8 Exclusive Things To Try or Do In Ghana

Ghana is becoming a hotspot for tourists and those who want to relocate or spend a good time on vacation. Annually a lot of visitors fro to Ghana just to have a glimpse of some of the beautiful tourist attractions, and traditional festivals, Beyond return events such as December in Ghana, Chalewote, Afrochella, Panafest, and many more.

The country is well known for its colorful culture, festivals, wildlife, and natural beauty. Ghana had one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa and some of the continent's popular festivals and events. For you to catch a glimpse, check out these 8 exclusive things to try or do in Ghana when you visit.

 8 Things To Try or Do In Ghana

1. A Preferred Place Of Abode

Akoma Kese Fie, Cape Coast Castle Beach

The first and foremost thing to do when you reach every destination is to try and find a preferred and ideal place to stay.

Inside of Akoma Kese Fie

Having a place to stay relieve a traveler from stress and anxiety. After being certain about where to lodge, the best thing for you to do is to blend with the people and the environment in which you find yourself.

2. Blend to know Places and people

A visitor/tourist dancing with the natives in Ghana

Blending is very important if you want to safely move and fro peacefully at your destination. Even if you don't like it that way, try as much as possible to blend with the people. Blending gives you peace and a clue of where you are.

It also helps you to know about the people, their culture, and places to explore safely. Tolerating them but being careful makes the natives know what you need and where to go. They can also help you with security tips, legends, myths, and the history of the locality.

3. Explore Tourist Destinations

Emina Castle, Elmina

As a traveler or a tourist, definitely, you have a tourist attraction or a scenic place in mind to explore. 

Now that you have already blended with the natives and know little things like the currency, lorry fare, and other few things, you can carefully and safely find your way out to explore some of the amazing and unique tourist attractions in Ghana like the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, Kakum National Park, Nzulenzu, Paga Crocodile Pond and many more captivating and beautiful places.

4. Taste Local Dish

Fufu with Palm-nut soup, a popular traditional Ghanaian food

Food is vital, travelers normally don't like to taste local food when traveling, because of several good reasons but trying is not a problem. For some people, the cuisine might be different from their country of origin or maybe simply some travelers don't want to upset their stomach so they mostly stick to a hotel or restaurants that offer their native foods.

It is pleasant if you can taste some staple food like Fufu and palm nut soup, Banku and Okro stew or roasted tilapia, Kelewele, Red Red, Koko, Ampesi, Waakye, marinated kebabs ( roasted meat), or other assorted fruits and vegetables when you are in Ghana. 

For those who like to drink an alcoholic beverage, there is a local strong brewed wine called "Akpeteshie". A popular beer in Ghana is called "Club Beer" but there are several foreign and local drinks to try. In Ghana, the place to try and have a taste of these local dishes is called "Chop Bar" which is scattered around the country.

5. Visit a Beach

Colorful canoes at the beach

Beach is every traveler's relaxing place so finding a serene and nice beach to sunbathe and observe the fishermen or the horizon and the birds. At some of the places or beach resorts, there are other events that can keep you entertained, such as karaoke night, reggae night, cultural shows, cool nite clubs, and amazing activities to make you happy.

In Ghana, one can enjoy a cool Atlantic breeze at Labadi Beach, Akoma Kese Fie Beach, Royal Senchi, Ada Beach, Busua Beach, Bojo Beach, and many more splendid beaches in Ghana. 

6. Visit Arts and Crafts Center Or Learn One

Arts and crafts shop in Ghana

Ghana has some of the most beautiful and unique arts and crafts in Africa. Whether it's fabrics, wax prints, sculpture, carvings, weaving, painting, or any form of arts and crafts. 

Though Kente is Ghana's famous art yet several arts and crafts like drumming and dancing, pottery, basketry, Batik tie and dye, sandals, and paintings will awe you when you are in Ghana. 

Travelers who want to learn some of these arts and crafts are not left out since places like Bonwire, Cape Coast Castle Frontline arts shops, Bolgatanga, and Accra arts center are places where you can acquire some of these skills. Remember, arts and crafts are good souvenirs too. 

7. Visit a Market Place

Market scene in Ghana

The African market is one of the tumultuous places to visit and Ghana's markets are no different. Ghana's marketplace is full of vibrant women and vendors eagerly calling every passerby to buy from them.

Some will manipulate you with a soft and soothing voice to buy something whether willing or unwilling. Other vendors will also rush the products to you promising you amazing discounts and features or the importance of what he or she is selling. A marketplace is an ideal place to get something to buy as well.

8. Volunteer

A volunteer teaching the natives

Volunteering at your traveling destination is a good way to immerse and learn about the culture and the people. There are various fields in which you can opt to volunteer. Orphanages are a great place to start a volunteering duty. Don't forget that you can spend some time volunteering to learn any skill and arts of your choice or dancing and drumming lessons. 

Volunteering can give you the edge to acquaint yourself with some locals and opinion leaders at your destination.