Introduction
Ghana is a country with a rich history, and it’s filled with natural beauty. If you want to visit this West African nation, here are six of the top must-see tourist attractions:
Elmina Castle
Elmina Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was once used as a slave castle. It was built by the Portuguese in 1482, who were responsible for bringing African slaves to Europe and America. The castle has been restored, but you can still see evidence of its former use in its dungeons and towers. A museum inside Elmina Castle displays artifacts from Ghana’s history during slavery, including shackles used on captives who were brought here by Europeans looking to profit off their labor.
Elmina Castle is one of Africa’s most popular tourist attractions–it even has its own webcam!
Cape Coast Castle
The Cape Coast Castle, also known as St. George’s Castle, is a World Heritage Site located in Cape Coast, Ghana. It was built by the Portuguese in 1482 and used as a base for the transatlantic slave trade until 1874 when slavery was abolished in the British Empire. In 1957 it became a prison until 1982 when it opened its doors to tourists who wish to visit this historic site and learn more about its history.
Osagyefo-Atta II Memorial Park
Located in Cape Coast, Osagyefo-Atta II Memorial Park is the burial site of Osagyefo-Atta II. The park serves as a memorial to him and is popular with tourists who come to Ghana.
Kakum National Park
Kakum National Park is the first and largest national park in Ghana. It’s located in the Eastern Region of the country, and it’s home to a wide variety of wildlife including elephants, leopards, lions and chimpanzees. The park is also popular with tourists who come here to hike through its forests or climb one of its many hills.
Mole National Park
Mole National Park is a national park in Ghana. It is located in the Eastern Region of Ghana and covers an area of about 9,500 hectares. The park was established in 1931 and has been managed by the Wildlife Division since then.
Mole National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including birds, reptiles and mammals such as elephants; buffalos; antelopes (such as roan antelope); monkeys; warthogs and crocodiles among others. The park also boasts beautiful scenery with its rocky hills as well as grasslands which provide excellent habitat for many species of animals that live here
Nzulezu Nature Reserve
Nzulezu Nature Reserve, located in the Ashanti Region, is home to several nature reserves and national parks. The reserve consists of a variety of fauna including leopards, hyenas and elephants. There are also over 200 species of birds that can be seen here.
The reserve is located near Kumasi which makes it easy to access by road or air transport from Accra or Kumasi respectively. You can take the A1 highway from Accra (about 5 hours) or fly into Kotoka International Airport then take a taxi to Kumasi where you will be picked up by staff at Nzulezu Nature Reserve who will take you on an hour long drive through some beautiful scenery before reaching your accommodation for the night at Amani Lodge which sits along side Lake Bosumtwe where many animals come down during rainy season because they know there will always be water there!
Rock Art Sites of Northern Ghana
Northern Ghana is home to the rock art sites of northern Ghana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rock art is thought to be between 10,000 and 20,000 years old and has been dated by scientists using radiocarbon dating techniques.
The site contains over 1,500 paintings on sandstone outcrops or boulders in the savannah region of northern Ghana. The images depict humans and animals such as elephants, giraffes and crocodiles from life-like perspectives; they also show hunting scenes with arrows being shot at antelopes by bowsmen wearing leopard skins around their waists.
A trip to Ghana won’t be complete without exploring the top tourist attractions.
The top tourist attractions in Ghana include Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle and Osagyefo-Atta II Memorial Park.
Elmina Castle is the oldest European castle in Africa and was built by Portugal as a trade center for its gold mines in the 15th century. Today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site that you can visit for free! You’ll find an impressive collection of artifacts from various eras here including cannons and other military objects used during Ghana’s colonial era (1957-1960).
Cape Coast Castle is another UNESCO World Heritage Site worth visiting if you’re interested in learning more about how Europeans interacted with Africans during slavery times. Its exhibits include artifacts like shackles used on slaves who were brought here during their journey across oceans via ships called “slave ships”; these exhibit rooms also show how those same people lived once they arrived at their final destination–and what kind of work they were forced into doing after being sold off by traders operating out of places like Elmina Castle mentioned above.”
Conclusion
Ghana is one of the most diverse countries in West Africa, and there are many attractions to see. Whether you want to explore the rich history of Ghana or experience nature at its finest, there’s something for everyone in this country. The Rock Art Sites of Northern Ghana are especially fascinating because they contain thousands of years’ worth of artwork from different cultures that once lived here before Europeans arrived with Christianity.
