Weekend in Kumasi

West Africa's largest open-air market, with over 10,000 stalls selling everything from kente cloth and beads to second-hand electronics and fresh produce. A chaotic, vibrant maze.

Tip: Visit early morning (7-9am) to avoid the worst heat and crowds. Keep your bag zipped and valuables hidden—pickpockets are common. Haggle hard but stay friendly.

Working craft village where you can watch artisans carve stools, weave baskets, and cast brass weights. No entrance fee, and you can buy directly from makers.

Tip: Bring small cash—crafts here are cheaper than at Kejetia, but sellers rarely have change. A small wooden stool costs about 20 GHS. Go around 10am when most craftspeople are working.

Peaceful memorial park dedicated to Ghana's first president. Features a marble mausoleum, statue, and small museum with personal artefacts and photos from his life.

Tip: The museum costs 10-20 GHS but is skippable if you're on a strict budget. Instead, walk the free park and read the information boards along the path. Best time is late afternoon for shade.

19th-century British-built fort housing a military museum with exhibits on colonial-era conflicts and modern Ghanaian army history. The fort itself is a striking sight.

Tip: Entry is just 5 GHS for locals, 20 GHS for tourists. Ask the guide to show you the dungeon and the old ammunition rooms—often overlooked but fascinating. Closed Sundays.

The official museum of the Asante Kingdom, housed in the former royal palace. Displays cover 300 years of Asante history, including regalia, photographs, and the famous Golden Stool replica.

Tip: Go on a Friday afternoon—you might catch a traditional durbah ceremony in the palace courtyard. Entry is 10-20 GHS for locals, 50-100 GHS for tourists.