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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Ghana Safari Tour Packages:
In this seven-day adventure, you’ll travel to Amboseli National Park. Here, you will enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Kilimanjaro and hundreds of elephant families. It is also home to the largest tuskers you will ever see. Proceed to the lakes in...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Anywhere in Kenya
7 Days from$2459 p/p in USD- Departures: Year Round
This three-day Murchison Falls safari takes you to the northwest of Uganda for an incredible wildlife experience in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda`s largest, oldest, and most popular national park. Additionally, you will visit the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary....
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Budget, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Kampala, end in Kampala
- 3 Days from$1070 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Known as the “Coca-Cola” route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well-established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Guided, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
- 6 Days from$1600 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This South African journey combines ultra-luxury and exclusivity, showcasing some of the country’s finest offerings. Begin in Cape Town at Ellerman House, where timeless elegance meets breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island....
- Country:South Africa,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Coastal Safari, Family Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Independent
- Safari Standard:Luxury+
- Start/end:Start in Cape Town, end in Johannesburg
- 12 Days from$7,121 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari tour is for travelers who want to explore Kenya's most popular national parks in a very short time. It is an ideal package for those visiting the country for business, conferences, or meetings. The tour takes you to Lake Nakuru National...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 2 Days from$792 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Explore the mighty of Africa, feast your eyes on the great wildebeest migration in Serengeti, see the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact caldera, home to the big five; visit Maasai bomas to explore the culture and origin of Africa and finally...
- 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$3500 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari starts and finishes in Zanzibar, a great option if you're staying on Zanzibar and would like to experience two of Tanzania's top wildlife spots. Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact crater and also one of the largest extinct craters...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Zanzibar, end in Zanzibar
- 2 Days from$1100 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
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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