Worth your days

Ghana has well over a hundred tourist sites. You have maybe three free days. This is the shortlist, grouped by where you will already be, not a directory.

Central

3 sites

Historical

Cape Coast Castle

CentralGH₵80 non-resident (checked 2026)The first tour of the morning, before the coach groups arrive

2-3 hours

Directions

Historical

Elmina Castle

CentralGH₵80 non-resident (checked 2026)Early afternoon, after Cape Coast

1.5-2 hours

Directions

Nature

Kakum National Park

CentralGH₵35 gate plus GH₵130 canopy walk, non-resident (checked 2025)First entry at opening

Half a day

Directions

Greater Accra

6 sites

Historical

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Greater AccraGH₵100 non-resident (checked 2026)Late afternoon, once the heat drops

1 hour

Directions

Cultural

W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre

Greater AccraWeekday morning; closed Sundays

1 hour

Directions

Cultural

Jamestown

Greater AccraNo formal entry fee; a guide up the lighthouse is usually GH₵10-20Morning, with a local guide

Half a day

Directions

Shopping

Makola Market

Greater AccraFree to walkMorning, before the heat and the density peak

1-2 hours

Directions

Historical

Black Star Square

Greater AccraEarly morning or near sunset; there is very little shade

30 minutes

Directions

Beach

Labadi Beach

Greater AccraSunday afternoon, if you want it at full volume

An afternoon

Directions

Eastern

1 site

Nature

Aburi Botanical Gardens

EasternGH₵60 non-resident (checked 2025)A weekday, to avoid Accra day-trippers

2-3 hours

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