GH, Ghana

Ghana's Cape Coast and Elmina castles confront the slave trade directly, the Mole National Park has elephant tracking on foot, and Accra's beaches and live highlife venues anchor the coastal life.

Highlights

When to Visit

Nov-Mar

Dry harmattan season with cooler temperatures, Cape Coast and Elmina castle tours pleasant, and Mole walking safaris at peak elephant concentrations.

Apr-Jun

First rainy season brings afternoon storms but greens up the country, and the Year of Return events keep Accra's cultural calendar active.

Jul-Aug

Cooler dry break with Aboakyer deer hunt festival in Winneba, and Homowo festival in Ga Mashie corner of Accra in August.

Sep-Oct

Second rainy season makes northern roads unreliable, but Mole's wildlife concentrates at remaining waterholes.