Ghana is a beautiful Sub-Saharan African country bordered on the west by Côte d’Ivoire, on the north by Burkina Faso, and on the east by Togo. Tourism is one of Ghana’s main exports, along with gold, cocoa, and crude oil. It’s not surprising, then, that we have some out-of-this-world tourist attractions. In this article, we will discuss the top five tourist sites in Ghana.

What is Ghana famous for?

Without a doubt, I will say that Ghana is most famous for its cultural heritage and rich natural resources like gold, cocoa, timber, bauxite, manganese and oil,  which flows from the North to the South; East to the West. Our cultural heritage is embedded in our history and expressed in our everyday living; it is evident in our natural environment, our languages, and even our built environment.

How many tourist sites are there in Ghana?

Though Ghana is relatively a small country spanning a near 238,535 km² it has a lot of tourist sites and according to research Gate, Ghana currently has about 41 tourist sites.

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Top 5 tourist sites in Ghana

Pack your bags and come along with me. We are off to explore some of the most incredible tourist sites in Ghana. I am sure that as a tourist you plan on seeing and experiencing as much as possible during your stay here so let’s get into the good stuff.

Though picking just five is near impossible as all of them are absolutely breathtaking, we will do our best to share the top 5 tourist sites in Ghana with you.

1. Cape Coast Castle

Originally named “Cabo Cors” by the Portuguese and later changed to “Carolusborg” by the Swedes, this castle is located in the Central region. This was one of forty slave castles built on the Gold Coast by European traders in 1555 and it has transformed from a trading post to a slave castle to a place where native Africans and all Africans in the diaspora can come to have some shreds of contact with their ancestral roots.

2. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum

This mausoleum has a large historical significance to the people of Ghana, it is the final resting place of non-other than Ghana’s first President and Africanist Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. The museum premises has on display rare artefacts relating to Ghana’s independence and objects from the various stages of Osagyefo’s life.

Did you know that? The building is meant to represent an upside-down sword, which in Akan culture is a symbol of peace.

3. Aburi Botanical Garden

For those staying in the bustling city of Accra with a need to get away from the city, this is an opportunity for them to visit unarguably one of the most biodiverse tourist sites in Ghana.

Aburi is located on the Akwapim-Togo range and as Ghana’s most visited tourist site, the garden undoubtedly plays a very large ecological importance and has a great impact on Ghana’s biodiversity allowing a lot of flora and fauna species to call this place a safe haven. The cool mountainous weather of Aburi makes it a destination for people who love the cool side of life, when at the garden you can even hire a bike to explore the garden.

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4. Mole National Park

For this beauty, you would have to travel quite the distance because the park is located in the Savannah region of Ghana with its entrance through the nearby town of Larabanga. The park is currently home to over 93 mammal species( from huge Elephants to cute green vervet monkeys), 33 known species of reptiles, 344 listed bird species and an abundance of flora. The park is however considered a primary African preserve for antelope species and has sightings of hyenas, lions and leopards which used to be more common in the park. While at Mole National Park, we also recommend visiting the ancient mud-and-stick mosque at Larabanga Mosque.

5. Kakum National Park

This next tourist destination will have you feeling like you are in one of the old Indiana Jones movies; quite an experience of a lifetime. You will have to walk on 7 canopy walkway bridges that extend a length of over 330 meters and rest over 30 meters above the forest floor.

Did you know? : This Is one of only 3 locations in Africa with a canopy walkway, which is 350 metres (1,150 ft) long and connects seven tree tops that protect wildlife in Ghana and provide access to the forest.

Source: MyJoyonline.com