The 15 Best Day Trips from Tema

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Tema, Ghana, led by Lomé, Accra, Cape Coast. The closest is Medina Estates, about 25 min by car, and 9 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Tema

  1. 1

    Lomé, Togo

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Tema

    Known for Marché des Féticheurs.

  2. 2

    Accra, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-west of Tema

    Known for Accra Brewery Limited.

  3. 3

    Cape Coast, Ghana

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-west of Tema
  4. 4

    Atsiaman, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km west of Tema
  5. 5

    Koforidua, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Tema
  6. 6

    Ho, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Tema
  7. 7

    Amanfrom, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km west of Tema
  8. 8

    Medina Estates, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km west of Tema
  9. 9

    Kasoa, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km west of Tema
  10. 10

    Gbawe, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km west of Tema
  11. 11

    Mandela, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km west of Tema
  12. 12

    Winneba, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Tema
  13. 13

    Aflao, Ghana

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Tema
  14. 14

    Buduburam, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km west of Tema
  15. 15

    Akim Oda, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Tema

A sample day: Tema to Lomé

  1. 07:30Leave Tema
  2. 09:45Arrive in Lomé (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Marché des Féticheurs
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lomé
  6. 15:45Head back to Tema
  7. 18:00Home in Tema

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tema?
The best day trips from Tema are Lomé, Accra, Cape Coast, Atsiaman, Koforidua. The closest is Medina Estates, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tema?
Medina Estates is the closest, 16 km west of Tema, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tema?
9 places are within about an hour's drive of Tema: Medina Estates (25 min), Accra (35 min), Gbawe (40 min), Atsiaman (40 min), Mandela (45 min), Amanfrom (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Tema for a day out?
Lomé is the largest city in day-trip range, 146 km east of Tema and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Tema?
For a weekend away from Tema, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Cape Coast (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Lomé (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Aflao (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Ho (117 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tema?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cape Coast at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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