7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Ghana in March 2024

  1. Day 1: Labadi Beach
    20 minutes (7.5 miles) from Kotoka International Airport

    Start off your trip with a visit to Labadi Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Accra. Enjoy the sun, sand and sea while indulging in local foods and drinks.

  2. Day 2: Cape Coast Castle
    2 hours 17 minutes (87 miles) from Labadi Beach

    Visit the historic Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as a hub for the transatlantic slave trade. Explore the castle's museum and take a guided tour to learn about the dark history of the slave trade in Ghana.

  3. Day 3: Kakum National Park
    1 hour 6 minutes (35 miles) from Cape Coast Castle

    Experience the beauty of nature with a visit to Kakum National Park. Walk through the park's canopy walkway and spot wildlife such as monkeys, birds and butterflies. Take a guided tour to learn about the park's rich biodiversity.

  4. Day 4: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
    3 hours 4 minutes (121 miles) from Kakum National Park

    Pay homage to Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, at his memorial park. Learn about Nkrumah's contributions to Ghana's independence and visit his final resting place.

  5. Day 5: Aburi Botanical Gardens
    41 minutes (16 miles) from Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

    Escape the city and journey to Aburi Botanical Gardens, a peaceful oasis filled with exotic plants and trees. Take a stroll through the gardens and enjoy a picnic with your family.

  6. Day 6: Wli Waterfalls
    3 hours 12 minutes (121 miles) from Aburi Botanical Gardens

    End your trip with a visit to Wli Waterfalls, the highest waterfall in Ghana. Take a refreshing dip in the cool waters and hike through the lush greenery of the surrounding forest.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Labadi Beach (2 hours, free entry)
  • Cape Coast Castle (3 hours, 40 GHC per adult)
  • Kakum National Park (4 hours, 50 GHC per adult)
  • Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (2 hours, free entry)
  • Aburi Botanical Gardens (2 hours, 15 GHC per adult)
  • Wli Waterfalls (3 hours, 25 GHC per adult)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 130 GHC per adult
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