Lakes & Rivers in Ghana: Lake Volta & Lake Bosomtwe
A guide to Ghana's lakes and rivers: cruising Lake Volta to Dodi Island, the sacred crater of Lake Bosomtwe, the Volta estuary at Ada and hippos on the Black Volta.
Category Destinations
Explore Ghana region by region — from the Cape Coast castles and Kakum’s canopy walk to Mole’s elephants, Volta’s waterfalls and Kumasi’s Asante heartland. City guides, all 16 regions, beaches, national parks and hidden gems to help you decide where to go.
Mountains & Hikes in Ghana: Afadjato, Amedzofe & More
A guide to the best mountains and hikes in Ghana: climbing Mount Afadja (the highest peak), Mount Gemi at Amedzofe, the Tongo Hills and the Kwahu plateau, with difficulty and tips.
Ho Travel Guide: Base for the Volta Region’s Outdoors
A Ho travel guide: the Volta Regional Museum, Mount Adaklu and Ewe culture, and using the Volta capital as the base for Wli Falls, Mount Afadja, Amedzofe and Tafi Atome monkeys.
Takoradi Travel Guide: Gateway to Ghana’s Western Beaches
A Takoradi (Sekondi-Takoradi) travel guide: Market Circle, Fort Orange and Monkey Hill, and using 'Tadi' as the base for Busua, the western beaches, Nzulezo and Ankasa rainforest.
Tamale Travel Guide: Gateway to Northern Ghana & Mole
A Tamale travel guide: the Central Mosque and market, Dagbon drumming at the Cultural Centre, smock-weaving, and using Ghana's northern hub as the gateway to Mole and the far north.
Ghana’s Slave Castles & Forts: Cape Coast, Elmina & Beyond
A guide to Ghana's slave castles and forts: Cape Coast and Elmina, the Door of No Return, Fort St Jago, Osu Castle, Prinzenstein and the wider chain along the coast.
Ghana’s National Parks & Wildlife: Mole, Kakum & More
A guide to Ghana's national parks and wildlife: Mole walking safaris and elephants, the Kakum canopy walk, Wechiau hippos, sacred monkeys, and the rainforests of Ankasa and Bia.
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.
8 Best Waterfalls in Ghana: Wli, Boti & Beyond
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.
North East Region, Ghana: Gambaga Escarpment & Nalerigu
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.
