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    Ghana's Top 10 Tourist Sites Attract 1.38 Million Visitors in 2025

    Key attractions, including Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Kakum National Park, accounted for 77% of all tourism visits, highlighting concentrated visitor activity.

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    Ghana’s 10 most visited tourist attractions recorded 1,377,588 visits in 2025. These sites accounted for approximately 77% of all tourism visits during the year. This data highlights a strong concentration of visitor activity within a limited number of destinations across the country. The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Abla Gomashie, disclosed these figures. Her assessment of Ghana’s tourism performance revealed the significant role these key attractions play. Sites in Accra, Kumasi, the Central Region, and the Eastern Region featured prominently among the most visited places. This concentration of tourism activity aligns with Ghana's broader economic strategy to leverage its cultural and natural heritage. The tourism sector is a vital contributor to the national economy, generating foreign exchange and creating employment opportunities. The consistent performance of these top sites indicates a stable and growing interest in Ghana as a travel destination. Minister Gomashie stated that the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park emerged as the most visited attraction. It was followed by Kakum National Park, a popular canopy walkway destination. Bonsu Arboretum/Eco Park secured the third position, showcasing the appeal of ecological sites. The Cape Coast Castle, a significant historical site, ranked fourth, followed by the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, which holds immense cultural importance. Other attractions completing the top 10 include Kumasi Zoo, Accra Zoo, Elmina Castle, Shai Hills Resource Reserve, and Aburi Botanical Gardens. These figures underscore the continued importance of Ghana's heritage sites, wildlife attractions, botanical gardens, and recreational facilities. They are crucial for the country's tourism industry. The data provides valuable insights for tourism authorities and operators to plan future investments. Such investments will focus on infrastructure development, targeted marketing campaigns, and effective visitor management strategies. This will ensure sustainable growth and enhance the visitor experience. The Ministry aims to further develop these key areas. This disclosure follows previous reports from the Tourism Ministry regarding overall sector performance. Ghana recorded 1.3 million international tourist arrivals in 2025. This marked an increase from over 1.2 million arrivals in 2024, demonstrating a positive growth trajectory. International tourism generated an estimated GHS 4.34 billion in revenue in 2025. Domestic tourism also saw a healthy increase, with visits rising by 7%. This growth was from 1.68 million in 2024 to 1.79 million in 2025, indicating strong local engagement. The sustained growth in both international and domestic tourism is a positive sign for Ghana's economic diversification efforts. It reduces reliance on traditional sectors like commodities. Future efforts will likely focus on expanding the appeal of lesser-known attractions. This will distribute visitor numbers more evenly and boost local economies across more regions. The government will continue to monitor these trends closely.

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