Ghana Travel Guide 🇬🇭
Complete travel guide to Ghana — Accra, Cape Coast castles, Kumasi, Kakum rainforest, Atlantic beaches & rich African heritage
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Accra
🌍 Regions Coastal Belt · Forest Zone · Savannah
💱 Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
🗣 Language English (official)
⏱ Time Zone GMT
🔌 Plug Type Type D · G — 230V
Ghana is known for its stability, hospitality, and cultural heritage.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa required Visa-free for ECOWAS Passport valid 6+ months- Visa required for most nationalities
- Yellow fever certificate mandatory
- Travel insurance recommended
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Nov–Mar Dry season — best time
🌧 Apr–Oct Rainy season
🏖 Beaches Best in dry months
🎉 Festivals Year-round cultural events
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $35–55 / ₹3,000–₹4,600
- 🏨 Mid-range — $70–110 / ₹6,000–₹9,000
- 🏖 Heritage tours — $140+ / ₹11,500+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Accra Cape Coast Castle Elmina Castle Kumasi Kakum National Park Busua Beach🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights limited
- Buses & minibuses common
- Ride-hailing available in cities
- Road travel most practical
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — MTN · Vodafone · AirtelTigo
- Good mobile coverage
- Affordable data packages
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash & cards widely accepted
- Mobile money popular
- ATMs available nationwide
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Jollof rice
- Fufu & light soup
- Banku & tilapia
- Kelewele (spiced plantains)
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- One of West Africa’s safest countries
- Petty theft in busy areas
- Respect local customs
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Accra city tour
- Day 2 — Cape Coast & Elmina
- Day 3 — Kakum Canopy Walk
- Day 4 — Kumasi & Ashanti culture
- Day 5 — Beach relaxation
❓ FAQs
Is Ghana safe for tourists?
Yes, Ghana is one of Africa’s safest and friendliest countries.
Is English spoken?
Yes, English is the official language.
Do I need cash?
Cash is useful, but cards and mobile money are common.
What is Ghana best known for?
Slave castles, vibrant culture, friendly people, and food.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 191
🚑 Ambulance 193
🔥 Fire 192
🩺 Tourist Help Ghana Tourism Authority
🎟 Tours & Activities in Ghana
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