with a number of tourist attractions and activities sure to keep your vacation entertaining. Find below some of the top places visitors to Accra Ghana head to and who knows? You might discover some hidden treasures and sights on the terrain.

Places to visit in Ghana

#1. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) is a National Park in, Accra, Ghana named after Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the ‘’founding father’’ of Ghana. This Park is located in the main commercial area in Accra on The High Street and is considered as one of the best places to visit in Ghana because of its colonial legacy, where the Banks of Ghana are sited.

Major structures at the Park when the facility was commissioned include:

• The mausoleum is where the mortal remains of Dr. Nkrumah lie finally after 2 previous burials-first at Conakry, Guinea in Camayeen Mausoleum and for the 2nd time at Nkroful his hometown.
• A huge bronze statue (about 10.8 ft. in height) of Dr. Nkrumah erected on a pedestal and mounted at the same spot where a platform was raised for him to deliver his statement of independence by the eve of March 6, 1957.
• A personal museum on Dr. Nkrumah.
• Fountains, significant trees planted by distinguished, manicured lawns and Office buildings.

The fee to enter the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra, Ghana is 5 Ghana Cedis (GHS 5) for adults and GHS 2 for children.

#2. Bojo Beach

The Bojo White Sand Beach, undoubtedly one of the best family vacation spots in Ghana is situated next to the Densu delta Ramsar site and along the Atlantic Ocean, in its uniqueness and lovely blend of the Caribbean and Ghanaian cultural architecture keeps tourists and visitors pouring in droves.

How to get there:

To get to the beach while driving, take the Cape Coast road; drive on through Malam junction, the famous and historic Mac Cathy, pass Weija junction, then you start looking out for the old police barrier just ahead, on your left-hand side of the barrier is the Apalku or Kokrobite junction. When you get here, look out for the Bojo beach yellow signpost.

The entrance fee for Bojo Beach Park in Ghana is not specified. You may need to find a website or social media page to get further information on prices.

#3. Marvels

Come and get away from all the hassles of the city with a fun-filled round on the beautiful 18-hole mini-golf course, or stop by the Clubhouse for great food, desserts and a pleasant atmosphere. There’s no other tourist site in the whole of Accra Ghana that compares. The Marvels Park Ghana gate fee is GHS 10.00 per person.

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#4. Aburi Botanical Gardens is a great place to visit in Ghana

The Aburi Botanic Garden is an absolutely stunning, tranquil and intriguing destination that should not be missed if you are in Ghana with family or your significant other. Established in March 1890, this 64.8 hectares garden offers breathtaking views of the Accra coastal plain from an elevation ranging from 370 to 460 metres above sea level. This is an essential trip for not only locals but visitors to Ghana as well.

How to get there:

It is easy to go by public transport as mini buses or trotros can be boarded at Tema Station in Accra central, or at Odawna station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle, and also at Madina. Aburi is just 35 Km away from Accra and probably less than an hour drive.

Driving your own car, from Accra makes it even easier, you will have to go through Achimota, Dome, then through Kwabenya town, then drive straight through Brekuso village and within the next 10 minutes you find yourself at a T-junction, then you take the left turn and in 10 minutes you find yourself in the Aburi town where you cannot miss the entrance to the beautiful garden. Just look up and you will see the huge matured royal palm trees lined up along the street that seems to be welcoming you.

The Aburi Botanical Gardens do not charge an entry fee.

#5. National Museum of Ghana

 

This is the biggest and oldest standing Museum out of the six under the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. It was opened on the 5th of March in 1957 to commemorate Ghana’s independence celebrations. Objects of archaeology, ethnography as well as fine art find a place in the National Museum building.

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#6. Kakum National Park (places to visit in Ghana)

This is a tropical rainforest reserve located in the Central Region of Ghana. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife and offers visitors the chance to explore its dense forest on a canopy bridge.

#7. Mole National Park:

This is the largest wildlife park in West Africa and is located in the Northern Region of Ghana. It is home to a large variety of animals, including elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, monkeys and over 300 species of birds.

#8. Cape Coast Castle:

This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Central Region of Ghana. It was built by the British to facilitate the slave trade in the 18th century and is an important reminder of the consequences of this dark chapter in history.

#9. Labadi Beach:

This is a popular beach located in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is known for its beautiful white sand and clear blue ocean. There are many beachside bars and restaurants to enjoy as well as a variety of watersports.

#10. Wli Waterfalls is another beautiful place to visit in Accra Ghana

This is a stunning set of waterfalls located in the Volta Region of Ghana. The falls are surrounded by lush vegetation and are said to be some

Asides the afore mentioned sights, there are also several attractions which would keep you entertained in Ghana. Some of them include:

• W.E.B. Dubois Center
• Labadi Pleasure Beach
• Makola Market
• Cathedral Church of the Most Holy Trinity
• Coco Beach
• The National Theatre of Ghana
• Academy for African Music and Arts
• Mole National Park
• Cape Coast Castle
• Labadi Beach
• Wli Waterfalls
• Akosombo Dam
• Bojo Beach
• Elmina Castle
• Larabanga Mosque
• Lake Volta