Overnight Birding at Keta Lagoon
| Birding Tour to Keta | ||||
| Two day birding tour of Ghana visiting the ocean-facing Keta Lagoon, a Ramsar birding site of major importance in Ghana. Includes an overnight on a sandbar between the ocean and the Keta lagoon, a late night marine turtle expedition, architectural and cultural sites. | ||||
 | Dates of travel: | You set the date: Best birding is November to February | ||
| Number of guests: | Any number of people in your party | |||
Overnight & Drive Time | ||||
| Keta Lagoon Birding, Village Tour, Marine Turtle Expedition | ||||
| Pick-up | Morning pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle: Accra location of your choice. | |||
| Day 1 | East along the coast, crossing the Volta River near where it empties into the ocean. | |||
| Keta | Spot diverse bird species on a guided canoe safari along Avu Lagoon. | |||
| Explore the historic Bludo community while spotting vibrant birdlife. | ||||
| Estimated | Tosukpo ecotourism site for village tour, witness distilling of Akpeteshie (local gin). | |||
| Drive time | Optional cultural drumming and dance performance telling local history (extra fee). | |||
| 3¾ hours | Continue to Keta for late afternoon birding at this rewarding marine birding site. | |||
| Nocturnal marine turtle expedition to search for these increasingly rare animals. | ||||
| Overnight at an upscale resort on a clean sandy beach. | ||||
| Keta Lagoon, Fort Pridzenstein, Cape St. Paul Lighthouse | ||||
| Drop-Off | Early birding at Keta lagoon which is Ghana's most important marine birding site. | |||
| Day 2 | Canoe ride on the lagoon or use the bird watching lookout at Woe. | |||
| Accra | Birds are abundant year-round, with enormous flocks during the European winter. | |||
| Mid-morning exploration of the sandbar between the lagoon wetlands and the ocean. | ||||
| Estimated | Tour Fort Pridzenstein, which was used as a prison during colonial times. | |||
| Drive time | The Cape St. Paul lighthouse is located at the site of Ghana's first lighthouse. | |||
| 3¾ hours | Beach relaxation or swimming in the ocean or the freshwater lagoon. | |||
| Depart on your return to Accra before 15:00 at the latest to arrive before nightfall. | ||||
| Drop at location of your choice in Accra. | ||||
We are happy to customize any tour! | ||||
Price | £ $ € | |||
| No reschedule fees! No Covid cancellation fees! | ||||
| Cost £ | Number of travelers | No meals | With Meals | |
| per person | 1 | £520 | £546 | |
| 2 - 5 | £414 | £443 | ||
| 6 or more | Please inquire for groups of 6 or more. | |||
| Includes vehicle, fuel, double-occupancy lodging, certified guide and all site fees. | ||||
| Mar-2025 | 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! | ||||
Map of Tour | ||||
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What to Expect | ||||
