Ghana 14-Day Itinerary 2026
Two weeks in Ghana allows you to explore far beyond the usual highlights. This comprehensive route adds the waterfall-rich Volta Region, the drumming villages of the Greater Accra hinterland, Ada Foah on the Volta estuary, the Ashanti craft villages in depth, the mosques and markets of Tamale, and extra time in Mole National Park. You will experience Ghana from the tropical coast to the dry northern savannah, with rest days to absorb it all.
Route Overview
| Day | Location | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accra | Jamestown, Kwame Nkrumah, Makola Market |
| 2 | Accra | W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, Labadi Beach, Osu nightlife |
| 3 | Volta Region | Wli Waterfalls, Tafi Atome monkey sanctuary |
| 4 | Ada Foah | Volta River estuary, Songor Lagoon, sea turtles |
| 5 | Cape Coast | Cape Coast Castle (UNESCO), university town |
| 6 | Elmina & Kakum | Elmina Castle, canopy walkway, rainforest |
| 7 | Busua Beach | Rest day, surfing, beach relaxation |
| 8 | Kumasi | Kejetia Market, Manhyia Palace Museum |
| 9 | Ashanti Villages | Bonwire kente weaving, Ntonso adinkra, Lake Bosomtwe |
| 10 | Kumasi | Kumasi Fort, Prempeh II Museum, rest afternoon |
| 11 | Tamale | Fly or drive, Tamale central mosque, market |
| 12 | Mole National Park | Walking safari, elephants, Larabanga Mosque |
| 13 | Mole National Park | Jeep safari, Mognori Eco-Village, rest |
| 14 | Tamale → Accra | Fly south, final evening, departure |
Days 1-2 – Accra
Day 1: Historic Accra
Explore Jamestown with its lighthouse, Ussher Fort and the bustling fishing harbour. Visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (GH₵20) and Makola Market. Evening at Buka Restaurant for banku and tilapia or Oxford Street in Osu for bars and restaurants.
Day 2: Culture & Beach
Morning at the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre (GH₵25), the final home of the African-American civil rights leader who became a Ghanaian citizen. Visit the Artists Alliance Gallery in Labadi for contemporary art. Afternoon at Labadi Beach (GH₵10 entry) with live drumming and beach bars. Evening in Osu at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill or Santoku.
Stay: Budget: GH₵200/night | Mid: GH₵600 | Luxury: GH₵2,500+
Days 3-4 – Volta Region & Ada Foah
Day 3: Volta Waterfalls
Drive east to the Volta Region (3-4 hours). Visit Wli Waterfalls, the tallest waterfall in West Africa at 80 metres, reached by a 45-minute forest hike (GH₵30). Stop at Tafi Atome monkey sanctuary (GH₵20) to see sacred mona monkeys that have been protected by the village for centuries. The Volta Region's hilly landscape with cocoa and coffee plantations is dramatically different from the coast.
Day 4: Ada Foah Estuary
Drive south to Ada Foah (3 hours) where the Volta River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Take a boat trip on the Songor Lagoon (GH₵50-100) — a vast salt lagoon that is a major breeding site for terns. From November to January, sea turtles nest on the nearby beaches. Relax at the river estuary where fresh and salt water meet, creating a unique swimming experience.
Stay: Ada Foah — Manet Paradise Beach Resort (from GH₵400) or aqua Safari Resort (from GH₵800)
Days 5-7 – Cape Coast, Elmina & Busua
Day 5: Cape Coast
Drive west along the coast (4.5 hours from Ada Foah). Tour Cape Coast Castle (GH₵80), the UNESCO World Heritage slave fort. The guided tour through the dungeons is deeply moving. Explore the university town of Cape Coast in the evening — it has a more relaxed atmosphere than Accra.
Day 6: Elmina & Kakum
Morning at Elmina Castle (GH₵80), built by the Portuguese in 1482, with the fishing harbour visible from the ramparts. Walk through Elmina's posuban shrines. Afternoon at Kakum National Park canopy walkway (GH₵90) — 350 metres of rope bridges 40 metres above the rainforest floor.
