Ghana ~Africa’s golden child, a nation with sun-soaked beaches, vibrant cities, and welcoming locals~

Ghana at the heart of Africa will not have you drafting love letters, but the new experience of the hot sweaty streets full of colors will definitely give you life. Indulge in several restaurants to try out new foods like Banku, chill at the beaches and explore every bit of Ghana that you can, it will be worth it.

1. Cape Coast Castle (Cape Coast)

Ghana which was formerly known as the Gold Coast of West Africa had a major trade center in the Cape Coast Castle. During the pre-colonial and colonial period, this sightseeing venue acted as a commercial port and a center for slave trade. The initial use of this sightseeing place in Ghana was for the trade of timber and gold. At this sightseeing place, slaves were held, inspected and valued before being shipped across the Atlantic. The weather in Ghana is almost always great so you can visit this sightseeing venue during any season. Indulge in the history of the people of Ghana.

2. Kakum National Park (Central Region)

Kakum National Park is located in Ghana in the central region along the Coast. This sightseeing venue was established by the local people in Ghana and prides itself as one of the few parks in Africa that has a canopy walkway. Antelopes, monkeys and elephants are some of the animals found in this sightseeing park in Ghana that covers an area of 375 square kilometers. Tourists visit Ghana to get to this sightseeing park’s wildlife and enjoy the dense population of elephants, birds and butterflies. This sightseeing venue is definitely worth your time.

3. Lake Volta (Akosombo)

Lake Volta a sightseeing venue in Ghana is located behind the Akosombo Dam. This lake is a unique sightseeing venue as it is located right on the Greenwich meridian. This lake in Ghana is large and has two islands named Dodi and Dwarf. This great lake was created by the Akosombo Dam which was conceived by Albert Ernest Kitson in the year 1915. This sightseeing lake in Ghana is a major sightseeing place in Ghana attracting several tourists to view its magnificence. Ensure you pay a visit to this lake within the months of June to September when there are little chances of flooding.

4. Mole National Park (Larabanga)

If you want to enjoy great wildlife and natural forests head to the Mole National Park in Ghana. This sightseeing park boasts having over 300 different animal species including lions and elephants and over 700 species of plants. In this sightseeing place, you can hire a car and take a game drive through the park to view animals and vegetation in their natural habitat. One can also take a safari walk through the sightseeing place which gives the tourist the best opportunity to get close to nature. The best time to view the most animals in Ghana is in September after the rains, when most are out grazing.

5. Paga's Crocodile Ponds (Bolgatanga)

This sightseeing place is among the very few in the world where a tourist can directly interact with a crocodile. Here you can touch, feel and play around the crocodile without being turned into a meal. This sightseeing place attracts several tourists yearly who come to interact with the crocodiles. Some of the largest and oldest crocodiles can be up to 90 years old. This sightseeing place should without a doubt be part of your bucket list. Get to learn and see crocodiles like no other place in the world.

6. Kejetia Market (Ashanti)

This market also known as the Kumasi Central Market is one of the largest open-air markets in Africa. It is located at the heart of Ashanti. This sightseeing place has over 45,000 stalls within it. Kumasi is known as the “Garden city” or the heartbeat because of the vegetation and flowers within its landscapes. While in Ghana you must visit this sightseeing place. This is where you can get all the souvenirs and shop for African antiques. Make sure you go with a local to this market as the vendors may hike prices once they realize you are a tourist.

7. Manhyia Palace Museum (Ashanti)

If you are in Ghana or planning a trip to Ghana make sure the Manhyia Palace Museum. The Museum is located right at the Manhyia Palace in Ashanti, Ghana. This sightseeing place was created in the year 1925 by Asantehene Agyeman Prempeh the first who had returned after three years in prison. This sightseeing center serves to educate future generations and tourists of the past of the people of Ashanti from their kingdoms to the details of their culture. Visiting this place as a tourist one will be able to listen and watch video presentations and historical facts of the people of Ghana.

8. Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm (Mampong)

Ghana is the home of some of the best cocoa in the world. This sightseeing place is the very first cocoa farm in Ghana. It also marks the beginning of Ghana’s cocoa industry. The original seeds were acquired from Fernando Po Island. When visiting this sightseeing venue make sure to find out the fees to tour around the farm prior as the price often changes. As a tourist one has to contact the caretaker at the Chief’s Place before having permission to enter. In here you will see the very first few trees that began the cocoa plantations in Ghana. Since then cocoa is the major export commodity in Ghana.

9. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's Mausoleum (Accra)

Kwame Nkrumah was one of the founding fathers of Accra, Ghana. This sightseeing mausoleum was designed by Don Arthur. It holds the body of Kwame Nkrumah and his wife, The mausoleum is designed in a way that it represents an upside down sword which symbolises unity in Accra, Ghana. The interior of this sightseeing place is well designed with marble architectural design that is simply exquisite. It is then surrounded by water which represents immortality in Ghana. Pay your tribute and appreciate Ghana by visiting this sightseeing place in the city of Accra.

10. Labadi Pleasure Beach (Accra)

Take some time off your trip and relax at the Labadi Beach in Ghana. This sightseeing place is known as La Pleasure Beach in English. This sightseeing beach in Ghana is amongst the busiest beaches in West Africa. The hotels across the beach maintain this beach in Accra. On weekend you will find artists and musicians displaying their talents. The beach is beautiful and quite the magnificent view, however, beware of corners and areas under rocks as residents often defecate in hidden areas. There are several restaurants and hotels along the beach to take care of your munchies.

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Ghana is a country in West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea. This nation of Ghana is famous for its incredible wildlife, clean beaches, and historical Coastal towns. The main Coastal towns are Elmina and Cape Coast which is full of shrines and several other historic sites The beautiful rainforests in addition to the above features make Ghana one interesting country to visit.

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Ghana ~Africa’s golden child, a nation with sun-soaked beaches, vibrant cities, and welcoming locals~