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Attractions in Ghana

Places worth your time in Ghana, each one checked against a named source.

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21 attractions found in Ghana · Showing 1–16 of 21

Asenema Waterfalls (Waterfall Massage & Spa), Aburi, Eastern

Nature & Wildlife

Asenema Waterfalls (Waterfall Massage & Spa)

Aburi · Eastern

A newer wellness-tourism attraction rather than a heritage site: tour operators offer full-body massage and holistic therapy sessions beside the falls, usually combined with a visit to the nearby Aburi Botanical Gardens. Reflects Ghana's growing eco-wellness tourism sector alongside its historical and cultural offerings.

The best time to visit Asenema Waterfalls is during the rainy season from May to October, when the cascade reaches its peak water volume and most impressive flow.

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Kakum National Park, Central, Central

Nature & Wildlife

Kakum National Park

Central · Central

Tropical rainforest north of Cape Coast, crossed by a suspended canopy walkway.

Half a day

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Wli Waterfalls, Hohoe, Volta

Nature & Wildlife

Wli Waterfalls

Hohoe · Volta

Ghana's highest waterfall, in the Agumatsa range near the Togolese border.

Half a day

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Nzulezu Stilt Village, Western, Western

Culture, Heritage & Family

Nzulezu Stilt Village

Western · Western

A village built entirely on stilts over Lake Tadane, reached by canoe from Beyin.

Half a day including the canoe journey

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Mole National Park, Savannah, Savannah

Nature & Wildlife

Mole National Park

Savannah · Savannah

Ghana's largest wildlife reserve, in the northern savannah, known for its elephants.

The best time to visit Mole National Park is during the dry season from November to April, when animals regularly gather around remaining waterholes and the thinner brush makes wildlife much easier to spot.

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Aburi Botanical Gardens, Aburi, Eastern

Nature & Wildlife

Aburi Botanical Gardens

Aburi · Eastern

Colonial-era botanical gardens in the Akuapim hills above Accra.

2-3 hours

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Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary, Wechiau, Upper West

Nature & Wildlife

Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary

Wechiau · Upper West

A community-run sanctuary on the Black Volta protecting one of Ghana's two remaining hippopotamus populations.

The best time to visit the Wechiau Community Hippopotamus Sanctuary is during the dry season, spanning from November to March. This window offers the highest probability of clear wildlife viewing and smooth travel conditions.

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Paga Crocodile Pond, Paga, Upper East

Nature & Wildlife

Paga Crocodile Pond

Paga · Upper East

A sacred pond at Paga where West African crocodiles live alongside the community and can be approached with local guides.

Morning and early afternoon hours are ideal, as the reptiles love to bask under the sun along the shores.

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Tongo Hills and Tengzug Shrines, Tengzug, Upper East

Culture, Heritage & Family

Tongo Hills and Tengzug Shrines

Tengzug · Upper East

A hill landscape of granite outcrops and caves around the village of Tengzug, holding the sacred shrines of the Talensi.

The best time to visit the Tongo Hills and Tengzug Shrine is during the dry season, from November to February.

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Gambaga Escarpment, Gambaga, North East

Nature & Wildlife

Gambaga Escarpment

Gambaga · North East

A long line of sandstone cliffs forming the raised northern edge of the Volta Basin.

The best time to visit the Gambaga Escarpment is during the dry season from November to February, when the weather features bearable heat, accessible hiking trails, and local cultural festivals.

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Mognori Eco Village, Mognori, Savannah

Culture, Heritage & Family

Mognori Eco Village

Mognori · Savannah

A community-run visitor programme in a farming village on the Mole River, at the edge of Mole National Park.

The best time to visit Mognori Eco-Village is during the dry season, from November to April.

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Kintampo Waterfalls, Kintampo, Bono East

Nature & Wildlife

Kintampo Waterfalls

Kintampo · Bono East

A three-stage waterfall on the Pumpum River a short distance north of Kintampo town.

The best time to visit Kintampo Waterfalls is during the rainy season, from June to October.

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Fuller Falls, Yabraso, Bono East

Nature & Wildlife

Fuller Falls

Yabraso · Bono East

A series of cascades on the Oyoko River at Yabraso, west of Kintampo.

The best time to visit Fuller Falls (and waterfalls in Ghana generally) is during or immediately after the main rainy season, specifically from July to November.

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Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, Boabeng, Bono East

Nature & Wildlife

Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary

Boabeng · Bono East

A sacred forest between the villages of Boabeng and Fiema where colobus and mona monkeys are protected by custom.

The best time to visit the Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary is during the dry season from November to April, specifically in the early mornings or late afternoons when the monkeys are most active.

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Buoyem Caves and Sacred Grove, Buoyem, Bono East

Nature & Wildlife

Buoyem Caves and Sacred Grove

Buoyem · Bono East

A sacred grove and cave system near Buoyem village sheltering a large colony of cave-roosting fruit bats.

Buoyem welcomes visitors year-round. It has two rainy seasons – March through July and September through November – during which rain gear is recommended, and rock scrambling may be slippery..

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Kyabobo National Park, Nkwanta, Oti

Nature & Wildlife

Kyabobo National Park

Nkwanta · Oti

A Forestry Commission park of hills and transition woodland on the Togo border, crowned by Mount Kyabobo.

2–3 hours

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