Volta Region Tour in Ghana
| 8 day Tour of the Volta Region in Ghana | ||||
| An 8 day tour exploring the Volta Region of Ghana. Visit beaches on the Volta River and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as traditional craft villages, markets, a monkey sanctuary, the Keta Lagoon, historic architecture and partake in a nocturnal marine turtle expedition. Includes a traditional blessing and a cultural performance. | ||||
 | Dates of travel: | You set the dates & number of days | ||
| Number of guests: | Any number of people in your party | |||
Overnight & Drive Time | ||||
| Accra Arrival | ||||
| Arrival | Meet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport in Accra. | |||
| Day 1 | Safe transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. | |||
| Accra | Refresh and relax. Neighborhood or Accra city orientation as time permits. | |||
| Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Tesano. | ||||
| Quick Accra Tour, Keta Beach & Lagoon | ||||
| Accra morning: Osu Castle, Black Star Gate, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial. | ||||
| Day 2 | Visit the former slave market at Atorkor, once Ghana's 2nd largest slave market. | |||
| Keta | Rest of the day at the lagoon or beach side to relax and socialize with locals. | |||
| 5¼ hours | Overnight at an upscale resort on a clean sandy beach. | |||
| Keta Birding, Historic Fort, Lighthouse, Beach Relax, Turtle Expedition | ||||
| Early birding at Ghana's most important marine birding site, the Keta Lagoon. | ||||
| Day 3 | Visit the Danish Fort Pridzenstein and the Cape St. Paul lighthouse. Beach time! | |||
| Keta | Nocturnal excursion to search for nesting marine turtles (Oct-Dec are the best). | |||
| Overnight at an upscale resort on a clean sandy beach. | ||||
| Kente Village, Monkey Sanctuary | ||||
| Travel inland into the lush highlands of the less visited Volta Region. | ||||
| Day 4 | Tour the Kente weaving village of Kpetoe, home of Ewe-style Kente cloth. | |||
| Kpando | Visit the monkey sanctuary at Tafi Atome to frolic with habituated Mona monkeys. | |||
| 4¼ hours | Overnight in a budget guesthouse in central Kpando. | |||
| Pottery, Fishing Village, Wli Falls, Culture Performance | ||||
| Visit a famous Kpando pottery maker shop. Walking tour of Torkor fishing village. | ||||
| Day 5 | 45 minute hike through the Agumatsa Forest Reserve to Ghana's tallest falls. | |||
| Kpando | Put on your dancing shoes for a special evening culture performance. | |||
| 3 hours | Overnight in a budget guesthouse in central Kpando. | |||
| Spiritual Spaces, Volta River | ||||
| Visit a Christian grotto, the Blues of Ur meditation center and/or a traditional shrine. | ||||
| Day 6 | Depart south along the shores of Lake Volta to cross the Volta River at Atimpoku. | |||
| Atimpoku | Walk across Ghana's only steel arch bridge. Relax on the banks of the Volta River. | |||
| 2¾ hours | Overnight at a luxury resort on the Volta River. | |||
| Volta River Day | ||||
| Morning motorboat to the Akosombo Dam, holding Volta Lake, or a relaxing canoe | ||||
| Day 7 | ride with a local fisherman, or a full day Volta Lake cruise (Sat/Sun only). | |||
| Atimpoku | Walk around the busy fishing village socializing with locals. Enjoy your resort. | |||
| Overnight at a luxury resort on the Volta River. | ||||
| Glass Beads, Craft Market, Family Compound, Traditional Blessing, Drop-off | ||||
| Departure | Relaxing on the Volta River as your schedule permits. Traditional glass bead making. | |||
| Day 8 | Aburi craft market in the Akuapem highlands. Unplanned community in Accra. | |||
| Visit a typical family compound home. Traditional blessing for safe journey. | ||||
| 3 hours | Safe delivery to airport 2 hours before your evening flight. | |||
We are happy to customize any tour! | ||||
Price | $ £ € | |||
| No reschedule fees! No Covid cancellation fees! | ||||
| $2,537 per person, as described, for 2 guests in 1 room. | ||||
| 5% discount for bookings confirmed 30 or more days prior to travel. | ||||
| Includes certified guide, vehicle & fuel, accommodations, meals and entrance fees. | ||||
| Price adjusted for number of travelers, visited sites, tour inclusions/exclusions, | ||||
| Ask for a quote! | and desired class of meals and accommodations. | Jan-2024 | ||
| Invite your friends & family: | ||||
Next Steps | ||||
| Status: | Awaiting your request | |||
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| Next Steps: | Help us customize this tour to your wishes. | |||
| Approve the final version of your tour. | ||||
| Review Terms & Conditions. | ||||
| Submit booking form. Make Payment. | ||||
| Terms & Conditions | Booking Form | Payment Options | ||
| Book directly with a licensed, tax-paying tour operator. Keep it in Ghana! | ||||
Map of Tour | ||||
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