01Culture · DAY 1 IDEA
22 Steward Ave
Ghana Armed Forces Museum
The museum buildings is housed in the Kumasi Fort, built by the British in 1896 after they destroyed the Asante Fort that used to stand here. The museum predominantly features information and artefacts related to the British-Asante War, but also includes many artefacts from World War I, World War II, and information about modern Ghanaian military history. Tour guides are friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
02Food · DAY 1 IDEA
Kejetia Road
Kejetia Market
Largest market in West Africa, with subsections selling clothes, fabrics, home goods, and most anything else including hot meals. The new enclosed market centre is laid out in grids, but the surrounding streets are more crowded and lined with vendors. Can be loud and overwhelming or a rewarding, local experience; use your own judgement.
Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate
03Outdoors · DAY 1 IDEA
Kumasi
Lake Bosumtwi
This is the only natural lake in Ghana and interestingly created by a meteor impact. It has very lush and green surroundings, being 8 km in diameter and deep, although the water quality itself may not be that clean. It is a sacred lake, as Ashanti believe it is where departed souls come to bid farewell to goddess Asase Ya. It can be reached by tro-tro or private taxis. Lodging available at Paradise Resort.
Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate
04Outdoors · DAY 2 IDEA
Victoria Opoku Ware Street, Nhyiaeso Kumasi
Rattray Park
Rattray park is one of Kumasi's premier recreational parks, developed by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and opened in 2015 as part of efforts to restore Kumasi's reputation as the Garden City of West Africa. The park is named after Captain Robert Sutherland Rattray, a Scottish anthropologist and colonial administrator who documented the history and customs of the Ashanti Kingdom. The park offers beautifully landscaped gardens, paved walking paths, an artificial lake, a children's playground, restaurants and cafes. It's a popular destination for picnics, photographs, exercise, and leisure.
Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate
05Outdoors · DAY 2 IDEA
Kumasi
Knust Botanical Garden
The Knust Botanical Garden is a peaceful green space on the campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi. he Garden has a wide variety of indigenous and exotic trees, flowering plants, medicinal species, and ornamental vegetation, making it an important ecological resource for students, researchers, and visitors alike. Beyond its academic role, the garden has become a popular recreational destination for residents and tourists seeking a quiet escape from the city's bustle.
Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate
Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.
