Travel guide

Accra

West Africa's friendliest capital

🗓️ Best time: November–March💰 Budget · ~$60/day📍 Ghana

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About Accra

Ghana's warm-hearted capital — Cape Coast slave castles to the west, highlife music in Osu's bars, and "year of return" energy for the diaspora.

⭐ Things to do in Accra

Cape Coast Castle day tripMakola MarketKwame Nkrumah MemorialLabadi BeachJamestown street artW.E.B. Du Bois CenterKane Kwei carpentry workshopAda Foah beach

🍽️ What to eat in Accra

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Jollof riceWaakyeBanku with tilapiaKelewele

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Uber and Bolt are cheap and reliable.

💡 Local tip

Cape Coast and Elmina castles are emotional but essential day trips.

🛡️ Safety

Among West Africa's safest. Malaria prophylaxis recommended.

🌙 Nightlife

Osu's Oxford Street; Bloombar; Republic Bar for live highlife.