GETTING THERE & AROUND

British Airways flies direct from Heathrow to Accra five times a week. ba.com

Average flight time: 6.5h.

It’s easy and safe to walk around Accra, but distances can be long and days are hot. Uber and Bolt taxis are common, but drivers prefer cash payments, so toggle your app in the Help section. Taxis are easy to flag, too. Pay in the local cedi or in US dollars. Download an offline map of the city so you can show the driver your live location if they ask. Trips within Accra usually cost no more than a couple of dollars.

WHEN TO GO

August is the coolest month in Accra, with average daytime temperatures of 23C to 27C. It’s also the month of the Chale Wote Street Art Festival, when art and performance infiltrate every neighbourhood. Avoid the dry season, November to March, when Saharan winds coat the city in grit.

WHERE TO STAY

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra has its own in-house gallery. From £233, room only. kempinski.com Elle Lokko has rooms available in the same villa as the boutique.

From £54, room only. ellelokko.com/our-rooms-apartments

MORE INFO

Travellers from the UK require a visa to enter Ghana; apply through the Ghana High Commission ghanahighcommissionuk.com Bradt Ghana guide. RRP: £17.99

HOW TO DO IT

Responsible Travel offers a 14-day cultural history trip through Ghana from £617 per person, including airport transfers, accommodation, transportation, all meals, excursions and a guide. Flights excluded. responsibletravel.com