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The 8 Best Boat Trips in Ghana

8 tours  ·  from $185

The Volta opens into a lagoon at Ada, and the estuary is the day out most people mean by a boat trip here. These 8 compare the lunch cruises, the Shai Hills pairings and the lake runs, priced and clear on hours.

Full-Day Accra Safari and Boat Cruise Private Tour - The old caves at Shai Hills
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Full-Day Accra Safari and Boat Cruise Private Tour

1.Full-Day Accra Safari and Boat Cruise Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $285Our pick

Leave Accra at 8 a.m. for a private Shai Hills safari, historic caves, light hiking, and rock climbing, then cruise Lake Volta with lunch by the water. Guides such as Amara and Kobe add a personal touch, and you return before dark.

“my driver was on time and was very polite and informative. so far by far the best part of my trip. thanks !!!!”

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Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience - Pottery and village contact add substance
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Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience

2.Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $220

Travel from Accra to Torgorme for an Ewe naming ceremony with drumming, dancing, libations, pottery, and a new Ghanaian name. Guides such as Foster and Atsu lead the day, followed by lunch and a peaceful Volta River cruise near Akosombo.

“Our guide was great! Very knowledgeable and the ceremony was very nice! The people of the village were very kind and welcoming. I would recommend this ceremony.”

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Accra Safari at Shai Hills and Boat Cruise + Cedis Beads - Cedi Beads: from broken glass to a useful souvenir
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Accra Safari at Shai Hills and Boat Cruise + Cedis Beads

3.Accra Safari at Shai Hills and Boat Cruise + Cedis Beads

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $250

Spend 7 to 10 hours with Kwame Tours visiting Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Cedi Beads, Atimpoku, and Lake Volta. Expect wildlife viewing, a lakeside lunch, a private air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a boat ride with safety equipment included.

“The boat cruise along the coast of Accra was a delightful way to unwind and enjoy the sea breeze. The vessel was comfortable, and the crew was friendly and professional. The cruise offered stunning views of the coastline, with opportuRead more”

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Accra: Shai Hills and Volta River Cruise Day Trip with Lunch - The Volta River cruise changes the mood
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Accra: Shai Hills and Volta River Cruise Day Trip with Lunch

4.Shai Hills and Volta River Cruise Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $200

Join guide Davis and driver Maxwell for a 10-hour outing from Accra Mall to Shai Hills and the Volta River. Expect wildlife viewing, optional rock climbing, a gentle boat cruise, snacks, water, and lunch with local and continental dishes.

“It was a great day with an excellent informative local guide at Shai Hills Reserve and beautiful sceneries. The river cruise was lovely and fun. Great tilapia served at the restaurant. Tour guide Davis and driver Maxwell were professional and were absolutely on time with the pick up.”

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Boat Cruise and Shai Hills Forest Reserve - Obonu Tem and Se Yo Caves
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Boat Cruise and Shai Hills Forest Reserve

5.Boat Cruise and Shai Hills Forest Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $220

Leave Accra at 7 a.m. for wildlife and caves at Shai Hills, then relax at Royal Senchi Resort with lunch, a Volta Lake cruise, and a walk across Adomi Bridge. Private air-conditioned transport, WiFi, snacks, water, and admission fees are included.

“Mannau, Picked us on-time. We arrived to Shai Reserve and took the hiking tour, followed by lunch at the Senchi Resort and the Boat cruise which was so relaxing.”

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Accra: Shai Hills, Caves & Boat Full-Day Eco-Friendly Tour - Leaving Accra in a 4x4
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Accra: Shai Hills, Caves & Boat Full-Day Eco-Friendly Tour

6.Shai Hills, Caves & Boat Full-Day Eco-Friendly Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $188

Travel from Accra by 4x4 to Shai Hills Resource Reserve for wildlife viewing and hilltop walks, then cruise Volta Lake and see Ghana’s main hydro-electric plant. English-speaking guides, entrance fees, hotel pickup, lunch, and refreshments are included. A minimum of two people is required.

“We had a very enjoyable day with Emanuel . He picked us up on time and the journey to the Shai Hills was very comfortable . My friend and I were the only two on this event . Our guide at the Reservation Park was very knowledgeable and he was very happy to take Photos for us . The views from the top of the Hill was worth the climb. We had a very good experience. The man made lake was beautiful. The boat ride was shorter than expected . The lunch was delicious. We both enjoyed it very much .”

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Lake Bosomtwe Boat Cruisely and Kumasi City Tours - What the Lake Bosomtwe boat ride is like
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Lake Bosomtwe Boat Cruisely and Kumasi City Tours

7.Lake Bosomtwe Boat Cruisely and Kumasi City Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $185Best value

Start at 7:00 am with Bilson Tours Gh in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Kumasi. See Lake Bosomtwe by boat, then visit Manhyia Palace, Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, Prempeh II Museum, and Kejetia Market. Lunch, bottled water, entrance fees, and guiding are included.

“Unfortunately, Bilson Tours was not organized. They schedule and book with The Green Ranch for horseback riding and a local crew for the boat tour (both respective groups seemed well-organized). We only received the boat tour and did not Read more”

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Caves and Cruise Tour in Ghana - Four hours among Shai Hills wildlife and history
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Caves and Cruise Tour in Ghana

8.Caves and Cruise Tour in Ghana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Travel from Accra to Shai Hills Resource Reserve for a guided wildlife and rock tour, then continue to Akosombo for a Volta Lake cruise and scenic lunch. Eden and Prince are associated with warm, encouraging guiding, while the private format lets your group of up to 10 set the pace.

“Pacific tours' dedication to ensuring client satisfaction was plainly obvious through our the period. They gave prompt answers to questions and a genuinely added a special touches to our trip.”

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