Accra Safari and Boat Cruise: Wildlife, Rocks & Lake Volta

Rock climbing, wildlife spotting, and a 400-kilometer lake cruise in one day

A full-day private tour from Accra combines hiking and rock climbing at Shai Hills Resource Reserve with a guided safari, then a boat cruise on Lake Volta, the world's largest man-made lake. You'll see antelopes, baboons and birds, explore Shai settlement ruins, and eat lunch on the water while fishermen work the shoreline. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Safari and Lake Volta Cruise

• Explore Shai Hills wildlife sanctuary
• Hike trails and see rock formations
• Visit historical Shai people ruins
• Rock climbing at Shai Hills
• Drive to Lake Volta
• Boat ride on Lake Volta
• Observe fishermen on the lake
• Enjoy meal by the lakeside

The experience

The day starts at Shai Hills Resource Reserve, where you hike marked trails through rock formations and scrubland to spot native wildlife: antelopes, baboons, monkeys and birds move through the reserve on their own schedule, so sightings depend on the time and season. The reserve also holds ruins from settlements the Shai people built before their relocation in 1892. Rock climbing routes here suit different skill levels, and the higher formations give views across the entire reserve.

After the safari portion, you drive to Lake Volta, a 400-kilometer stretch of water created when the Akosombo Dam was completed in 1965. The lake covers roughly 8,500 square kilometers and required the relocation of around 78,000 people when it flooded the former river basin. A boat takes you across the water where you'll see fishermen tending their nets and catches, and you'll have lunch either on the boat or at a lakeside spot, eating in the quiet away from the city.

The tour runs five to seven hours total and includes bottled water, lunch, all fees and taxes, and an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup is part of the booking, so you don't arrange transport to the starting point. The itinerary is flexible within the day's framework, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Bottled water and lunch.
• all fees and taxes.
• private air-conditioned vehicle.
• live English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (5 to 9 years): free · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Best Ghana Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport from Accra. The vehicle collects you and handles the full day's route to Shai Hills and Lake Volta, which matters if you're staying in the city without a rental.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years): free; Infant (under 5): free.

What animals might I see at Shai Hills?

Shai Hills Resource Reserve is home to antelopes, baboons, monkeys and a range of bird species. The wildlife moves freely through the reserve, so sightings are not guaranteed but are common on the trails and in the open areas.

How large is Lake Volta?

Lake Volta stretches roughly 400 kilometers from north to south and covers about 8,500 square kilometers, making it one of Africa's largest man-made reservoirs. It was created by the Akosombo Dam, completed in 1965.

Is rock climbing required, or can I just hike?

Rock climbing at Shai Hills has routes for every skill level, so you can choose how much climbing you want to do. Hiking the trails through the reserve is part of the day regardless, and the rock formations are visible and accessible even if you don't climb them.

Does the tour include meals?

Lunch is included and served either on the boat during the Lake Volta cruise or at a lakeside location. Breakfast and dinner are not included, and alcoholic beverages are not part of the package.