Ghana · Culture

3-Day Ghana Culture and Coast Escape with Lake Volta Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Accra Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum & Park and learn Ghana's independence history
  • 02 Explore Ghanaian art and culture at Artists Alliance Gallery or Nubuke Foundation
  • 03 Walk the 1890 colonial gardens of Aburi beneath giant palm avenues
  • 04 Learn Ghana's cocoa legacy at Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm
  • 05 Enjoy an Akosombo Dam visit and Lake Volta cruise
  • 06 Explore the Volta River estuary at Ada Foah, where the river meets the sea

Discover Ghana's vibrant blend of culture, art, nature, and relaxation on this 3-day escape through Accra, Aburi, Akosombo, and Ada Foah. Explore Ghana's independence history at the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, experience city life in Accra's lively markets and art spaces, and stroll through the 1890 colonial gardens of Aburi. Continue to Akosombo for views of the dam and a Lake Volta cruise, then head to Ada Foah to see where the Volta River meets the sea, with time for watersports, beachside dining, and seasonal visits to fishing villages or turtle nesting sites.

Continue to Akosombo for views of the dam and a Lake Volta cruise, then head to Ada Foah to see where the Volta River meets the sea, with time for watersports, beachside dining, and seasonal visits to fishing villages or turtle nesting sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Accra, Tema, Akosombo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Accra City, Art, Markets, and Bojo Beach

  • Morning pick-up from your accommodation in Accra.
  • Visit Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum & Park and learn about Ghana's independence history.
  • Explore Ghanaian art and culture at Artists Alliance Gallery or Nubuke Foundation.
  • Experience city life, fabrics, and crafts at Makola Market & Oxford Street in Osu.
  • Lunch at The Buka Restaurant.
  • Drive about 45 minutes to Bojo Beach for a canoe crossing, swimming, and a beach dinner at sunset.

Optional evening:

  • Live music or nightlife at +233 Jazz Bar.

Overnight | Accra City Hotel - Accra

2
Day 02

Aburi Gardens, Cocoa Heritage, and Akosombo

  • Depart Accra early for Aburi, about 45 minutes to 1 hour away.
  • Visit Aburi Botanical Gardens. Walk through the 1890 colonial gardens and take photos beneath the giant palm avenues.
  • Stop at Aburi Wood Carving Village for handcrafted souvenirs.
  • Learn about Ghana's cocoa legacy at Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm.
  • Continue to Akosombo, about 1.5 hours away.
  • Visit Akosombo Dam and enjoy a Lake Volta cruise, either as a guided tour or a private boat ride.
  • Relax by the resort pool or dine by the lakeside at sunset.

Overnight | Royal Senchi Resort - Akosombo, Ghana

3
Day 03

Ada Foah Estuary and Beach Adventure

  • Depart Akosombo after breakfast for Ada Foah, about 3 hours via Asutsuare.
  • Explore the Volta River Estuary, where the river meets the sea, with mangrove views and birdlife.
  • Enjoy jet skiing, kayaking, or banana boat rides at Aqua Safari or Treasure Island Resort.
  • Lunch by the beach.
  • Visit nearby fishing villages or turtle nesting sites, seasonal from August to December.
  • Drive back to Accra, about 2 hours.

Optional dinner:

  • Stop at Tema or Labadi Beach.

Drop-off | Accra, Ghana

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Aburi Botanical Gardens, Akosombo Dam, Ada Foah Estuary

Where this trip takes you

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Aburi Botanical Gardens, Akosombo Dam, Ada Foah Estuary

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Accra 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation for the entirety of the tour
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners only
  • Ground transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for all trips
  • Entrance fees with full access to the monuments and activities listed in the itinerary
  • Experienced tour guide for the entire trip
  • Bottled water provided during travel days to keep you refreshed

What's Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Light clothes + one warm layer
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen & sunglasses
  • Power bank for your phone

Know before you go

  • Expect guided outdoor walking and light hiking in nature sites.
  • Southern Ghana weather is warm and humid.
  • Mobile network can fluctuate in some areas.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Accra, Ghana
Tour start
Accra, Ghana
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Accra.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $970.00 — $2,420.00
Double Sharing $970.00 — $1,420.00

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