8 Day Endemic & Forest Birds Adventure
Overview
An 8-day visit to two of the best birding sites in Ghana. Also includes Amansuri Wetlands, Ghana's highest rain forest canopy walkway at Kakum National Park for birding with your birding expert from the Ghana Wildlife Society.
Dates of travel: You set the dates & number of days
Number of guests: Any number of people in your party
Number of guests: Any number of people in your party
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Accra Arrival
- Meet your arriving flight at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
- Safe transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Refresh and relax. Neighborhood or Accra city orientation as time permits.
- Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Tesano.

Day 2
Legon Botanical Garden, Achimota Forest, Kokrobite
- Morning birding at Legon Botanical Gardens, with a nesting population of egrets.
- Birding at Achimota Forest reveals sunbirds, hornbills, and vibrant forest species.
- Drop-off at your hotel to refresh and relax. Beach walk as preferred.
- Overnight at a secluded mid-range guesthouse in Kokrobite.

Day 3
Densu Delta, Winneba Lagoon, Crocodiles, Birds & Bees, Kakum
- Densu Delta and Winneba lagoon offer sites of migratory birds and waterfowl.
- Sun Bird Trail has 3 ecosystems: rainforest, secondary forest and pond environment.
- Crocodile ponds and weaver bird community at Hans Botel. Stingless bee facility.
- Overnight at a mid-range hotel near Kakum National Park.
Day 4
Forest Canopy Walk, Kakum National Park
- 5:30 AM birding from the rainforest canopy walkway before it opens to the public.
- Kakum is Ghana's most significant birding park, with over 266 species including white-breasted guinea fowl, African grey parrot, and nine species of hornbill.
- Overnight at a mid-range hotel near Kakum National Park.
Day 5
Kakum National Park, Depart for Ankasa Game Reserve
- Depart west along the coast on a long drive to Ankasa Protected Area.
- Stop at sites along the road for if time permits.
- Arrive at Ankasa Forest before dark, have a night expedition in the area.
- Overnight at a bed & breakfast facility in the forest.
Day 6
Full Day Birding at Ankasa Protected Area
- Early morning hike at Ankasa, which has Ghana's largest concentration of biodiversity. Focus on area around the Ankasa River and the Nini River.
- Begin our search for White-bellied, Shining-Blue, and Blue-breasted Kingfishers.
- Overnight at a bed & breakfast facility in the forest.
Day 7
Birding Day 2: Ankasa Protected Area
- Pre-dawn birding session to spot rare nocturnal species along forest trails.
- Explore Nini and Ankasa Rivers, searching for African Finfoot, Dwarf Kingfisher.
- Conclude with evening walk to discover night birds and forest mammals.
- Overnight at a bed & breakfast facility in the forest.
Day 8
Amansuri Wetlands, Nzulezu Stilt Village, Flight to Accra Airport
- Morning canoe ride along the Amansuri River, Ghana largest swamp forest.
- Many species, including Kingfishers, are found in this unique environment.
- Visit to Nzulezu stilt village. Drive to the Takoradi airport for your flight to Accra.
- Be met at the airport and transport to the international terminal for your flight..
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Price
No reschedule fees!
No Covid cancellation fees!
£2,142 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, and desired class of meals and accommodations.
Mar-2025
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