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YOUR CITY. YOUR KIND OF ADVENTURE.
Accra.
Collections, independence history and coastal neighbourhoods: leave room for conversation as well as monuments.
Greater Accra, Ghana City guide 040
Akwaaba Accra.
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How do you like to explore?
Choose a starting point. Make it yours.
Mix the landmarks with the little detours. Your day, your pace.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Find your Accra
6 discoveries
Accra, at a glance6 places to explore
CultureFoodOutdoorsHidden gems
Approximate places; numbered labels may be offset. Check entrance and access details.© OpenStreetMap contributorsMap dataMap sources · ODbL
PICK A LITTLE ADVENTURE
Follow your curiosity.
A taste of Accra 4 dishes to know +
ORDER A LITTLE CURIOSITY
A taste of Ghana
Ask a cook about the sauces and sides that make these dishes their own.
Read the local food guideWaakye
Rice and beans, served with a choice of accompaniments.
Jollof rice
Rice cooked in a seasoned tomato-based sauce.
Kelewele
Spiced fried plantain pieces.
Banku
A cooked, fermented maize-and-cassava dough, often served with soup, sauce or fish.
Recipes vary. Ask your vendor about ingredients and allergens.
A LITTLE CITY SPIRIT · EXTERNAL SHOP
Life is Good T-shirts
Search Life is Good for Accra T-shirts. City-specific designs haven’t been confirmed; the wider collection offers other places to explore.
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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE. A RICHER TRIP.
Meet Accra, one card at a time.
A friendly hello, a dish decoded, a story to notice. Take a minute before you head out.
Accra / Local words01 — 06
A little local language
Start with a friendly hello.
Make a guess. A little curiosity goes a long way.
GO A LITTLE FURTHER
A day beyond Accra
Choose one destination for the day. Compare the journey, leave room to explore and plan your return before setting out.
01By roadGardens in the hills
Aburi Botanical Gardens
Take a slower day among mature trees and botanical collections above the capital.
1–1½ hrIndicative time each way
Accra → Aburi Botanical Gardens in the Akuapem Hills by arranged private driver or an Aburi-inclusive road tour.
- Explore the palm-lined garden entrance.
- Take a guided walk among the plant collections.
- Pause for lunch in Aburi before returning.
Before you go
Arrange return transport and confirm garden opening and guide availability; an operator's combined tour may add farther stops.
Access & pace
Paths may be uneven or muddy after rain; ask for a shorter route and confirm vehicle drop-off close to the entrance.
02By roadSavanna & Shai heritage
Shai Hills Resource Reserve
Explore a savanna reserve whose rocky hills also preserve traces of Shai community history.
1–2 hrIndicative time each way
Accra → Shai Hills along the Tema–Akosombo corridor by booked private road transport; meet the reserve guide at the entry.
- Take a guided reserve outing.
- Learn about the former Shai settlements.
- Choose a short viewpoint walk if conditions suit.
Before you go
Confirm the guide, route, fees, and return pickup ahead; visit earlier in the day for less heat, and treat wildlife sightings as a possibility.
Access & pace
Cave approaches and rocky climbs can be steep; request a route that avoids them if needed and verify vehicle access.
Checked 7 September 2026. Journey times are broad planning estimates, not live timetables. Opening days, tickets, connections and access can change. Check the linked operators for your travel date.