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West Africa Wander

Eastern Region · 2 days, 1 night

Akosombo and the Volta lake

Up to [16] travellersAlso as a private trip

GHS 1,450 per person, about $92

A canopied boat crossing the misty Volta lake at Akosombo

Overview

A relaxed weekend in the Eastern Region. Stop at the Aburi Botanical Gardens in the cool Akuapem hills, cross the Adomi Bridge over the Volta River, and spend a morning on Lake Volta, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, held back by the Akosombo Dam.

Included
  • Transport from Accra and back
  • 1 night's accommodation
  • Garden entry and the boat trip
  • [Meals, from client]
Not included
  • Personal spending
  • Travel insurance
  • [Other, from client]

Itinerary

RouteAccraAburiAkosomboLake VoltaAccra

  1. DAY1

    Accra to Akosombo

    About 2 hours on the road

    • 08:00Leave AccraFrom Accra Mall
    • 09:30Aburi Botanical GardensGuided walk under the old trees
    • 14:00Adomi BridgePhoto stop over the Volta River
  2. DAY2

    Lake Volta and back to Accra

    About 2 hours back

    • 09:00Boat trip on Lake Volta[Boat and route, from client]
    • 13:00Akosombo DamView from the lookout
    • 15:00Drive back to AccraDrop-off at Accra Mall

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Meeting point

Accra Mall, main car parkBe there 07:45, leaves 08:00

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Good to know

  • What to bring: Comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen and a light jacket for the hills
  • Fitness level: Easy. Gentle walks, and the boat is steady
  • Children: [Minimum age, from client]
  • Licensed operator: Ghana Tourism Authority licence [no.]

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