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Accra Park is a vibrant children’s playground located in Dzorwulu, Accra  offering fun rides, games, and family-friendly entertainment in a well-guarded, cheerful setting.

It features classic amusement rides, open play areas, and a welcoming staff, making it a go-to destination for weekend outings and birthday celebrations.

Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. Ussher Fort is a historic Dutch fort in Jamestown, Accra, built in 1649 and later used as a prison  now restored as a museum and cultural center that preserves Ghana’s colonial and post-independence history.

The fort played a key role in the transatlantic slave trade, later serving as a colonial prison, and today stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Fort James is a fort located in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Royal African Company of England as a trading post for both gold and slaves in 1673, where it joined the Dutch Fort Crêvecœur, and the Danish Fort Christiansborg along the coast of the then Gold Coast.Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of Ghana’s colonial past and resilience.

Fort James is ideal for history enthusiasts, cultural tourists, and students, offering a sobering yet vital experience that connects Ghana’s colonial legacy to its independence journey.

Mole National Park is Ghana’s largest and most prestigious wildlife reserve, located in the Savannah Region — offering unforgettable safari experiences, rich biodiversity, and stunning savannah landscapes.

Mole National Park protects an area of savannah and forest in northern Ghana. It’s home to elephants, leopards and rare birds such as the white-backed vulture. In the western part of the park, the Konkori Escarpment has panoramic views and overlooks waterholes where animals drink. There are waterfalls along the Kparia and Polzen rivers. To the south, Larabanga village has a centuries-old, Sudanese-style mosque.

Memory Lane Art Park is a serene cultural space in Accra that blends public art, nature, and community — perfect for relaxation, reflection, and creative inspiration.

The park features sculptures, murals, and installations by both emerging and established Ghanaian artists, celebrating the country’s cultural heritage and contemporary creativity.

Aburi Botanical Gardens is a serene hilltop retreat in Ghana’s Eastern Region, offering lush landscapes, rare plant species, and colonial-era charm  perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and day-trippers from Accra.

Originally designed as a sanatorium and agricultural research station, it has evolved into one of West Africa’s most beautiful and historic gardens.

Cape Coast Castle is one of about forty “slave castles”, or large commercial forts, built on the Gold Coast of West Africa by European traders. It was originally a Portuguese “feitoria” or trading post, established in 1555, which was named Cabo Corso.

Cape Coast Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ghana’s Central Region, historically used in the trans-Atlantic slave trade  now a powerful museum and memorial that honors the resilience of African ancestors.

Kakum National Park is on coast of southern Ghana, in West Africa. It protects an area of rainforest, home to endangered mammals such as forest elephants, bongo antelopes and primates like the Diana monkey.

The park is rich in butterflies and birds, including African grey parrots and hornbills. The Canopy Walkway, suspended 30 meters above the ground, provides treetop views of the forest.

Boti Falls is a twin waterfall located at Boti in Yilo Krobo District in the Eastern Region of Ghana. These twin falls, which come from two rivers, are referred to as female and male; according to local myth, a rainbow is formed when they merge.

A must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Black Star Square, also known as Independence Square, is Ghana’s most iconic public monument  a powerful symbol of freedom, unity, and national pride located in the heart of Accra.

Commissioned by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and completed in 1961, Black Star Square commemorates Ghana’s independence from British colonial rule. It was built to host national celebrations and civic events, including the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II that same year.