Day 7: Busua Beach Rest Day
Drive 2 hours west to Busua Beach, Ghana's best surfing village. This is your rest day — swim, learn to surf (GH₵100 for a lesson), read in a hammock, or walk to the nearby Fort Butre ruins. Busua has a laid-back vibe with excellent beach bars and fresh seafood.
Stay: Busua — Budget: Busua Inn (from GH₵150) | Mid: Busua Beach Resort (from GH₵400) | Luxury: Hideout Lodge (from GH₵700)
Days 8-10 – Kumasi & Ashanti Country
Day 8: Kumasi City
Drive from Busua to Kumasi (5 hours). Dive into Kejetia Market (Central Market) — over 10,000 stalls, one of the largest in West Africa. Visit Manhyia Palace Museum (GH₵30), the seat of the Ashanti king, to understand the golden heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Day 9: Craft Villages & Crater Lake
Full day visiting the famous Ashanti craft villages. Start at Bonwire to watch kente cloth being woven and buy direct from the weavers. Continue to Ntonso for adinkra cloth stamping, then Ahwiaa for wood carving. Afternoon at Lake Bosomtwe (GH₵20), Ghana's only natural lake formed in a meteorite crater — swim, kayak or relax on the shore.
Day 10: Rest & Culture
Morning at the Kumasi Fort and Military Museum (GH₵15) and the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum. The fort documents the Anglo-Ashanti wars. Afternoon at leisure — this is your mid-trip rest point. Explore Kumasi's excellent street food: fufu with light soup, kelewele (fried plantain) and fresh coconut water from vendors.
Stay: Budget: GH₵180 | Mid: GH₵500 (Golden Bean) | Luxury: GH₵1,200 (Golden Tulip)
Days 11-13 – Northern Ghana & Mole
Day 11: Tamale
Fly from Kumasi to Tamale (45 minutes, GH₵800 on Africa World Airlines) or make the 7-hour drive. Tamale is the capital of the Northern Region with a distinctly different cultural feel — predominantly Muslim with mud-brick mosques and shea butter production. Visit the Tamale Central Mosque and the bustling Tamale Market. Try tuo zaafi (TZ, a thick porridge) with ayoyo soup.
Day 12: Mole Walking Safari
Drive to Mole National Park (2.5 hours). Stop at the Larabanga Mosque (GH₵20), one of the oldest mosques in West Africa dating to 1421. At Mole, join the dawn walking safari (GH₵50) — rangers lead you on foot through the savannah to find elephants, antelopes, warthogs and 300+ bird species. Getting within metres of elephants on foot is exhilarating.
Day 13: Mole Full Day
Morning jeep safari (GH₵80) exploring the far reaches of the 4,840 sq km park. Afternoon visit to Mognori Eco-Village (GH₵30) for a canoe trip on a river teeming with wildlife and a cultural performance by the village community. Watch elephants at the Mole Motel waterhole at dusk. This is your final rest afternoon — savour the peace of the African savannah.
Stay: Budget: Salia Motel Larabanga GH₵120 | Mid: Mole Motel GH₵400 | Luxury: Zaina Lodge GH₵3,500 all-inclusive
Day 14 – Return to Accra
Drive to Tamale Airport (2.5 hours) for a morning flight to Accra (1 hour). Spend the afternoon on last-minute shopping at the Accra Arts Centre or Labadi Beach before your evening departure flight. If you have a full final day, visit the Aburi Botanical Garden (GH₵20, 45 minutes from Accra) — a stunning hillside garden established in 1890 with panoramic views of the Accra plains.
Budget Summary (14 Days)
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (14 nights) | GH₵3,200 | GH₵8,000 | GH₵28,000 |
| Transport (buses, flights, car) | GH₵2,500 | GH₵5,500 | GH₵12,000 |
| Food & drinks | GH₵1,400 | GH₵3,000 | GH₵7,000 |
| Activities & entry fees | GH₵700 | GH₵1,000 | GH₵2,000 |
| Total per person | GH₵7,800 (~$490) | GH₵17,500 (~$1,090) | GH₵49,000 (~$3,060) |
Prices based on 2026 rates. Exchange rate approximately GH₵16 = $1 USD.
Trip Snapshot
- Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
- Regions: Coast, Volta, Ashanti, North
- Budget from: GH₵7,800 ($490)
- Best months: Nov-Mar
- Internal flights: 1-2