Tropical climate, rich culture, welcoming beaches, vibrant cities, gorgeous hinterland and dream destination for wildlife and nature enthusiastic, Ghana is definitely one of Africa’s best place to visit.  With ample number of tourist, more than 1,000,000 each year, Ghana proffers a lot to see! So why not visit this bewitching country this year and have a delightful voyage that you always dreamt off? To let you lose your concern about what to do and what to not, here we are presenting 10 top things that you can do while being in Ghana that will definitely going to bright your day very up. 

Jaw dropping historical site for tourists! Magnificent, whitewashed castle is a historical wonder located in the heart of Cape Coast. It is the largest of the castles, beside Elmina Castle, build by European powers in today’s Ghana. Tourists can visit slave quarters and dungeons which contrast sharply with the grand Governor’s bedroom. Cape Coast Castle also features a museum that depicts the details of Ghana history, slave trade and Akan culture; though a dark side of the past but still is worthy to visit once.  

Treat for wildlife lovers, Kakum National Park is a must check out place. Experience the most flamboyant rainbow of colors because this park is pocket of rainforest having 300 spices of birds, endangered forest elephants, about 600 butterfly species and the colobus monkey. Experience the Canopy walkway is one of the major attractions of Kakum National Park, suspended nearly 100 feet above the forest floor. 

Your trip to Ghana give you many unique experiences, one of them is your tour of the world of voodoo in Kumasi. Experience the unique and different culture in voodoo shrine where local priests explain about age-old spells, dances, rituals and other practices that may be confusing for you understand but still is pretty enjoyable. Costumed dancers and ritualistic chants completed the voodoo dance, a different experience that will brighten your day! 

Centrally located in Kumasi, the very vibrant Kejetia Market is often referred to as the largest market in West Africa. The shopping hub has more than 11,000 stalls and 40,000 workers, sells food, glass beads, Ashanti sandals, knick-knacks, shoes and jewelry. If you’re less crowd person, visiting this market can be a great help because there’s not much tourist in Kejetia Market. You can take assistance that help you to find obscure goods and will provide tips on bargaining. 

The best place in Ghana to get a close-up encounter with two different monkey species, Boabeng-Fiema is small community-protected forest. The black and white colobus monkey and Lowe’s Mona monkey is surely the cutest thing you’ll see in Ghana. And the best thing is, local villagers held both species sacred and tourist enjoy this exceptional relation a lot. 

Want a peaceful day, away from city hustle bustle, Nzulezu Village is perfect place for you. If you’re visiting in rainy season, it’s like icing on cake! The unique village is best in rainy time when are water levels are high. This community lies in the middle of the Amansuri wetland, rich in birds and other wildlife. Many tourists visit this village via waterfront village of Beyin through dugout canoe. 

Ghanaian Festivals are vibrant and colorful part of Ghana’s culture. People celebrate these cultures for reunion, development purposes and to strengthen beliefs of society. Every region has its own festivals to affirm its tribal values, festivals to remember the ancestors and to prepare for next year. Bugum Festival, Edina Buronya Festival, Rice Festival, Kpini-Kyiu and Tenghana Festival, Danso Abaim and Ntoa Fukokuese Festival, Papa Festival, Damba Festival, Dipo, Deer Hunt Festival and Dzawuwu Festival are few festivals celebrated at different parts of the country. Truly depicting their culture Ghanaian Festivals are full of dancing, feasting and drumming. 

This national park in Ghana allows you to get up close and personal with bus-sized elephants. Mole National Park is Ghana’s largest park at 4660 square km and best as far as wildlife viewing goes. 90 species of different mammals are possibilities at this park including giant elephants, roving gangs og baboons, water bucks, warthogs and antelopes. Lion and spotted hyena are also found in the park, however they’re more elusive. Explore the park by walking or in jeep.

Trip to Ghana would never be completed if you have not visited Accra. The country’s capital and one of the finest travel destinations in Africa. This city is home to so many ethnic communities and one of the most diverse cities in continent. The city offer good shopping, excellent nightlife and definitely the wide range of divine food options. Tourists can explore Ghanaian art at National Museum or travel around Independence Square. Kente cloth and other crafts are ample in the area. Accra proffers a lot to its visitors and we bet your voyage to Accra is one of the memorable trips you ever had!

Brighten your trip with coastal village of Busua during Ghana trip. The beach adventure is perfect spice in your Ghana voyage plate because the community endeavors great seafood restaurants as well as notorious surfing scene. The mesmerizing beaches run for about nine miles west to Cape Three Points and they’re lined with isolated and rustic resorts.