Volta River Overnight Getaway
Overnight on the Volta River | ||||
A two day getaway to the Volta River to enjoy river life and tranquility, and ride the smooth waters under the Adomi Bridge. Also visit a handmade glass bead workshop, Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Aburi Botanical Gardens, a carving craft market and a banana plantation. | ||||
Dates of travel: | You set the date | |||
Number of guests: | Any number of people in your party | |||
Overnight & Drive Time | ||||
Aburi Botanical Gardens, Traditional Beads, Volta River | ||||
Pick-up | Morning pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle: Accra location of your choice | |||
Day 1 | Depart on a scenic drive through the Akwapim Range towards the Volta River. | |||
Atimpoku | Tour the Aburi Botanical Gardens. Ghana's most beautiful garden that offers a | |||
rich collection of tropical flora which attracts many birds and butterflies. | ||||
Estimated | Continue to a traditional bead making workshop to witness how crushed glass is | |||
Drive time | used to create these beautiful beads by hand. Shop for your own African beads. | |||
2 hours | Relaxed afternoon at your resort on the banks of the Volta River. | |||
Socialize in the busy river village or simply enjoy the serene environment. | ||||
Overnight at a luxury or budget resort on the Volta River. | ||||
Ride the Volta River, Banana Plantation, Adomi Bridge, Craft Market | ||||
Drop-Off | Watch the fishermen of the river in their canoes and enjoy morning bird sightings. | |||
Day 2 | Motorboat to the Akosombo Dam, holding Volta Lake, the largest man-made | |||
Accra | lake in the world by surface area, and source of much of Ghana's electricty. | |||
Stop at a banana plantation to see how bananas are cultivated for export. | ||||
Estimated | Walk across the Adomi Bridge, the only steel arch bridge in Ghana. | |||
Drive time | Quickly visit the roadside for some shopping before departing for Accra. | |||
2 hours | Drive through a number of villages before reaching the Aburi crafts market to | |||
shop for crafts or other carvings. Enjoy the scenic descent into Accra. | ||||
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 | Budget Resort | Luxury Resort | |
per person | 1 | $530 | $729 | |
2 - 5 | $390 | $583 | ||
6 or more | Please inquire for groups of 6 or more. | |||
Includes meals, vehicle, fuel, double-occupancy lodging, guide and all site fees. | ||||
Sep-2023 | Cost varies by class of hotel and meals, sites visited & tour inclusions. | |||
Invite your friends & family: | ||||
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. | ||||
Terms & Conditions | Booking Form | Payment Options | ||
Book directly with a licensed, tax-paying tour operator. Keep it in Ghana! | ||||
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