Shai Hills Reserve Free Tour: Accra’s Hidden Eco Paradise

Shai Hills Resource Reserve is Accra’s closest nature escape, ideal for hikers, wildlife lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers. Surrounded by rocky cliffs and open savannahs, the reserve offers the perfect mix of scenery, tranquility, and outdoor exploration.

You can enjoy guided nature walks, rock climbing, bird watching, or game viewing along quiet trails. If you prefer a relaxed visit, you can also rent a safari vehicle and drive through the reserve to observe animals comfortably.

Expect to spot ostriches, antelopes, baboons, kobs, duikers, green monkeys, zebras, guinea fowls, and more. Bird watchers will also love the chance to see species like green and violet turacos, Paradise Flycatcher, red-billed hornbill, yellow-fronted tinkerbird, and red-necked buzzard.

From echoing caves to rolling grasslands and dramatic rock formations, Shai Hills proves that you don’t need to leave Accra to reconnect with nature.

Not included: Transport and entry fee.