10 minutes (6 miles) from Kotoka International Airport
Culture, food, shopping
Day 2: Kakum National Park
3 hours (95 miles) from Accra
Rainforest, canopy walk
Day 3: Cape Coast
1 hour (30 miles) from Kakum National Park
Beaches, history
Day 4: Elmina Castle
20 minutes (10 miles) from Cape Coast
Slavery history, architecture
Day 5: Kumasi
4 hours (144 miles) from Elmina Castle
Traditional crafts, markets
Day 6: Manhyia Palace Museum
10 minutes (4 miles) from Kumasi
History, culture
Day 7: Mole National Park
7 hours (230 miles) from Manhyia Palace Museum
Safari, wildlife
Day 8: Tamale
3 hours (111 miles) from Mole National Park
Music, culture, food
Day 9: Larabanga Mosque
1 hour 30 minutes (50 miles) from Tamale
Islamic architecture, history
Day 10: Nzulezu
3 hours 20 minutes (131 miles) from Larabanga Mosque
Stilt village, nature
Day 11: Busua
3 hours 40 minutes (127 miles) from Nzulezu
Relaxation, beaches, surfing
Day 12: Fort Metal Cross
20 minutes (4 miles) from Busua
Slavery history, architecture
Day 13: Aburi Botanical Gardens
4 hours (132 miles) from Fort Metal Cross
Plants, gardens, nature
Day 14: Accra
1 hour (24 miles) from Aburi Botanical Gardens
Shopping, beach, food
Time and Cost Estimates
Kakum National Park (4 hours, GHS 40)
Elmina Castle (1 hour, GHS 40)
Manhyia Palace Museum (2 hours, GHS 20)
Mole National Park (1 day, GHS 70)
Larabanga Mosque (1 hour, GHS 20)
Nzulezu (3 hours, GHS 30)
Fort Metal Cross (1 hour, GHS 20)
Aburi Botanical Gardens (3 hours, GHS 30)
Total Estimated Costs: GHS 290
Useful Tips
If you have more time, you can add a visit to Wli Waterfalls, Lake Volta, or Osu Castle. If you have less time, you can skip Kumasi or Tamale. Remember to bring insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes, and light clothing for the hot weather. Be sure to respect local customs and ask permission before taking pictures of people.