Day Trips & City Highlights
Greater Accra & Aburi
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
The final resting place of Ghana’s first president, this iconic site includes a museum, fountains, and statues commemorating Nkrumah’s life and legacy. An unmissable piece of Ghanaian history in the heart of Accra.
Jamestown & Lighthouse
This historic neighbourhood offers a compelling blend of culture, colonial architecture, and colourful street life. Climb the lighthouse for sweeping panoramic views over the Atlantic coast and old Accra.
Aburi Botanical Gardens
A peaceful hilltop escape from the city, these lush gardens offer beautiful shaded walks, exotic plants, and cool breezes with views across the Akuapem Hills. A perfect half-day retreat from Accra.
Shopping & Crafts
African Art & Souvenirs
Arts Centre — National Centre for Culture
A vibrant, sprawling market brimming with African textiles, sculptures, beadwork, and crafts from across Ghana and West Africa. Bargaining is part of the experience — come ready to discover unique handcrafted pieces to take home.
Labadi Beach Market
Alongside one of Accra’s liveliest beaches, this market is a great place to find crafts, jewellery, clothing, and African art in a relaxed seaside atmosphere.
Aburi Craft Village
Just outside Accra, this village is full of artisans crafting wooden sculptures, colourful beads, woven baskets, and other handmade items — ideal for authentic souvenirs.
~3 – 4 Hour Drive from Accra
Central Region
Cape Coast Castle
One of Ghana’s most profound historical landmarks. Built in the 17th century by European traders, this UNESCO World Heritage Site served as a major holding site for enslaved Africans before their transatlantic journey — a deeply moving and important place of memory.
Kakum National Park
A 375 km² rainforest and one of Ghana’s most celebrated eco-tourism destinations. The highlight is the famous canopy walkway — suspended 30 metres above the forest floor, offering breathtaking views of the lush green landscape and diverse wildlife.
Venture Further
Other Places in Ghana
Wli Waterfalls
The highest waterfall in West Africa, set within the Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and home to hundreds of fruit bats, the journey through the forest to the falls is as spectacular as the destination itself.
Mole National Park
Ghana’s largest wildlife refuge, requiring a scenic journey through Kumasi and Tamale. Visitors can embark on safari drives or guided walking tours to encounter elephants, antelopes, warthogs, baboons, and over 300 bird species.