Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park saw the most visits in 2024

The 2024 Tourism Report by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has revealed that Ghana welcomed 1,288,804 international visitors in 2024, representing a 12% year-on-year increase as the country maintained its status as one of West Africa’s top travel destinations.

According to the report, 2.43% of these visitors came for business, making it the leading reason for travel to Ghana last year.

Study or teaching recorded (7,06%), visits to family and friends (22.29%), and holidays or vacations (22.15%) show a near-even distribution across the top four travel motivations.

Other reasons included conferences, cultural events, sports, and transit.

The report also listed the places most visited in the year under review.

See the five most visited tourist sites below

1. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

2. Kakum National Park

3. Bunso Arboretum

4. Kumasi Zoo

5. Cape Coast Castle

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park drew over 333,000 visitors in 2024.

It was followed by Kakum National Park with 183,757 visitors, and Bunso Arboretum with 155,149.

Kumasi Zoo registered 133,954 visitors, while Cape Coast Castle and the Manhyia Palace Museum attracted 120,242 and 106,100 visitors, respectively.

Elmina Castle welcomed 87,691 visitors, and the Accra Zoo drew 83,953 visitors.

Also featured were the Shai Hills Resource Reserve with 67,881 visits and Aburi Botanical Gardens with 52,330.

The majority of international arrivals, which were over 1.13 million, entered the country through Kotoka International Airport, while Aflao, Elubo, and Paga also served as notable land entry points.

In terms of visitor origin, the United States led with 137,862 arrivals, followed by Nigeria with 111,581, and the United Kingdom with 52,845.

These three countries accounted for a significant share of Ghana’s inbound traffic, reinforcing the country’s strong ties to the diaspora and business communities abroad.

A striking 88% of international respondents described Ghana as an “ideal tourism destination,” citing Ghanaian hospitality (94%), cultural heritage (39%), local cuisine (28%), and safety (39%) as key attributes that shaped their experiences.

The report also indicated that visitor satisfaction was equally strong, with 78% rating their overall experience as excellent, and high scores recorded for tour guide services, restaurants, wildlife attractions, and historical sites such as forts and castles.

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