Cape Coast Castle courtyard and cannons overlooking the Atlantic

Explore Ghana

Ghana

Cape Coast Castle · Photo: Rjruiziii · License: CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

Ghana brings together coastal cities, inland communities and places to explore across sixteen regions. Start with the reviewed destination guides and build a trip around the places that interest you.

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Attraction

Attraction · Akwamufie

Akwamu Gorge

A community-owned forest and hill in the Asuogyaman District, Eastern Region, guided-hike access to Volta Gorge views, primates and about 150 recorded bird species.

Attraction

Attraction · Akwidaa

Akwidaa

Akwidaa is a small fishing town in Ahanta West District, Western Region, split between a coastal Old Town and an inland New Town, with fort ruins and beaches.

Attraction

Attraction · Akim Oda

Akyem Kotoku Palace

The Akyem Kotoku Palace at Akim Oda is the paramount palace and seat of the Omanhene, Oseadeeyo Dr. Frimpong Manso IV, in the Birim Central Municipal District, Eastern Region.

Attraction

Attraction · Akim Oda

Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area

Akyem Kotoku is an Akyem state of southern Ghana whose traditional capital and Omanhene's seat is Akim Oda, also the capital of Birim Central Municipal District.

Attraction

Attraction · Nkwanta

Akyode Shrine

A traditional shrine of the Akyode (Kyode) people in Nkwanta South Municipality, Oti Region, recorded as the Akyode paramount site.

Attraction

Attraction · Essikadu

Albert Bosomtwi Sam Fishing Harbour

GPHA-operated fishing harbour in Sekondi, Western Region, with inner and outer harbours, a canoe basin, and an adjacent fish market and processing area.

Restaurant

Restaurant · Ho

Alon Restaurant & Events

älon Restaurant & Events is a self-service Ghanaian restaurant and events venue in Ho, Volta Region, located in the SSNIT premises beside the High Court.

Attraction

Attraction · Beyin

Amansuri Wetland

A blackwater wetland system near Beyin in Ghana's Western Region, visited by canoe to the stilt village of Nzulezo.

Attraction

Attraction · Bakanta

Amanzule River Boat Cruise

A boat and canoe cruise on the Amanzule River near Nzulezo in Ghana's Western Region, run in association with the Nzulezo Stilt Village Tourism Project.

Attraction

Attraction · Beyin

Amanzule Wetlands Nature Preserve

Amanzule wetland near Beyin in Ghana's Western Region is described as the country's largest intact swamp peat forest, reached by canoe tour to Nzulezo stilt village.

Attraction

Attraction · Amedzofe

Amedzofe Caves

Cave and rock features described as "ancestral caves" at Amedzofe, a mountain settlement in Ghana's Ho West District, listed among the town's visitor sites.

Attraction

Attraction · Amedzofe

Amedzofe Sacred Cave

An ancient cave formed from a cliff of Mount Gemi at Avatime Amedzofe, one of two sacred sites in the Ho West District opened to tourism.

Visitor information

Visitor information · Amedzofe

Amedzofe Tourism Information Centre / Eco-tourism Center

Visitor centre in the middle of Amedzofe, Volta Region, arranging guided hikes to Mt. Gemi, Amedzofe falls and the old German church.

Attraction

Attraction · Amedzofe

Amedzofe Township and Avatime Hills Viewpoint

Amedzofe is a hill settlement in the Avatime Hills of Ghana's Volta Region, at the foot of Mount Gemi, known for hiking, valley views and the Ote Falls.

Restaurant

Restaurant · Ho

Amen Chop Bar

Amen Chop Bar is listed as a Ghanaian chop bar in Ho, Volta Region, with only a landmark-relative address and limited verified detail.

Hotel

Hotel · Hohoe

Anantara Hotel

Anantara Hotel (ANAN-THARA HOTEL) is a hotel at Mile 4 on the Santrokofi Benua–Hohoe highway in Hohoe, Volta Region, with an African-cuisine restaurant.

Attraction

Attraction · Anfoega

Anfoega Market

Anfoega Market is the main market of Anfoega, capital of the North Dayi District in Ghana's Volta Region, trading on a recurring market-day cycle.

Attraction

Attraction · Anfoega

Anfoega Traditional Area

A traditional area and heritage site in the North Dayi District of Ghana's Volta Region, seated at Anfoega, the district capital.

Attraction

Attraction · Elubo

Ankasa Rain Forest

Ankasa Conservation Area is a 509 km2 wet evergreen forest in southwest Ghana near Elubo, comprising Nini-Suhien National Park and Ankasa Resource Reserve.

Resort

Resort · Sanwoma

Ankobra Bridge Resort

Family-owned resort beside the Ankobra Bridge in Nzema East, Western Region, overlooking the estuary where the Ankobra River meets the Atlantic.

Attraction

Attraction · Kwameniampa

Ankobra Golf Club

Ankobra Golf Club is a 9-hole golf club near Bogoso in Ghana's Western Region, listed among Prestea-Huni Valley District attractions, with no confirmed current visitor details.

Attraction

Attraction · Axim

Ankobra River Boat Tour

Guided motorboat excursion on the Ankobra River near Axim, run by Ankobra Beach Retreat, with a long Dominase market trip and a shorter mangrove canoe option.

Beach

Beach · Shama

Anlo Beach

Anlo Beach is a small artisanal fishing community and curved sandy shoreline in the Shama District, Western Region, between the Pra River and the sea.

Visitor information

Visitor information · Anloga

Anloga District Assembly

Anloga District Assembly is the local government authority for Anloga District in Ghana's Volta Region, publishing tourism, cultural and civic service information.

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