Bojo Beach is one of the cleanest and calmest beaches near Accra, and the reason is structural: it sits on a narrow sand bar between the Densu lagoon and the Atlantic, and the only way on is a short boat ride. That single crossing keeps the cars, the crowds and the street vending on the mainland, which is why the beach feels a long way from the city despite being about 25 kilometres from it.

This guide covers what it costs in 2026, how to get there, what is and is not allowed through the gate, and when to go. If you are planning a wider trip, the Accra travel guide covers transport, food and the rest of the coast.

Where Bojo Beach is

Bojo Beach is at Bortianor, on the Bortianor–Kokrobite road in the Ga South Municipality of Greater Accra, roughly 25 to 30 kilometres west of the city centre. The full address is Bojo Beach Resort, Bortianor–Kokrobite Road, Greater Accra.

You cannot drive onto the sand. Every visit starts at the mainland jetty beside the resort, where you park and board the boat. The beach itself is the strip on the far side of the lagoon.

Bojo Beach entrance fee 2026

The gate fee includes the return boat crossing, which is the part first-time visitors most often expect to pay separately. These are the standard rates published by the resort:

  • Adults — GHS 50 per person
  • Children, ages 3 to 10 — GHS 20 per person
  • Infants, under 3 — free
  • Parking — free for visitors

Prices rise on the big days. Easter Monday, New Year's Day and the peak of the December season can push the adult rate to somewhere between GHS 60 and GHS 100. Carry cash: card payment is not reliable at the gate, and the activity operators on the sand take cash only.

What the ticket covers

  • The return boat crossing, with life jackets, to the sand bar and back
  • Changing rooms, toilets and open showers
  • Shaded sheds and general beach seating
  • The volleyball nets and football goals

The lagoon crossing

A managed canoe or motorised pontoon takes you across in about two minutes. It runs continuously through opening hours, so there is no timetable to plan around, and the fare is already in your ticket — you should not be asked for it again at the water's edge.

No outside food or drink

This is the rule that catches people out, and it is enforced. Outside food, soft drinks and alcohol are not allowed across the lagoon, and bags are checked at the boarding point. Anything you bring gets left on the mainland, so do not pack a cooler.

Everything is bought on the beach instead. Rough prices to budget with:

  • Kebabs (chichinga) — GHS 20 to GHS 40 a stick
  • Fresh coconut — GHS 15 to GHS 25
  • A plate of jollof, fried fish or tilapia — GHS 80 to GHS 180
  • Beer and soft drinks — GHS 20 to GHS 45 a bottle

What to expect on the beach

Bojo Beach is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00, and occasionally closes for private events — worth a check before a long trip out. On weekdays it is genuinely quiet, and on a Monday or Tuesday morning you can have most of the sand bar to yourself. Sundays are the opposite: live music, dance troupes and a full crowd.

On the sand you will find clean swimming on both the ocean and lagoon sides, loungers and umbrellas for hire, bars and restaurants, changing rooms and showers, a volleyball court, and water sports running off the shoreline.

For a louder day out, Labadi Beach is the comparison most people are making — more music, bigger crowds, no boat. Kokrobite is the next beach along and a different proposition again.

Activities and what they cost

  • Jet ski — GHS 200 to GHS 350 for 15 minutes
  • Horse riding along the shore — GHS 40 to GHS 70
  • Kayaking on the lagoon — GHS 60 to GHS 100 an hour
  • Cushioned beach bed — GHS 40 to GHS 60 for the day

The plain wooden chairs are free. Attendants who set up the premium loungers generally expect a tip.

Getting there from Accra

Allow 45 minutes to an hour and a half from central Accra, depending on the Weija and McCarthy Hill traffic. Weekends and December are slower.

Uber, Bolt or Yango

The simplest option, and what most visitors use. From Osu, Labone, Cantonments or the airport, expect somewhere between GHS 80 and GHS 220 one way — the spread is real, and depends on the time of day and how bad the westbound traffic is. Agree a return plan before you go: pickups from the jetty can be slow.

Trotro

The budget route, at roughly GHS 10 to GHS 20. Go to Kaneshie Market station and board a trotro heading for Kokrobite or Bortianor. Tell the mate you are getting off at the Bojo Beach junction, then walk about ten minutes down to the gate or take a shared taxi or okada.

Driving

Take the N1 west out of Accra, exit towards Kokrobite and follow the signs to the resort. Parking at the jetty is free with your ticket.

Best time to visit

October to March, during the dry season, is the window: calmer water for the crossing, reliable sun and better light for photographs. December is the busiest month by a distance, because the Detty December crowd fills every beach around Accra — good for atmosphere, bad for space.

For quiet, go on a weekday morning. For the party, go on a Sunday afternoon. The two are barely the same place.

Staying overnight

Bojo Beach Resort, on the mainland side, has rooms, a restaurant and bar, a pool and event spaces — it takes weddings, birthdays and corporate days regularly. Standard double rooms start at around US$117, roughly GHS 1,600, including breakfast and pool access, though rates move with the season.

Before you go

  • Go on a weekday if you want the quiet version of this beach
  • Carry cash in cedis — the gate and the vendors both need it
  • Do not pack food or drink; it will not get across the lagoon
  • Sunscreen, a hat and water — there is very little natural shade
  • Arrive before late afternoon for the light, and to beat the weekend crowd
  • Book water sports ahead in December and over public holidays
  • Check the resort's page before travelling on a holiday, for pricing and closures

For wider precautions, read the Ghana travel safety guide.

Common questions

Is Bojo Beach worth visiting?

Yes. At GHS 50 including the boat, it is good value for a clean, organised beach day within an hour of Accra, and the barrier-island geography keeps it clear of the pollution and pressure selling common on the free public beaches.

Can you swim at Bojo Beach?

Yes, on both the ocean and lagoon sides. Stay inside the marked areas — the Atlantic current here can be strong. Lifeguards are on duty during opening hours.

How much is the entrance fee?

GHS 50 for adults and GHS 20 for children aged 3 to 10, including the return boat crossing. Under-3s are free. Expect GHS 60 to GHS 100 on peak holidays.

What are the opening hours?

Daily, 9:00 to 18:00. It occasionally closes for private events.

Is Bojo better than Labadi?

They are different days out. Bojo is quieter, cleaner and better for relaxing and photographs; Labadi is louder, busier and better for music and a crowd.

What makes Bojo Beach unusual?

The sand bar. Freshwater lagoon on one side, open Atlantic on the other, and a boat between you and the car park — that controlled access is what keeps it as clean as it is.