Ghana’s Hidden Gems: Off-the-Beaten-Path Places to Explore

Ghana's best hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path experiences: the Nzulezo stilt village, sacred monkeys, the Paga crocodiles, Wechiau hippos, bead villages and more, region by region.

Ghana's best hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path experiences: the Nzulezo stilt village, sacred monkeys, the Paga crocodiles, Wechiau hippos, bead villages and more, region by region.

The 8 best waterfalls in Ghana, from Wli (the highest in West Africa) and the twin Boti Falls to Kintampo, Tagbo and quiet cascades near Accra, with tips on when and how to visit.

A guide to Ghana's North East Region: the Nalerigu slave-defence wall, the Gambaga Escarpment and camp, Nakpanduri cliffs and ancient mosques in the historic Sahel north.

A guide to Ghana's remote Oti Region: Kyabobo National Park and Mount Dzebobo, Lake Volta ferry crossings, Dambai and the forested eastern hills near the Togo border.

A guide to Ghana's Western North Region: the Bia National Park rainforest, cocoa farms, Sefwi Wiawso and the remarkable House of Israel Jewish community in the green southwest.

A guide to Ghana's young Ahafo Region: cocoa farms, quiet forest reserves, sacred groves, Bui National Park access and the relaxed capital Goaso — off-the-beaten-path rural Ghana.

A guide to Ghana's Bono East Region: the Kintampo Waterfalls, the huge Techiman Market, Fuller Falls, the geographic centre of Ghana and Lake Volta at Kete-Krachi.

A guide to Ghana's Bono Region: the Boabeng-Fiema sacred monkey sanctuary, Bui National Park and Dam, the relaxed capital Sunyani and the Kristo Buase Monastery.

A guide to Ghana's remote Upper West Region: the Wechiau hippo sanctuary on the Black Volta, the Wa Naa's Palace, ancient mud mosques and the Gwollu slave-defence wall.

A guide to Ghana's Savannah Region: Mole National Park walking safaris and elephants, the ancient Larabanga mosque, Mognori eco-village and Salaga, with how to get there and when to go.