Is Ghana safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Ghana for female travelers?
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based on 11 experiences from female travelers
Ghana, Solo travel
First of all Ghana everyone makes you feel home. Akwaba, everyone shares their food and invites you to their home.its one of the countries where I literally felt home . As a women you will be always helped and supported by any local. You meet so many people and traveling is not a problem at all. Food is nutritious and very delicious. I love to eat with my hands. The nature is so beautiful š the traditional clothings and beats are incredible, very colourful and you leave the country by feeling you left your home . Come visit me in Accra
Posted: June 6, 2025Experienced: July, 2023Volta Region, Group travel
It was safe and fun. The waterfalls were absolutely breathtaking. I couldnāt do the walkway cause Iām scared of heights lol. Definitely bring water along if you wanna partake in the hiking at Amedzofe!
Posted: January 26, 2025Kumasi, Family travel
Kumasi was one of the safest cities I visited. Having spent all of my life in Accra, I expected it to be different but it really wasnāt . People are so nice. Crime is low. Food is super affordable. Would recommend!
Posted: October 11, 2024Ghana, Group travel
Ghana was fun to be in. The people were welcoming and fun. The food was amazing and really edible even with the chilli šš. It was cheap to stay in and it gave a variety of clothing pieces if anyone wanted them which was mostly in the market
Posted: August 26, 2024Experienced: July, 2023
Mary
Nigeria
Accra, Solo travel
Accra is generally a very safe place to visit but it's not budget friendly. I won't recommend traveling with family on a budget. Personally, the food was not so great but I really did enjoyed the palm nut soup. Accommodation is super expensive If you must visit the beach, there's an entrance fee of 20 Cedis. If you must enjoy Accra, please go with enough money.
Posted: June 11, 2024How safe is Ghana for women?
Local safety index
Based on 6 local experiences
Local crime index
Based on 6 local experiences
Accra
Accra is relatively safe compared to other large cities in Africa. Violent crimes are less common, though they can occur in certain areas, especially at night. Pickpocketing and Petty Theft are the most common crimes. It is advisable to avoid poorly lit and deserted areas at night
Posted: January 2, 2025Tema
Quite safe if you take the necessary precautions and also depending on the neighbourhood. Donāt walk the same route consistently late at night. Your routine may be studied. Be vigilant and donāt share too much details about who you live with.
Posted: January 1, 2025Accra
People in Accra are generally very nice and very helpful especially to foreign travelers. Crime rate isnāt very high in major areas in Accra such as Cantonments, Airport Hills and East Legon, but overcrowded areas such as Korle Gonno can generally be avoided because of issues like petty theft and pick pocketing. Not too much violence in Accra either
Posted: October 11, 2024
Alaine
Tamale
Tamale is primarily a conservative, Muslim society. Foreign women stick out, and harassment is common. Generally staying in well lit places and in groups is recommended. It's mostly safe but there is strong anti-LGBT sentiment, and if you go out at night always go with people you trust.
Posted: August 29, 2024
Shelly
Tamale Metropolitan Assembly
People look out for visitors, and will help if you have a problem. The few times a man was overstepping, random people stepped in. I was extremely nervous about coming but feel very safe and well looked after here.
Posted: April 11, 2024Safety in Ghana
