Shai-Hills Resource Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Ghana, Tours

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Shai-Hills Resource Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Ghana; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Shai Hills Resource Reserve is a 51 km² protected area in Ghana's Greater Accra Region, located along the Tema-Akosombo Highway, 57 km from Accra. Established in 1962, it was once home to the Shai people, whose historical remains are still visible. The reserve features grassland and dry forest vegetation with nearly 400 plant species across five hills. Wildlife includes antelopes, baboons, green monkeys, and over 175 bird species, earning it recognition as an Important Bird Area. Non-native zebras, imported from South Africa, also inhabit the reserve. Visitors can explore rocky hills and grassy plains year-round, though road conditions may be challenging during early rains. Threats include highway traffic and nearby quarry operations. The reserve hosts activities like birdwatching, hiking, and rock climbing.

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Reviews of Shai-Hills Resource Reserve

jr t

3
Reviewed: 2025-03-27

Nice visit at Shai Hills, you can see antilopes in the bush, ostriches and zebras in the zoo. It is not very far from Accra 1h30min and from there you can go to Akosombo dam on the Volta river
Patrick Anang

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-24

This is one of Ghana's biggest nature reserves located on the outskirts of the Capital City, Accra. It is a great location to visit with the family for historical accounts, hiking, animal watching and quad biking. They also have accommodations on grounds for overnight stays. The tour guides are very professional and helpful. They also had a royal python when I visited.
Priscilla Simpeh

5
Reviewed: 2025-01-21

I really enjoyed my 2 nights stay in the luxury tent which came with breakfast and a tour. George our guide was very helpful. The restaurant on site serves one of the tastiest and affordable meals
Karen OA

5
Reviewed: 2025-01-16

Had a great time here! Our guide was so helpful and sweet. The view was breathtaking and even though I wasn’t scared to climb up, I’ll be back :)
Ksenia

4
Reviewed: 2024-01-05

Nice place, not much to see though if you have been to real safaris. Recommended to take the 2 hours tour at least to see more. The rangers are very helpful and informative. The prices are very reasonable, don't buy the tours from Internet, they charge 10 times more, find a car and go on your own