This capital city of Ghana is surely going to win you over with its simplicity, if not with its influential culture and history. Being central to a lively nightlife, food and shopping scenario; renting a car is your best bet in Accra. And when it comes to visiting various tourism destinations within the city such as Labadi Beach, Artists Alliance Gallery and many more; nothing beats the comfort and luxury of a rental car.
Top Daytrips around Accra
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park was constructed to honor Ghana’s first president Kwame Nkrumah and it also has a museum, monument and mausoleum dedicated to him.
- Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop used to be the workshop of Seth Kane Kwei who first came up with the concept of designed coffins that have become a significant part of various contemporary art galleries and local cremations.
Best Attractions to Visit in Accra
- Labadi Beach is surrounded with two luxury hotels on either side, namely La Badi Beach and La Palm. Other than that, the beach has plenty of attractions to offer on shore like souvenir vendors, cafe-restaurants, pony rides, acrobatic performances and so on.
- Osu Castle has gone through a series of historical ups and downs before finally settling down to its current role of being the President House. Tours are also provided to the inside of this castle with very few restrictions.