How to Spend Easter in Ghana

The Easter holidays are almost upon us! We’ve put together a list of activities for the upcoming long Easter weekend. Whether you want adventure, family fun, or party vibes, there are many options for spending Easter in Ghana!

Easter in Ghana – Adventure

Easter in Ghana is synonymous with paragliding, so attending the annual paragliding festival in Kwahu is a must. This theme of this year’s festival, which is the 13th edition, is ‘You Too Can Fly.’ Paragliding in Kwahu is certainly one for the bucket list. This is because Kwahu has consistent flying conditions guarantee hours of stress free flying. The festival will take place at the Odwianuma Mountains from Friday March 30 to Monday April 2, 2018.

Photo Credit: Kwahu Paragliding Festival

Easter in Ghana – Fun with the Kids

Zeeland Fun World is an entertainment complex inside the Legon City Mall opposite the University of Ghana. It’s certainly a great environment for your children to play, socialize, and have an all around fun time. From 10am – 4pm on Friday 30th March and Sunday 1st April, Zeeland Fun World will host an Easter event for kids. There will be fun activities such as photo time with Barney, Easter egg hunting, and face painting available. Kids can also watch a movie in its 12D movie theater or play video games. The rate is 40 cedis per child and it includes food and snacks. For more information: Call 028 971 1100 | Zeeland Fun World Facebook

Sandbox Beach Club is one of the most popular spots for partying in Ghana. However you get to enjoy it with your little ones this Easter. Activities available include dyeing t-shirts, hunting for easter eggs, swimming, and jumping on bouncy castles. There will also be delicious food and drinks. The entry fee is 70 cedis for children between 4 years and 10 years. For more information: 026 736 6435 | Instagram

The Ghana International School’s Year Book Committee and MTN present Carnifest 2018. This year’s Carnifest is on Saturday 31st March at the GIS Secondary Compound in Cantonments. There will be so much to do at Carnifest! Activities include go-karting, playing FIFA 18, swimming, horse-riding, street football and face painting. Carnifest is an all day event, starting from 10 in the morning until 11 at night. The rate is 20 cedis for students and 25 cedis for adults.

Easter in Ghana – Family Fun

Unleash your inner Beyoncé at Accra’s biggest outdoor karaoke festival. Belting it out in the shower is one thing, but can you hit the notes like a global superstar? Then strut your stuff at the Accra karaoke festival. Accra’s finest DJ’s will spin over 28,000 karaoke songs and there will also be food and drinks. The festival is on Saturday 31st March at Crystal Park, East Legon. For more information: 0244686852 | Signature Karaoke Services Instagram

Easter in Ghana – Evening Fun

A good comedy show is a great stress relief, especially if there is good humor and music. The Easter Comedy Show certainly fits the bill. This is because features the best comedians on the continent and local favorite Adina. The show is on Saturday 31st March at the Accra International Conference Centre. Premium tickets are going for 150 cedis and regular tickets for 100 cedis. For more information: Follow the #EasterComedy2018 hashtag on Instagram | Event Factory Ghana Instagram

Miss the Christmas partying? Then you should definitely make it to the Sundaze Carnival Rave at Sandbox Beach Club on the evening of Sunday 1 April. It will be a true carnival with costumed dancers, live music performances, a bonfire, and a fireworks display. For more information: 024 481 9267 | Remy Sundaze Twitter

Yoga is one of the most relaxing physical activities there is, and we can’t think of a more picturesque location than Lou Moon Lodge in Axim! Lou Moon Lodge is hosting a yoga weekend from Friday 30th March to Tuesday 3rd April for guests and visitors alike. Group sessions are free for Lou Moon Lodge guests, and 50 cedis per session for visitors. Private sessions are 50 cedis for both guests and visitors. Additionally, on Easter Sunday, there will be a special “mechouis” (lamb BBQ) and thrilling Easter egg hunt. For more information: 0264241549