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Ghana Highlights and Events
Travel in Ghana with Intrepid
West Africa's gregarious Ghana is home to historic slave forts, wildlife to rival East Africa and some of the world's biggest (and brightest) markets. From the lively city bars and clubs to lush national parks abounding with elephants and golden beaches just waiting to be enjoyed, Ghana is a dynamic destination to meet with enthusiasm and energy.
Experience Ghana's highlights on these trips
Nomadic West Africa Eastbound
36 days
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USD $3,775*CAD $3,763*AUD $3,655*EUR €2,867*GBP £2,291*NZD $4,664*ZAR R28,583*CHF FR3,302** Total price tool tip
Ghana, Togo & Benin
21 days
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- USD $1,495CAD $1,505AUD $1,455EUR €1,165GBP £905NZD $1,860ZAR R10,320CHF FR1,175Trip Price tool tip
- USD $410Kitty tool tip
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USD $1,905*CAD $1,903*AUD $1,847*EUR €1,451*GBP £1,155*NZD $2,352*ZAR R13,171*CHF FR1,499** Total price tool tip
Accra to Freetown
28 days
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- USD $2,295CAD $2,310AUD $2,230EUR €1,790GBP £1,390NZD $2,860ZAR R17,825CHF FR2,070Trip Price tool tip
- USD $765Kitty tool tip
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USD $3,060*CAD $3,052*AUD $2,962*EUR €2,323*GBP £1,856*NZD $3,778*ZAR R23,145*CHF FR2,675** Total price tool tip
Freetown to Accra
28 days
Basix
- USD $2,295CAD $2,310AUD $2,230EUR €1,790GBP £1,390NZD $2,860ZAR R17,825CHF FR2,070Trip Price tool tip
- USD $765Kitty tool tip
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USD $3,060*CAD $3,052*AUD $2,962*EUR €2,323*GBP £1,856*NZD $3,778*ZAR R23,145*CHF FR2,675** Total price tool tip
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Highlights
- Discover the beautiful beaches and historic forts of Keta
- Look for birds, elephants and buffalo in the tropical rainforest of Kakum National Park
- Help out the local community in the small village of Brenu Akyinin
- Visit the incredible Baobeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary
- Enjoy the vibrant markets and sizzling nightlife of Accra
- Find out about Ghana's place in the slave trade in historic Elmina
- Learn about West African music and drumming in lively Kumasi
- Take a refreshing dip in the cool waters of the Kintampo Waterfalls
- See lions, monkeys and antelope in the impressive Mole National Park
- Explore massive Lake Volta, the largest artificial lake in the world
Ghana's Top Picks
Personalised coffins are popular in Ghana, with coffins shaped and decorated like mobile phones, cars and beer bottles not uncommon
Top 5 Street Food Favourites of Ghana
- Fufu: This Ghanaian staple can be found all over the country and isn't only a food but also an eating utensil too. Consisting of pounded cassava or yam, mixed with mashed plantain, fufu is rolled up into a ball and used to scoop up soup or stew, then eaten - a tasty multi-tasker!
- Jollof Rice: Thought to have been created in Gambia, this big pot of seasoned rice is one of Ghana's most flavoursome dishes. White rice is cooked in coconut oil and stock with tomato paste, sale, spices and chilli to create a spicy, hearty, dish perfect for backpackers on a budget.
- Kelewele: This dish of fried plantains spiced with cayenne pepper, chilli powder, nutmeg, cloves and salt is a popular snack food sold by street vendors and market stalls. Choose to eat alone as a snack or served with stews or rice.
- Kenkey: This staple dish popular throughout West Africa is made by fermenting ground maize, then cooking in banana leaves or foil. Kenkey can be served alongside hot sauce, gravy and/or fish.
- Kyinkyinga: With beef representing a luxury to many in Ghana, this West Africa version of the kebab is a true street food delicacy. Featuring seasoned meat (usually beef), onions, peanuts, capsicum, tomatoes, garlic and chilli served with rice, salad or bread, this is a tasty meal full of flavour.
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Ghana at a glance
- 7
- Accra (population 2 million)
- 24.3 million
- English
- GHS
- (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
- Type D (Old British 3-pin), Type G (Irish/British 3-pin)
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