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Vacation in Ghana : Highlights & Travel Tips
Ghana is one of West Africa’s most welcoming and rewarding destinations, known for its warm hospitality, rich history, lively cultural traditions, and varied landscapes. Travelers are drawn here for a mix of powerful heritage experiences and relaxed adventure: you can explore the poignant coastal slave forts of Cape Coast and Elmina, wander through bustling markets in Accra and Kumasi, and enjoy palm-lined beaches along the Atlantic. Ghana also stands out for its vibrant music, festivals, colorful textiles such as kente, and a food scene that invites visitors to try local favorites like jollof rice, waakye, kelewele, and fresh grilled fish.
Beyond the cities, Ghana offers memorable nature and outdoor experiences, from canopy walks and rainforest wildlife in Kakum National Park to waterfalls and hiking in the Volta Region. Mole National Park gives travelers the chance to see elephants and other wildlife on safari, while Lake Volta and surrounding villages offer a slower, scenic side of the country. For practical travel, the easiest way to get around is by combining domestic flights for longer distances with private drivers or trusted taxis in cities; tro-tros are cheaper but less comfortable for first-time visitors. Pack light clothing for the heat, a rain layer depending on the season, cash for smaller purchases, and be prepared for slower travel times outside major urban areas.
Best time to travel Ghana
The best time to visit Ghana is generally from January to May, when the popularity data is strongest, especially May, January, April, and February. These months are a smart choice for travelers because they appear to offer the most favorable balance for trips, while June and October are the least recommended in the data and July and November have missing values, making them less reliable picks.
Best travel reports from Ghana
27.01.2020, German football and beer
Classroom of the Seniors
16.01.2020, Schlaflose Nächte, essen ohne Besteck und Wasser aus dem Brunnen schöpfen...
Die Nacht war leider weniger angenehm, da der Strom ausgefallen ist und dementsprechend der Deckenventilator versagt hat. Außerdem haben die Hunde die ganze Nacht super laut...
Cape Coast Castle
Yesterday morning after breakfast, we visited the castle in Cape Coast. Around 1650, the castle served mainly as a slave trade center. First, we had a guided tour of the...
With the elephants in Mole National Park
Mole National Park
30.01.2020, My 20th birthday in Ghana
Today was a really beautiful and unforgettable day! Honestly, I was prepared for my host family to not necessarily know that it's my birthday and for the day to be just like any...
01/25/2020 and 01/26/2020, Alone to the beach and trip to Accra
On Saturday morning, I went to the beach. This time alone....First, I had to go to the main road to catch the right Trotro. After I managed to do that, I had to transfer at the...
21.01. and 22.01.2020, My first lesson
On Tuesday, it was the turn of the first class. I really liked the lesson because the teacher is very kind and laughs a lot with the children. However, she is also strict at the...
The past two days
Since forensic medicine was on the schedule this week, and I didn't want to attend, I took it easy the past two days. I went to the station alone and tried to shadow a doctor...
Mole National Park & Larabanga
13.11.25-15.11.25: Larabanga & Mole National Park
Akuse & Adeiso - Family Time -
28.10.-01.11. - Akuse & surrounding areas 03. & 04.11. - Adeiso
Through Ghana to Burkina Faso
The further north you go in Ghana, the further away you get from civilization. The buildings become more primitive and the monuments present themselves in a dilapidated state....
February 22, 2020, hike through the rainforest
This morning at 5:30 am, I took the Trotro to Boti Falls. Everything went smoothly on the way there. In Madina, I could leave directly because I was the last one. The Trotros...
February 14, 2020, project in Nsawam and unscrupulous criminals
Today the alarm clock went off at 4:30 am because Rose and Johannes took me to Nsawam. It was a pleasant 22°C there. However, it is expected to reach up to 40°C in the...
08.02.2020, trip to the botanical garden and a complicated return journey...
This morning I went alone with the Trotro to Aburi in the Botanical Garden. To get there, I had to change in Madina.Fortunately, I quickly found the right Trotro there. It's...
February 5th, 2020 and February 6th, 2020, painting, painting, painting and German lessons
On Wednesday, I started renewing the paintings on the walls because the paint is now chipping off due to strong sunlight. Honestly, it's really an annoying job because the paint...
18.01.2020 and 19.01.2020, My first marriage proposal
On Saturday afternoon, James and I took the Trotro to the south of Teshie because I wanted to exchange some more money and do some shopping.Trotros are minibuses that can...
Easter Festival 31.3 & 1.4
After a 3-hour journey with Uber, Trotro (minibus), and taxi, Julia and I joined the others. They had already arrived the day before: 18 medical students, 2 English, 16 Germans!...
February 7th, 2020, kidnapping and corrupt police in Ghana
Am Nachmittag habe ich noch etwas länger mit Rose und meiner Gastmutter im Wohnzimmer gesessen und geredet.Meine Gastmutter hat wirklich ziemlich gruselige Geschichten erzählt...
17.01.2020, Finally playing soccer again
In the first period today, all students had sports on the timetable. For grades 4-7, it was time to play soccer, and the younger students played sack race. Of course, I played...
13.01.2020, Day of Surprises
Honestly, I don't even know where to start with everything that has already happened on the first day... At the airport, the first shock.My travel partner tells me that she is...
And again Accra & Busua
From Mole National Park, we traveled to Tamale and spent the night there on 15.11.25. Then a 15-hour bus ride to Accra, one more night of sleep, and then...
Back in Accra
05.-10.1125 - Accra
28/01/2020 and 29/01/2020, Kindergarten in Ghana
On Tuesday, I went to the kindergarten. It was really exhausting because the children clung to me like a burr and kept touching me or playing with my hair :D It was also very...
15.01.2020, School day
At 7 o'clock in the morning, we went to school with the driver (actually, we were only six on the back seat :D). I had breakfast at school while watching the cook prepare the...
February 11, 2020, halftime in Ghana
Today half of my time here in Ghana is over, which also means a quarter of my journey. Really unbelievable. Time is passing by so quickly... Slowly, I have already planned out...
03.02.2020 to 04.02.2020, water shortage and new projects
On Sunday night, Rose and Johannes arrived from Germany and I am very happy that they are here! Finally someone to speak German with and to experience this cultural difference...
🤩 Elephants 🤩
Shiraz, Magalie, and I enjoying beer and sausage
Trip to Wli
On Monday, we traveled from Ada Foah to Wli to see the waterfalls: motorcycle, taxi, taxi, trotro, trotro, trotro. That was quite exhausting! Every time we arrived at a bus...
Surfing and chilling
Just enjoying🏝😎 So today I mainly have pictures. We rented a surfboard today. The waves were extremely high, so it was very difficult for beginners. But it was a lot of fun...
February 9th, 2020, Church in Ghana
In the morning, I went to church. James asked me if I wanted to come, and even though I'm not the biggest churchgoer, I wanted to see it. First of all, it should be noted that...