Named the "Gateway to Ghana," this region, though the smallest, is also the most densely populated section of Ghana. Accra, the capital city, is located here and tourists can visit such attractions as the National Museum, and the DuBois Memorial Center for Pan-Africa culture. The museum recounts the history of Ghana from present to prehistoric times while the DuBois Memorial Center is dedicated to the life of civil rights activist W.E.B. DuBois. You can also wander the busy urban markets, home to a diverse crowd of vendors hawking native wares. If city touring is not to your liking, you can remain closer to the shore and enjoy the beaches of this region, including Labadi Pleasure Beach and Kokrobite Beach.
Once the former government seat of the British colonial administration, this region offers both historical significance and natural wonders. Castles dating back to the days of the first British regimes stand preserved for tourists and historians alike. Castle tours, including slave dungeon tours, feature Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, and Fort Saint Jago. There are also numerous historic towns and fishing villages to explore. Natural attractions also abound in this tropical region. Kakum National Forest is comprised of miles and miles of virgin rain forest. Tourists can view exotic species of birds, butterflies, and game animals, including Bongo and forest elephant. Guided walking and tree canopies tours are available. Sir Charles Beach Resort highlights the many beaches along the cape coast.
Visitors can find the heartbeat of Ghana in the centrally located Ashanti region. Any trip to this region should start in the capital city of Kumasi. This diverse and safe city features cultural centers, museums, and the unforgettable monument that is the Komfo Anokye Sword -- the "unmovable" sword embedded in the grounds. Sprinkled throughout are open-air taverns, casinos, craft markets, night clubs, and much more.
There are many other attractions worth seeing on your visit to Ghana. In the north, you'll want to spend time in the Mole National Park, where herds of elephant and other game mammals roam. You might also catch a rare glimpse of a lion or leopard padding across the savanna. In the Volta region, you can visit waterfalls in pristine, natural settings. If you plan takes you across Ghana to the west, you'll want to visit the fabulous village on stilts. Nzulezu is a traditional village built above the water where residents maintain traditions of the past.
