7 Unusual Places to Visit In Ghana
Did you know? Ghana is the second most populous country in West Africa, after Nigeria.
Welcome to Ghana! A country rich in gold, it was termed the Gold Coast of West Africa. Ghana is home to an abundance of black gold (cocoa), making the country the second-largest exporter of cocoa in the world.
From the Fantes in the south to the Mole-Dagbonians in the North, Ghana is home to several ethnic groups with diverse languages.
Ghana has a rich cultural history from colonization to independence; the country has been through many historical battles. These events led to the creation of unusual places in Ghana.
Join us as we discover some unusual places to visit in Ghana.
You can also check out my article on Travel Destinations in Nigeria.
Unusual Places to Visit in Ghana
Kakum Canopy Walk
130 feet above the ground, located in a place meant for birds and monkeys, is the Kakum Canopy Walk. The Canopy walk was built in the heart of the Kakum National Park Jungle.
The Kakum Canopy Walk is first on our list of unusual places to visit in Ghana because of its distance from the jungle floor.
Ordinarily, only birds and monkeys can get to this part of the jungle, but the canopy walk has given us access to it.
On a trip with friends? Going on a hike through the Kakum Canopy walk should be top of your list of things to do in Ghana.
Cape Coast Castle
Located in Cape Coast, Ghana, is a magnificent building that represents the dark age in Africa's history. The Cape Coast Castle was the holding house of enslaved people during the slave trade period.
It is because of what this building represents that it made it to our list of unusual places to visit in Ghana. It also made it to UNESCO's World Heritage List for this same reason.
If you're looking to have a first-hand experience of the sorrows of enslaved people during the slave trade period, then you should add paying a visit to the Cape Coast Castle on your list of things to do in Ghana.
The Sacred Crocodile Ponds of Paga
How Crocodiles, known for their usual voracious behavior, have developed a soft spot for the Paga people of Ghana is still a wonder to many.
The unusual, docile nature of the Crocodiles and the weird living arrangements between them and the people of Paga have placed the Crocodile Ponds of Paga on our list of unusual places to visit in Ghana.
On your trip to the pond, make sure to add ‘Crocodile-Backride’ to your list of things to do in Ghana.
The Tengzung Shrine
The Shrine is also known as the topless Shrine of Northern Ghana. Topless because you must go topless to have access to the shrine activities.
The Shrine used to be a hiding place for slaves.
The fact that you have to go topless in the presence of many people to be part of the shrine activities makes the Tengzung Shrine an unusual place to visit in Ghana.
If you are comfortable going topless in front of strangers, consider visiting the Tengzung Shrine on your list of things to do in Ghana.
Larabanga Mosque
The history behind the construction of Larabanga Mosque is one that will leave you stunned for a while.
Larabanga Mosque, also known as the ‘Mecca of West Africa,’ was constructed by Ayuba, a Moorish trader, from nothing but mud and reed.
According to local legends, Ayuba received instructions to build the mosque through his dream. By the time he woke up, the foundation was already laid.
The fact that modern attempts to reconstruct the mosque using cement failed terribly, so in the end, they asked the local artisans to reconstruct it using the initial materials for the building to stand. Qualifies Larabanga Mosque to be on our list of unusual places to visit in Ghana.
During your visit to Larabanga Mosque, make sure to pluck a leaf from the baobab tree where Ayuba was buried. Locals believe that these leaves have healing powers.
La Tante DC 10
Have you ever imagined eating dinner in a restaurant inside an Aeroplane?
La Tante DC 10 is a restaurant inside a 380 seats Douglas DC Private jet parked on the road to Kotoka International Airport.
The food on their menu include, spaghetti, sandwiches and several amazing Ghanaian dishes.
We suggest you add having dinner at La Tante DC 10 on your list of things to do in Ghana.
Sword of Okomofo Anokye
The last thing anyone would expect to see in an hospital environment is an ancient sword that has been stuck into the ground for over 300 years.
The sword of Okomofo Anokye was plunged into the ground by Kwame Frimpong Anokye, who was the priest and leader of the Ashanti people at that time.
Kwame Anokye is believed to have supernatural healing abilities that was why the Okomofo Anokye Teaching Hospital was built on that land.
Having a hospital become a tourist attraction because of an object out of place, definitely qualifies Okomofo Anokye Teaching as an unusual place to visit in Ghana.
Trying to pull out the sword of Okomofo Anokye should be on your list of things to do in Ghana.
Conclusion
There are several unusual places to visit in Ghana. We were not able to exhaust them in this article.
What Unusual places have you visited in Ghana? Let us know in the comment section.
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