Shai Hills Safari and Volta Lake Cruise: Wildlife & Lunch

Safari, caves and a boat ride on one of Africa's largest lakes, all in one day

A full-day tour of Shai Hills Resource Reserve and Royal Senchi Resort combines a guided mini-safari through savannah plains, visits to caves and cultural sites of the Shai and Krobo peoples, a boat cruise on the Volta Lake, and lunch at the resort. The day runs 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM with private transportation, a live English-speaking guide, bottled water, snacks and all entry fees included. Children from age 4 are welcome. Moderate fitness is needed for the savannah trek.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife, culture, and boat cruise

• Visit Shai Hills Resource Reserve
• Spot wildlife and explore caves
• Learn about Krobo heritage
• Visit museum for cultural insight
• Travel to Royal Senchi Resort
• Enjoy boat cruise on Volta Lake
• Observe local fishermen
• Have lunch at the resort
• Relax by pool or lake views

The Experience

What makes this day work is the sequence: you start in the wildlife reserve while the light is good for spotting, then move to the water and the resort where you can slow down. The Shai Hills trek takes you through savannah plains where you'll see antelopes, bushbucks, baboons and monkeys, plus bird species like the crested eagle and ground hornbill. The reserve also holds the Obonu Tem and Se Yo Caves, home to insectivorous bats and archaeological artifacts from the Krobo people who lived here. A museum visit adds context to what you've seen.

The boat cruise on the Volta Lake is the afternoon's centerpiece. You'll pass under the Adomi Bridge, one of Ghana's longest, and watch local fishermen working the banks. The lake itself is one of the largest in Africa, and the Royal Senchi Resort sits on its shore. After the cruise, lunch is served at the resort, and you have time to rest by the pool or simply watch the water before the drive back. The whole day ends at 5:30 PM.

Transportation is private, air-conditioned and includes pickup from your location. Your guide speaks English and travels with you the entire day. Water and snacks come on board. Lunch is at the resort. All park and entry fees are covered in the price.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation with pickup from your location.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entry to Shai Hills Resource Reserve and the museum.
• the boat cruise on the Volta Lake.
• lunch at Royal Senchi Resort.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• WiFi on board the vehicle.

Days and timesDaily · 07:00

AgesAges 15+ · 10 to 14 years · 4 to 9 years · Under 4 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Travelers should be at accra mall food court”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Here is Ghana Tours

Is this one for you?The full day, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, leaves no room for other major activities, but it packs three distinct experiences (safari, culture, water and resort time) into one outing, so you're not choosing between them. If you want to combine wildlife, history and relaxation without splitting your day across separate bookings, the fixed schedule is what makes that possible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

10 to 14 years; 4 to 9 years. Under 4: no ticket type, they can't be added to a booking.

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 24h before the start.

What animals will I actually see on the Shai Hills trek?

The savannah plains hold antelopes, bushbucks, krobs, baboons and monkeys. Bird species include the crested eagle, ground hornbill and black-bellied bustard. The caves shelter insectivorous bats. Wildlife sightings depend on the time of day and season, but the reserve is set up specifically for viewing West African game.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

You trek through the savannah plains at Shai Hills and visit the caves, so a moderate level of physical fitness is needed. The pace is guided, not rushed, but it is not a passive tour. The boat cruise and resort time are more relaxed.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is included and served at the Royal Senchi Resort after the boat cruise. The resort sits on the Volta Lake, so you eat with views of the water. Bottled water and snacks are also provided throughout the day.

What is the Adomi Bridge, and will I see it from the boat?

The Adomi Bridge is one of Ghana's longest bridges, built by Ghana's first President. You'll pass under it during the boat cruise on the Volta Lake, so it's a landmark moment on the water rather than a stop where you disembark.

Does the tour include time to relax at the resort, or is it all scheduled activities?

After lunch at Royal Senchi Resort, you have time to relax by the pool or take in the lake views before the tour concludes at 5:30 PM. The afternoon is less structured than the morning safari and cave visits.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Wear comfortable walking shoes for the savannah trek and cave visits. Bring sun protection, a hat and light layers, as the morning can be warm in the open plains. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and you'll spend the afternoon by the water at the resort, so plan for both active and relaxed time.