1-Day Accra Excursion to Shai Hills, Volta River and Dodowa

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot baboons, ostriches, zebras, and other wildlife at Shai Hills Resource Reserve
• 02 Enjoy a boat ride on the Volta River at Atimpoku
• 03 Take a motorbike ride to Ghana's Hydroelectric power dam
• 04 Learn how traditional Ghana beads are made in Krobo Odumase
• 05 Hike through Dodowa forest to Tsenku Falls

Take a day trip from Accra for adventure in nearby villages and natural surroundings. Visit Shai Hills Resource Reserve, the only wildlife reserve in the Greater Accra plains, to spot birds, butterflies, antelopes, baboons, ostriches, and zebras. Enjoy a boat ride on the Volta River, take a motorbike ride to the Hydroelectric power dam, and learn how traditional Ghana beads are made in Krobo Odumase. The experience also includes a hike through Dodowa forest to Tsenku Falls before returning to Accra.

Visit Shai Hills Resource Reserve, the only wildlife reserve in the Greater Accra plains, to spot birds, butterflies, antelopes, baboons, ostriches, and zebras.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Accra, Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Dodowa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Shai Hills, Volta River, Krobo Odumase and Dodowa

• Depart from Accra to Shai Hills Resource Reserve, the only wildlife reserve in the Greater Accra plains. Drive through the reserve and spot birds, butterflies, antelopes, baboons, ostriches, and zebras.
• Head to Atimpoku to enjoy a boat ride on the Volta River.
• Take a motorbike ride to Ghana's primary electric power source, the Hydroelectric power dam.
• Visit Krobo Odumase and learn how to make traditional Ghana beads.
• Stop at Dodowa village and hike to Tsenku Falls in Dodowa forest.
• Return to Accra. End of the tour services.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transfers

• Motorbike ride

• Certified guide

• A/C transport

• A private air-conditioned vehicle including fuel

• All entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Meals

• Any other personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Accra, Ghana

Tour start

Accra, Ghana

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.