Private Tour

Boat Cruise and Shai Hills Forest Reserve

Overview

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This exciting day trip starts at 7:00 AM with a visit to Shai Hills Resource Reserve for a mini-safari, where you'll spot wildlife like antelopes and baboons. You'll also explore the cultural history of the Shai people, learning about their heritage and the Krobo rites, with a visit to the museum for added insight.

The adventure continues at Royal Senchi Resort, where you’ll enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Volta Lake, with views of the Adomi Bridge and a chance to observe local fishermen along the banks.

Savor a delicious meal at the resort, then relax by the pool or take in the tranquil lake views. The tour concludes at 5:30 PM, offering a perfect blend of wildlife, culture, relaxation, and fine food.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Akosombo

Visit to the Royal Senchi Resort for an amazing boat cruise on the Volta Lake which is said to be one of the largest lake in the world. You will also walk on one of the longest bridge in Ghana with was built by Ghana’s first President. Enjoy lunch and relax at the luxury Resort ( The Royal Senchi Resort)

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Shai Hills Resource Reserve

Visit the Shai Hills Reserve which combines nature conservation, rich cultural and archaeological sites with splendid scenic beauty. Trek through the Savannah plains to view West Africa’s big game: antelopes, bushbucks, krobs, baboons, monkeys, and many bird species including the crested eagle, ground hornbill, blank bellied bustard and more. Visit the Obonu Tem & Se Yo Caves which serve as home to many animals, notably insectivorous bats. Learn about the various artifacts that have been found on this very site (homeland to the Krobo people)

3 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

WiFi on board

Snacks

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

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Boat Cruise and Shai Hills Forest Reserve

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Reviews

4.80

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Pleasant Day
Gordon J,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The main road out of Accra is under construction so it slows down the trip. Roads are not great in that direction
Great experience!!
Tonyela S,,Nov 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The boat cruise was the best time!! We stopped at Royal Senchi Resort. Very relaxing. Mohammed was very accommodating and nice!
Educational / History Tour
Rosalind D,,Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mannau, Picked us on-time. We arrived to Shai Reserve and took the hiking tour, followed by lunch at the Senchi Resort and the Boat cruise which was so relaxing.
A MUST TRY GHANA EXPERIENCE
Judith R,,Nov 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Climbing Shai Hill via the ropes and seeing the baboons. Tour guides made it informative and fun. Wonderful tasty lunch at the Royal Senchi Resort.
Lovely
Ruthhhhk,,May 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great experience visiting the Shai Hills Forest Reserve. It was so beautiful and my tour guide was so patient, calm and helpful
Fantastic scenery, memorable experiences, wonderful and personalized support from tour company.
plyewayee,,Jun 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Looking over savanna at Mogo Hill was a treat. Unspoiled Africa at its best, in a nutshell. Great local ranger guide. Exceptional tour company guidance and support.
Educative trip
H1191VFhelenaw,,Jun 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A big Thank you to Med from HERE IS GHANA TOURS for organizing my Ghana trip superbly. Time saving, money saving, fully enjoyed. My family enjoyed a lot.Regarding the booking experience, the best thing I like that he customized the package according to my needs.I am really happy with the services and guidance he provided to me. I will refer your name to my friends for future trips. Thanks.
Lion King filming location
cf Traveller enjoy ,,May 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This day also started early. I was picked up at the agreed point and already I was heading north from Accra. After a rather pleasant ride we arrived at the Shai Hills. A huge reserve with an incredible landscape. A ranger walks you through the reserve. You have to climb a few hills to enjoy a fantastic view. Antelopes, monkeys, zebras and ostriches are guaranteed. We continued to the Volta River. Here is a spectacular arch bridge. It connects two parts of land and is an important transport link. Before I could see them on the water on a boat trip, there was a great lunch at the nearby resort. Great tour! Thank you.
Great time. The whole day was great
korkoina,,Sep 3, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Med was great. Shai hills was peacful and amazing. Royal Senchi lunch and cruise was great. Med took all of our picture and videos. Great hype-man. The Akosombo dam closed which sucked but the rest of the day worked out. Shai HIlls then the Cruise at Senchi was the best parts of the day. We really loved that Med and driver Steven pick us up and dropped us off at home. There we were snacks, drinks, music. Wonderful time.
Brilliant Trip with a Great Company
madknight-7,,Dec 17, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This was the second trip my grandfather and I had booked with Med and his company ‘Here is Ghana Tours’. He is incredibly professional, phoning 2 weeks ahead of the trip to introduce himself and confirm some details. Throughout the day, he provided plenty of drinks and tasty snacks such as fresh coconut and cooked snails. In addition, to the request of my grandfather he stopped on the Adomi bridge as this was an area he visited many times as a child. The little things like that went a long way for both of us. Frank, the driver, was very well-mannered and easy to talk to as well as being a great driver. Shai Hills is a spectacular place to visit. Whilst there, we saw many wild animals such as antelopes, baboons, zebras and hornbills. In addition, I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure of rope climbing up some of the rocks to get up to the incredible viewpoints. There are easier routes to reach these points which my grandfather used with the support from Med and the tour guide. A truly unforgettable experience. Akosombo dam is an impressive sight, It was interesting to learn about how it provides the country with so much electricity. However, we felt that it wasn’t really set-up for tourists yet, as there wasn’t much to do. Also, for the distance traveled, it would have been nice to be able to spend a bit longer at the Dam and be allowed to see some more of the dam. Overall, a fantastic, personal and professional tour provided by a caring tour guide. Would definitely recommend using the company and visiting Shai Hills as well as seeing Akosombo Dam.