The last part of the trip to Bojo Beach is on water. You park, pay, climb into a canoe and are paddled across a short lagoon to a strip of sand with the sea on the other side.
Bojo Beach is at Bortianor, west of Accra, beyond Weija and close to Kokrobite. It is one of the city’s most popular weekend beaches for people who want to get away from the crowds of Labadi.
The setting
The beach lies on a sandbar between a lagoon and the Gulf of Guinea. The lagoon crossing is part of the attraction. It keeps the beach separate from the road and gives it a feeling of distance, even though it is less than an hour’s drive from central Accra when traffic is light.
What you pay for
Bojo is run as a managed beach. Visitors pay an entry fee, which covers the canoe crossing, and the beach is kept cleaner than many public beaches in the city. Chairs, umbrellas and food are available, with a bar and restaurant area on the sand.
Prices change over time, so it is worth checking before going, especially for groups.
Who goes
Families, church groups, friends celebrating birthdays and couples on dates fill the beach on weekends and public holidays. Some companies hold staff outings there. Weekdays are much quieter, and the best time for anyone who wants the sand to themselves.
Swimming
The sea along Accra’s coast can be rough, with strong currents. Swimmers should stay near the shore and in the areas where others swim, and children should be watched closely. The lagoon side is calmer but should still be treated with care.
Getting there
Most visitors drive or take a ride-hailing car, following the road west through Weija towards Bortianor. Trotros go to the area, but the final stretch is easier by car or taxi. Traffic on the Kasoa road can be heavy, so leaving early helps.
Making a day of it
Many visitors combine Bojo with Kokrobite, which has its own beach bars and a long tradition of drumming and dancing, or stop for fish and banku on the way back to the city.
A canoe ride of a couple of minutes is all that separates Bojo from the road, and for many Accra residents it is enough to feel like a holiday.
