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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Embark on a life-changing 14-day Uganda and Rwanda Safari, exploring breathtaking landscapes, rich cultures, and unmatched wildlife encounters. From gorilla trekking in the misty forests to game drives in iconic savannahs and immersive community experiences,...
- Country:Rwanda, Uganda,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Primate Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Kampala, Uganda , end in Kigali, Rwanda
14 Days from$5500 p/p in USD- Departures: Year Round
The 6 Days Marangu Route, which is also known as the 'Coca Cola route' is the least expensive route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comfort of sleeping huts at every camp site with solar lights and comfortable beds. The huts are communal,...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Adventure Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type: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
Embark on an exciting 11-day safari that takes you through Kenya’s most stunning wildlife destinations. From the remote wilderness of Samburu, the conservation haven of Ol Pejeta, and the birdlife paradise of Lake Nakuru, to the legendary plains of...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 11 Days from$5907 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This 8-Day Uganda Primates and Big 5 Safari takes you to the most visited national parks in the country. You'll trek primates in their natural habitats; gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and chimpanzees in Kibale National Park. Also, you'll...
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Primate Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
- 8 Days from$2915 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Experience the thrill of a 3-day Maasai Mara budget shared safari adventure, where you will explore vast savannahs full of wildlife. Witness the big five, beautiful landscapes and breathtaking sunsets from the wild.
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 3 Days from$341 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Experience the untamed wilderness of Tanzania on this 3-day Nyerere National Park Safari, a haven of rich wildlife, riverine landscapes, and serene natural beauty. This safari offers close encounters with elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Dar es Salaam, end in Dar es Salaam
- 3 Days from$690 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari will take you to experience vast savannah teeming with the Big Five, lakes filled with colorful birds, and forests and parks populated by rhinos, leopards, giraffes and more. You will visit the cool blue lakes of Naivasha and Lake Nakuru and...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 5 Days from$1440 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
On this 4-Day Luxury Kruger Park and Panorama Route safari enjoy two nights in luxury lodge-style accommodation at the Kruger Gate Hotel, enjoying game drives in Kruger Park, visiting the Panorama Route then spend your last night at the upmarket Hippo...
- Country:South Africa,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Honeymoon Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Johannesburg, end in Johannesburg
- 4 Days from$1,431 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari tour will take you through the African Great Rift Valley. Awash National Park - which covers the largest afro alpine habitat in the whole of Africa. It is an area of high altitude plateau that is fragmented by the numerous remarkable volcanic...
- Country:Ethiopia,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Walking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Addis Ababa, end in Addis Ababa
- 4 Days from$450 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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