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Shai Hills & Volta River: Nature Day Trip
4.9
41 Ratings
Afienya
Embark on the Volta Expedition and explore Ghana’s wildlife, take a boat tour on Lake Volta, and indulge in a delicious lunch. All-inclusive with transportation, guide, and amenities provided.
Embark on the Volta Expedition and explore Ghana’s wildlife, take a boat tour on Lake Volta, and indulge in a delicious lunch. All-inclusive with transportation, guide, and amenities provided.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Shai Hills Resource Reserve - Discover the stunning beauty of the Shai Hills Reserve, located just an hour from the city. Visitors can enjoy a day with animals such as zebras, baboons, and various snake species. Our outstanding tour guides will accompany you, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
- Akosombo - Enjoy a serene and distinctive boat…
- Shai Hills Resource Reserve - Discover the stunning beauty of the Shai Hills Reserve, located just an hour from the city. Visitors can enjoy a day with animals such as zebras, baboons, and various snake species. Our outstanding tour guides will accompany you, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
- Akosombo - Enjoy a serene and distinctive boat tour on Lake Volta, Africa’s largest man-made lake, along with a delightful lunch either on the ship or at a scenic lakeside location.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Akosombo Boat Cruise
- Entry/Admission - Shia Hills Resource Reserve
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cost of Activities in Itinerary
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Akosombo Boat Cruise
- Entry/Admission - Shia Hills Resource Reserve
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cost of Activities in Itinerary
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Discover Shai Hills & the Volta River—Day Excursion from Accra (Hotel Pickup Provided)
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Accra for a day filled with adventure and relaxation. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup as you embark on a picturesque journey through serene landscapes and tranquil waters.
Begin your adventure at Shai Hills Resource Reserve,…
Discover Shai Hills & the Volta River—Day Excursion from Accra (Hotel Pickup Provided)
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Accra for a day filled with adventure and relaxation. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup as you embark on a picturesque journey through serene landscapes and tranquil waters.
Begin your adventure at Shai Hills Resource Reserve, where a guided tour offers close encounters with antelopes, baboons, birds, and ancient caves. For those seeking excitement, rock climbing is available with the guidance and safety assurance of our skilled instructors.
After your reserve exploration, proceed to Akosombo for a serene boat cruise on the Volta River. Breathe in the fresh air, take in the stunning scenery, and relax to the gentle sway of the water.
Post-cruise, savor a delightful lunch by the riverside, featuring a blend of Ghanaian and international dishes.
Conclude your day with a comfortable drive back to your hotel, marking the end of a truly memorable experience.
Location
Shai Hills Resource Reserve
Doryumu Junction Tema - Akosombo Road N2, Akosombo-Tema Rd
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(41 Ratings)
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Andrewgi3148bh
Jan 20, 2026
Great day trip from Accra without too much car time - It was a great day trip out of Accra without spending too much time in the car and still getting out in the nature. The boat cruise was fantastic and Emanuel was a great tour guide! He was a fun time, great playlist, excellent driver, and it was fun to connect with a local guide. Would def recommend for a fun day outside of the city without over exerting yourself.
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Hayelo00
Jan 1, 2026
Beautiful day with added extras - I was a bit hesitant about booking this tour but I’m so glad I did. It was a really great day that is a good balance of activity with the short hike and climb using the ropes, beautiful nature from seeing the animals and then the boat ride was a great end to the day. I even got to ride the boat myself.
The thing that made the trip particularly special was my tour guide Peter. He went above and beyond to make the day a great experience for our group. I was a solo traveller and Peter took lots of great pictures for me. It was also my birthday and he added an extra stop that was not part of the itinerary to a cocoa farm as well as a viewpoint to see the whole of Accra. He was an incredible guide and I’m so grateful for the amazing day he made it. I would recommend others to book this tour.
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Donaldbs3616zy
Dec 18, 2025
Touring the countryside - We did not do this trip because of the rain but other options were substituted and the trip was great. We covered a lot of ground and the trip took longer than expected but the scenery was marvelous.
