Ghana’s golden beaches, diverse wildlife, and well-developed infrastructure have given it the nickname “Africa for beginners.”

This 7-day, 6-night Distant Guide is a crash course in everything Ghana has to offer, from the imposing castle at Cape Coast — formerly the largest slave-trading port in West Africa — to a hike through the rainforest canopy in Kakum National Park, to the coastal capital city of Accra.

If Africa’s calling you, but you’re nervous about traveling there, consider starting with the welcoming population and easily navigable roads of Ghana!

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