Leave Accra in the morning with a professional driver at the wheel and head north-east through the Eastern Region to Akosombo, a relaxed day on the Volta River. Your car and driver stay with you all day, so you can simply enjoy the dam, the lake and the riverside views.
An Akosombo day trip from Accra is one of the easiest ways to see Lake Volta, one of Ghana's most striking landscapes, without the strain of the road. Every hire comes with a professional driver, so you can relax, take photographs and give your full attention to the view.
A driver meets you in arrivals at Kotoka with a name-board and a fixed price agreed before you land — no haggling with taxis after a long flight.
We bring the car and driver to your hotel, home or office — Osu, East Legon, Cantonments, Spintex, Airport City, Tema or out to Kasoa.
Professional drivers who know the Tetteh Quarshie interchange, Spintex traffic, the embassies and the quickest way to the coast.
No credit card, no card hold. MTN, Telecel or AirtelTigo, bank transfer or cash — in cedis or your home currency.
Clean, maintained, insured cars with a professional driver and real roadside back-up — a fault on the road is our problem, never yours.
The Accra–Cape Coast highway through Kasoa and Winneba, plus Aburi, Ada and Akosombo — we drive, you enjoy the view.
Every hire comes with a professional driver. From a city saloon to a chauffeured Land Cruiser and a 30-seater for the group — guide rates below; your written quote confirms the exact figure.
Akosombo sits on the Volta River about 1.5 to 2 hours north-east of Accra through the Eastern Region, so you can be there well before lunch on a good morning. The Akosombo Dam was completed in 1965 and created Lake Volta, one of the world's largest man-made lakes, and its wide, calm waters are the reason many visitors make the trip. Standing at the dam and looking out over the lake gives a real sense of the scale of the project. Your driver will set a pace that suits your group and stop wherever you would like to take photographs.
On the way you can cross the Adomi Bridge, a landmark suspension bridge at Atimpoku, and pause for the roadside bread and shrimp the town is known for. From there, a boat cruise on the lake, such as the trip to Dodi Island, is a lovely way to see the water up close. Riverside resorts such as the Royal Senchi and the Volta Hotel make a comfortable place to rest or have lunch. Boat cruises and resort entry are paid separately from your car hire, so budget for them on the day.
💬 Plan Your Volta Trip
The Akosombo Dam was completed in 1965 and created Lake Volta, one of the world's largest man-made lakes. From the dam you can take in the vast water, the hydroelectric works and the hills that frame the lake. It is a sight that rewards an unhurried morning, with your driver waiting while you take it in.
The Adomi Bridge at Atimpoku is a landmark suspension bridge spanning the Volta, and it is a favourite stop for photographs. Atimpoku is also known for roadside bread and shrimp, so it is a good place to pause for a snack. Your driver can slow down or stop so you can enjoy it at your own pace.
A boat cruise to Dodi Island is one of the best ways to see Lake Volta from the water, with the shoreline and islands opening up around you. Riverside resorts such as the Royal Senchi and the Volta Hotel offer a place to rest, eat or stay longer. Boat cruises and resort entry are paid separately from your car hire, so plan for them alongside your transport.
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We reply the same day with a confirmed, all-in written quote — in cedis or your currency. No hidden extras.
Hold it with a Mobile Money deposit and your car and driver arrive, or we meet you at Kotoka arrivals.
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