Travel Stories

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

3 min read • May 5, 2022

Before you head to Ghana to dive into the warm tropical waters, you'll need a visa. Here's everything you need to know about visa requirements for Ghana.

• budget travel

• connections

6 min read • May 1, 2022

With a little advance planning on these helpful tips, it’s not hard to have a memorable in adventure in Ghana on a limited budget.

• public transport

• destination practicalities

9 min read • Apr 24, 2022

Ghana is famed for its beaches but exploring the rest of the country is easy by bus, car or plane. Here are our top tips for getting around Ghana.

• beaches

• activities

6 min read • Apr 20, 2022

Ghana’s coastline is home to some of West Africa’s best beaches, from Accra’s Labadi Beach to the surf-friendly Busua.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

7 min read • Apr 17, 2022

Want to see wildlife? Avoid the rains? Catch the most exciting seasonal festivals? Here are the best times to visit Ghana to make your trip memorable.

• national parks

• activities

6 min read • Mar 17, 2022

Untouched rainforest, teeming wildlife, vigorous hikes and more await at Ghana’s inspiring national parks. Here’s our guide to these national treasures.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

7 min read • Mar 11, 2022

If you’re planning a trip to Ghana and aren’t sure where to start, this guide will tell you everything you need to know before you go.

• beaches

• activities

8 min read • Jun 19, 2019

One of my earliest memories of going on holiday was visiting my extended family in Ghana around the age of 6. I remember the sweltering humidity, the rich…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Apr 11, 2018

Lonely Planet Local Elio Stamm moved to Accra three years ago. Although the humidity and sheer volume of everything were a little overwhelming to start,…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Mar 26, 2018

Do you know your waakye from your fufu? Or your Jollof from your red-red? Not a worry. Here we lay bare the secrets of Accra's best local food and tell…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Oct 12, 2016

West Africans have music in their blood, so if you're planning a night out in Accra, you don't have to decide between conversations over a drink or…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

4 min read • Jan 9, 2014

Everyone knows about the great national parks of eastern and southern Africa – Masai Mara, Kruger and Serengeti all conjure up images of majestic…