To help inspire or plan your trip to Ghana, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Ghana which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
Click on the icons below to focus on specific types of features
(click again to return to all).
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Cultural attractions in Ghana
| Bolgatanga | |
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Bolgatanga is located in the north of Ghana, close to the border with Burkina Faso. The area includes many interesting attractions such as the sacred crocodile ponds at Paga, the painted houses of Sirigu village, and the Tongo Hills and Tenzug Shrine, the ancestral home of the Talensi people. | |
| Lake Botsumtwi | |
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Lake Botsumtwi is a crater lake surrounded by forests and hills. It is considered sacred by the local people who fish in the lake using traditional boats carved from tree trunks. There are trails around the lake which can be used for hiking and visiting the many small villages in the area. | |