Ghana
Travel tips for Ghana
Top 5 Experiences
The former „land of kings“ surprises its visitors with a cultural and natural wealth. The highlights of the country include:

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Mole National Park
The country’s largest national park is surrounded by grassland savanna. The over 90 species of animals that live here include elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, antelopes, monkeys, as well as reptiles and amphibians. Also, 300 species of birds call the park their home.

Kakum National Park
The tropical rainforest of the national park is home to an impressive plant life. Rare animals such as forest elephants, Lowe’s monkeys and forest buffaloes live here. A highlight is the unique treetop trail with one of the highest free-floating suspension bridge in the world.

Historical Heritage
As a former colony and place of slave trade, one can find some historical remains here like the forts of Elmina and Cape Coast or the slave market of Salaga. Another historical insight can be gained at the mosque of Larabanga, one of the oldest of its kind in Africa.

Beaches
With its beautiful beaches the coast of Ghana invites to relax. Over 500km of coastline offer several deserted beaches, for example in Elmina, Ezile Bay or Beyin.
Tourist infrastructure
Accra, the capital, serves as the main gateway for all international flights, while travel within the country is primarily by road. Ghana’s transport network is comparatively well developed within the West African region, though road conditions vary by area. Major routes, particularly along the coast, are paved, while roads become increasingly uneven further inland.
The range of accommodation is steadily expanding. Especially along the coast, there is a well-established selection of small and medium-sized hotels and resorts. In the interior, accommodation tends to be more basic, particularly outside the larger towns and cities.
Climate and travel season
The climate can be roughly divided into two climatic zones: the humid south with green rainforest and the dry north with tree, shrub and grass savannah. Since there are no classical seasons in Ghana, the temperature is relatively constant all year round with approx. 30°C, in the cooler months it drops by up to 5°C. Only in the north it gets warmer. Only in the north it gets warmer and temperatures rise to 40°C at the beginning of the year.
In the south, the main rainy season is between April and June, followed by the small rainy season from September to October. The north, on the other hand, has a rainy season from April to October, with the latter two months being the most pronounced.
The best time to travel are the months of the dry season. For the south this means July and August and November to April, for the north November to April.
Visa and entry
Citizens of Germany, Austria and Switzerland require a visa for the entry into Ghana, which must be applied for in good time at the responsible embassy in the respective country. All travel documents must be valid for at least six months beyond the trip.
Since the regulations can change at any time, all information are non-binding and without guarantee. Please observe the visa regulations and the current information of the Federal Foreign Office / Federal Ministry European and International Affairs / Federal Department of Foreign Affaires at all times.
Impressions from Ghana
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