Private Ghana tours
With a private tour you set the pace and keep the vehicle to yourselves. Here is how it works and who it suits, from a team who run these trips weekly.
The short answer
- A private tour gives you your own driver-guide and vehicle, with no strangers sharing your schedule.
- You decide the pace: linger where you like, start early to beat traffic, change plans on the day.
- It suits couples, families, groups and anyone who values comfort, flexibility and less hassle.
- Vehicles are air-conditioned cars and minibuses, matched to your group size.
- Cost depends on group size, season, hotel standard and distance, so we quote each trip individually.
- Send your dates and group size and we will reply with a plan and an honest quote.
At a glance
| Best for | Couples, families and groups who want flexibility, comfort and privacy |
|---|---|
| Typical trip length | Day trips through to multi-week tours |
| Vehicles | Air-conditioned cars and minibuses with a driver-guide |
| How to book | Send dates and group size for a plan and quote, then confirm |
| Lead time | Book ahead in busy months; shorter notice is often possible |
| What affects cost | Group size, season, hotel standard, distance and vehicle type |
What a private tour gives you
On a private tour, the vehicle and driver-guide are yours alone. You are not slotted into a group of strangers, and you are not tied to someone else's timetable. If you want an early start to reach Kakum before the crowds, or a slow morning after a long day, that is your call. As a Kasoa-based team who arrange these trips every week, we build the day around you rather than the other way round.
It is the most comfortable and flexible way to see Ghana. You travel in air-conditioned comfort, stop when you like for photos or food, and have someone with you who knows the roads, the sites and the small practical things that make a day run smoothly. That might mean a good spot for lunch, the quieter time to visit a busy site, or simply reassurance on an unfamiliar road.
It also means the trip flexes to your interests. If you are more drawn to history than beaches, or the other way round, the plan can lean that way without anyone else's preferences pulling against yours.
How it works day to day
In practice, your driver-guide meets you at your hotel, you agree the plan for the day, and you set off together. On a multi-day trip the same driver stays with you throughout, which means no repeating your plans to a new person each morning. They handle the driving, the parking, the routes and the timing; you enjoy the trip. Over a few days you get to know each other, and the whole thing runs more smoothly for it.
Because the schedule is yours, plans can flex on the day. If a market is worth an extra hour, you take it; if you are tired, you can cut a stop short. That freedom is hard to get on a fixed group departure. For a wider picture of moving around the country, and how a private vehicle compares with the alternatives, our guide to getting around Ghana is worth a read.
Who private tours suit
Private tours work well for a lot of travellers, but they are especially good for:
- Couples who want a relaxed, private pace
- Families who need flexibility around children's routines
- Groups of friends travelling together
- First-time visitors who would rather not navigate the logistics themselves
- Anyone short on time who wants to see more without the hassle
If Kakum is on your list, our Kakum canopy walk guide explains what to expect. We can pair it with the coast, castles or a beach stop, and shape the pace around whoever you are travelling with, whether that is grandparents who prefer things gentle or friends who want to pack a lot in. If you are travelling with little ones, our family holiday in Ghana guide is worth a look too.
Trade-offs and cost
We will be honest: a private tour costs more than doing everything yourself on shared transport. What you get for that is time, comfort and far less stress, plus a guide who smooths out the day and knows the roads. For many people, particularly on a short trip or a first visit, that trade is well worth it, and it is one reason private travel comes up so often in our Ghana safety guide.
We do not quote a fixed price, because it genuinely varies with your group size, the season, the standard of hotel you want and how far you travel. A larger group spreads the cost of the vehicle and guide further, so the per-person figure often comes down. Send us your details and we will reply with a clear quote you can weigh up, with no obligation to book.
Arrange your private tour
To get started, just tell us when you want to travel, how many of you there are and what you most want to see. We will draft a plan, match the right vehicle to your group and send a quote with nothing hidden.
Whether it is a single day out or a full fortnight, we treat every private tour the same way: careful planning, comfortable vehicles and a driver-guide who looks after the details along the road. For a sense of how a full week can flow privately, see our 7-day Ghana itinerary, then message us with your dates and we will shape your own version.
Questions people ask
How do I book a private tour?
Send us your dates, group size and interests. We reply with a draft plan and a tailored quote, adjust it with you, and confirm once you are happy. You are never committed before that point.
What is included in a private tour?
A private tour usually includes your own vehicle, fuel and a driver-guide. Accommodation, entry fees and meals may be included or left to you, depending on the plan. Your quote will spell out exactly what is covered.
Can the tour be customised?
Completely. The vehicle and schedule are yours, so you can change the pace, add or drop stops, and even adjust plans on the day. We build the trip around you.
What size groups can you take?
From solo travellers and couples to families and larger groups. We match the vehicle, from an air-conditioned car to a minibus, to your numbers, and group size affects the per-person cost.
Is a deposit required?
Booking terms depend on the trip and season, so we will confirm the current details with you when you enquire rather than state a figure here. We will always be clear before you commit.
Are private tours safe and reliable?
We are a local team running these routes every week with air-conditioned vehicles and experienced driver-guides who know the roads. For general guidance see our Ghana safety guide, and ask us anything about your specific plan.
What I know about Ghanaian travel comes from doing it: filing passport and visa applications, booking flights and hotels, collecting people from arrivals at two in the morning, and driving the Accra, Tema, Cape Coast and Kumasi runs week after week. Where this guide describes how something works, it is because we have done it.
Rules, fees and timetables in Ghana change. I have deliberately not quoted figures that go stale — where a number matters I name the office to confirm it with. If you spot something out of date, tell me and we will fix it.
Related guides.
Places & itinerariesA realistic 7-day Ghana itinerary
A seven-day Ghana plan built around real driving times, with Accra as the arrival and departure point and honest advice about what will not fit.
Trip planningGetting around Ghana
How visitors actually move around Ghana: what each option costs you in time and comfort, and which one fits the trip you are planning.
Places & itinerariesThe Kakum canopy walk
An honest account of what the Kakum canopy walkway actually involves, what the forest gives you up there, and who is better off staying on the ground.
Want this planned for you?
Send us the dates and who is travelling. You get an itemised quote and one named trip manager from first message to flight home.