Top Ghana Nature and Wildlife Tours

The closest environmentally friendly hiking spot in Accra is Shai Hills Reserve, and it's the great for nature lovers. Rock climbing, nature walks, game viewing, and bird watching are popular pastimes. Those who are unable to walk or hike long distances can choose to rent a car and drive through the safari area. Ostriches, antelopes, bats, birds (like the green turaco, violet turaco, Paradise Flycatcher, red-billed horn-bill, yellow-fronted tinker bird, and red-necked buzzard), baboons, cats, duiker, guinea fowls, kobs, green monkeys, monitor lizards, and zebras are just a few of the nearly dozens of primary animal species that exist. Let's Make It Happen

Traveller will enjoy the following Nature and Wildlife Activities Guided Nature Walks: Explore scenic trails and learn about the local flora and fauna. Wildlife Encounters: Interact with animals like zebras, antelopes, peacocks, and guinea fowls. Recreational Activities Horseback Riding: Enjoy a guided ride through the resort's picturesque surroundings. Cycling: Rent bicycles to explore the expansive grounds and nearby trails. Swimming: Take a dip in private pools or enjoy shared swimming facilities. Adventure and Fun Archery: Learn and practice the art of archery with professional guidance. Safari Rides: Embark on a mini-safari to observe animals in their natural habitats. Culinary Experiences Farm-to-Table Dining: Savor meals made with fresh, organic ingredients grown on-site. Customers will gain cultural experience, and interaction with the local settlers This tour is great for adventure seekers, families and children.

Escape the city and discover the natural beauty, culture, and hidden treasures of Ghana’s Eastern Region on this unforgettable day tour from Accra. Travel through the scenic Akuapem Mountains and experience the peaceful charm of Ghana’s countryside. Visit the beautiful Aburi Botanical Gardens, where you can explore tropical plants and historic trees, before continuing to the Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm to learn about Ghana’s cocoa heritage and traditional farming practices. Continue your journey to one of the Eastern Region’s beautiful waterfalls including Boti Falls, Akaa Falls, or Asenema Falls selected based on seasonal conditions and accessibility. Enjoy the surrounding nature, hike to Umbrella Rock, and create lasting memories of Ghana’s landscapes and culture.

Explore Shai Hills & the Volta River—Day Trip from Accra (Hotel Pickup Included) Escape the buzz of Accra and dive into a full day of adventure and relaxation. We'll pick you up right from your hotel and take you on a scenic journey through nature and calm waters. Start your day at Shai Hills Resource Reserve, where a guided tour brings you up close to antelopes, baboons, birds, and ancient caves. If you're feeling adventurous, try your hand at rock climbing — our experienced instructors will be there to guide and ensure your safety. After exploring the reserve, we’ll head to Akosombo for a peaceful boat cruise on the Volta River. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful landscapes, and the gentle rhythm of the water as you unwind. Following the cruise, enjoy a delicious lunch by the riverside featuring a mix of Ghanaian and continental favorites. At the end of the day, relax as we drive you back to your hotel — a perfect close to an unforgettable day.

Get out on a safari without having to stray far from Accra with this half-day tour. You'll visit the Shai Hills Resource Reserve, home to all sorts of creatures, including primates, zebras, ostriches, and antelope. You'll also get the chance to do a bit of hiking while you learn about the region's history from your guide.

Discover the history of Ghana on this full-day tour through Accra’s main highlights. With a private guide, start off at Aburi Botanical Gardens to learn about various plants and their medicinal purposes. Then, tour the highlights of the city including the vibrant Makola Market, Kwame Nkrumah Park, Independence Square, and the National Museum of Ghana.

See the best of what Accra has to offer in just one day with this private tour. You'll learn about contemporary Ghanaian history at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Independence Square, and the James Town Lighthouse, go shopping at Makola Market and the Center for National Culture, and learn about the Pan-Africanism movement at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre. Enjoy round-trip hotel pickup for a seamless experience.

Shai Hills reserved is the closest Eco friendly hike location in Accra and it is best for those who loves the nature. Popular activities include game viewing, bird watching, nature walking, and rock climbing. For those who cannot walk or hike very much, there is an option to use a car and drive across the locations along the safari area. There are nearly dozens of primary animal species including Ostriches , antelopes, bats, birds (such as violet Turaco, Paradise Flycatcher, Green Turaco Red-billed Hornbill, Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, and Red-necked Buzzard), baboons, cats, duiker, guinea fowls, kobs, green monkeys, monitor lizards, and zebras....guess what?, let do this!

Kantamanto market popularly known as Kanta, is the place where used or Charity clothes are shipped to from all over the world especially Europe, USA and Asia. Its an interesting place to go see and learn more about where your used clothing ends up. You will find every known brand in the market. Ghana has a population of about close to 34 million people, but guess how much used clothes are shipped in to the country on weekly bases?? About 15 million used clothing, bags ,shoes belts harts etc are brought in to the Kantamanto market every week. We will also take you on the Makola market where you will explore and do more shopping as well as tasting some street food. Markola market is the biggest market in Accra, just next door to the Kantamanto market

Visitors to Accra may find it difficult to get out of the city and discover Ghana's famed natural beauty, especially if they don't have long to spend in Ghana. This full-day tour provides an opportunity to do just that, with a walking safari and rock climbing experience. Enjoy a peaceful and unique boat cruise on the Lake Volta, Africa's largest man made lake, and have a delicious lunch aboard cruise or on a lakeside view.

