Is Accra safe for solo female travelers?
Accra scores 5.5/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Ghana at 64/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Accra safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Accra overall?
Accra scores 5.5/10, in the mostly-safe range. It is generally fine, with a few precautions depending on the neighborhood and time of day.
Women's safety in Accra
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates Ghana at 64/100, in the mid range. Many women travel solo in Accra without trouble; neighborhood choice and how you get around after dark are worth planning.
Solo female travel tips for Accra
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Accra.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Accra, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Accra safe for solo female travelers?
Accra scores 5.5/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
Is Accra safe for women at night?
Ghana scores 64/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Accra and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.