Try These Phenomenal Adventure Sports in Ghana

By Tawiah Mensah

Just like the way our exchange rate is changing to suit the influx of foreigners (no shade), entertainment in Ghana has also changed over time from just the pristine beaches, colonial tours, and cultural heritage to accommodate more foreign adventures. You took a risk by opening this article. That shows you are extremely adventurous and ready for whatever may come your way in these places. Be it limited tools, makeshift equipment and pricey adventures. It’s not all bad, I promise. Remember to embrace the experience. Here are some thrilling adventure sports and where to find them in Ghana!

Kayaking and Canoeing

Picture yourself gliding through the coastal waters of Ghana, embracing the thrill of kayaking as one of our exciting adventure sports. As entertainment in Ghana has evolved to cater to diverse experiences, kayaking has emerged as a captivating activity. Enough talking, where can you go to live your kayaking dreams in Ghana? Deon Recreational Centre is definitely one for the books. It’s not just kayaking by the way; they also have other activities like quad biking and skating. Gomoa Wonderland, Akosombo, and Aylos Bay also have kayaking adventures in store for you.

These locations are also super-easy to find on GPS!

Hiking

The landscape of Ghana is filled with a variety of mountainous areas that, depending on your route, will lead you to find beautiful things of nature like waterfalls, remote villages, farm plantations, and wildlife. Are you looking for the perfect hike location for you and your friends to enjoy the sunrise? Check out these five hiking locations. The highest mountain in West Africa: Mount Afadjata, Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Aburi Mountains, Mole National Park and Aflabo Falls and Cave Trail in Hohoe. It’s easy to locate all these places with GPS, just don’t forget to ask the locals for help if you need it.

Sumo Wrestling

Yes, you read that right, we have that here too. Unexpected right? Unfortunately, not a lot of places have this activity, however you can engage in this, and many other activities at the Bambo’s Adventure Park. They also have paintball, foot dart games, and bubble soccer.

Paintball

Is there someone in your circle that you would like to hurt a little, but not kill? We all have that one friend. Take your circle to the prime paintball locations in Ghana. They also provide home service for events such as games and hangouts. The 3 top paintball places in Ghana are Paintball Gods, War Games Gh, and Doom Paintball. Luckily, all of these places are active online, especially on Instagram! Go ahead and book a session with your circle now!

Abseiling

Calling all thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts! If you're looking to inject some excitement and friendly competition into your circle of friends, why not take them abseiling in Ghana? Finding one place to abseil is difficult. Rather, there are travel groups such as Bravehearts and MoooveAfrica who organize abseil events for individuals and groups! You can find them on all major social media platforms.

Canopy Walk

To explore this activity, the Legon Botanical Gardens and Kakum National Park are the places to be. At the Legon Botanical Gardens, you can stroll along suspended walkways that provide a view of the flora and fauna. Meanwhile, the renowned Kakum National Park has the scariest Canopy Walkway, above the tropical rainforest, where you can imagine all the wild animals that could be down there, just waiting. Yish!

Paragliding

If you would only come to Ghana in December, kindly log out. Ghana is hot all year round! In April we stay outside for Easter and paragliding is the sport for the season! Travel to Kwahu Abetifi with your friends for a chance to paraglide over the lush greenery and the foggy mountainous view of the Kwahu town.

Golfing

Get ready to tee off and unleash your inner Tiger Woods at Marvels and Achimota Golf Club, the ultimate destinations for golfing in Ghana. Marvels is located in Dzorwulu. They have a restaurant which means you can eat after playing. The Achimota Golf Club provides a classic and timeless golfing experience. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, these venues have something for everyone. Marvels and Achimota Golf Club are the perfect places to perfect your swing and challenge your skills.

Dear adventure-seekers and adrenaline junkies, get ready to embark on an epic journey through the thrilling world of adventure sports in nowhere but Ghana! Remember, life is an adventure and in Ghana, adventure knows no bounds. So strap on your gear, gather your squad, and let the excitement begin!