Overnight on the Volta River

Overnight on the Volta River

An overnight trip visiting the Volta River to enjoy river life and tranquillity, canoe on the river and tour the Akosombo Dam. Also visit a handmade glass bead workshop, , Ghana's first cocoa farm, Aburi Botanical Gardens, and Sajuna Beach on the Volta River.

Itinerary

Day 1: Accra Pick-up, Bead Factory

Stop At: Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Akosombo-Tema Rd Ghana
Morning pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle: Accra location of your choice

Depart on a scenic drive through the Accra plains towards the Volta River. Watch for the baboons along the road as we are passing Shai Hills. Visit at a bead workshop near the Volta River to watch this interesting handcraft. Enjoy a relaxing moment at a nearby hilltop with a grand view of the river & dam
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Mid-Range Hotel

Day 2: Volta River, Akosombo Dam,

Stop At: Aburi Botanical Gardens, Aburi 32km (20mi) north of Accra, Accra Ghana
Motorboat the Akosombo dam, holding the world's 2nd largest man-made lake. Explore the Tetteh Quarshie cocoa farm, Ghana's first cocoa farm, est. in 1879.

Visit the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Ghana's most beautiful garden that offers a rich collection of tropical flora which attracts many birds and butterflies.

Bicycle rentals are available for an extra fee or hike among the many trails.

Drop at a location of your choice in Accra
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.