This tour will take you the peak of nature where you will embrace yourself with breathtaking sight and traverse fascinating landscapes which we visit this three places namely, Shai Hills Game Reserve, Oboadaka waterfalls, and enchanting Aburi Gardens.

Accra is packed full of attractions, but nothing makes a vacation more stressful than driving a car on busy roads that you are unfamiliar with. This tour whisks between three of the area’s highlights, including Boti Waterfalls, Aburi Botanical Gardens, and Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, offering local insight and free admission for children aged 1 to 9 years.

This experience will take you on a journey which will expose you to the activities of the slave trade era and the effects it had on communities, nations and humanity as a whole.

Experience Ghanaian nature and culture in just one day when you take this full-day, private tour from Accra. Start off with a tour of Shai Hills Reserve where you can see antelope, zebras, baboons, and ostriches roam through the plains, and then take a sightseeing boat tour on the Volta River. Back in Accra, visit a bead factory to learn about the Ghanaian tradition of bead making.

See African elephants up close when you take this 3-day safari through Mole National Park. This private tour includes several safari experiences to increase your chances of seeing elephant herds as well as other native animals like warthogs, antelopes, baboons, and several bird species. Enjoy a mix of game drives, walking safaris, and a canoe tour throughout the three days.

This tour which will be led by a knowledgeable guide will take you on a journey to unravel and expose the slave trade era and activities ad the impact it has had on black people. Additionally travelers will get to enjoy the scenery and beauty of the Kakum National park with the suspended canopy bridge as the main focus of attraction. Get ready to do a 20mins hike to the bridge. Enjoy the tour!!

Travelers will have the opportunity to get closer to African wild elephants at Mole National Park. Mole National Park is the largest game park in Ghana, making it the best place to see elephants and enjoy nature and other animals. adventure. This package includes a safari hiking experience, a chance to engage with traditional Ghanaian village life, a visit to the Larabanga Ancient Mosque, shea butter processing, and many more exciting activities. Please note that the success of this package depends on the availability of domestic flights for your chosen dates. We will contact you after you book the package to provide further information regarding domestic flights before your booking is fully confirmed. Important: In the unlikely event that your return flight from Tamale to Accra is cancelled by the airline, you will be responsible for your overnight accommodation. A staff member will meet you at the Tamale airport with a sign featuring your name for your pick-up and drop-off.

Spend a day away from the busy streets of Accra and immerse yourself in nature on this private tour. First, visit the Shai Hills Resource Reserve where you embark on a safari to see several animals including zebra, baboons, ostriches, antelopes, and more. Then, head to the Aburi Botanical Gardens, which was established by the British, for a stroll past several plant species.

Get out of the city with this Cocoa tour. You'll begin at the Aburi Botanical Gardens to check out endangered species of plants and relax on the manicured lawn for a picnic. Then, visit the Cocoa farm. Providing a unique opportunity to learn about the history of chocolate production in Ghana among the serenity of cocoa trees. Finally, visit the Aburi craft village to purchase souvenirs.

Do you have a day in Tamale and want to take an adventure in Mole National Park? Grassroot Tours Ghana is here to make your day a memorable one. This day-tour will take you to Ghana’s largest National Park, with over 4,574sq km of land space with over 300 species of birds and 94 species of mammal, including African elephants, kob antelopes, buffaloes, baboons, and warthogs. This tour will also take you to the Larabanga Mosque and the Mognori Eco-village.

The Volta Region is the best place in the country for hiking, rock climbing, and enjoying various outdoor activities in nature. At Shai Hills, you will experience morning sightings of baboons, birds, butterflies, and antelopes. ..Since we will leave the city early for this experience, we will stop at the beautiful Bridge View Hotel for breakfast (customer pays for breakfast), and Cruise on the Volta Lake at Adomi…This experience continues to the inner Volta Region of Ghana with countless beautiful landscapes and waterfalls. Get fit and stay close to nature on this eco tour. Hike the highest mountain in Ghana. Prepare your swimming costumes and swim at the highest waterfall in West Africa, feed and spend time with the lovely, friendly Mona monkeys at the Tafi Atome. Spend a night at the highest habitable point in Ghana on this tour at Gemi in Amedzofe, Tagbo Falls, and Amedzofe Canopy Walkway. End the tour by visiting Cedi's Beads and Aburi Gardens The rest are all thoroughly covered.

Experience the wildlife and nature of the Shai Hills from the comfort of your guide's air-conditioned vehicle. The park and forest of Shai Hills will be navigated by your tour guide, showing you the animals and cultural history on offer. After the tour, you will visit the Mogo cultural site for a beautiful panoramic view of Coastal Savannah, before being dropped back at your pick-up point.

Trade the bustling streets of Accra for the tranquility of nature on this private eco-tour. Start off with a visit to the Boti Waterfalls, where you can swim in the refreshing natural pools and learn about the legends that surround the falls. Then, tour the Aburi Botanical Gardens, built by the British, to see a rare collection of plants. End with a tour of the largest beads market in Ghana.

The Shai Hills are rich in wildlife and history, but exploring on your own is a challenge. With this all-inclusive tour, spot monkeys, antelopes, and birds during a guided safari and marvel at the lush landscape as you explore caves and climb to scenic hilltops. Learn about the Shai people who once inhabited this land and relax over lunch before floating down the Volta River to take in the views from the water.