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On the Volta: 7 Boat Trips in Ghana

7 tours  ·  from $185 a head

The Volta is the widest water in the country and the calmest way to spend an afternoon. These 7 range from a lunch cruise out of Accra to a full day on the lake, priced and clear about how much of it is time on the water.

Full-Day Accra Safari and Boat Cruise Private Tour - A private ride makes the packed schedule easier
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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

Review the Accra to Shai Hills and Lake Volta private tour, with safari walks, caves, a boat cruise, lunch, and hotel transfers.

“Our guides were amazing and our group had fun while learning about Ghana's rich history. Out guide took us to place where we had an amazing lunch. This tour will not be disappoint.”

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Traditional Naming Ceremony and Boat Cruise Experience - Drums, dancing, and the meaning behind your new name
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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

Review of Accra’s private naming ceremony, Torgorme village visit, Ghanaian lunch stop, and Volta River boat cruise.

“Amazing and unique experience to the Volta region. The naming ceremony was so beautiful and welcoming with many villagers in attendance. I loved the explanation of the ritual and so happy to have an African name now. The boat river cruise after was very nice and peaceful. I’d love to stay at the resort that this was held. Great tour and great tour guides!”

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Accra Safari at Shai Hills and Boat Cruise + Cedis Beads - Turning broken glass into Cedi Beads
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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

Combine Shai Hills wildlife, a Lake Volta cruise, Ghanaian bead-making, lunch, and hotel pickup on this full-day Accra outing.

“My trip to Shai Hills Safari Park exceeded my expectations. The park’s diverse landscape, with rocky hills, savannahs, and forests, makes it a unique habitat for various wildlife. The guided tour was engaging, with stops to observe animals such aRead more”

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Accra: Shai Hills and Volta River Cruise Day Trip with Lunch - Meeting at Accra Mall and heading east
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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

Explore Shai Hills, try rock climbing, cruise the Volta River, and enjoy a Ghanaian lunch on this full-day trip from Accra.

“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 - Lunch and a slower afternoon at Royal Senchi Resort
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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

Review of Accra’s Shai Hills and Volta River tour, with wildlife, caves, a boat cruise, lunch at Royal Senchi, transport, and practical tips.

“The boat cruise was the best time!! We stopped at Royal Senchi Resort. Very relaxing. Mohammed was very accommodating and nice!”

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Accra: Shai Hills, Caves & Boat Full-Day Eco-Friendly Tour - Starting from Accra in a private-feeling 4x4
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Accra: Shai Hills, Caves & Boat Full-Day Eco-Friendly Tour

Lake Bosomtwe Boat Cruisely and Kumasi City Tours - Lake Bosomtwe and the antelope story
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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

Ride across Lake Bosomtwe, explore Ashanti royal sites and Kejetia Market, with lunch, private transport and a guide from Kumasi.

“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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Where to go in Ghana

Pick a direction out of Accra.