Shai Hills National Park Safari from Accra: Private Tour

Shai Hills holds wild animals and centuries-old hiding caves within an hour of the city.

A private half-day safari from Accra to Shai Hills National Park, the closest national park to the city, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. You'll spot baboons, monkeys, antelopes and fruit-eating bats, then walk through historical caves that sheltered locals during tribal wars. The operator adjusts the pace to your schedule and can arrange a meal afterward in the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shai Hills National Park

• Visit Shai Hills National Park
• See wild animals and birds
• Explore historical caves
• Return to Accra city
• Enjoy local or continental lunch

The experience

Shai Hills National Park sits just outside Accra, close enough for a morning or afternoon excursion without eating up your whole day. The park holds a mix of native and imported wildlife: baboons, monkeys and antelopes roam freely, while zebras and ostriches from South Africa live in fenced areas. You'll also spot various bird species and fruit-eating bats. An air-conditioned vehicle takes you from your hotel, and your English-speaking guide leads you through the reserve at a pace that fits how much time you have.

The historical caves are the other half of the visit. These weren't tourist attractions. They were actual hiding places during tribal conflicts, used by locals to shelter and survive. Walking through them gives a sense of how the landscape itself shaped the region's past. After the park, the operator can drop you at a local restaurant for authentic Ghanaian food, or take you straight back to your hotel if you're short on time.

The whole outing runs three to four hours from pickup to return, which means you can fit it around the rest of your Accra schedule. If you find you have more time and want to stay out longer, the operator also runs a full-day version that adds a boat cruise and lunch on Lake Volta.

What’s included

• Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide.
• all park fees and taxes.
• flexibility to adjust the itinerary to your schedule.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (6 to 90 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ghana Must Go Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you're traveling alone or with a small group and want a wildlife and history experience that fits into a morning or afternoon without dominating your whole day in Accra.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I actually see at Shai Hills?

Baboons, monkeys and antelopes live in the park year-round. You'll also see various birds and fruit-eating bats. Zebras and ostriches, imported from South Africa, live in fenced sections of the reserve.

How far is Shai Hills from central Accra?

Shai Hills National Park is the closest national park to Accra, reachable in under an hour by vehicle from most hotels in the city.

Can I book this tour if I only have a morning free?

Yes, the tour is designed for travelers with limited time. Three to four hours is enough to explore the park and see the caves, then return to the city for lunch or other plans.

What happens after the safari ends?

The operator will drop you at a restaurant for local or continental food, or take you straight back to your hotel, depending on what you prefer.

Is this tour just wildlife, or does it include history?

Both. You'll see the animals, then walk through historical caves that were used as shelters and hiding places during tribal wars in the region's past.