GHANA TRAVEL ADVICE
Itinerary advice
Marian Thompson from our Accra-based supplier, M and J Travel, on why she recommends visiting the north of Ghana: “In the north the landscapes are very special and very open – my favourite moment is in the evening when the sun is setting and you can see the big wide landscapes with the baobabs. The landscape is very beautiful up there, there are a lot of rocks. The buildings in the north are also very unique – they are made of mud, they have paintings, they are very beautiful. You can go to the villages and meet a chief.”
Cultural tip
Jim O’Brien is the founder of our West Africa specialist supplier, Native Eye Travel. He shares his Ghana travel advice: “They have an interesting little community tourism project in a place called Wechiau in the north. You can go out with members of the local community onto the Black Volta River and look for hippopotamus. You can explore the village in the company of a local guide and go and meet the king of the village, you can look at the Lobi houses, which are the fortress style houses. It’s quite low key, but it’s an example of a community there empowering themselves and dictating tourism on their own terms rather than having it imposed on them. That I thought was nice to see.”Foodie advice
Marian Thompson from our Accra-based supplier, M and J Travel: “Red red is very good, it’s made with beans and palm oil. And the fried fish and peanut sauce. Fufu we eat a lot but I think it is a bit strange for visitors to get used to! The hot sauce is very, very hot. You must be careful! Waakye is a very good option for vegetarians – it is rice and beans.”
Cultural tips
Vicki Brown, Responsible Travel’s own travel writer and editor, shares her Ghana travel tips: “Everything you hear about Ghanaians being friendly is true, and the more open you are towards them, the more you will get out of it. Learn how to greet people in the local language (this may mean learning several different words as you travel around!) – you’ll cause smiles and laughter and spark up conversations. Outside of the big cities, you won’t receive any hassle or pushiness in the markets. Instead they’re a good place to chat to stallholders about their produce and handcrafts – they might even invite you to take a photograph of them. Shopping on the markets is such an enjoyable social experience.”
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TIPS FROM OUR TRAVELLERS IN GHANA
At Responsible Travel, we think the best people to advise our travellers are often... other travellers. They always return from our tours with packing tips, weather reports, ideas about what to do - and opinions about what not to.
We have selected some of the most useful Ghana travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.
We have selected some of the most useful Ghana travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.
One of my WOW experiences...visiting and dancing with new friends from Lobi village while listening to their incredible music (one of the "instruments" was a shovel)...![]()
– Freddy Davis
“Take every opportunity to engage with the locals that is offered and you will return a richer person for it… go with the flow and Ghanaian time… There is no running water, electricity or mobile phone connection, but I wouldn’t swap it for any 5* star hotel. If I close my eyes I’m back there!” – Julie Winning
“Ghana is the safest place in Africa I've ever been to and I recommend to people especially who thinks Africa is dangerous to travel and involves lots of hassle to go around. There is not much sightseeing type of tourist attractions… and not as many animals... And yet, instead of being introduced to only tourist-y places, anyone who likes to stay off the beaten path and experience the 'real' Africa in a stress-free environment, it's the perfect destination. I was impressed that many local children in rural villages never begged from tourists… and I was able to feel that people were genuinely welcoming us.” – Amy Sakai
“You ain’t seen nothin’ ‘til you’ve seen the huge, smiling king of the Ashantis dance for his rapturous subjects – His Majesty’s still got that swing!” – Richard and Holly Pierce
“If you are expecting a 5 star hotel where you are detached from the local community, wanting to sip cocktails by the pool, then this is definitely not the holiday for you… You feel immersed in all aspects of the Community from the minute you get there... If you are asked to drink a shot of 50% percent proof spirits at 3pm on a Tuesday afternoon with the locals then go for it. Likewise visit the staff's families if you get the chance and experience the thrill of seeing a Shamanic ceremony in full flow on a Friday afternoon… It is a crazily brilliant culture shock!” – Beth Macnab, staying at a Ghana ecolodge with village tour
“If you are a woman bring longer skirts and loose shorts to wear when not at the lodge, because it's considered rude to show above your knees. And every visitor should bring lots of mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and a torch.” – Amy Walter
“Ghana is the safest place in Africa I've ever been to and I recommend to people especially who thinks Africa is dangerous to travel and involves lots of hassle to go around. There is not much sightseeing type of tourist attractions… and not as many animals... And yet, instead of being introduced to only tourist-y places, anyone who likes to stay off the beaten path and experience the 'real' Africa in a stress-free environment, it's the perfect destination. I was impressed that many local children in rural villages never begged from tourists… and I was able to feel that people were genuinely welcoming us.” – Amy Sakai
“You ain’t seen nothin’ ‘til you’ve seen the huge, smiling king of the Ashantis dance for his rapturous subjects – His Majesty’s still got that swing!” – Richard and Holly Pierce
“If you are expecting a 5 star hotel where you are detached from the local community, wanting to sip cocktails by the pool, then this is definitely not the holiday for you… You feel immersed in all aspects of the Community from the minute you get there... If you are asked to drink a shot of 50% percent proof spirits at 3pm on a Tuesday afternoon with the locals then go for it. Likewise visit the staff's families if you get the chance and experience the thrill of seeing a Shamanic ceremony in full flow on a Friday afternoon… It is a crazily brilliant culture shock!” – Beth Macnab, staying at a Ghana ecolodge with village tour
“If you are a woman bring longer skirts and loose shorts to wear when not at the lodge, because it's considered rude to show above your knees. And every visitor should bring lots of mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and a torch.” – Amy Walter
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