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The 15 Best Day Trips from Tema

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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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.

Day trips from Tema at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Lomé146 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Accra24 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Cape Coast150 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Atsiaman35 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Koforidua54 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Ho117 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Amanfrom45 km W50 minHalf-day trip
Medina Estates16 km W25 minHalf-day trip
Kasoa47 km W55 minHalf-day trip
Gbawe34 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Mandela38 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Winneba76 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Aflao143 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Buduburam54 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Akim Oda111 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Tema

  1. 1

    Lomé, Togo

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Tema4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Marché des Féticheurs.

  2. 2

    Accra, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-west of Tema1 hr 10 min round trip

    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 Tema4 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Atsiaman, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km west of Tema1 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Koforidua, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Tema2 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Ho, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Tema3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Amanfrom, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km west of Tema1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Medina Estates, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km west of Tema50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Kasoa, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km west of Tema1 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Gbawe, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km west of Tema1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Mandela, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km west of Tema1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Winneba, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Tema3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Aflao, Ghana

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Tema4 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Buduburam, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km west of Tema2 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Akim Oda, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Tema3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Tema to Lomé

A realistic pace for Lomé, 146 km from Tema. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  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.
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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