Africa
Solo travel in Ghana
4/5English level
Solo travel in Ghana
West Africa's easiest country for a first solo trip: English-speaking, stable, friendly, with beaches, forts and a growing Accra scene. Patchy infrastructure, traffic and a harsh anti-LGBTQ+ climate are the trade-offs. The easiest place to start is Accra.
Best places in Ghana for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accra | 5/5 | Widely spoken | Very friendly |
| Cape Coast | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Very friendly |
| Kumasi | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Very friendly |
Solo travel by place
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ghana Tourism Authority
- Speedtest Global Index: Ghana
- World Bank open data
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