Top Things to do in Central Region
The 10 Best Things to do in Central Region, Ghana
Discover the best top things to do in Central Region, Ghana including Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, Elmina lagoon, International Stingless Bee Centre, Fort Amsterdam, Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park, Kakum National Park, Fort Lijdzaamheid, Monkey Forest Resort, Fort Good Hope.
Restaurants in Central Region
1. Elmina Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 459 reviews
The European traders built and occupied many forts along the coast of Ghana in the 15th-17th centuries to protect their trading posts.
Reviewed By Ghanaqueeen - London, United Kingdom
As I walked into the castle I felt humbled. I felt the presence of my ancestors straight away. It was a real eye opener. I fulljoy the tour. Learned a lot.
2. Cape Coast Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 577 reviews
This 16th-century trading lodge now contains the Museum of West African History.
Reviewed By Timike11 - Havant, United Kingdom
Very educational tour. A place that you should visit if you go to Ghana. The building is not special, but the atrocities should not be forgotten.
3. Elmina lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By jaryee - Adenta, Ghana
We interacted very easily with the people around who explained interesting facts about how the fishing is done and what it means to be a fisherman.
4. International Stingless Bee Centre
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
The International Stingless Bee Centre (ISBC) is a sanctuary for stingless bees and a place of environmental education and ecotourism. Many people do not know about stingless bees, especially African species, nor have many sampled their honey, pollen and propolis, delectable activities offered at the ISBC. In addition to beekeeping, the ISBC also serves as a station for international research.
Reviewed By ccspencer
We had a lovely visit to the International Stingless Bee Centre. Our guide Samuel was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was fun to get up close and personal with these unique and friendly bees. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing, and educational experience, I highly recommend visiting this place. Price was 44 cedis each.
5. Fort Amsterdam
6. Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
It is a tourist site where slaves had their last bath and we have the remains of some slaves buried there.
Reviewed By jreich21 - Philadelphia, United States
This site was one of the largest slave markets for gathering people to sell into slavery during the infamous Atlantic slave trade years. It is especially worth seeing as a prelude to viewing Cape Coast slave fort, which is what my group did, since you will be following the route taken by the ancestors of many African Americans, The site is less touristy and more simple than Cape Coast slave fort, but that only heightened the sense that I was on "sacred ground," in a sense, of people who were forced to endure incredible barbarity and torture. I highly recommend including this site with a tour of any of the slave forts. Very emotionally moving.
7. Kakum National Park
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4.0 based on 684 reviews
This forested parkland makes for a great day hike with fantastic views, especially from the wooden suspension bridges that soar a hundred feet overhead.
Reviewed By 904agnesc - Zoutleeuw, Belgium
I visited the park twice to do birdwatching. It's about half an hour walk along a trail uphill (no heals or flipflops), until you reach the canopy walk. There are 6 platforms, all connected with hanging bridges, built around big trees, +- 40m above the forest floor. You don't see the ground however, which is a benefit if you're afraid of heights. The bridges are quite narrow : the wooden boards you walk on are about 30cm wide and the protective netting isn't always in the best of condition. But to be with the birds on their level, high in the canopy, is awesome.
8. Fort Lijdzaamheid
9. Monkey Forest Resort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By gwynforg - Wales, United Kingdom
Was recommended to call in after doing Wli Waterfalls. Well worth doing, soon as you walk into forest with the bananas they came over. We took motor bike ride to the next tro tro station which was an experience.
