You’ve made it through another year: the work, the deadlines, the running around, the noise, the endless responsibilities. By December, most people are already tired before the first party invite even lands. And then Ghana adds its own layer: the festive buzz, the visitors, the late nights, the crowded spaces, the excitement, the pressure to be “outside,” and the kind of noise that doesn’t care whether you’re in Accra or a quieter region.
If you’re part of the people who love the season but don’t want to spend every night shouting over loud music… if you want enjoyment and rest… if you want a December that helps you reset and gather energy for the new year and the work ahead, this guide is for you.
These are the calm corners, soft spaces, and slow destinations for a Quiet December.
1. Aburi — A Quick Escape Without Leaving “Town”
Just 45 minutes from Accra (on a good day), and suddenly you’re in fresh air, quiet gardens, art cafés, and slow-living energy. Perfect for recharging.
2. Ada — Gentle Water, Slow Mornings
If you need a simple reset, Ada is your place: river views, boat rides, silence, and nothing rushing you. Perfect for reading, journaling, or doing absolutely nothing.
3. Volta Region — Where Peace Lives Naturally
Ho, Amedzofe, Akosombo, Wli… the Volta breeze alone will lower your stress.
Expect mountains, lakes, greenery, and a pace of life that’s the opposite of December chaos.
4. Waterfront Resorts (Greater Accra, Volta & Eastern Region)
Aqua Safari in Ada, lakeside lodges in Akosombo, and Sogakope’s serene riverside resorts all have one thing in common: water that calms the nervous system. At these places, expect sunsets, hammocks, soft music, and slow conversations. A reset.
5. Cape Coast & Elmina — History + Calm
Go for the castles, stay for the ocean breeze. December crowds go to festivals; you can go for reflection, long walks, and seafood by the waves.
6. Kumasi — Culture Without the Noise
Kumasi in December is active, but not overwhelming. Great food, good people, rich culture, and a slower, grounded pace. The perfect “I need a break from Accra” trip.
7. Abandze, Busua & Beyin — Soft Beach Towns
The Western Region is for people who want peace with a side of palm trees. Long beaches, quiet guesthouses, sleepy communities. Take a book. Leave your stress.
8. Shai Hills — Quick Nature Reset
If you don’t want to travel far but need your mind to slow down, a morning at Shai Hills is perfect. Nature, wildlife, silence, all within reach. You’re close enough to be back in Accra later in the day if you want, but far enough to feel like you’ve escaped the noise. And if you love hiking, it’s an even better spot: quiet trails, a patient guide, and wildlife moving around you at its own calm pace.
9. Eastern Region Waterfalls & Forest Escapes
If your soul is begging for greenery and running water, the Eastern Region is your sanctuary. Nsutam Waterfall, Asenema Waterfall, Akaa Falls and the quieter forest trails around them offer calm air, gentle sounds and a complete break from December’s noise. Add in the small eco-lodges, forest cabins and riverside stays, and you get the kind of silence that reminds you you’re alive, softly.
10. Your Own Home (Yes, Really)
Silence is not only found outside. A quiet morning, your favourite playlist, curtains open, phone on DND… sometimes that is the December you actually need.
Quiet December doesn’t mean boring December. It means choosing spaces that refill you, not drain you. It means being intentional about rest, reflection, sunlight, and slow mornings.
It means enjoying Ghana at a gentler pace, away from the pressure to be “outside” every single day.
And because most of these calm places are road-trip destinations, having your own wheels makes everything easier. If you want to explore Ada, Akosombo, Aburi, Volta, or anywhere else at your pace, no surge pricing, no stress, you can always book with WopeCar. Comfortable, reliable, and perfect for December escapes.
Your peace matters.
Choose it.
