Overnight Birding at Keta Lagoon
Birding Tour to Keta | ||||
Two day birding tour of Ghana visiting the ocean-facing Keta Lagoon, a Ramsar birding site of major importance in Ghana. Includes an overnight on a sandbar between the ocean and the Keta lagoon, a late night marine turtle expedition, architectural and cultural sites. | ||||
Dates of travel: | You set the date: Best birding is November to February | |||
Number of guests: | Any number of people in your party | |||
Overnight & Drive Time | ||||
Keta Lagoon Birding, Village Tour, Marine Turtle Expedition | ||||
Pick-up | Morning pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle: Accra location of your choice. | |||
Day 1 | East along the coast, crossing the Volta River near where it empties into the ocean. | |||
Keta | Spot diverse bird species on a guided canoe safari along Avu Lagoon. | |||
Explore the historic Bludo community while spotting vibrant birdlife. | ||||
Estimated | Tosukpo ecotourism site for village tour, witness distilling of Akpeteshie (local gin). | |||
Drive time | Optional cultural drumming and dance performance telling local history (extra fee). | |||
3¾ hours | Continue to Keta for late afternoon birding at this rewarding marine birding site. | |||
Nocturnal marine turtle expedition to search for these increasingly rare animals. | ||||
Overnight at an upscale resort on a clean sandy beach. | ||||
Keta Lagoon, Fort Pridzenstein, Cape St. Paul Lighthouse | ||||
Drop-Off | Early birding at Keta lagoon which is Ghana's most important marine birding site. | |||
Day 2 | Canoe ride on the lagoon or use the bird watching lookout at Woe. | |||
Accra | Birds are abundant year-round, with enormous flocks during the European winter. | |||
Mid-morning exploration of the sandbar between the lagoon wetlands and the ocean. | ||||
Estimated | Tour Fort Pridzenstein, which was used as a prison during colonial times. | |||
Drive time | The Cape St. Paul lighthouse is located at the site of Ghana's first lighthouse. | |||
3¾ hours | Beach relaxation or swimming in the ocean or the freshwater lagoon. | |||
Depart on your return to Accra before 15:00 at the latest to arrive before nightfall. | ||||
Drop at location of your choice in Accra. | ||||
We are happy to customize any tour! | ||||
Price | $ £ € | |||
No reschedule fees! No Covid cancellation fees! | ||||
Cost $ US | Number of travelers | No meals | With Meals | |
per person | 1 | $670 | $704 | |
2 - 5 | $534 | $571 | ||
6 or more | Please inquire for groups of 6 or more. | |||
Includes vehicle, fuel, double-occupancy lodging, certified guide and all site fees. | ||||
Oct-2024 | Cost varies by class of hotel and meals, sites visited & tour inclusions. | |||
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Next Steps | ||||
Status: | Awaiting your request | |||
Next Steps: | Help us customize this tour to your wishes. | |||
Approve the final version of your tour. | ||||
Review Terms & Conditions. | ||||
Enter Booking Form. Make Payment. | ||||
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Book directly with a licensed, tax-paying tour operator. Keep it in Ghana! | ||||
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