How to Watch American Netflix in Ghana

Ghana is a West African country located next to the Ivory Coast. It’s a republic that has had a troubled history but now seems to be a fairly stable democracy. It is also a very colorful and vibrant place to visit as well as work. If you’re going to be traveling to the country, you’re going to want your home comforts. This guide will walk you through the process of accessing American Netflix in Ghana.

Ghana was late to the internet party but now many towns and cities have internet access. Most hotels and cafes have WiFi and most cell providers offer 3G. Major cities have 4G access in some areas but this is less prolific.

Ghana and Netflix

According to Finder.com, the US Netflix catalog has 1,157 TV shows and 4,593 movies. Ghana has just 199 TV shows and 466 movies. That’s quite a low figure and not something to cheer the soul of the American visitor. When you’re in an area with fast enough internet access to stream Netflix, if you’re using the local catalog, it is unlikely that you will find your favorite shows there.

That’s where a VPN comes in.

Ghana and VPNs

Ghana has a fairly democratic government that does not overly control internet access or censor it. There were moves to shut down the internet during the 2016 elections but that was vetoed by the president of the time. As far as I can tell, there are no issues with accessing the free internet while you’re on Ghanaian soil.

However, you are going to want to use a VPN every time you connect to the internet. Cyber crime is rife in Ghana as it is everywhere in Africa. If you’re traveling there, you need to use a VPN on every device you connect with to protect your traffic. As a side benefit, you will be able to watch American Netflix too.

If you’re new to VPNs, they are quite simple. You install a VPN app onto your device and use it to create an encrypted tunnel to the VPN provider network. All traffic is then secured from everyone and will be private as long as you maintain that connection.

Select a US VPN server and your traffic will be given a US IP address which is enough for Netflix to think you’re at home instead of in Africa. You should then be able to access the American Netflix catalog while in Ghana.

The following VPN providers offer good value, 256-bit encryption, reliable networks and don’t keep any logs that could link you to anything you do online.

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is a very popular VPN provider and one of our top picks. It has a large network of over 3,000 VPN servers in 94 countries, uses 256-bit encryption, has an app that will work on almost any device and delivers consistent speeds wherever in the world you might be. The app is easy to use and connects in seconds, making it as easy as possible to use.

NordVPN

NordVPN is another top performer and will let you watch American Netflix in Ghana. It has over 5,200 VPN servers in 60 countries and has a very stable network. It’s fast enough for streaming, the app works on most devices and connects quickly and the provider offers a double hop feature where you skip from one VPN server to another for those times when you really need to stay hidden.

IPVanish

IPVanish is also a viable option for Netflix. It has over 1,300 servers in 75 locations and is also fast and stable. It works in most areas of the world, has an intuitive app that works on most devices, connects quickly and maintains stable connections, uses the same 256-bit encryption as these others and delivers a competitive standard of service to these other providers.

CyberGhost

CyberGhost is also a VPN provider worth considering. With over 3,600 VPN servers in 60 countries, it has the reach to compete. The network is regarded as fast and stable with high levels of security, 256-bit encryption, no logs and an intuitive app that works on almost anything.

VyprVPN

VyprVPN is also worth checking out. It ‘only’ has 700 VPN servers in 70 countries but has the speed and stability to make it worth trying. With a network easily capable of streaming, a good app that works on most devices and its unique Chameleon technology that hides the fact it’s a VPN, this service should work anywhere in the world.

StrongVPN

StrongVPN is my final suggestion for a good quality VPN provider that lets you watch American Netflix in Ghana. It has undergone a total rebrand and rebuild with a new network, new VPN servers , new app and new security. With 650 VPN servers in 26 countries, it isn’t as large as these others but it is easily comparable on price and performance!