Explore Ghana
Travel guides for getting around Ghana
Useful, practical information for visitors and residents — destinations, driving, airport arrivals and the trips worth making from Accra.
Travel Tips
How Ghanaians Spend the Weekend: A Visitor’s Guide to What to Expect
Weekends in Ghana can be lively, social and full of variety. From Friday-night outings and Saturday weddings to beach trips, good food and relaxed Sundays, here’s what visitors may experience.
11 October 2026
Travel Tips
Local Ghanaian Meals Every Visitor Should Try
Food is a big part of the Ghana experience. From fufu and banku to waakye, jollof and kelewele, here are some local meals every visitor should try.
6 October 2026
Destinations
Akosombo Travel Guide: Lake Volta, Cruises and Things to Do
Akosombo is one of Ghana’s most relaxing road-trip destinations, known for Lake Volta, scenic hills, boat cruises and riverside resorts. Here’s what to know before you visit.
3 October 2026
Destinations
Cape Coast Travel Guide: History, Beaches and Things to Do
Cape Coast is one of Ghana’s most important historic and coastal destinations. From Cape Coast Castle to nearby Kakum and Elmina, here’s what to know before you visit.
29 September 2026
Destinations
Amedzofe Travel Guide: Mount Gemi, Zipline, Waterfalls and Mountain Adventure
High in the mountains of Ghana’s Volta Region, Amedzofe offers hiking, waterfalls, cool weather, panoramic views and adventure experiences including Mount Gemi and the new Onepone Forest Adventures zipline.
29 September 2026
Ghana Travel Guides
7-Day Ghana Itinerary Starting from Accra
Planning one week in Ghana? This 7-day itinerary starts in Accra and combines history, nature, mountains, coastal attractions and some of the country’s most rewarding road trips.
29 September 2026
Ghana Travel Guides
Best Day Trips from Accra: 7 Places Worth Visiting
Looking for somewhere to escape Accra for a day? From mountains and wildlife to beaches, history and the Volta River, here are seven rewarding day trips you can make from Ghana’s capital.
29 September 2026
Driving & Transportation
Driving in Ghana: What Visitors Should Know
Driving in Ghana gives you the freedom to explore beyond Accra, but traffic, road conditions and local driving habits can vary. Here’s what visitors should know before getting behind the wheel.
29 September 2026