In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · Ghana
Keta
Spend 1–2 days in Keta: see the lagoon, Fort Prinzenstein and the lighthouse; stay near the water.
Keta is a small coastal town on a sandbar between the Keta Lagoon and the Gulf of Guinea. Its main attractions are the historic Fort Prinzenstein, the Keta Lagoon wetland and the Cape St. Paul lighthouse. A short stay lets you explore the lagoon boardwalks and the fort without long travel times.
- Country
- Ghana
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (heavy rains, higher flood risk)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GHS
- Money
- Currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, GH₵). Cards work in larger hotels, malls and some restaurants in Accra; most other payments are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget GH₵30–45 excl. bed · Mid GH₵45–80 excl. bed · High GH₵80+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- MTN has the widest coverage, with Telecel (ex-Vodafone) and AT as alternatives; SIMs need a passport and Ghana Card-style biometric registration for foreigners at a company shop — check.
- Emergency
- Police 191 · Fire 192 · Ambulance 193
- Plugs
- Types G, D · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin sockets are standard; bring a surge-protected adapter for power cuts ('dumsor').
- Tipping
- Chop bar or street food: Nothing.; Sit-down restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is added.; Driver day: GH₵50–100 a day.; Castle or park guide: GH₵30–60 per group.; Hotel porter: GH₵5–10.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap. Bottled water or sealed sachets from known brands are sold everywhere.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; public toilets charge a few cedis. Carry tissue.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Street food (e.g., grilled fish) | GH₵5–10 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | GH₵2–3 |
| Taxi (within town) | GH₵8–12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ACC · Kotoka International Airport (Accra)
- about 2 h drive north; main gateway to Ghana
Typical fares
- Accra → Keta (tro‑tro)
- about GH₵120 one way (check)
- Keta town taxi
- GH₵8–12 for short trips
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or use local tro‑tro minibuses; taxis are available but may be scarce after dark.
See and do
Known for
- Fort Prinzenstein
- Keta Lagoon
- Cape St. Paul Lighthouse
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Foah | Tro‑tro north along the coast, about 45 min | ≈1 h total |
| Cape St. Paul Lighthouse | Walk or short taxi from town centre, 10 min | ≈20 min total |
Sleep
- Keta Lagoon Resorts & Tours
- Resort on walkways over the lagoon; basic rooms.
- Tsisa Guest House
- Air‑conditioned or fan rooms, bar; behind the government hospital.
- Lagoon View Guest House
- Bar/lounge; close to the lagoon.
- Keta Lagoon Resort
- Restaurant and bar; on Vodza Old Rd.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Meda wo kyɛwmeh-dah woh cheh |
| Thank you | Meda wo asemeh-dah woh ah-seh |
| How much is it? | Ɛhe na ɛkɔ?eh-heh nah eh-koh? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wɔhe na asɔre no wɔ?woh-heh nah ah-soh-reh noh woh? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake with the right hand, ask after health and family; avoid: Starting with a question
- Elders: Stand when an elder enters and let them speak first; avoid: Crossed legs in front of chiefs
- Hands: Right hand for everything; avoid: Passing money with the left
- Dress: Smart clothes for churches, offices and palaces; avoid: Beachwear in town
- Photos: Ask first; offer to show the picture; avoid: Photographing police, soldiers or funerals without permission
- Funerals: Weekend funerals are public events; guests wear black, red or white as the family specifies; avoid: Treating them as a sight
Scams and watch-outs
- Coastal erosion can change beach access; check local conditions.
- High tide can limit lagoon boardwalk access; plan visits around tide tables.
Keta is generally safe for day visitors; stay in well‑lit areas after dark and watch for sudden tide changes.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Keta yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Fort Prinzenstein
- Keta Lagoon
- Cape St. Paul Lighthouse
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Keta, revision 4871098 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4871098
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/keta). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.