Shai Hills Resource Reserve
The wildlife reserve closest to Accra, where baboons, antelopes, and bat caves can be seen among grassland granite hills.
The reserve covers about 51 square kilometers. Granite hills rise across the savanna, and large troops of olive baboons often gather near the entrance. You may also see bushbucks, zebra duikers, and many bird species. You can hike with a ranger to climb rock formations, visit bat caves and the ruins of Shai villages, or explore by bicycle or vehicle. It is about 50 km from Accra. Set off early in the morning, bring plenty of water and sun protection, and do not feed the baboons.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm
- Aburi Botanical Gardens
- Legon Botanical Gardens
- Achimota Forest
- Labadi Beach
- W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
- National Mosque of Ghana
- Artists Alliance Gallery