🌄 Shai Highs & Wild Sights: A Visit to Shai Hills National Reserve
Overview
Escape the city and step into the wild beauty of Shai Hills! 🌿 Shai Highs & Wild Sights takes you on a day of adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery just outside Accra. Hike through rolling savannahs, dramatic rocky hills, and pockets of dry forest while spotting wildlife such as baboons, antelope, kobs, and colorful birds like the Senegal parrotand violet turaco.
Explore historic caves once inhabited by the Shai people and learn about their rich traditions and connection to this land. Pause at panoramic viewpoints to capture stunning landscapes, and enjoy a peaceful moment amidst nature. This experience blends adventure, culture, and photography — perfect for nature lovers, explorers, and anyone seeking a refreshing escape from the city.
✨ Hike. Discover. Connect with Nature and Heritage.
Shai Highs & Wild Sights – Quick Daytrip Itinerary
8:00 AM – Depart Accra 🚌
9:00 AM – Arrival & welcome briefing at Shai Hills 🌄 and breakfast
9:15 AM – Guided hike through savannah and dry forest 🌿: spot wildlife (baboons, antelope, kobs, birds)
10:30 AM – Explore historic caves 🏞️: learn about the Shai people and their heritage
11:30 AM – Scenic walk to rock formations & cliffs 🪨: panoramic photo stops
– Continue hike along hidden trails and viewpoints 🔭
– Optional birdwatching or interactive nature activity 🐦
3:30 PM – Wrap-up & reflection ✨
4:00 PM – Depart for Accra 🚌
5:00 PM – Arrival back in Accra
Fully furnished 2-bed Airbnb with generator in Tseaddo (20 min from airport), sleeps 4, only $100/night — rental car available on request.
Trip Highlights – Shai Hills Resource Reserve
🌾 Hike rolling savannahs & rocky hills
🚗 One-hour 4x4 savannah drive (only for 23 DEC)
🏍️ One-hour quad bike adventure across the reserve (only for 23 DEC)
🐒 Wildlife spotting: baboons, antelope, kobs, Senegal parrot & violet turaco
🏞️ Panoramic viewpoints for photos & reflection
⛺ Explore historic Shai caves & learn local traditions