Akosombo Day Tour Shai Hills Adomi Bridge and Private Boat Cruise

Accra, Ghana
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape with us from Accra for a few hours of nature and serenity.

Shai Hills is an area of outstanding natural beauty, Adomi Bridge a small piece of history waiting for your footsteps and who doesnt like a boat cruise? But a boat cruise in the beautiful surrounds of Ghana is unmatched.

You can connect your phone on the cruise and listen to some music, or enjoy the silence of the Volta lake. Either way, comfort and memory making is the order of the day. Look forward to seeing you!

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Local snacks will be on offer through the day to keep you going!
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch in Akosombo.
  • Entry to additional attractions
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Shai Hills Resource Reserve
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Shai Hills Resource Reserve is a located in the Shai Osudoku District all in the Greater Accra Region. Which was declared Forest Reserve in 1962 with 47 square kilometres which was later extended to 51 square kilometres in 1973. It was made a Game Production Reserve in 1971. The protected area was home to the Shai people before they were ejected by the British in 1892, remains of Shai peoples works can still be found at the reserve. A mosaic of forest covers the 5 separate hills in the reserve. Various animals and over 172 bird species have been identified in the reserve.

    The reserve also houses the Manya Ancestral home, which is the second largest settlement and second highest hill in the Reserve. Sites along the 1,200 trail are strewn with artifacts over a 150 years old offering visitors a glimpse into the past of the shai people.

    Your guide will take you on a short hike to see the best of Shai Hills. Comfy closed toes footwear please.
  2. Pont Adomi A Atimpoku
    25m · Admission ticket included
    The Adomi Bridge (originally the Volta Bridge) is a latticed steel arch suspension bridge crossing the Volta River at Atimpoku in Ghana in West Africa. It is the first permanent bridge to span the Volta River, which drains south into the Gulf of Guinea, and is Ghana's longest suspension bridge. It provides the main road passage, just south of the Akosombo Dam, between the Eastern Region and the Volta Region of Ghana. It was opened in 1957 by Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president. The iconic crescent-shaped arch bridge is featured in Ghanaian stamps and currency.

    We will park up and walk on over to enjoy the stunning views, take our photos and videos before moving on to the next destination.
  3. Akosombo
    1h 30m
    We will arrive to Akosombo and board our awaiting boat for a cruise of one hour.

    There will be music, vibes and the beautiful picturesque surroundings of the volta lake.

    We will cruise down to the magnificent Volta Dam.
    The Akosombo Dam, also known as the Volta Dam, is a hydroelectric dam on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana in the Akosombo gorge and part of the Volta River Authority.The construction of the dam flooded part of the Volta River Basin and led to the subsequent creation of Lake Volta. Lake Volta is the largest man-made lake in the world by surface area.

    Feel free to connect your phone for music or not. As you like!

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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