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L5448zrrachelt
Dec 12, 2025
Fantastic final day of our trip - Fantastic experience with Expedition-Go Tours Ghana. Our drive/guide couldnt have been more helpful or considerate and got us to all our sites on time, as I was conscious that we needed to be back in Accra for our flight home, so the team were so great tailoring the tour times and getting us back in time. Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and looked after us well. The sites were amazing and definitely a highlight of our trip!! Would recommend in a heart beat.
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422ameliab
Dec 11, 2025
Shia Hill a must !! - What an experience!!! We learned so much about our ancient ancestors history!!! Love this tour, it’s a must take!! Ghana is nice
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Ladysniper777
Dec 10, 2025
Would definitely do again! Shout out to Peter, Tour Guide - Great Trip with Peter! I was on this excursion as a solo traveler with 2 other solo travelers. This review is about the excursion company not the cruise itself which is operated by a separate company: I was picked up on time, perhaps even a bit early. I was told to manage my expectations in Ghana- that time is flexible. I can offer that the pick up time was confirmed the night before for both tours I booked with this company and the guides arrive in time or a little early- Perfect! The transport vehicle was modern and had excellent AC for this trip. The other trip less modern but still comfortable and cool. The trip was as described. Now that I’ve traveled with a different local tour company, I can compare and contrast the differences- and this was significantly better. The journey was long but comfortable. Cold water came readily. No loud music. Pleasant sounds and smells throughout. Have I mentioned this company was significantly better than others I encountered on my trip to Ghana?
Clean bathroom facilities are a must and I recall asking the preferred location to use the bathroom and got helpful advice! Thanks again Peter.
Great eatery at the Lake, appropriately, highly recommended. Peter suggested we order first and the food was ready when we got back from the beautiful trip on the water. We weren’t rushed to eat and get back on the road- much appreciated.
The handoffs to the site tour guides was seamless. The individuals with whom we traveled the two sites were lovely, informative, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. 10/10 day trip
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Stevesl4646yg
Dec 8, 2025
Good value trip - Peter was an excellent guide and driver. He was even early to pick us all up. The minivan was comfortable and air conditioned, which was very welcome on such a hot day (36 degrees). The mountain 'hike' was only very short, but offered great views over the area. Not many animals about, apart from baboons and the zebra and ostriches in the penned area. All fees were included in the package - just lunch to pay for, which was huge and absolutely delicious. Boat ride was fun and great views of the islands and bridge. Ride back to Accra was long due to heavy traffic, but we'd all had a great day.
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James
Dec 5, 2025
Magnificent Shai Hills and beautiful River Volta. - I enjoy exceedingly wonderful time with a fantastic guide and two fabulous visitors from Canada … because all of us are very well like close brothers. Shai Hills Reservation is absolutely stunning and awesome … I climb up to top of rock hill and fall in love with an awesome panoramic scenery of lovely savannah, bush trees, mountains and amazing landscape … a ranger is so superb, friendly and great. Then later my group and I are so happy to have a fantastic boat cruise along magnificent River Volta with beautiful green lush on riverbanks and numerous gorgeous palm trees. A lovely boat cruise crew are so generous to a Canadian visitor and me to drive along legendary River Volta so proud where I was born and bred in Ghana by my British parents before moved into UK. Huge thanks to a wonderful guide for making all of us really enjoyable and happiest - 10 out of 10 !!!
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Dorindag294
Jan 6, 2026
Learning about Ghana's nature and history - Peter was an excellent, smart, and attentive guide that knows the areas and other routes in case of a traffic jam. He taught us a lot about the city and helped us understand how to get around on our own. The Shai Hills reserve was most interesting, but don't expect a full Safari, expect maybe 5 or 6 animals in the wild and education about the Shai Hill preserve. Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots because you want to climb the rock mountain and get that perfect view. The river boat ride was beautiful and calm. Be prepared for very rough Ghanaian roads to get to both locations. The government has not consistently maintained the roads.
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Ian_c
Dec 5, 2025
The guide Emmanuel was... - The guide Emmanuel was fantastic and super helpful. It was great to have power and WiFi in the vehicle. The vehicle itself was really comfortable.
The land reserve tour was a bit short. The river boat ride was lovely but also more brief than I expected. It's hard to do a lot in a day, but we spent the majority of the time driving to places as opposed to enjoying them.
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