All The Ways To Go Off The Grid In Ghana

Ghana may be developing quickly, but thankfully there are still plenty of places and pockets where it’s possible to pretend the frenetically paced and overly connected world doesn’t exist. Here are some of Ghana’s best hidden gems.

Get lost at Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary

Off the Accra-Kumasi highway and nestled deep in the Bobiri forest in a supremely undisturbed location, is this delightful research centre. Surrounded by forest hiking trails, you’ll find a butterfly sanctuary as well as quaint lodging, so you can maximise your time in this hidden spot. Guided tours and abundant information about the butterfly species and the work of the organisation are also available. Hike the forest, identify rare tree species and observe the butterflies that thrive in the midday dryness.

Ecotourism Planning Committee, Bobiri, Ghana, +233 24 646 5993, +233 32 206 0123

1. Get lost in the savanna of Mole National Park

Natural Feature, Park

Far north, and away from any significant civilisation, is Mole National Park, a safari haven and Ghana’s largest wildlife refuge. Two rivers flow through the large reservation and it’s filled with flora and fauna, including elephants, monkeys, waterbucks, hippos, buffalos, crocodiles and baboons to name a few.