Top 5 Tourist Sites In Ghana You Should Visit

Ghana as a country has many blessings. The combination of Ghana’s rich culture and traditions has made the tourist sites in Ghana and their regions very interesting to visit. Here is an interesting list on the top 5 tourist sites in Ghana you should visit.

Top 5 Tourist Sites In Ghana You Should Visit

1. Kakum National Park

It is on the southern coast of Ghana yet at the same time lies in the central region of the country. Kakum National park is spread across 375 km² and is home to probably the most extraordinary species on the African continent. In addition, the park is known for walking canopy which hangs at a height of 30 meters over the forest. Giving an extremely beautiful perspective on the park.

Location: Kakum National Park, Ghana

Region: Central Region of Ghana

2. Labadi Beach

It is one of the notable tourist sites in Ghana and their regions that garners a great deal of excitement. The beach is known as ‘La Pleasure beach’. Labadi beach is a natural magnet for any and all kinds of guests or travelers traveling to Ghana. One cannot miss the massive beach and its elating evening and night atmosphere. The beach is kept in peak condition by the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel and the Labadi Beach hotel.

Location: Labadi, Teshie, Ghana

Region: Greater Accra Region of Ghana

3. Cape Coast

Popularly known as the Cabo Corso in Portuguese, Cape Coast is a popular tourist site in Ghana and their regions. In colonial times the cape was a notable slave-trading focus in West Africa. Presently the town is an energetic fishing town with colonial buildings and architecture donning the town’s natural beauty. With its colonial energies and beautiful location, Cape Coast   turns into the ideal spot for walks and walks.

Location: Cape Coast, Ghana

Region: Central Region of Ghana

4. Elmina Castle

Similar to Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle is one of the main developments set up in Ghana. The castle is a colonial treasure from the 15th century when the Europeans originally came to Africa. It was initially set up by the Portuguese however was undertaken by British and Dutch armies. The construction is made so that the top half of the castle has a place with the luxurious accommodations of the Europeans. And the lower half was a jail for slaves that were saved for trade.

Location: Elmina, Ghana

Region: Central Region of Ghana

5. Lake Bosomtwe

The lake came into reality after a gigantic piece of space rock aka an asteroid came in contact with the surface of the earth. The resulting crater over the course of the years became a beautiful destination because of the gathering of rainwater in the crater. Furthermore, the lake is an important and holy location for individuals from the Ashanti tribe, however one can in any case take a walk or horseback ride around the lake.

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Location: Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana

Region: Ashanti Region of Ghana.