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The Best Places to Visit in Ghana

Samuel Areo
Last updated: December 21, 2022 11:53 am
Samuel Areo
Published: December 21, 2022
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Ghana is a West African country that shares borders with Togo, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and the Gulf of Guinea. It is a country that is very popular among tourists, as it offers many beautiful places to visit. Many travellers also find places to play casinos around the location, but you can even try online gambling in Ghana without searching for a specific location near you. Just browse the website and play online according to your convenience.

Here in this article, we are going to discuss about the best places where you can move around in Ghana and you will surely be happy to travel there. We hope you will enjoy reading the article.

Accra

The bustling capital of Ghana, Accra, is home to a number of attractions. From the National Museum to the Aburi Botanical Gardens, there are plenty of things to see in this African city. You will find that it is also very safe.

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The National Museum, which was opened on the eve of Ghana’s independence, is a great place to learn more about the country’s history and culture. Exhibits include archaeological finds, tribal masks from other African countries, and works by modern West African artists.

Another place to see is the National Gallery, which displays a variety of artifacts. There is also a sculpture garden, with life-size 3-D images of political figures.

The historic city of Cape Coast, in Ghana, is a popular tourist destination. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has many historical sights, as well as national parks, and beaches.

Cape Coast has a climate of tropical savanna. It is home to just under 170,000 people. The city is located on the western coast of Ghana. It has two short dry seasons.

There are many historical sites to see in the area, including the Elmina Castle. The Castle served as a prison and slave holding ground during the 18th century. It is now a museum dedicated to the history of the transatlantic slave trade.

Lake Bosumtwe

The only true inland lake in Ghana, Lake Bosumtwe is surrounded by several small villages. It is a popular destination for tourists. It is known for its natural beauty and offers various recreational activities. It is also a sacred site for the Ashanti people.

The area around the lake is inhabited by various tribes. The Akan tribe is the majority. They speak the Ashanti language and are farmers and fishermen.

There are 30 small villages that surround the lake. Each village has its own shrine. Each shrine is dedicated to a traditional god.

Larabanga Mosque

The Larabanga Mosque is one of the oldest and most prominent structures in Ghana. It is located in the village of Larabanga, near Damongo. It is also a popular tourist site in Ghana.

This mosque was constructed in the Sudanic-Sahelian architectural style. It features two tall pyramidal towers and is built with mud, sticks, and local materials.

It was built in the early 1400s by Ibrahim Ayub al-Ansari, a member of the Banu al-Najjar tribe. He was sent to the area by Shaykh.

The construction of the Larabanga mosque was inspired by the architecture of the former Western Sudanese Empires. It is characterized by irregularly-shaped buttresses and pillars supporting the roof.

Agumatsa Falls

Located in the Volta Region of Ghana, Agumatsa Falls is a waterfall that is popular with visitors. The falls are surrounded by the Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to many different species of birds and other animals. The area is also a great place for a picnic.

It’s a good idea to visit the falls during peak season when the flow of the water is at its strongest. The fall itself is 260 feet high and has two levels. There is a short hiking trail that takes visitors up to the top.

Kakum National Park

The Kakum National Park is a national park that is located in southern Ghana. It is one of the most popular places in the country. The forest here is home to hundreds of plant species and animals. There are a variety of birds, including African grey parrots. There are also forest elephants and a few different species of mammals.

The Kakum Canopy Walkway is a must-see attraction. It is a series of seven rope bridges that wind through a towering rainforest canopy. It is suspended 40 metres above the ground and is 350 meters long. It is one of the few attractions in the world that allows visitors to view the rainforest from above.

Ada Foah

Ada Foah is a town located in Ghana. It is a tourist destination. The town is renowned for its beautiful beaches and estuary. The place is also home to a number of ecologically conserved sites.

The town has a small market and a ferry service to Kasseh. The ferry takes approximately one and a half hours to cross the Volta River. The Anyanui market is a smaller version of the one in Kasseh. The ferry leaves Ada Foah at 08:00 and 15:00.

Another attraction is the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. This is a site where the president of Ghana, Dr. Nkrumah is buried. The site features a museum with artifacts and photos of the former president.

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