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Friendly, vibrant and steeped in history, Ghana offers the moving slave-trade castles of the coast, lively Accra, rainforest canopy walks and golden beaches.

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Capital
Accra
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Currency
Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
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Language
English
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Best time
Nov–Mar (dry)
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Visa
Visa / eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$40 – $300
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Accra (ACC)
Overview

Why travellers love Ghana

Accra's energy, the poignant Cape Coast and Elmina castles, the Kakum canopy walk and the beaches of the west coast define a Ghana trip.

It's one of West Africa's safest and most welcoming countries.

Where to go

Top places in Ghana

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Accra

Accra

πŸ—“ 2 days

Buzzing capital, markets and beaches.

CityCulture
Cape Coast

Cape Coast

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Slave-trade castles and history.

HistoryCulture
Kakum National Park

Kakum National Park

πŸ—“ 1 day

Rainforest canopy walkway.

NatureAdventure
Western beaches

Western beaches

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Laid-back Atlantic surf towns.

BeachRelax
Plan day by day

Ghana itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Accra β†’ Cape Coast β†’ Kakum National Park
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$200 – $1,500
1–2

Accra

Buzzing capital, markets and beaches.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Culture
3–4

Cape Coast

Slave-trade castles and history.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Culture
5

Kakum National Park

Rainforest canopy walkway.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Nature Β· Adventure
Route
Accra β†’ Cape Coast β†’ Kakum National Park β†’ Western beaches
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$280 – $2,100
1–2

Accra

Buzzing capital, markets and beaches.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Culture
3–4

Cape Coast

Slave-trade castles and history.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Culture
5–6

Kakum National Park

Rainforest canopy walkway.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
7

Western beaches

Laid-back Atlantic surf towns.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Beach Β· Relax
Route
Accra β†’ Cape Coast β†’ Kakum National Park β†’ Western beaches
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$400 – $3,000
1–3

Accra

Buzzing capital, markets and beaches.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ City Β· Culture
4–6

Cape Coast

Slave-trade castles and history.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Culture
7–8

Kakum National Park

Rainforest canopy walkway.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
9–10

Western beaches

Laid-back Atlantic surf towns.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Relax
✨ Build a custom Ghana itinerary β†’
Visa & entry

Ghana visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa required for most (eVisa)
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
Limited
eVisa
Yes (e-Visa rolling out)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors need a visa or e-Visa in advance; a yellow-fever certificate is required. Always verify with the official Ghana immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Ghana visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Ghana budget guide

Budget

$40/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$300+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Ghana budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Ghana

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Cape Coast & Elmina castles

Moving UNESCO slave-trade sites.

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Kakum canopy walk

Rope bridges through the rainforest.

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Accra culture

Markets, music and Makola.

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West coast beaches

Busua and Cape Three Points surf.

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Kente & crafts

Weaving villages and Ashanti culture.

Get outside

Nature in Ghana

All nature
Blog

Ghana travel articles

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