Ghana has gained recognition for its exceptional wildlife including rare birds and animals residing in its 16 National Parks. Atiwa Rainforest in southeastern Ghana has diverse ecosystems, from forest, savannah woodland to coastal savannah scrub and the off coastal areas. . The marine-life-rich coastal waters are teeming with sardines, lungfish, elephant fish, and sharks. The Upper Guinea rainforests in southern Ghana are home to Black-bellied and White-bellied Pangolin, Forest Elephant, Bongo and Chimpanzees, whilst the famous Mole National Park made up mostly of savanna, offers refuge to 93 mammal species, including 4 of the Big Five.
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This safari package will take you to four of the most famous safari destinations in Kenya. Masai Mara is known for the Big 5; Lake Nakuru National Park for the most endangered animals, such as black rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, flamingos, and many other...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Nairobi city / Jomokenyatta airport
7 Days from$2223 p/p in USD- Departures: Year Round
Bale Mountains National Park in Ethiopia is an area of a high-altitude plateau, broken by numerous spectacular volcanic plugs and peaks, and beautiful alpine lakes. The rushing mountain streams descend into deep, rocky gorges on their way down to the...
- Country:Ethiopia,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Walking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Addis Ababa , end in Addis Ababa
- 3 Days from$590 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Discover the northern part of Tanzania on this beautiful short and sweet 3-day lodge safari. The Ngorongoro Crater one of the reasons many visitors come to Tanzania, home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa, including the Big Five. One...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 3 Days from$1840 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari is an exceptional adventure that takes you to Kibale National Park, known as the 'primate capital' where you will have an opportunity to spend time with the chimpanzees, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will be able to spend...
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Chimpanzee Safari, Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
- 5 Days from$2514 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
On this safari you will discover the best Tanzania has to offer. You will experience breathtaking wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse landscapes; monkeys in the forest, lions in trees, elephants travelling through the bush, and a huge variety...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 5 Days from$1735 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Experience the thrill of a 4-day safari, immersing yourself in the incredible world of wildlife across some of the planet’s most renowned safari destinations. At the heart of this adventure lies the awe-inspiring annual wildebeest migration in the Serengeti...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
- 4 Days from$2350 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
On this safari, you will explore Moremi Game Reserve, a place of indescribable beauty comprising a stunning landscape of forests, lagoons, floodplains, and islands. It is this diversity that makes Moremi a wildlife haven. Game viewing in Moremi is excellent...
- Country:Botswana,
- Safari Type:Birding Safari, Camping Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Walking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Maun, end in Maun
- 3 Days from$990 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This 4 Days Masai Mara Explorer Safari starts and ends in Nairobi. It takes you to Masai Mara National Reserve for two days where you will enjoy game drives in this expansive reserve, home to a wealth of wildlife and birds. Your accommodation is carefully...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 4 Days from$1175 p/p in USD
- Departures: Apr, May, Jun
Major Ghana Safari Attractions
- Accra
- Cape Coast
- Kakum National Park
- Mole National Park
Ghana Safari Tour Highlights
- Accra, the largest city in Ghana, is home to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, Independence Square, National Museum of Ghana, National Theatre of Ghana, and W.E.B Dubois Centre.
- Labadi, a renowned beach in Accra, offers visitors lively weekends with drumming, dancing, and music.
- Visitors can walk through the Kakum National Park on its premier attraction – the canopy walk.
- Elephant sightings aren’t common throughout Ghana, but Mole National Parks has a healthy concentration of elephants, and forest elephants can be seen in the Upper Guinea rainforests.
Facts About Ghana Safari Tour
- The Lovi and Mole rivers flow through the Mole National Park, creating watering holes that quench the thirst of the park’s wildlife in the dry season.
- Cape Coast, a fishing town, was once known as the Cabo Coro. It was amongst Africa’s largest slave-trading centres.
- Elmina Castle was Africa’s first European slave trading post.
- Due to Ghana’s proximity to the equator, the country experiences a tropical climate with high temperatures throughout the year.
Our detailed travel guide for Ghana can provide you with additional information about the destination, including guidance on when to plan a trip.
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