Ashanti Region

The heartland of the Ashanti kingdom in central Ghana, known for Kumasi's palace, markets and kente weaving tradition.

The Ashanti Region lies in the forest belt of central-southern Ghana. Its capital, Kumasi, was the center of the historic Ashanti kingdom and is one of Ghana's major cities. Main attractions include the Manhyia Palace Museum, the enormous Kejetia Market, traditional Ashanti buildings that are UNESCO World Heritage listed, and craft villages such as Bonwire, famous for kente weaving. Outside the city, Lake Bosomtwe is Ghana's only natural lake. The dry season from November to March is the better time to travel. You can arrive via Kumasi Airport or by road from Accra.

Destinations

• Kumasi

Itineraries

• Ghana Traverse: Mole, Kumasi & the Castle Coast – Fly to Tamale to see the elephants of Mole, then head south to Kumasi and the coastal castles, covering Ghana from nort…
• Ghana, Togo & Benin Coastal Cultural Journey – Travel from Accra to Cotonou, connecting coastal castles, Ashanti heritage, Voodoo culture, and stilt villages.