Shai Hills: 8 Wildlife Trips from Accra

1.Shai Hills Safari – Hike & See Animals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $130Our pick

Review of Shai Hills Safari near Accra, with hiking, wildlife, transport details, practical tips, price advice, and booking guidance.

“The experiences were great. My guide, Enoch, has arranged everything as described and I just had to show up. Enoch was professional and certainly very knowledgable about the areas, and history. I learned a lot and the excursion was fun and highly enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Thanks, Enoch, for a wonderful experience.”

See what it costs →Read our full review

2.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”

See what it costs →Read our full review

3.Discover Nature at Shai Hills

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $140

Review of Shai Hills from Accra, with private transport, baboons, monkeys, savanna views, wildlife limits, pricing, and booking advice.

“A great walk in the Ghanaian savanna. The closest place to Accra, which is ideal for a day trip. Visiting the museum of the reserve where you can see and touch different skin and skulls of animals. Perfect place to see baboons and green monkeys, zebras and ostrich (inside fens). Unfortunately there were not antelopes in our day. Edna is very friendly and considerate person. Thank you!”

See what it costs →Read our full review

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.”

See what it costs →Read our full review

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!”

See what it costs →Read our full review

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

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

See wildlife at Shai Hills, cruise Volta Lake, and view Ghana’s hydro plant on a practical six-hour eco tour from Accra.

“Ishmeal did a wonderful job. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and will definitely use him in the future.”

See what it costs →Read our full review

7.Discover Nature at Shai Hills – Adventure Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $164

Review of Ghana’s Shai Hills day trip, with wildlife, caves, rock climbs, wide views, transport, snacks, and practical booking advice.

“Amazing! Such wonderful and accommodating guides full of information about the Shia region and now dispersed four Shia tribes. A unique experience and incredible day!”

See what it costs →Read our full review

8.Private Tour of Shai Hills Reserve, Volta River & a Bead Factory.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $180

Explore Shai Hills wildlife, Akosombo Dam, the Volta River, and Krobo bead making on a private day tour from Accra.

“We greatly enjoyed the adventure. The tour guide was great. Very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the culture and history as well as just having fun throughout the day.”

See what it costs →Read our full review