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Explore Shai Hills & the Volta River—Day Trip from Accra (Hotel Pickup Included)
Escape the buzz of Accra and dive into a full day of adventure and relaxation. We'll pick you up right from your hotel and take you on a scenic journey through nature and calm waters.
Start your day at Shai Hills Resource Reserve, where a guided tour brings you up close to antelopes, baboons, birds, and ancient caves. If you're feeling adventurous, try your hand at rock climbing — our experienced instructors will be there to guide and ensure your safety.
After exploring the reserve, we’ll head to Akosombo for a peaceful boat cruise on the Volta River. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful landscapes, and the gentle rhythm of the water as you unwind.
Following the cruise, enjoy a delicious lunch by the riverside featuring a mix of Ghanaian and continental favorites.
At the end of the day, relax as we drive you back to your hotel — a perfect close to an unforgettable day.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Entry/Admission - Akosombo Boat Cruise
Entry/Admission - Shia Hills Resource Reserve
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cost of Activities in Itinerary
Lunch
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Shai Hills Resource Reserve
Experience the beautiful nature of the Shai hills reserve which just about an hour away from the city. Tourist would spend the day with some animals like Zebra, Baboons, species of snakes etc. Our exceptional tour guides would be with you to take you round whiles giving you the best experience
Akosombo
Experience a relaxing and unique boat tour on Lake Volta, Africa's largest artificial lake, and a delicious lunch either on the ship or at a lakeside spot.
Pickup included
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
stevesL4646YG,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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.
Ian C,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
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.
James M,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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 !!!
















680evetth,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The experience from start to finish was professional. Customer service was first class. I had an amazing time George and his accompanying guide were super friendly, knowledgeable about the areas we passed through on our way to the trip. The drive through the Safari, hike which was done by the park guide was superb. The final trip on the boat was amazing. On the way back we stopped to get hot bread and cakes. A must for the homeward journey. I was kindly assisted by the team to get an Uber home at the end of the day. Which they ensured I was safely taken home. I highly recommend. Best service for my first trip to Ghana. Thank you both.



635irmgardp,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A very well organized and very informative tour to the Shai Hills and Akosombo with boat tour. We had a very nice and dedicated guide who gave us a lot of interesting information about Ghana.
Ruth Y,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our tour guides George and Peter were very pleasant and informative.A wonderful experience in Shai Hills and on the boat! Enjoyed the day immensely!





214evansa,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I really enjoyed my first trip with the team I appreciate the ❤️✌🏽✌🏽🍭 They are so amazing , the tour guide too was so good and he treated us so special ✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽













julialD8355EB,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Michael and Peter are very attentive and knowledgeable about the history and culture of the Shia Hill Reserve. The Akosombo boat ride was very relaxing and beautiful scenery.
carmenpacheco1970,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thomson was an exceptional guide, very attentive to our needs. Excellent explanations throuugh the tour, very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed it all!
Scenic16076399660,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a great trip and you once came out of Accra to see the beautiful nature of Ghana. We were a small group of four people and therefore it was super pleasant
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