Explore Ghana

Castles, parks, beaches, cultural landmarks, and curated tour packages

Central Region

Kotokoraba Market

Central Region

Cape Coast's main market and a vibrant hub of local commerce. Browse stalls selling fresh produce, traditional fabrics, spices, crafts, and everyday goods. An authentic cultural experience offering a window into local life. Best visited in the morning when activity is at its peak.

Free entry

Beach

Cape Coast Beach

Central Region

A popular stretch of beach along the Gulf of Guinea, just steps from Cape Coast Castle. Watch local fishermen launch their colourful boats, enjoy fresh seafood at beachside restaurants, and take in dramatic sunsets over the Atlantic. A great spot for relaxing after a day of historical touring.

Free entry

Religious Site

Posubans (Asafo Company Shrines)

Central Region

Unique military shrines (Posubans) built by Fante Asafo companies across Cape Coast and Elmina. These colourful monuments feature statues, symbols, and motifs representing each company's history and power. Scattered throughout the towns, they are a fascinating example of Fante architectural tradition.

Free entry

Historical Site

Fort Williams (Lighthouse)

Central Region

Fort William sits on Dawson's Hill in Cape Coast. Built in April 1820 by the English Governor Hope Smith on the site of a former signalling lookout post, it was originally named Smith's Tower. Before 1838 it was converted into a lighthouse and renamed Fort William. It remains an iconic landmark offering elevated views over Cape Coast town, the castle, and the Atlantic Ocean.

₵5.00 – ₵9.00 entry

Historical Site

Dutch Cemetery

Central Region

A small but historically significant cemetery in Elmina dating to the Dutch colonial period. Contains the graves of Dutch traders, administrators, and soldiers from the 17th and 18th centuries. A quiet, reflective site offering insight into the European presence in Ghana.

₵15.00 entry

Historical Site

Assin Manso Slave River

Central Region

The final resting place where enslaved Africans took their last bath on Ghanaian soil before being marched to the coastal castles. This sacred site features the Ancestral Slave River, a memorial garden, and the graves of two diaspora Africans — Christiana Doce and Samuel Adai — who were repatriated from Jamaica and the United States.

₵10.00 – ₵20.00 entry

Historical Site

Fort St. Jago (Fort Coenraadsburg)

Central Region

A picturesque 17th-century Dutch fort perched on a hill overlooking Elmina Castle and the fishing harbour. Originally built by the Portuguese in 1555 and rebuilt by the Dutch in 1637. Offers breathtaking panoramic views of Elmina town, the lagoon, and the Atlantic Ocean.

₵15.00 – ₵30.00 entry

Museum

Cape Coast Catholic Museum

Central Region

Located in the heart of Cape Coast, the Catholic Museum preserves the history of Catholic missionary activity in Ghana. The museum houses religious artefacts, historical photographs, documents, and exhibits tracing the arrival and spread of Catholicism across the Central Region. A quiet, reflective space offering insight into the interplay of faith and colonialism in Ghana.

₵10.00 – ₵20.00 entry

National Park

Kakum National Park

Central Region

A tropical rainforest reserve famous for its elevated canopy walkway — one of only a few in Africa. The walkway stretches 350 metres across seven bridges, suspended 30 metres above the forest floor. Home to over 200 bird species, forest elephants, and numerous primates. An unforgettable adventure for nature lovers.

₵40.00 – ₵75.00 entry

Castle / Fort

Elmina Castle

Central Region

Built by the Portuguese in 1482, Elmina Castle (São Jorge da Mina) is the oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle played a central role in the Atlantic slave trade. A guided tour reveals the male and female dungeons, the Governor's courtyard, and the harrowing "Door of No Return."

₵25.00 – ₵50.00 entry

Castle / Fort

Cape Coast Castle

Central Region

One of the most visited sites in Ghana, Cape Coast Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a powerful reminder of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. The castle served as a major hub for the export of enslaved Africans. Today, it houses a museum and offers guided tours through its dungeons, the "Door of No Return," and historical exhibitions.

₵25.00 – ₵50.00 entry

National Park

Hans Cottage Botel

Central Region

A unique eco-resort and wildlife sanctuary located between Cape Coast and Elmina. Hans Cottage Botel is built over a lagoon teeming with crocodiles, which guests can feed and observe up close. Surrounded by lush vegetation with birdwatching opportunities and a restaurant serving local cuisine — a perfect blend of nature and leisure.

₵10.00 – ₵20.00 entry

Greater Accra

Historical Site

James Town Lighthouse

Greater Accra

Jamestown Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Jamestown district of Accra, Ghana. Standing approximately 28 meters tall, the lighthouse was constructed in the early 1930s to replace an earlier 1871 structure and has served as a key navigational aid for vessels entering the port of Accra.

Free entry

Museum

W.E.B. DuBois Centre

Greater Accra

The W.E.B. Du Bois Centre is a library to commemorate the late W.E.B. Du Bois. The centre consists of the museum, which contains memorabilia and his personal library; the Open Air Theatre, where intellectual seminars, lectures and workshops are held along with cultural events. In addition is the ‘Marcus Garvey’ guest house. The Centre hosts the annual wreath-laying ceremony for Emancipation Day. It was recently handed over to the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation (USA/Ghana), a non-profit organisation established in 2019, with the exclusive mission of honoring the life, purpose, and legacy of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, the celebrated civil/human rights activist, co-founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP), the Father of Pan-Africanism, and one of the most essential Black voices in world history. Reference:

Free entry

Museum

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

Greater Accra

A prominent historical and cultural site in downtown Accra dedicated to Ghana's founding father and first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Set on the former colonial polo grounds where Nkrumah declared independence on 6th March 1957, the five-acre park houses his mausoleum, a museum, and is a major symbol of Pan-Africanism and liberation.

₵30.00 – ₵100.00 entry

Historical Site

Black Star Square

Greater Accra

The Black Star Square (Independence Square) is a major landmark on the edge of Accra, standing between the Atlantic Ocean and the district of Osu. One of the largest public squares in the world, it was built by Ghana's founding leader, Kwame Nkrumah, after Ghana became the first colonised African country to gain independence on 6th March, 1957.

Free entry

Beach

Beaches in Accra

Greater Accra

A selection of popular beach sites along the Greater Accra coastline, offering stretches of sand for relaxation, swimming, and seaside leisure within easy reach of the capital.

Free entry

Market

West Hills Mall

Greater Accra

West Hills Mall is one of the largest single destinations for retail shopping, business, and quality recreation in West Africa. Located at Dukonah, near Weija along the Accra – Cape Coast Highway in the Greater Accra Region, it brings together fashion, dining, a cinema, and entertainment under one roof.

Free entry

Western Region

Museum

Bisa Abrewa Museum

Western Region

Bisa Abrewa Museum, in Nkontompo within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, holds around 2,200 artefacts celebrating the heroes of Africa. Its collection spans sculptural works in wood, clay, and cement, alongside paintings and photographs — a striking tribute to African history and the Pan-African story.

Free entry

Historical Site

Nzulezu

Western Region

Nzulezu (also spelled Nzulezo) is a historic stilt village in the Western Region, about 90 kilometres west of Takoradi near the village of Beyin. Built entirely on stilts over Lake Tadane in the Amansuri Wetland, its name means "surface of water" in the Nzema language. Founded some 400–500 years ago, the village is a cluster of wooden houses linked by a central wooden walkway, home to a community that lives, farms, and fishes entirely on the water.

Free entry