Overnight on the Volta River
A two day getaway to the Volta River to enjoy river life and tranquility, and ride the smooth waters under the Adomi Bridge. Also visit a handmade glass bead workshop, Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Aburi Botanical Gardens, a carving craft market and a banana plantation.
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      Number of guests: Any number of people in your party

Overnight &
Drive Time
Aburi Botanical Gardens, Traditional Beads, Volta River
Pick-upMorning pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle: Accra location of your choice
Day 1Depart on a scenic drive through the Akwapim Range towards the Volta River.
AtimpokuTour the Aburi Botanical Gardens. Ghana's most beautiful garden that offers a
   rich collection of tropical flora which attracts many birds and butterflies.
EstimatedContinue to a traditional bead making workshop to witness how crushed glass is
Drive time   used to create these beautiful beads by hand. Shop for your own African beads.
2 hoursRelaxed afternoon at your resort on the banks of the Volta River.
Socialize in the busy river village or simply enjoy the serene environment.
Overnight at a luxury or budget resort on the Volta River.
Ride the Volta River, Banana Plantation, Adomi Bridge, Craft Market
Drop-OffWatch the fishermen of the river in their canoes and enjoy morning bird sightings.
Day 2Motorboat to the Akosombo Dam, holding Volta Lake, the largest man-made
Accra   lake in the world by surface area, and source of much of Ghana's electricty.
Stop at a banana plantation to see how bananas are cultivated for export.
EstimatedWalk across the Adomi Bridge, the only steel arch bridge in Ghana.
Drive timeQuickly visit the roadside for some shopping before departing for Accra.
2 hoursDrive through a number of villages before reaching the Aburi crafts market to
   shop for crafts or other carvings. Enjoy the scenic descent into Accra.
Drop at location of your choice in Accra.

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Price

$   £      ¢
No reschedule fees!     No Covid cancellation fees!
Cost $ USNumber of travelersBudget ResortLuxury Resort
per person1$530$729
2 - 5$390$583
6 or morePlease inquire for groups of 6 or more.
Includes meals, vehicle, fuel, double-occupancy lodging, guide and all site fees.
Sep-2023Cost varies by class of hotel and meals, sites visited & tour inclusions.
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Volta canoe