Ghana, and Why You Should Visit

A quick summary of why YOU should visit Ghana!

Along the coast of West Africa, with Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to the west and Togo to the east, lies the wonderful, welcoming country of Ghana.

Ghana is a beautiful, lively country made up of breathtaking beaches, rich cultural history, yummy local foods, and anything else you wish to imagine. It’s welcoming citizens and spirited atmosphere make it one of your must-visit vacation destinations around the world.

The people of Ghana welcome visitors from all countries as if they are their own people. They won’t hesitate to say hello, help you out, or at least offer to make your stay better in any way they can. This makes the atmosphere incredibly peaceful, and the energetic sounds of afrobeats music playing in the streets certainly brings everything to life.

What’s especially wonderful about Ghana is the outright pride in their culture. The street-side markets and pop-up beach vendors are always thriving, creating a place to really have a chance for not only the Ghanaian people to take part in daily activities, but also for visitors to have the opportunity to walk along through the market and embrace the true Ghanaian lifestyle. The vendors are selling anything from beautiful woven Kente (traditional Ghanaian cloth) bags and fabrics, to staple food snacks such as plantain chips. With the perfect balance between chaotic and fun, there is never a dull moment in the marketplace.

(photo courtesy of theculturetrip.com)

If you’re looking for a more relaxing day, you're also in the right place. Make friends at one of the plentiful rooftop pools, stroll the Accra Mall, visit the historic Cape Coast Castle, or enjoy the day at one of the country’s incredible National Parks. At night, experience the eccentric nightlife at Downtown Osu, or visit one of the many lowkey lounges around the city of Accra. There is never a lack of options to experience. To see more about what I love to do while in Ghana, read my post about Best Things to do in Ghana!

An important note to remember is that Ghana can certainly be enjoyed traveling alone (you will surely make friends if you’d like to), as a couple, or as a group of friends or family. I traveled alone and met with friends already from there, and also met friends while there. The rapidly growing tourism has allowed the opportunity of many international flights to drop down into Kotoka International Airport in the capital of Accra, making the country accessible from anywhere in the world. See my favorite set of flights from the United States to Ghana on my flights post where I go in depth into everything you need to know from start to finish. And in this post, I also go into arrival processes, entry requirements, and currency exchange.

Once you touch down in Ghana, you’ll be certain it won’t be your last time!