Accra
"The Year of Return Destination"
Accra has become the premier destination for African American travelers seeking to connect with their roots. Since Ghana's Year of Return in 2019, the city has embraced the African diaspora with open arms. The Cape Coast slave castles are a profound and necessary experience.
Overall Score
Safety Category Scores
One of the safest capitals in West Africa
Ghanaians warmly embrace the African diaspora
Virtually all businesses are Black-owned
Deep African cultural immersion
Very comfortable; standard international precautions
LGBTQ+ relationships are criminalized — exercise caution
Quick Facts
Black Population
100%
Black-Owned Businesses
High Density
Green Book Legacy
No listings found
Sundown Town History
No known history
Top Neighborhoods
Community Safety Tips
Cape Coast Castle is 3 hours from Accra — a profound, necessary experience
Osu is the expat and tourist hub — safe, walkable, great restaurants
Trotros (minibuses) are cheap but chaotic — use Uber or Bolt for safety
Exchange money at official bureaux de change, not street vendors
LGBTQ+ travelers should exercise significant discretion — same-sex relationships are illegal
The W.E.B. Du Bois Centre in Accra is a pilgrimage site for Black Americans
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Community Notes(3)
"Walking through the Door of No Return at Cape Coast Castle and then walking back through it — I will never be the same."
"Ghanaians call us "Akwaaba" (welcome home). The warmth is real and overwhelming."
"LGBTQ+ travelers: Ghana is not safe for public displays of affection. Be very discreet."
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