The best part about Ghana is that it has a lot of cultural, historical, and economic heritage. A tourist might spend a few days in Ghana, like visiting some historical places and enjoying the sun-kissed beaches. Alternatively, he or she can also spend a couple of days in Ghana, as a tourist destination. Whatever kind of tourist that you are, there are some interesting and best places to visit in Ghana.
Since Ghana is full of charming and various historical places, your Ghana tour should include visiting these amazing places. There are so many old buildings and monuments that have been preserved since colonial times. Also, there are a variety of restaurants, hotels, and other accommodation options.
Historic buildings include churches and mosques can also be found in Ghana. These buildings have been given the designation of national heritage buildings by the government of Ghana. This makes them eligible for both tax breaks and free expenditure. The churches are the most visited places in Ghana. Some of the other notable historical buildings are also wonderful places, Museums, and the Stone quarries.
Another popular attraction in Ghana is the archaeological sites. The oldest city of Ghana is Accra which is the capital city of Ghana. There are several more historically significant places in Accra which also contains an impressive zoo and historic museums.
Shopping in Ghana
To help keep the youth of Ghana fit and healthy, there are many sports complexes where the youths can participate in physical activities. If you like to shop, then there are several shops in Ghana. There are a number of shopping centers with many specialty shops like those offering handicrafts. These specialty shops offer craftsmen with traditional African handicrafts. The Arts Centre (Centre for National Culture) is among the most visited place for foreign nationals interested in crafts.
The Arts Centre (Centre for National Culture). Image / visitghana.com
For tourists, the best period to visit Ghana is between January and April. During these months, the weather is warm and very pleasant, not rainy but sunny, making the weather more suitable for outdoor activities and leisure activities.
Best Places to visit in Ghana
1. Cape Coast Castle contains the legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade: Located in Central Region
Image / Oladapo Olusola (Pixabay)
2. Shai Hills Resource Reserve: Located in Doryumu in the Shai Osudoku District of Greater Accra Region
Image / Yaw Pare (Facebook)
3. Mole National Park, Ghana’s largest wildlife refuge: Located in the Savannah Region
Elephant Mud Bath, Mole National Park. Image / Hannes Wolf (Unsplash)
5. Kintampo Falls, also known as Sanders Falls: Located on the Pumpum river in Bono East Region
Kintampo waterfalls. Image / Delyric (Fonibia)
6. Nzulezo Village: Located 90 kilometers west of Takoradi, in the Jomoro District of the Western Region
Nzulezu Stilted Village. Image / visitghana.com
7. Kakum National Park, Canopy Walk: Located in the coastal environs of the Central Region of Ghana
Canopy of Kakum. Image / Hello Lightbulb (Unsplash)
These are just some of the very few best places to visit in Ghana, this post will be updated from time to time. For all these reasons, Ghana has become an ideal place for a holiday. Now, all that is left is for you to visit Ghana and enjoy a wonderful holiday.
