Ghana Vacations, Ghana Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Ghana is a small country in West Africa located on the Gulf of Guinea. It is bordered by Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Togo. It is divided into ten regions. On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan Africa country to gain independence. This, combined with its stability since then, have made it a leader amongst African nations and a popular destination for those who want to visit West Africa. People speak the native languages and several dialects of those languages, but English is the official language of Ghana.

Popular destinations in Ghana are the capital city of Accra, the slave castles in Elmina and Cape Coast, Kakum National National Park, and the Mole Game Reserve. Ghana is just a few degrees north of the equator and the climate is tropical. The temperature rarely goes below 70*F or above 90*F year round. April through June tends to be the wettest time of the year and December though February is the dry season. It is still very humid in the dry season, so be prepared!