Itinerary Accra

December is one of the best times to visit Accra, Ghana. The weather is generally warm, with little rain, and the city comes alive with festive events.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	1200 USD
🏨 Accommodations	650 USD
🧳 Gear	100 USD
🗺️ On-site	500 USD
Total	2450 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇬🇭 Accra - 5 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏛️ Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Memorial park, final resting place of Ghana's first president; guided tours available.
• [ ] 🏙️ Jamestown ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Historical district with colonial-era architecture, lighthouses, street art; best explored on foot.
• [ ] 🛕 Independence Arch & Black Star Square ⭐⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Iconic symbol of Ghanaian independence, popular photo spot.
• [ ] 🏛️ W.E.B. DuBois Center ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Museum detailing DuBois’s work in Pan-Africanism; lovely gardens.
• [ ] 🎨 Artists Alliance Gallery ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Contemporary and traditional Ghanaian artworks, crafts; free entry.
• [ ] 🏛️ National Museum of Ghana ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Major artifacts from Ghana’s pre-colonial and post-independence history; reopened recently.
• [ ] 🌳 Aburi Botanical Gardens ⭐⭐ (~3h, half-day trip)
  • Lush garden in nearby Aburi; tranquil, with guided tours.
• [ ] 🌳 Legon Botanical Gardens ⭐ (~2h)
  • Outdoor park with elevated walkways and canoeing for nature lovers.
• [ ] 🏙️ Makola Market ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Bustling local market, ideal for souvenirs; vibrant atmosphere.
• [ ] 🏛️ Osu Castle (Christiansborg Castle) ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Colonial-era fort (check ahead for opening hours/tours).
• [ ] 🏙️ Oxford Street (Osu) ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Lively street district full of shops, cafes, and energy.
• [ ] 🎨 ANO Institute of Contemporary Arts ⭐ (~1h)
  • Exhibition space for emerging artists—check calendar for events.
• [ ] 🏞️ Labadi Beach ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Popular urban beach, horse rides, weekend village drumming.
• [ ] 🌳 Efua Sutherland Children's Park ⭐ (~1h)
  • Open green park, good for strolling and street performances.
• [ ] 🏛️ George Padmore Library ⭐ (~1h)
  • Archive and library—a peaceful historical spot.
• [ ] 🏙️ Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop ⭐ (~1h)
  • Famous for creative fantasy coffins; unique Ghanaian artform.
• [ ] 🏞️ Bojo Beach ⭐ (~2h)
  • Quieter stretch, reachable by boat; relaxing and scenic.
• [ ] 🛍️ Arts Centre for National Culture ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Craft market for Kente cloth, beads, woodcarving demonstrations.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 Skybar25 ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Rooftop bar with panoramic views; sophisticated ambiance, dress smart-casual.
• [ ] 🍸 Republic Bar & Grill ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Local cocktails and live music; lively vibe.
• [ ] 🍸 Afrikiko Leisure Centre ⭐ (~2h)
  • Open-air complex with restaurants, music; relaxed atmosphere.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Chop Bar at Labadi Beach Hotel ⭐⭐⭐
  • Iconic Ghanaian dishes, casual setting; approx. 15–20 USD/meal.
• [ ] 🍜 Santoku Restaurant ⭐⭐
  • Contemporary West African-Japanese fusion; 25–40 USD/meal.
• [ ] 🍜 Buka Restaurant ⭐⭐
  • Traditional Ghanaian menu, Ala carte; 15–25 USD/meal.
• [ ] 🍜 Papaye Fast Food ⭐
  • Ghanaian-style fast food; under 8 USD/meal.
• [ ] 🍜 Country Kitchen ⭐
  • Local canteen with flavorful stews; 10–15 USD/meal.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Elmina Castle (Cape Coast day trip) (~1 day)
  • Important UNESCO site; learn about the transatlantic slave trade.
• [ ] 🎨 Kokrobite Arts Centre (~half-day)
  • Art workshops, music, on the beach; further afield.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇬🇭 Accra

• [ ] 🎬 Heritage Africa (1989) — ⭐ 7.0 — Historical drama on colonial era Accra and Ghanaian identity — YouTube
• [ ] 🎬 Beasts of No Nation (2015) — ⭐ 7.7 — Powerful Ghana-set drama about child soldiers — Netflix
• [ ] 🎬 Azali (2018) — ⭐ 6.7 — First Ghanaian film submitted to the Oscars; modern migration narrative — Netflix
• [ ] 📺 An African City (2014–16) — ⭐ 7.3 — Modern women’s lives in Accra, dubbed Ghana’s “Sex and the City” — YouTube

🍜 Local specialties

🇬🇭 Accra

• [ ] Jollof rice
• [ ] Kelewele (spicy fried plantain)
• [ ] Waakye (rice & beans)
• [ ] Banku & tilapia
• [ ] Groundnut soup
• [ ] Red-red (bean stew with fried plantain)

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇬🇭 Accra

1. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
2. Skybar25
3. Makola Market
4. Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra
5. Buka Restaurant

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Accra
• [ ] ✈️ Accra → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Accra	5	Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra	650 USD
Total	5 nights		650 USD