It’s a very different experience from East or Southern Africa’s safari-focused travel — West Africa suits travelers more interested in cities, culture, music and heritage sites than wildlife.

It refers to trips, often by travelers of African descent, focused on visiting historic sites connected to the transatlantic slave trade and broader African heritage — Ghana has actively developed infrastructure around this.

Yes, regional flights connect major cities like Accra, Lagos and Dakar, though distances and visa requirements between countries should be checked before building a multi-stop itinerary.