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Ghana's standouts.
The 10 most popular mole & shai hills safaris in Ghana. What each day actually involves, who guides it, and what it costs to book.
Three days in Mole National Park from Tamale with walking, jeep and canoe safari, plus culture visits and Laribanga mosque stop.
“I rarely get tour guides when I travel but it was my first time in Ghana for a conference and had no time to plan out my trip to Tamalè. So opted for a short tour to Molè National Park with Grassroots. And it was the best decision ever and I’m not even exaggerating. From…”
Five days in Northern Ghana with Mole National Park game drives, eco-village canoe time, Larabanga Mosque visits, and Damongo caves.
“Outstanding experience, the tour guide was always available and responsive via WhatsApp, excellent customer service, very helpful and knowledgeable about the areas, impressed with the services, package very much worth it. Tours very weRead more”
Private Shai Hills walking safari plus a Lake Volta boat cruise from Accra, with hotel pickup and lunch—great for short trips.
“Amara was an amazing tour guide! He took really great care of us and was very gentle and patient. My friend has a slight mobility issue from a recent accident and he did everything to help her concur the rock climbing. Overall great tour!”
A half-day hike and safari drive at Shai Hills Reserve near Accra, with animal sightings, birdlife, and easy pickup.
“Nice and interesting tour Nice to have a taste of African nature We had the chance to se baboons zebra and ostrich Nice and passionate guide”
4 days in Ghana from Tamale visiting Mole National Park and Wechiau hippo sanctuary, plus village culture, markets, and 3 nights.
“This tour has been a unforgettable adventure. It gives a short glance of the beautiful landscape and culture of northern Ghana. Our guides have been extremely nice and helpful. We felt secure throughout the whole trip and can recommend doing a tour with the grassroot team.”
A full Ghana day trip from Accra: Shai Hills wildlife, Lake Volta boat cruising with lunch, plus Cedi Beads glass-to-bead craft.
“I had a fantastic time at Accra Safari! The boat tour was the ideal way to relax and take in the surroundings, and the wildlife at Shai Hills is quite amazing. The excursion gained a distinctive cultural touch from the Cedis Beads studio. Strongly advised”
See Shai Hills wildlife on a private drive, learn Shai culture, then enjoy sweeping views at Mogo. Round-trip from Accra.
“A great walk in the Ghanaian savanna. The closest place to Accra, which is ideal for a day trip. Visiting the museum of the reserve where you can see and touch different skin and skulls of animals. Perfect place to see baboons and green monkeys, zebras and ostrich (inside fens). Unfortunately there were not antelopes…”
Shai Hills wildlife walk, rock climbing, and a scenic Volta River cruise with lunch, picked up from Accra Mall for a full day out.
“This was a fun activity we decided to add to our itinerary at the last minute. Learning about Shai Hills and the animals that inhabited the reserve was very interesting and informative. We did not see many species and if you're used to tons of wildlife on safari, this small reserve is not for you.…”
Air-conditioned day trip from Accra to Shai Hills and Akosombo’s Royal Senchi Resort, with a Volta boat cruise, caves, wildlife, and lunch.
“Mannau, Picked us on-time. We arrived to Shai Reserve and took the hiking tour, followed by lunch at the Senchi Resort and the Boat cruise which was so relaxing.”
Tamale day trip to Mole National Park, plus Larabanga Mosque and Mognori Eco-village. Small group, 6am start, lunch extra.
“only issue was I chose wrong season.”
