Ghana
Travel tips for Ghana
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Once known for its powerful kingdoms, Ghana today surprises visitors with its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse experiences. Discover some of the country’s highlights:

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Mole National Park
Mole National Park, Ghana’s largest national park, is surrounded by Guinea savanna landscapes. More than 90 mammal species can be found here, including elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and various primates, as well as reptiles and amphibians. The park is also home to around 300 species of birds.

Kakum National Park
The tropical rainforest of Kakum National Park is home to remarkable biodiversity, including rare species such as forest elephants, Lowe’s guenons, and forest buffaloes. A highlight is the famous treetop canopy walkway, offering visitors a unique perspective high above the rainforest floor.

Historical Heritage
Ghana’s history reflects a rich cultural heritage shaped by ancient traditions, colonial history, and the impact of the transatlantic slave trade. Sites such as the forts of Elmina and Cape Coast, the former slave market of Salaga, and the Larabanga Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in West Africa, offer insights into the country’s diverse past.

Beaches
With its beautiful beaches, Ghana’s coastline offers ideal places to relax and unwind. Stretching over 500 km along the Gulf of Guinea, it features peaceful and less crowded beaches, including those around Elmina, Ezile Bay, and 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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