Things to do in Accra
Accra, planned before you land.
The capital's markets and monuments, the slave castles of the Cape Coast and a walk through the rainforest canopy.
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What to do in Accra
Accra is the easiest West African capital for a first visit and the base for the coast. The city itself is a day: Independence Square, the Nkrumah mausoleum, Jamestown's lighthouse and Makola market. Cape Coast and Elmina castles are three hours west and the canopy walk at Kakum is just beyond them, so most people do the coast as a long day or an overnight. Tours collect from city hotels.
01
Cape Coast and Elmina castles
The two largest slave forts on the coast, with the dungeons and the Door of No Return, guided by the castle staff. About three hours each way from Accra. A heavy, necessary day.
02
Kakum canopy walk
Seven rope bridges 100 feet up in the rainforest canopy, 45 minutes from Cape Coast. Usually combined with the castles on a two-day trip.
03
Accra city tour
Independence Square, the Kwame Nkrumah mausoleum, the Jamestown lighthouse and fishing harbour and the W.E.B. Du Bois centre, by car with a guide. Half or full day.
04
Makola market and a food tour
The sprawling central market with a guide to steer you, then jollof, waakye, kelewele and kenkey from the stalls that locals trust.
05
Fantasy coffins in Teshie
The workshops where coffins are carved as fish, planes and shoes, an Accra tradition and a strange, cheerful visit. Often with the arts centre.
06
Aburi gardens and Shai Hills
The botanical gardens in the cool hills above the city, or the savanna reserve with baboons and caves an hour east. Half days.
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Good to know
- Sort the visa before you fly
- US and Canadian citizens need a visa for Ghana, normally applied for in advance; visa on arrival schemes have run in some seasons. Check the current rules with the embassy before booking flights.
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Before you go
The city with a local guide, from a broadcaster's travel series.
Questions before you book
Can I do Cape Coast in a day from Accra?
Yes, as a 12 to 13 hour day with both castles. Adding Kakum makes it an overnight in Cape Coast or Elmina, which is the better trip.
When is the best time to visit?
November to March is the dry season. December is busy with the diaspora homecoming events; book flights and hotels early for it.
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