Accra Safari at Shai Hills and Boat Cruise + Cedis Beads
Experience a Unique Adventure in Ghana
Enjoy a peaceful and unique boat cruise on Lake Volta, Africa's largest man-made lake. Savour a delicious lunch either aboard the cruise or at a scenic lakeside spot.
Afterwards, embark on a mini safari at Shai Hills, where you’ll have the chance to see various wildlife, including ostriches, antelopes, bats, and an array of birds such as the violet turaco, paradise flycatcher, green turaco, red-billed hornbill, yellow-fronted tinkerbird, and red-necked buzzard. Keep an eye out for baboons, cats, duikers, guinea fowls, kobs, green monkeys, monitor lizards, and zebras, along with many beautiful butterflies.
Additionally, delve into the rich heritage of Ghanaian bead-making. Discover the intricate process of transforming shattered glass into fine powder, which is then carefully baked to produce exquisite beads.
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Accra Safari at Shai Hills and Boat Cruise + Cedis Beads
Pickup included
What's included in Accra Safari at Shai Hills and Boat Cruise + Cedis Beads
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Shai Hills Resource Reserve
The Shai Hills Resource Reserve is the closest wildlife sanctuary to Accra. See baboons, birds, butterflies, antelope, ostrich, zebras and bat caves. Hiking and driving routes of various lengths are available, as well as rock scrambling. Beautiful view of the Accra plains from atop the hills. there are nearly dozens of primary animal species including Ostriches, antelopes, bats, birds (such as violet Turaco, Paradise Flycatcher, Green Turaco Red-billed Hornbill, Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, and Red-necked Buzzard), baboons, cats, duiker, guinea fowls, Kobs, green monkeys, monitor lizards, and zebras....while hiking, you meet some of them..
A trip to this plant will teach you how glasses are transformed into lovely beads that adorn our bodies. Watch as the glasses are crushed into a fine powder and placed into a clay mold. Examine how it is cooked by burning crushed palm kernels at an incredibly high temperature to achieve the required result. You’ll be surprised at how easy traditional technology is employed to generate a temperature of around 600°C from palm kernels. Visit this bead factory to learn how to create them, and don’t forget to purchase some beads for souvenirs – and gifts!
Atimpoku
Atimpoku offers a refreshing view of Volta Lake. Stop at the beautiful Bridge View Hotel for stunning views of the lake and the hills below. Then, head for a boat cruise on Volta Lake. This experience can be enhanced if you decide to swim!
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Hotel/Residence pick up and drop off
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Safety Equipment with Boat Cruise
- soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Restroom on board
- Desserts and starters
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
We can pick up customers at Burger King behind the airport gas station or at the airport Shell.
Meeting / End Points
- Please get in touch with us using our contact numbers for further details.
