Accra Safari at Shai Hills and Boat Cruise + Cedis Beads
Description
**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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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 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!
Experience a scenic boat ride on Africa's largest man-made lake, which is also the second largest in the world. This is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the stunning countryside. We can enjoy lunch at the lakefront, choosing to have it before or after the boat ride based on what we feel like at the time. After our lovely outing, we'll make our way back to Accra, ensuring your safety back to Accra
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- 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
Reviews(9)
Had a great experience with our tour guide Daniel. He was very friendly and accommodating to the group. He explained everything throughly. He allowed us to skip the hiking which we were not interested I . I would definitely recommend the guide and company.
Thank you for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing to provide excellent service. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us improve and serve you better. Hakuna Matata!
My husband and I had a great experience. Thanks to Daniel. He was a great guide… cheerful and professional. Definitely will recommend!
Thank you for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing to provide excellent service. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us improve and serve
Daniel and Daniel were professional and friendly. They communicated through every step of the tour from pick-up to drop-off. As a plus, they were genuinely passionate about Ghana and were more than happy to educate me from the lens of a local which is all I could personally want. When I return, I will be looking to book another of their tours
Thank you for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing to provide excellent service. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us improve and serve you better. Hakuna Matata!
Great experience with an awesome guide who took special care of us throughout the day. Daniel, our guide, was funny, kind, and on it with the picture taking. The tour is nicely paced and really covers a lot of terrain. The mountains are just beautiful. If you’re staying Accra, definitely worth it to get out and see other landscapes here in Ghana. Would 100% return
Thank you for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing to provide excellent service. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us improve and serve you better. Hakuna Matata!
Fantastic experience with Accra Safari! The tour of Shai Hills was thrilling, and the boat cruise added a lovely touch. Loved the chance to make my own Cedis beads – a memorable and unique experience!
Thanks for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing that. We truly value your feedback, which helps us improve and serve you better. Hakuna Matata!!
Accra Safari exceeded all my expectations. The combination of the Shai Hills tour and the boat cruise was extraordinary. The Cedis beads workshop was a delightful bonus and I left with some beautiful souvenirs!
Thanks for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing that. We truly value your feedback, which helps us improve and serve you better. Hakuna Matata
Tour guide and center staff were extremely courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. Impressed with concern for the animals welfare
Thanks for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing that. We truly value your feedback, which helps us improve and serve you better. Hakuna Matata
Amazing experience! Huge affinity and hospitality of Kwame! He knows to make tourists satisfied!! Good memory with Ghana's great nature
Thanks for your kind review of Kwame Tours and our team! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, and we look forward to continuing that. We truly value your feedback, which helps us improve and serve you better. Hakuna Matata!
Brilliant tour, packed alot of sites into this tour, its a long time travelling bit worth it. The highest hotel in ghana is spectacular at sunrise. Thanks you guys. Kiley+Eli
We at Kwame Tours are excited to have had the opportunity to travel with you on this adventure. Thank you for choosing us, and I hope to see you again. Good luck!
