Many of our biking trails in Aburi and Busua are
perfect for hiking too. The hiketours follow mainly single trails trough
farm-bush and forestland and vary between 2 and 5 hours. One of the tours you
can do by your own, equipped with a map and fotographs and following direction
arrows.
We have a tour guide who will help you for your
biking or hiking. The benefits you get from using he guide is, he will help you
know much about the names of some plants,birds,inses and reptiles as well as
villages and places you see on your way during the tour, and all you need to
know about Ghanaian life.
Prices are from GH¢ 5.00 to GH¢15.00 per person
. Included are guide, shift by car, backpack, hiking sticks and a shower after
the tour.
Things you have to bring are a good hiking shoe
(no sandals), a hat, suncream, lunch and some endurance.
A Day walk is arranged on daily basis that covers
6.5 km up to 26km and has a walking duration of 2 to 5 hours. Other walks of
more than one-day is organized to include a follow up vehicle with excellent
facilities. More walking / trekking /hiking routs with over 350km distance are
available occupy tourists for several days. In this expedition (tour)
accommodation is provided at intervals by camp.
On our 7-day walking tour we try to show you
things you cannot see when traveling in a car on one of our most popular routes
passing through and viewing places of scenic and cultural interest through our
local Aburi township to various destinations like; Nyensiso traditional
township, Asenema Waterfalls, Boti waterfalls which has a wonderful refreshing
waterfall within natural tropical jungle, Akosombo. And Shai hills.
Passing through these towns we view deep cavernous
caves with their own resident bat colonies, cascading hidden waterfalls, historic
and natural sites, the beautiful and spectacular Volta Lake, which is the
largest man made lake in the world, scenic and breathtaking mountain
landscapes, and the colorful and vibrant Ghanaian culture where you will often
witness many colorful traditional festivals with traditional clothing while
walking through the many traditional villages.
On arrival we visit
AburiBotanic Garden and the
CraftVillage
in Aburi then to Tumu Lodge to pass the night on arrival. The walking tour
covers approximately 195km, 1290 meters total climb with actual walk tour
covering 29hours. Our routes are usually single trail and tarred road through
farm bush and forestland. The actual tour will cover five (5) local townships -
Here is the break down.
Aburi through Nyensiso to Asenema: - At this local African township, walkers will be welcomed
with cultural shows, walkers in the middle of breath taking landscape. Nyensiso
to Asenema walkers will have the opportunity to enjoy natural sites and
sceneries, waterfalls for site seeing and then 15minutes drive (6.5 km) to a
camping destination, where food and accommodation facilities will be enjoyed.
Asenema to Boti waterfalls: - At Boti Falls walkers will be able to visit the hidden waterfall
and have a refreshing swim surrounded by thick tropical jungle, easing their
tired muscles. Here we have the opportunity to see the Cave, Umbrella rock and
3 in 1 palm tree.
Boti to Akosombo: - walkers will have the chance of admiring the historical
VoltaLake
and the Hydro-electric power dam which supplies Electricity around the nation.
Akosombo to Shai hills: - viewing of troops of baboons, cobs and other antelopes
and also bird.(wild life)
End of tour: - walkers will return to Tumu Lodge to rest at Aburi on the last day.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in
KotokaInt.Airport
-
Accra, we
drive to Aburi.
Day 2: A visit to Botanical Gardens and the craft village
in Aburi
Day 3: Walking to Asenema waterfalls
Day 4: walking from Asenema to Boti natural site
Day 5: walking from Boti to Akosombo
Day 6: Akosomo to Shai hills rescource reserve
Day 7: End of tour, return to Aburi by car
Important NOTES: -
1. During this entire tour, trekkers will be followed by a car that can give
relief in case of any distress.
2. Alongside, trekkers are assured of excellent eating facilities
(Restaurants), accommodation and quality tour guidance.
3. We explain about Ghanaian Hunting and farming methods as well as birds and
butterfly watching.
4. Trips can be extended after the 7day itinerary in consultation with
Ghana Bike
Itinerary of tour
extension
• Tafi Atome monkey sanctuary
• Afadjato mountain(The highest mountain in
Ghana
2.095ft)